Subject File of the Naval Records Collection
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Soliciting a Naval Appointment
Captain Murray solicits a naval appointment from President Washington.
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionRecommends Alexander Murray to Command a Frigate
Hindman is a friend of Captain Alexander Murray and recommends him as fit and proper for the command of one of the frigates about to be constructed. He is fully qualified and Hindman would be greatly …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionRecommends Alexander Murray to Command a Frigate
William Murray discusses the merits of Captain Alexander Murray as the potential commander of a frigate. He does not know a more amiable or honorable private choice. Captain Murray is a brave man, …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionRecommends Alexander Murray for a Command in the Navy
Stone recommends Captain Alexander Murray for a command in the Navy. Murray served as a captain under Stone's command and distinquished himself as a brave and active officer of exceptional character …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionRecommends Alexander Murray as Commander of a Frigate
Fitzsimmons recommends Captain Alexander Murray as one of the officers to command one of the new Contintental Frigates. Since he was born in Maryland, Murray is a native of the U.S. with reputable …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionRecommendation of Captain Samuel Barron
Myers recommends Captain Samuel Barron for appointment as Captain Dale's first lieutenant of the frigate being built.
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionRecommendation of Captain Murray as Frigate Commander
Should an opening present itself through the non-acceptance of any of the gentleman nominated to the command of the forty frigates, Knox's attention is solicited to the peculiar merits of Captain …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionInstructions for Clerks in the Navy Yards
This is a form letter to be sent to those who have been appointed as a clerk of the yards where frigates are built. It explains the instructions by which they are to be guided in the performance of …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionEmploying the Gentleman Recommended by Mr. Myers
Meade will be obliged if Knox employs the gentleman whose application is mentioned in the enclosed letters and who is so strongly recommended.
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionApplication Requesting an Appointment in the Navy
Captain Murray describes his qualifications for an appointment to the Naval Department as captain of a frigate.
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionRecommendation of Captain Josiah Roberts
The friends of Captain Josiah Roberts have asked Rep. Ames to submit for the consideration of the President the possible appointment of Roberts to command one of the U.S. ships of war. Roberts is a …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionMy Accounts with the War Department
Stevens announces that his accounts with the War Department have been transmitted to the Commissioner of Revenue to be adjusted at the Comptroller's Office. He has been directed to render his …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionLetter of Introduction for Captain Josiah Roberts
Prentiss introduces the bearer, Captain Josiah Roberts, as a gentleman of respectability in his professional line. Roberts is as capable as any man in the United States and will makes his business …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionInstructions for the Launching of Frigates
Asks that neither time nor expense be spared in making the frigates ready for launching, and gives instructions for how to launch them while preventing them from being damaged.
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionAccount Current with John Neufville, Commissioner of Loans
Neufville's current account as Commissioner of Loans for the State of South Carolina.
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionArticles Purchased for the Algerians
"Such of the articles as are now in store, and which have been purchased by the direction of the Secretary of State for the Algerians, you will be pleased to deliver to the Purveyor."
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionUniformity of Dress on Ships of War
Regulations establishing uniformity of dress by the officers, Marines, and others on board the ships of war in service of the United States.
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionUniformity of Dress on Ships of War
Enclosed are the regulations establishing uniformity of dress by the officers, Marines, and others on board the ships of war in service of the United States.
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionSurgency on the New Frigate
A student of Dr. Buchanan, Mr. Wells, wants to obtain the surgency of the frigate now building at Baltimore. He is even willing to be a mate if a better situation cannot be found. Littlejohn confesses …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionSupplies for the Frigate "United States"
Harris is asked to deliver to Mr. Scott, Clerk of the Navy Yard, the listed articles for the use of the frigate "United States."
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionSundry Articles for the Frigate "Constellation"
Harris is asked to deliver sundry articles to Samuel Hodgdon for the use of the frigate "Constellation."
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionSponge, Rammer, & Ladle Staffs for the Frigate"United States"
Harris is asked to deliver to the Purveyor the sponge, rammer, and ladle staffs intended for the frigate "United States" so that he can have them finished for use and returned to the store.
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