Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
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Outlines Costs, Ownership, and Jurisdiction of Vessels
Requests completion of ship construction and supply of military stores according to constitutional law. Outlines costs and ownership. Lists types of boats and annual expenses.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToOrders to got to Baltimore and examine and obtain vessels that can be furnished with guns
Letter directs Joshua Humphreys and Captain Thomas Thompson to proceed to Baltimore. In Baltimore, Humphreys and Thomas are to identify private ships suitable for military use and negotiate the …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToOrders for pilot boat Captain Garrett Holsteincamp to proceed immediately to New Castle
War Office issues warning order to Pilotboat captain Garrett Holsteincamp ordered to proceed immediately to New Castle and be ready to sail at moments' notice.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToLetter of notification to the commissioned officers of frigate Constitution
Letter of notification to the commissioned officers of frigate Constitution. Expects to have warrant officer appointments soon. Naval regulations for good and discipline to be printed. Expects …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToLetter from the War Office to the Governor of Massachusetts requesting cannon to outfit USS Constitution
With preparations for war with France underway, Captain Nicholson, commander of USS Constitution has examined cannons and desires they be used for ship use. They are improper cannons for fortification …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToLetter from the War Office to Mssrs. Nicklin and Griffith requesting arms for Marines of Ship of War Delaware
Request to Messrs. Nicklin and Griffith to provide US Marines on Ship of War Delaware with pistols, stand of arms with bayonets, and cutlasses in preparation for war with France.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToLetter from the War Office to Garrett Holsteincamp to find and deliver dispatches to the ship of war Ganges, commanded by Captain Richard Dale
Holsteincamp to commandeer pilot boat and deliver dispatches for Captain Richard Dale aboard the "Ganges." Ganges to be found between Delaware Bay and Long Island.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToLetter from the War Office to Daniel Rodney, Henry Neale, and Mr Thompson requesting pilot boat to deliver dispatches to Captain Richard Dale, Commander of Warship Ganges
On the date of the initiation of the Quasi War with France, the War Office requisitions a fast sailing pilot boat for relaying naval dispatches to Captain Richard Dale aboard the Ganges. If the Ganges …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToLetter from the War Office ordering express rider Samuel Fisher to find Garrett Holsteincamp commander of pilot boat Flying Fish
The War Office directs a dispatch rider, Samuel Fisher, to proceed to New Castle and find the captain of "the Flying Fish of Philadelphia," Garret Holsteincamp in order to deliver dispatches to …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToLetter from the Navy Department to the Purveyor of Public Supplies regarding order from Secretary of War for guns and pistols, and remarks on the requirement for hemp
Regarding the procurement of guns and pistols. Regarding hemp, it will be wanted at Boston, Newport, [Portsmouth] New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and New York.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToLetter from the Navy Department to the Purveyor of Public Supplies on purchase of hemp &duck and the arming of Captain Bainbridge
Secretary of Navy requests expeditious delivery of guns and hemp. Warns not to let Mr. Hodgdon in time like the present, stand upon trifles or punctilis. Secretary of War has sent general orders for …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToInquiry into purchase of vessel "American" belonging to Henry Phillips merchant
Offer made by the War Office to buy the merchant vessel "America." The "America" is owned by Henry Phillips and is capable of being moulded with 6 or 9 pounders. Asks for the lowest price and a …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToInformation requested by house committee
Information requested by house committee. If papers are to to printed, author wishes to have opportunity to correct proofs.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToIn response to House resolution, request for quantity and descriptions of materials remaining at the Navy Yard in Philadelphia after fitting frigate United States.
House of Representatives passed resolution requesting information on materials and apparatus left after fitting frigates United States, Constitution, and Constellation. Requests quantity and …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToExpression of frustration from Navy Secretary to the Purveyor of Public Supplies
Secretary of the Navy seeks to expedite the transfer of the worst of the muskets to the Navy. He notes with frustration that if persons in public service will seek to embarrass instead of doing the …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToEstimate for building, rigging and equiping ship of war of 22, 20 and 16 guns
Estimate to senator Bingham of ship construction and pay for officers of the navy and Marines. Estimate encompasses the building of 20 vessels, and ranging in armament from 22 pounders, 20 pounders, …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToDocuments from the War Office to Congress
Transmittal of documents referred to in ltr of 2 April 1798.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToAssignment of Mssrs. Nicklin and Griffith as agents for the Hamburg Packet
Mssrs. Nicklin and Griffith assigned as agents for the Hamburg Packet for use in naval service. Responsibilities outlined for paying workmen, procuring articles, procuring vouchers and maintaining …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToAppointment of James Hulehan as clerk ship yard Philadelphia
James Hulehan is appointed Clerk of the Navy Yard at Philadelphia. Pay $500 per year. Duties described.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToAppointment of Captain Thomas Cole as ship yard clerk at Baltimore
Cole is offered the job as the new clerk at the navy yard in Baltimore. Replaces Isaac Garretson. Is considered reputable for the job according to naval agents Joseph and Samuel Sterrett. Compensation …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToAppointment of Captain Thomas Cole as clerk shipyard at Baltimore
Captain Thomas Cole appointed as clerk of ship yard at Baltimore to replace Isaac Garretson.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToAnnounces Capture of French Schooner; Requets Quarantine of Prisoners at Fort Mifflin
Reports French prize schooner taken by Captain Decatur, now at Fort Mifflin. Pennsylvania law prevent the ship from going up to Philadelphia, and the ship and the prisoners must remain at the Fort. …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToAcceptance of resignation of Boyd Vaughn as clerk ship yard Philadelphia
Acceptance of resignation of Boyd Vaughn as clerk ship yard Philadelphia. Deliver up all books and papers.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToSuggests Arrangements for Additional Vessels to Carry Artillery
Announces that the brig Scammel is in New York and will convoy vessel shipping guns to Fort Adams. Suggests making arrangements for an additional vessel.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToSeeks Men to Go on Board Ships
Requests guard from another place if not from Fort Mifflin to guard the frigate. Every man must go on board the vessels now recruiting.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
