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Delivery of Muskets and Bayonets
04/19/1799 Letter SignedHarris is asked to receive the muskets and bayonets which have arrived on the ship "Connecticut,'" under the command of Captain Hylander. Harris should obtain an order for them on the Captain from the …
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Delivery of Grape Shot, Charged to the Navy
07/12/1799 Letter SignedHarris is asked to deliver to the order of the Secretary of the Navy as many grape shot as are needed to make 700 rounds for 18-pounders and 250 rounds for 12-pounders. Harris must assess their weight …
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Cartouche Boxes and Scabbard Belts for the Marine Corps
02/01/1799 Letter SignedHarris is asked to deliver fifty cartouche boxes and scabbard belts to the order of Major William Burrows for the use of the Marine Corps. They are to be charged to the Purveyor.
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Cannon Shot for the Navy
06/27/1799 Letter SignedHarris is asked to deliver 532 pounds of cannon shot, charged to the Navy Department, to the order of the Secretary of the Navy.
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Supplies to Equip a Barge at Fort Mifflin
07/21/1800 Letter SignedCaptain Theodore Meminger has requested a supply of listed articles, not being in the public store, to equip the barge now being constructed for the use of the garrison at Fort Mifflin on Mud Island. …
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Stationery to Captain McRea at Fort Mifflin
09/17/1800 Letter SignedHarris is asked to deliver to Major William McRea at Fort Mifflin the following stationery items: large folio post paper, common size fine cut paper, fine letter paper, and best Dutch quills. The …
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Sergeants' Linen Overalls for the Navy Department
10/08/1800 Letter SignedHarris is asked to deliver 150 pairs of sergeants' linen overalls for the use of the Navy Department to the order of Israel Whelan, Purveyor of Public Supplies.
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Request to deliver knapsacks to Navy Department
05/22/1800 Letter SignedMcHenry requests that John Harris deliver 300 knapsacks to the Navy Department for which they will be charged.
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Request to deliver knapsacks to Navy Department
08/09/1800 Autograph Document SignedHodgdon requests that Harris deliver to George Harrison, Esquire, Navy Agent, 300 painted knapsacks and charge them for the same to the Navy Department.
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Request for delivery of clothing and equipment to John Steel coxswain
01/04/1800 Letter SignedMcHenry requests that Harris provide three coats, three pairs of boots, and three blankets for the men on a barge at Mud Island.
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Receipt for Military Supplies
08/27/1800 Autograph Document SignedRobert Gill received 70 barrels of powder from John Harris.
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Receipt for Military Supplies
08/14/1800 Autograph Document SignedRobert Gill confirms that he has received from John Harris, Keeper of Military Stores, the following items for use by the Navy Department: pig lead, salt petre, brimstone, and casks.
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Musket Cartridges for the Troops at Fort Mifflin
09/02/1800 Letter SignedHarris is asked to deliver two boxes of musket cartridges to Major William McRea for the use of the troops at Fort Mifflin.
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List of Articles for the Dey & Ministry
03/25/1800 Autograph Document SignedA list of articles wanted for the Dey and Ministry with the commission for timber on the annuity, i.e., to launch and pave the way for said timber to turn out at Algiers to the advantage of the United …
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Lead and Sulphur to Captain Robert Gill
04/03/1800 Letter SignedRequest to deliver to Captain Robert Gill, naval storekeeper, 10 tons of lead and 5 tons of sulphur.
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Horses, Horses, Horses
01/04/1800 Autograph Letter SignedBayard sends Hodgdon a strong, sound, and serviceable horse, nearly half-blooded, six years old and 15 hands high, for which he paid 20 pounds to Mr. Bartlett, a man of veracity. He wants to know …
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Delivery of Stationary to Fort Mifflin
08/29/1800 Autograph Letter SignedSamuel Hodgdon, Commissary of Military Stores, requests that John Harris, Keeper of Military Stores, deliver to Major William McRae the following stationary for Fort Mifflin: seven quills, paper, one …
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Delivery of Powder to the Secretary of the Navy
07/21/1800 Letter SignedHarris is asked to deliver seven thousand pounds of powder on loan to the order of the Secretary of the Navy.
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Delivery of Muskets and Bayonets
05/22/1800 Document SignedRequest to deliver 300 muskets and bayonets to Secretary of Navy by way of Captain Robert Gill, Navy Storekeeper.
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Delivery of Cannon Powder
08/12/1800 Autograph Letter SignedSamuel Hodgdon, Commissary of Military Stores, requests that John Harris, Keeper of Military Stores, deliver to Mr. Lane and Salter, on order, 700 pounds of cannon powder for the purpose of proving …
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Clothing for a Detachment at Fort Mifflin
10/10/1800 Letter SignedHarris is asked to deliver the designated articles of clothing to Major William McRea at Fort Mifflin for the use of a detachment of the First Regiment of Artillerists and Engineers, under marching …
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Clothing & Accoutrements for Captain Fry's Company
10/07/1800 Letter SignedHarris is asked to deliver the designated clothing and accoutrements to Captain William McRea at Fort Mifflin for the use of Captain Fry's Company, currently under marching orders.
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Avoiding the Dey's Rage
07/21/1800 Autograph Letter SignedCaptain Smith is afraid that the Dey will rage when he sees a frigate arrive loaded with goods to pay the debts owed others while only a small brig has been dispatched to discharge his demands. A …
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Articles Wanted for the Dey & Ministry
03/25/1800 Autograph Document SignedA list of articles wanted for the Dey and Ministry with the commission for timber on the annuity, i.e., to launch and pave the way for said timber to turn out at Algiers to the advantage of the United …
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Articles Sent to the Navy Stores
06/22/1800 Copy of documentInvoice of articles sent down to the Navy Stores.
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