Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relating to Procurement of Supplies (Order Books), Nov 12, 1800-Dec 31, 1889. (RG107) (M127)
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Report respecting frigate construction
Report on the progress of constructing the Frigates authorized by Congress by the Act to Provide a Naval Armament.
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Letter from the Revenue Office concerning naval armament
This letter notifies the Secretary at War that public advertisements have been issued for the procurement of naval armaments. The letter also outlines the contractual relationships for the …
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Cannons for fortifications and frigates
This letter identifies the general dimensions of the heavy cannon required for fortifications and frigates.
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U.S. Government contract for cannon
Contract between the U.S. Treasury and the Cecil Company for cannon
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Orders to examine and arrange ship yards and materials for frigate construction
This letter dispatches Josiah Fox to New York, Portsmouth, NH, and Boston with orders to examine and report on the construction of frigates. Is ordered to determine terms and time line for building 36 …
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Letter from the War Department
This letter identifies the conditions desired by the War Department to be included in the contract for the delivery of cannon "for the frigate destined for the Mediterranean" that will be issued by …
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Letter from the Navy Constructor
"Statement of materials &c. on hand in the Navy Yard at Portsmouth, New Hampshire, arranged agreeably to the foregoing instructions."
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Letter from the Navy Yard in Boston regarding launch of Constitution
This letter discusses problems in the launching of the frigate Constitution.
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Report from the War Department to Congress on Naval Armament
Congress publishes McHenry's letter to Livingston, dated 2 April 1798, on 1 May 1798. This is the title page to the Congressional publication.
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Naval Armament Expenditures
The Secretary of the Treasury sends to the Secretary at War a letter that encloses a general statement of expenditures for the Naval establishment for the year 1797. Enclosures to this letter are …
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Naval Armament Costs and Delays
This letter from McHenry to Livingston reveals War Department expenditures for naval armament. "Statement of monies received by the several Naval Agents and of their expenditures in the purchase of …
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Letter from the War Department to Congress on Naval Armament
This letter is the cover letter to the Secretary at War's 55 page submission to the Committee for Naval Armament. The committee is chaired by Edward Livingston.
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Expenditures of Monies on Naval Armaments
This letter contains an estimate of materials necessary to construct the frigates authorized by act of Congress. The Secretary at War also requests that the Secretary of the Treasury consider two …
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Tellico Factory Account
This letter informs Harris that money has been credited to the Tellico Factory account.
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Suits of soldier's clothing
This letter directs Hodgdon to send military clothing to the Purveyor of Public Supplies.
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Soldier's clothing and map of Tennessee
This letter informs Whelen that Samuel Hodgdon will provide military clothing. Also, the Secretary at War directs Whelen to contact Mr. Lewis about obtaining maps of Tennessee.
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Shipment of 24 pound ball
This letter directs the shipment of 24 pound balls from Bergen, New Jersey to designated posts.
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Seal for War Department
This letter informs Whelen that the Department Seal has been received. Whelen is also directed to complete the commissions.
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Request for repair and replacements
This letter requests the following: that copies be provided of the Treatise on Fortification, lost in the fire; that muskets be repaired; and that the lost colors of the 3rd Regiment be replaced.
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Request for mathematical instruments
This letter requests that John Harris send "mathematical instruments" to John Newman for use in the War Office.
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Request for delivery to quarter master general
This letter from the Secretary at War directs Samuel Hodgdon to ship items indicated in an enclosed return to the Quartermaster General. The enclosed return is entitled as follows: "Return of …
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Remittance to Whelen
This letter informs Mr. Whelen that he will be paid for the purposes expressed in his previous letter to the Secretary at War, dated 11 November 1800.
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Records consumed by fire
This letter informs Whelen that (on Saturday evening last) of the fire that destroyed the War Department. Dexter asks Whelen to find replacements for items lost in the fire.
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Purchase articles called for by Superintendent of Military Stores
This letter authorizes Whelen to purchase the articles identified by Samuel Hodgdon. The letter identifies General Stevens, Archibald Crary, and Jonathan Jackson as War Department Agents in New York, …
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Payment to James Miller
This letter informs Miller that he will be paid for supplies provided to the Quartermaster General.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relating to Procurement of Supplies (Order Books), Nov 12, 1800-Dec 31, 1889. (RG107) (M127)
