Subject File of the Naval Records Collection
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Woolen Overalls for the Marines
Harris is asked to deliver eight pair of woolen overalls to Lieutenant McRea for the use of the Marines on board the Frigate "United States."
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionTwo Tents and a Rifle for the Indian Chiefs
"Pleased to deliver [to] Colonel Mentges for the Indian chiefs in this city two common tents [and] one rifle complete."
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionThree Pound Shot to Prove Howitzers
Harris is asked to deliver twelve three-pound shot to prove howitzers for the Frigate "Constellation" to Captain Thomas Truxton.
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionThomas Rowland as Surgeon for the Ship "Baltimore"
Coulter recommends Thomas Rowland as surgeon for the ship "Baltimore." While engaged with Coulter in the practice of medicine, Rowland demonstrated diligence, tenderness, and attention to the sick …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionThe Value of the Worst of the Old Muskets
Harris is asked to deliver seven hundred of the worst of the old muskets now in store to the Secretary of the Navy so that they can be valued by Mr. Nicholson and charged to Tench Francis, Purveyor.
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionSundries for the Frigate "United States"
A ten-page list of sundries for the Frigate "United States," commanded by Captain John Barry.
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionStores Necessary for Equipping the Frigate for Algiers
Statement of stores necessary for the equipment of the Frigate for Algiers.
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionStores & Articles for the Frigate "Constellation"
Harris is asked to deliver to Samuel Hodgdon the undermentioned stores and articles for the Frigate "Constellation." They should be transported to that ship with all possible dispatch.
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionSorrel Horse for the Wyandot Chief
"Be pleased to deliver to Colonel Mentges on order a sorrel horse for the Wyandot Chief/Crane now in this city."
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionShot for the Algerian Brig and Schooners
Harris is authorized to deliver to the order of the Secretary of State nine-pound round, eighteen-pound round, six-pound bar, nine-pound bar, twelve-pound bar, and eighteen-pound bar shot to be …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionShip Timber and Planking to be Procurred
A list of timber and planking to be procured from six sources.
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionSergeant's Suit of Clothing to Lieutenant McRea
Harris is asked to deliver one complete suit of sergeant's clothing to Lieutenant McRea for the use of the Marines on board the frigate "United States."
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionSails for the Ship "United States"
"You wll deliver to David Ross of the ship United States the sails of the said ship."
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionSail Duck for the Schooner Building for Algiers
Harris is asked to deliver twenty pieces of sail duck , received at the public store by mistake, to John Dowers for the schooner building for Algiers.
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionRifles for the Wyandot Chiefs
"Be pleased to deliver to Colonel Mentges for the use of the Wyandot [Huron] chiefs and their interpreter three new rifles."
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionReturn of Articles for the Frigate "Constellation"
Return of articles wanted for the frigate "Constitution" lying in the Patapsco [River], showing the quantity of each now in the Store at Philadelphia and those that are deficient.
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionRequests Delivery of Copper to Captain Gill
Harris asked to deliver copper to Captain Gill for the use of the Navy Department, to be charged to Tench Francis.
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionRequests Appointment as a Navy Surgeon
Reynolds wants to obtain a place as a surgeon on board one of the armed ships of the United States. Even though he is not personally acquainted with Thomas Evans, he has been recommended by gentlemen …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionRequest to deliver sundry items to Tench Francis Purveyor for use of Navy Department
McHenry requests that Harris provide a purveyor forty knapsacks and forty cartouche boxes for the Navy Department. Also McHenry wants a return listing all the articles the purveyor has received so …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionRequest for tents for Secretary of Navy
James McHenry and Samuel Hodgdon request that John Harris deliver to the Secretary of Navy, a marquee, horseman's tents and common tents, to be be paid at full market value. Commandant of Marine Corps …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionReplacing a Broken Musket for McRea's Marines
McHenry requests that Harris provide a musket for Lieutenant McRea's Marines to replace one that was accidentally broken on the frigate "United States" and has been turned in for repairs.
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionReplacement Musket for McRea's Marines
Harris is asked to deliver a musket to Lieutenant McRea' s Marines on board the frigate "United States" to replace one that was broken by accident and returned to be repaired.
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionRenews Application for a Surgeoncy in the Navy
Dr. Wells had applied for an appointment in the surgeon's department of the frigate "Constellation," an appointment given to Mr. Henry of Pennsylvania. Wells has decided to renew his application for …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionRecommends Thomas Robinson to Command a Navy Vessel
Robinson had offered his sentiments to the Secretary of War regarding the appointment of Captain Thomas Robinson to command one of the armed ships of the United States but since Stoddert is Chief of …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionRecommends McRea for a Lieutenancy in the Navy
John McRea wishes to be appointed a lieutenant in the Navy of the United States. Simms recommends McRea as a young man with a liberal education, good talents, and respectable character. McRea is …
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