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Recommendation of Perth Amboy, New Jersey for Naval Port
02/17/1798 Typed letter
Judge Rattoone advised on depth of channel in Perth Amboy. Truxtun gave additional justification for the use of Amboy as a port for both commercial and military ships.
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Recommendation for William Armstrong
08/01/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Hamilton believed that despite Armstrong's previous citizenship in England, the man would make a good Major with outstanding moral character. Hamilton also noted that if hostilities progressed, the …
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Reciept of Letter Regarding Payment and Departure for Hampton Roads
06/14/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Lieut. Triplett to be paid via Col. Fitzgerald and was notified that Truxton traveled to Hampton Roads.
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Receipts Enclosed
03/22/1798
Simmons has received Lewis' receipts for bounties which will be examined and then filed. There is no information on contract prices in Charlottesville.
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Receipt of Commission as Inspector and Major General
10/19/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Receipt and acceptance of commission as Inspector and Major General, Hamilton planned to visit McHenry in November. Acknowledged letter from McHenry and planned to confer with Maj. Hoops and Col. …
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Questions to General of Army on Officer Appointments
1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
McHenry requested Washington's advice on when to appoint officers and staff regiments of provisional army if law regarding armed forces passes in Congress.
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Purchase of Land Owned by Cherokees in Tennessee
02/13/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
McHenry informed Jackson, Claiborne, and Anderson that the Commissioners appointed to hold treaty were notified of advice given by three authors in previous letter. Commissioners will seek approval …
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Provisions for the Frigate "Constellation"
04/12/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Enclosed is an order for Tench Francis to deliver provisions intended for the frigate "Constellation."
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Provisional Measures for the Protection of Commerce
04/09/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Enclosed are the expenses of the provisional measures intended for the protection of commerce.
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Protection of the Barque "Adriana"
05/29/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
McHenry orders Captain Dale to provide for the protection of the barque "Adriana" during her voyage from New York to the Bay of Delaware.
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Promotion of Officers
08/21/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Wolcott unable to relocate due to the injury it would cause in his career. Appointment and promotion of officers discussed.
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Prize Schooner of French Navy Captured by Capt. Decatur
07/09/1798 Author's Letterbook Copy
Schooner with crew held at Fort Mifflin, Stoddert requested permission to take ship and make use of it, while detaining prisoners at the fort.
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Presidents Response to House of Rep. Address on Foreign Policy
12/14/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Adams acknowledged House desire to strengthen defenses and adopting policy that would allow for a quick rally of troops. Adams assured Congress he would remain vigilant to nations ideal of …
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Presidential Response to Senate Address on French Policy
12/12/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
President gratefully received Senate approval of policy to continue defense of sea from French privateers and seizure of merchant goods.
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Present Location of Frigate United States Impedes Movement of Merchant Vessels
03/31/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
The frigate United States is blocking the coming and going to merchant vessels. McHenry suggests that it be moved to either one opposite the rope walks or some other place as soon as possible, unless …
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Power of President over the Navy, per Naval Armament document
05/17/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Hamilton believed the power of the President to authorize the use of force by the navy was for defense only. Offensive action required the sanction of the Department. Hamilton advised the President …
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Personal Request for the Appointment of Philip Church
08/24/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Contrary to Hamilton's morals, he requests a personal favor. The favor is the appointment of Philip Church's to Captain of Infantry. Hamilton lists Church's qualifications and notes he will make …
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Personal Opinions on Appointment to Executive Office
08/06/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Schuyler requested commission for distant relative. Gave negative opinions of McHenry and those who might lead the President astray in his recommendations for Quartermaster General and Commissary …
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Orders to prepare the frigate USS Constellation
03/16/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Orders by President Washington to load the USS Constellation with supplies, warrants for officers issued. Regulations to govern ship included.
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Orders from Secretary of War
05/28/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Order by Secretary McHenry to proceed from Lewis Town to seek out Captain Dale on ship ganges and to deliver a dispatch.
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Order to Proceed to New Castle to Await Further Orders
05/26/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Holsteincamp is to take his pilot boat to New Castle and wait in readiness for further orders from the Secretary of War.
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Order to Proceed from Lewis Town to Seek Out Capt. Dale on Ship Ganges and Deliver Dispatch
05/28/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Holsteincamp is to take his pilot boat and seek out the ship of war Ganges. He should start in the Delaware River, to the Bay, and if he does not find the ship there, head out to sea towards Long …
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Order to Go to Sea Immediately
06/11/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
The ship of war Delaware, formerly the Hamburg Packet, nearly complete. McHenry ordered Miller to set sail and offer sailors pay for service at sea, response to offer to be reported to the War Dept. …
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Order to Furnish Recruits to Capt. Truxtun
05/30/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
If Captain Truxtun requests recruits from Dyson, he should find volunteers for the cruise, making sure that they understand that they will return to the infantry at the end of the voyage and that …
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Order to Examine Ship, Two Friends, and Send Assessment of Condition
04/25/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Thompson and Humhreys are to examine a ship called Two Friends and report on its age, the number of guns it can carry, the state of the hull, mast, yards, rigging, and sails, and give their opinion on …
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