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Deliver the Above Mentioned Canvas
01/10/1797 Letter Signed"Mr. Harris will please to deliver to Mr. Powers the canvas above mentioned."
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Cotton and Flannel for the Algerian Frigate
06/05/1797 Letter SignedHarris is asked to deliver to Tench Francis 900 square yards of Kendal cotton, half thicks, and flannel, for the Algerian frigate.
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Cordage for the Rigging of the Frigate "United States"
01/01/1797 Letter SignedHarris is directed to deliver the cordage intended for the rigging of the frigate "United States" to the purveyor, Tench Francis. It will be fitted under his direction, subject to the further order of …
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Completing and Manning the Three Frigates
12/06/1797 Letterbook CopyThe Committee of the House of Representatives for the protection of commerce has called on the Secretary of War for information relative to completing and manning the three frigates for sea. Hodgdon …
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Coats, Boots, and Blankets to John Steel at Mud Island
11/16/1797 Letter SignedHarris is asked to deliver to John Steel, coxswain of the barge belonging to Mud Island, for himself and the men on the barge, three watch coats, three pairs of boots, and three blankets.
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Clothing and Cartridges for the Frigate "United States"
11/18/1797 Autograph Letter SignedHarris is asked to deliver one sergeant's suit of Marine clothing and thirteen dozen musket cartridges to William MacRea, Lieutenant of Marines on board the frigate "United States."
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Certification of John Howell as a Practicing Physician
04/01/1797 Autograph Letter SignedDr. Belleville certifies that John Howell has studied physic and surgery with him for four years with zeal and diligence and has conducted himself as a young man of honor and integrity. He has no …
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Cannon Shot for Four Pounders to Thomas Fitzsimons
07/22/1797 Letter SignedHarris is to deliver to Thomas Fitzsimons of Philadelphia fifty cannon shot for four pounders which are to be returned by him in fifteen days in like kind or paid for at their full value.
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Cannon Ball and Shells for the Dey of Algiers
03/30/1797 Letter SignedHarris is ordered to deliver to Tench Francis, the Purveyor, as many of the cannon balls and shells as Francis thinks will be needed to supply the Dey of Algiers.
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Camp Kettles for the Frigate "Unites States"
08/04/1797 Letter SignedHarris is asked to deliver two camp kettles to Corporal Hanlin, of Mitchell's Company, for the use of the guard on board the frigate "United States."
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Camp Kettles for the Frigate "United States"
08/04/1797 Letterbook CopyHarris is asked to deliver two camp kettles to Corporal Hanlin, of Mitchell's Company, for the use of the guard on board the frigate "United States."
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Blunderbusses for the Frigates
08/02/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyHarris is to deliver to Mr. Francis five stocks, seven corks, and six sets of mounting to complete the blunderbusses for the frigates.
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Bindings for the Frigate United States
06/08/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyHarris is asked to deliver to Mr. Dowers, the sailmaker, two and a quarter gross, or nine pieces scarlet binding for binding the awnings of the frigate "United States."
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Bindings for the Frigate "United States"
06/08/1797 Letter SignedHarris is asked to deliver to Mr. Dowers, the sailmaker, two and a quarter gross, or nine pieces scarlet, quality bindings for binding the awnings of the frigate "United States."
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Articles Wanted for Frigates
06/16/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyMcHenry asks Harris to furnish the Purveyor with the listed articles.
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Articles Needed to Sheath the Bottom of the "United States"
03/08/1797 Letter SignedHarris is directed to deliver sheet copper, cloth, and nails to the purveyor Tench Francis. These articles will occasionally be required for sheathing the bottom of the frigate "United States."
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Articles for the Frigate "United States"
07/26/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyHarris is asked to deliver to Mr. Scott, Clerk of the Navy Yard, the listed articles for the use of the frigate "United States."
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Articles for the Frigate "Constitution"
08/10/1797 Letter SignedHarris is asked to deliver to Samuel Hodgdon the listed articles for the frigate "Constitution" at Boston.
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Arms and Ammunition to Captain Bright
06/20/1797 Letter SignedHarris is directed to deliver for public use twelve stand of arms with cartouche boxes and twelve rounds of ammunition per musket to Captain Bright, Commander of the Revenue Cutter, "Virginia."
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Arms and Ammunition for the Frigate "Constitution"
07/10/1797 Letter SignedHarris is asked to deliver the listed articles to Mr. Hodgdon for transportation to Boston for the use of the Frigate "Constitution."
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Arms & Ammunition for the Frigate "Constitution"
07/10/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyHarris is asked to deliver the listed articles to Mr. Hodgdon for tranportation to Boston for the use of the Frigate "Constitution."
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Arms & Accoutrements for the Frigate "Constellation"
05/04/1797 Letter SignedHarris is asked to deliver one hundred stands of arms and accoutrements to Hodgdon for the use of the frigate "Constellation," building at Baltimore.
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Advances to the Detachment at West Point
02/20/1797 Autograph Letter SignedAt the direction of Captain Fleming, Sprig is enclosing the rolls for the advances to the detachment at West Point for January 1797. They should be signed by Captain Fleming who is probably in …
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A Set of Sails for the Frigate "United States"
01/10/1797 Letter SignedFrancis has agreed that John Powers will make one set of sails for the frigate "United States." The Boston canvas in Harris's care is intended for that purpose. Therefore, the whole of it should be …
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A Bell for the Frigate "United States"
03/10/1797 Letter Signed"Please deliver to the order of John Scott, Clerk of the Navy Yard, the bell intended for the frigate 'United States'."
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