Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), May
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Trunnions to Charleston
11/24/1795 Letterbook CopyMr. DaCosta reports that a second pair of trunnions has been produced by the Cecil Furnace. They should be packed in a box and transported to Charleston and sent on to the Hughes Furnace where they …
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), May -
Articles for Mr. Humphreys, the Constructor
05/13/1795 Letterbook CopyThe articles issued from the public stores for the frigate building at Philadelphia are needed immediately so they will be hastily delivered on the orders of Mr. Humphreys, the constructor.
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), May -
A Drawing Board for Mr. Fox
11/21/1795 LetterbookMr. Fox, who is making drafts for the frigate building at Philadelphia, is in want of a drawing board. Mr. Fox will visit Hodgdon's store to select the board that best fits his needs.
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), May -
Winter Clothing for the Guards
12/28/1796 Letterbook CopyHarris should deliver twelve greatcoats and twelve woolen caps to the guards watching over the frigate.
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), May -
Cordage for the Frigate
11/22/1796 Letterbook CopyMr. Harris should permit the removal of the cordage which is intended for store of the frigate. When is permissible to take it on board, an order will be issued for that purpose.
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), May -
Twenty Four and Twelve Pound Shot for the Frigate United States
02/21/1797 Letterbook CopyHarris should deliver to Mr. Humphreys, the naval constructor of the frigate "United States", one 24 and one 12 pound shot for the use of the frigate.
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), May -
The Cost of Completing & Manning the Three Frigates for Sea
12/06/1797 Letterbook CopyThe Committee of the House of Representatives for protecting Commerce has asked the Secretary of War for information relative to completing and manning the three frigates for sea. Hodgdon is asked to …
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), May -
Suits of Marine Clothes for the Frigate "United States"
11/01/1797 Letterbook CopyHarris is directed to deliver twelve suits of Marine clothes to Captain William McRea for use on board the frigate "United States."
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), May -
Stands of Arms for the Frigate "Constitution"
05/04/1797 Letterbook CopyHarris is directed to deliver one hundred stands of arms and accoutrements for the frigate "Constellation" being constructed at Baltimore.
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), May -
Sponges, Rammer, & Ladle Staffs for the "United States"
07/18/1797 LetterbookHarris is directed to deliver the following to the purveyor so that he will have them on hand for the use of the frigate "United States": sponges, a rammer, and ladle staffs.
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), May -
Ship's Pendant for the Frigate "United States"
05/19/1797 Letterbook CopyHarris is directed to deliver to Mr. Scott, Clerk of the Navy Yard at Philadelphia, a ship's pendant for the frigate "United States."
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), May -
Sheet Copper Cloth and Nails for the Frigate United States
03/08/1797 Letterbook CopyHarris should deliver to Tench Francis the quantities of sheet copper cloth and nails that are needed for sheathing the bottom of the frigate "United States'.
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), May -
Sail Cloth for Hammocks on the "Constellation"
07/17/1797 Letterbook CopyHarris is directed to deliver to Tench Francis fifty pieces of Irish sail cloth No. 1 to be used for hammocks on board the frigate "Constellation" at Baltimore.
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), May -
Safekeeping of Shot & Kentledge
05/26/1797 Letterbook CopyMcHenry has heard that the shot and kentledge cast by Faesch & [Coxe] Company and deposited at Elizabeth Town New Jersey and elsewhere is being wasted because of children and others throwing into …
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), May -
Rigging & Cordage for the Frigate "United States"
04/28/1797 Letterbook CopyHarris should deliver to the purveyor Tench Francis the rigging and cordage for the frigate "United States" in addition to one ensign, one Jack, and one pendant for the same vessel.
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), May -
Pig Lead Instead of Sheet Lead for the "Constellation"
07/11/1797 Letterbook CopyHodgdon should send five tons of pig lead in lieu of five tons of sheet lead to Baltimore for the frigate "Constellation."
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), May -
Pig Lead for the Frigate "Constellation"
07/11/1797 Letterbook CopyHarris is directed to deliver five tons of pig lead to Samuel Hodgdon for the frigate "Constellation" at Baltimore.
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), May -
One Pair of Drumsticks for Lieutenant McRea
12/16/1797 Letterbook CopyHarris is directed to deliver one pair of drumsticks to Lieutenant William McRea for use of the Marine service on board the frigate "United States."
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), May -
Military Stores Wanted for Three Frigates
06/12/1797 Letterbook CopyMcHenry provides a list of the military stores required for the three frigates and directs Hodgdon to determine what can be drawn from the stores of the United States and the locations where they are …
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), May -
Military Stores for the Three Frigates
07/01/1797 Letterbook CopyHarris is directed to deliver the following to the frigates as shown: To the frigate "United States" at Philadelphia: shot for 24 pounders. To the frigate "Constellation" at Baltimore: hand …
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), May -
Material for Binding the Awnings of the "United States"
06/08/1797 Letterbook CopyHarris is directed to deliver to Mr. Dowers the nine pieces of scarlet binding needed for binding the awnings of the frigate "United States."
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), May -
Marine Clothing & Musket Cartridges for Lieut. McRea
11/18/1797 Letterbook CopyHarris is directed to deliver one sergeant's suit of Marine clothing and thirteen dozen musket cartridges to Lieutenant William McRea of the Marines on board the frigate "United States."
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), May -
Magazine Lantern for Captain Barry
12/12/1797 Letterbook CopyHarris is directed to deliver a magazine lantern to Captain John Barry for use on board the frigate "United States."
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), May -
Larger Blankets for Lieutenant McRea
12/06/1797 Letterbook CopyLieutenant McRea of the Marines on board the frigate "United States" has determined that the blankets he received from the store are too tiny so he wants to exchange them for a larger size that will …
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), May -
Large Jack Screws for Captain Barry
12/11/1797 Letterbook CopyHarris is directed to deliver a pair of large jack screws to Captain John Barry of the frigate "United States."
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), May
