Subject File of the Naval Records Collection
280 documents
Bill of Exchange in Favor of S. & G. Trotter
Swan has drawn Bill of Exchange No. 231 on McHenry in favor of S. & G. Trotter for the sum of $906 on account of the pay of the Army for 1798.
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionBill of Exchange in Favor of Charles Gallagher
Swan has drawn Bill of Exchange No. 19 on McHenry in favor of Charles Gallagher for the sum of $2,714.
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionBill of Exchange in Favor of Alexander McDonald
Swan has drawn Bill of Exchange No. 262 on McHenry in favor of Alexander MacDonald for the sum of $284 on account of the pay of the Army for 1798.
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionArticles to Captain Decatur for the Ship of War "Delaware"
Harris is asked to deliver the listed articles to the order of Captain Decatur of the ship of war "Delaware."
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionArticles for the Marines on Board the "Ganges"
Harris is asked to deliver the listed nine articles to Lieutenant Carmick for the Marines on board the war ship "Ganges" and for the ship's use, reams of musket cartridge paper and cannon cartridge …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionArticles for the Frigate "United States"
Harris is asked todeliver to Lieutenant Ross the following articles for the use of the Frigate "United States": a top lantern, ballast shovels, a piece of red bunting, a piece of white bunting, and a …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionArrival of Stands of Arms on the Ship "Washington"
The Secretary of the Treasury has informed McHenry that the ship "Washington," helmed by Captain Williams, has arrived in Philadelphia. It has on board one hundred cases containing stands of arms …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionAppointment of Robert Hamilton as a Lieutenant in the Navy
Alexander Hamilton has received notification from Mr. Goldsborough informing Captain Robert Hamilton of his appointment as a Lieutenant in the Navy. He thanks Stoddert for his efforts on Captain …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionAppointment as a Surgeon's Mate
Dr. Wells had applied to the Secretary of War for an appointment as a Surgeon's Mate in the Navy but has learned that the appointment will be made by Stoddert as Secretary of the Navy. If appointed, …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionApplication for a Lieutenancy in the Navy
McRea has submitted his application for a lieutenancy on board one of the vessels fitted out as convoys for merchant ships. Fearing that a mere application might not be sufficient, he has secured …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionApplication as Surgeon or Mate on a Navy Vessel
Dr. Wells asks to be considered as an applicant for appointment as a surgeon on one of the ships of war and, if that cannot be done, he wants to be considered for a Mate's commission.
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionAnchors for the Frigate "Constitution"
It appears that the anchors that arrived at Boston for the frigate "Constitution" are not proper for that ship so Captain Nicholson has refused to receive them. McHenry wants to know the substance of …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionAn Order for Three Iron Four-Pounders
Harris is asked to deliver to the order of the Secretary of the Treasury three iron four pounders to be replaced by others when demanded.
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionAn Appointment for Captain Hamilton
Alexander Hamilton seeks Stoddert's cooperation in the appointment of Captain Robert Hamilton to a position on board a frigate of the United States. Captain Talbot seems uncertain about his own …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionAccoutrements for the Frigate "United States"
Harris is asked to deliver the following to Lieutenant John Mullowny for the frigate "United States": paper cartridges, a powder-horn, bit and priming wire, a rammer and sponge, a worm and ladle …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionAccount for Three Month's Services
"I herewith forward my account for three month's services due 1st July 1798."
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionA Marquee & Tents to the Secretary of the Navy
Harris is asked to deliver to the Secretary of the Navy one marquee complete, four horseman's tents, and twenty five common tents to be returned or paid for at fair value.
Subject File of the Naval Records Collection12 Round Shot for the Frigate "United States"
"Be pleased to deliver to Lieutenant Charles Stewart 12 round shot [for] 12 pounders for the Frigate United States."
Subject File of the Naval Records Collection12 Round Shot for the Frigate "United States"
"Be pleased to deliver to Lieutenant Charles Stewart 12 round shot [for] 12 pounders for the Frigate United States."
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionSaltpeter & Sulphur Needed to Manufacture Gunpowder
Harris is asked to deliver to the Purveyor the quantities of saltpeter and sulphur [brimstone] needed to manufacture gunpowder which, when manufactured, should be deposited in the public store.
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionReceipt for Round Shot
Acknowledges receipt of 532 pounds of round shot agreeable to an order of the War Office for the use of the Navy Department.
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionReceipt for Cartouche Boxes
Acknowledges receipt of 150 cartouche boxes agreeable to an order for the use of the Navy Department.
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionMaterials Required for Making Pistols
Harris is asked to deliver to Robert McCormick whatever materials he may request that are in store for making one hundred pistols, to be charged to the Purveyor as usual.
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionDelivery of Saltpeter and Brimstone
Harris is asked to deliver to Philip Geisinger three hundred pounds of saltpeter and five hundred pounds of brimstone [sulphur] and a like quantity of each to Lawrence Jacoby, taking receipts from …
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