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On Breaking Alliance with British, and Establishing Friendship with United States
Indian chief Blue Jacket, of the Shawnees, relates how he and his people once fought for the British, having been urged to do so by them; now cites deception by the British and wishes only friendship …
John Adams PapersLetter to Blacksmiths Concerning Iron for Frigates
Letter, asks for terms regarding iron for Frigate
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersLetter from the War Office dismissing Samuel Shore as clerk of ship yard at Norfolk
Pickering informs Shore that since the the building of the frigate at Norfolk has been delayed, he is not being continued as clerk. He is to return all articles and papers to Naval Agent William …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToLetter from the War Department
This letter identifies the conditions desired by the War Department to be included in the contract for the delivery of cannon "for the frigate destined for the Mediterranean" that will be issued by …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relating to Procurement of Supplies (Order Books), Nov 12, 1800-Dec 31, 1889. (RG107) (M127)John Willkins Appointed Quarter Master General to Legion of United States.
Appointment as Quarter Master General to Legion of United States. Upon acceptance join Army as an officer.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Instructions to Indian Agent to the Creeks & Other Indians South of the Ohio
Official commission and instructions for Benjamin Hawkins, as Principal Temporary Agent for Indian Affairs, within the Indian Nations South of the Ohio, and North of the Territorial Line. Includes …
John Adams PapersInstructions to Army Officer Commanding in Tennessee, Relative to Relations to the Indians
Instructs the U.S. Army officer commanding in Tennessee in how to coordinate enforcement of the recent act to regulate trade and intercourse with the Indians with the new Indian agent for the region, …
John Adams PapersInstructions to Army Officer Commanding In Georgia, Relative to Relations with the Indians
Instructs the presiding U.S. Army officer in Georgia (Major Constant Freeman) in his powers, relating to the sending of a new Indian agent to manage trade & intercourse with the Creek, Choctaw, and …
John Adams PapersInstructions for Superintendent of Military Stores
Lays out instructions for office of Superintendent of Military Stores, including inspection & reporting on the condition of supply houses, armories, arsenals, etc.; proper record keeping; and …
John Adams PapersInstructions for Keeper of Military Stores
Appoints John Harris Storekeeper of articles pertaining to the Department of War [military stores], and transmits regulations for that office. These address: inventorying & record-keeping, the receipt …
John Adams PapersInspection and Classification of Stores at Three Naval Yards
Fox is to visit the naval yards at Boston, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and Boston, to examine the stores. He is to class the timbers according to directions laid out in the letter. He is also to ensure …
Josiah Fox PapersFrigate Patent Pumps
Letter, recommends Burke's patent for Frigates.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersForwarded Message from Congress and Request for Information on Shipbuilding Materials
Letter, encloses message from Congress; asks for information on materials for the frigates now being constructed.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersEstimate of Ordnance and Supplies
Hodgdon sends Fox a revised estimate of ordnance and related stores for ships.
Register of Estimated Requirements for Military Supplies Kept by Samuel Hodgdon and William Irvine, Jan 1796-Feb 1805. (RG45)Estimate of Clothing contracted for the year 1797
Estimate of clothing contracted for the year 1797 received from the War Office
Register of Estimated Requirements for Military Supplies Kept by Samuel Hodgdon and William Irvine, Jan 1796-Feb 1805. (RG45)Equipment for a Company of Dragoons
Hodgdon provides Lewis with an accurate statement for the equipment of a Dragoon.
Register of Estimated Requirements for Military Supplies Kept by Samuel Hodgdon and William Irvine, Jan 1796-Feb 1805. (RG45)Duties of A Superintendent of Construction For A Frigate
Letter, describes superintendent's duties in the construction of Frigate.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersDiscussion of Timber Supply for Frigate Construction
Letter, discusses timber for Frigates.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersDiscussion of Timber Needed for Frigate Frame
Letter, discusses timber for Frigate frame.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersDiscussion of Timber for Ship Masts & Spars; Discussion of Navy Yards
Letter, describes timbers available for masts & spars; discusses Navy yards.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersDiscussion of Supplying Live Oak Timbers for Frigates
Letter, discusses supply of live oak for Frigates; mentions Congress.
Josiah Fox PapersDiscussion of Specifications for 36-Gun Frigate
Letter, discusses terms to build 36 gun Frigate.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersDiscussion of Shipbuilding Timbers & Lost Statement
Letter, discusses timbers for shipbuilders; discusses lost statement.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersDiscussion of Ship Timbers & Construction
Letter, discusses timber & frigate construction.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersDiscussion of Navy Yard & Shipbuilding
Letter, discusses Navy Yard at Corlear's Hook; describes terms of ship builder.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding Papers
