Subject File of the Naval Records Collection
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Ship's Pendant for the Frigate "United States"
"Please to deliver to the order of Mr. Scott, Clerk of the Navy Yard, a ship's pendant for the frigate 'United States'."
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionRigging and Cordage for the Frigate "United States"
Harris is directed to deliver to Mr. Francis, the Purveyor, the rigging and cordage for the frigate "United States." Included also are one jack, one ensign, and one pendant.
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionRequests Appointment as a Surgeon or Surgeon's Mate
Dr. Wells takes the liberty of offering himself for the position of surgeon or surgeon's mate. Since he is unknown, he has asked some of his medical mentors to write to McHenry on his behalf. He has …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionRecommended Appointment in the Medical Line
Henry Wells, a pupil of Dr. Buchanan and Moale, wants an appointment in the medical line on board the frigate being built at Baltimore. Wells has been studying medicine for four years and is well …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionPig Lead for the Frigate "Constellation"
Hodgdon is asked to take order for five tons of pig lead, in lieu of the five tons of sheet lead heretofore ordered, for the use of the Frigate "Constellation" at Baltimore.
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionPig Lead for the Frigate "Constellation"
Harris is asked to deliver five tons of pig lead to Samuel Hodgdon for the use of the Frigate "Constellation" at Baltimore.
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionPermission for Tench Francis to Examine Cannon Balls
The Secretary of War wants Harris to permit Mr. Francis to examine and prove whatever number of iron cannon balls Francis thinks proper. He wants a number of them for a particular use and, if these …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionMuskets and Bayonets for the Algerian Supply
Harris is asked to deliver to Mr. Francis, the Purveyor, fifty brass mounted muskets and bayonets for the Algerian supply. He is to pay twelve dollars for each stand.
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionMilitary Stores for the Naval Services
Hodgdon is asked to have the undermentioned military stores destined for the naval services transported to the designated places.
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionMarine Clothing to Captain William MacRea
"Be pleased to deliver to Captain William MacRea of the frigate United States, twelve suits of marine clothing."
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionListed Articles to Captain MacRea
Harris is asked to deliver the listed articles to Captain MacRea.
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionList of Stores Needed for Three Frigates
Enclosed is a list of the military stores required for three frigates. McHenry wants to know which part may be drawn from the military stores of the United States and where they are deposited.
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionList of Articles for the Purveyor
McHenry requests that the Purveyor be furnished with a list of articles.
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionLarge Jack Screws for the Frigate "United States"
"Be pleased to deliver to Captain John Barry for the Frigate United States a pair of large jack screws."
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionKnapsacks, Drumheads, and a Company Book to MacRea
Harris is asked to deliver ten knapsacks, a pair of drumheads, and a company book to Lieutenant MacRea for the use of the Marines on board the "United States."
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionJunk and Old Copper to Tench Francis
Harris is asked to deliver to Tench Francis such quantities of junk and old copper deposited by him in the public store as he may occasionally want for the use of the frigate "United States."
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionJunk & Old Copper for the Frigate "United States"
Harris is asked to deliver to Tench Francis such quantities of junk and old copper deposited by him in the public store as he may occasionally want for the use of the frigate "United States."
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionJack Screws for the Frigate "United States"
"Be pleased to deliver to Captain John Barry of the Frigate United States a pair of large jack screws."
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionInvoice of Timber for Algiers.
An invoice of timber sent to Algiers.
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionHowitzers for the Revenue Cutter "Virginia"
Harris is asked to deliver four iron howitizers to Captain Francis Bright for the use of the revenue cutter "Virginia," for which Bright is to be held accountable.
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionHenry Wells as Surgeon's Mate for the Frigate
Buchanan recommends Henry Wells for a position as a Surgeons Mate on board a frigate. Wells has studied medicine for four years including a lecture course at the University of Pennsylvania. His …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionHearth for the Frigate "United States"
"Please to deliver Mr. Francis the Purveyor the hearth for the frigate 'United States'."
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionHand Grenades for the Frigate "Constellation"
Harris is asked to deliver two hundred hand grenades to Tench Francis for the use of the Frigate "Constellation."
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionForty Tons of Lead to Tench Francis
"Please deliver Mr. Francis, the Purveyor, forty tons of lead."
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