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Discussion of Location & Lease for Navy Yard
Letter, describes location for Navy yard; discusses lease for Navy Yard; mentions Frigates.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersDiscussion of Inflammatory Article Supposedly Published by Benjamin Stoddert
Letter, discusses article in the Maryland Journal regarding the raising of a Frigate, claiming Stodder [Stoddert] wrote the anonymous article.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersDiscussion of Hemp for Frigate Rigging
Letter, discusses hemp for rigging for Frigates.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersDiscussion of Frigate Ironwork
Asks Fox to clarify with the Hills the cost for them to procure the iron; the United States will not furnish the iron.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersDiscussion of Frigate Construction at Portsmouth New Hampshire Navy Yard & Inspector For Its Materials
Letter, discusses Frigate building at Portsmouth New Hampshire Navy yard; discusses timber & other materials for Frigate; discusses temporary inspector of Frigate & materials.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersDiscussion of Frigate Affairs
Regarding supplies for frigates, discrepancy in the number of pegs.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersDiscussion of Foreign Affairs Relative to Barbary States & Naval Power
Letter, discusses Barbary States; discusses Foreign Affairs; discusses Mediterranean politics; discusses necessity of a Naval Force; alludes to Barbary Wars.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersDiscussion of Equipment & Rigging of "Algerian Frigate"
Letter, discusses equipping & rigging the "Algerian Frigate" for sea.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersDiscussion of Construction Costs for 36-Gun Frigate
Letter, discusses construction cost of 36 gun Frigate.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersDiscussion of Caulking and Frigate Timbers
Describes the method of caulking ships used in the English dock yards, and discusses timber for frigates.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersDiscussion of Cables, Rigging, Hemp & Sailmakers Relative to Frigate Construction
Letter, discusses estimate of cables & rigging for Frigate; mentions hemp used for cordage; discusses sailmakers.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersDiscussion of Availability of Live Oak for Frigate Timbers
Letter, discusses availability of live oak for Frigate.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersDiscussion & Statement of Timber Wanted for Various Frigate Components
Letter, asks for terms regarding timber for Frigate. Letter includes a statement of masts, spars, planks and scantling wanted for use of the United States.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersDetailed Instructions for the Execution of the Plan for Civilizing the Cherokee
Attaches speech, approved by the president, to the Cherokees. Laments that recent attempts to civilize the Indians have failed; states that the key is to "wean them from hunting and trapping," and …
John Adams PapersCordage for the Frigate
Mr. Harris should permit the removal of the cordage which is intended for store of the frigate. When is permissible to take it on board, an order will be issued for that purpose.
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), MayConference with the Several Indian Chiefs Assembled, & Washington's Reply
Various Indian chiefs speak on rights to land, inclinations to peace over war, and a recent treaty. Tribes represented: Wiandots [Wyandots], Delawares, Shawanees [Shawnees], Ottawas, Chippewas, …
John Adams PapersCompensation of Joshua Humphreys, constructor of the frigate building at Philadelphia
Hagner certifies that $500 is due Joshua Humphreys, being his compensation as constructor of the frigate building at Philadelphia from April through June 1796.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)Compensation of John Bryant, Deputy Commissioner of the Ordnance and Military Stores Department at Springfield, Massachusetts
Hagner certifies that $240 is due John Bryant, being his compensation as Deputy Commissioner of the Ordnance and Military Stores Department at Springfield, Massachusetts from May through October 1796.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)Compensation of Alexis De Leyritz, assistant engineer of the fortification near Baltimore Maryland
Hagner certifies that $482.90 is due Alexis De Leyritz, being the balance of his compensation as assistant engineer of the fortification near Baltimore from May 3 to June 30, 1796.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)Choctaw Chiefs' Objections to U.S. Encroachment
Wishes to renew friendship with U.S., and profess that the Choctaw have never broken any faith with the Americans. Discusses the exact parameters of the boundary of Choctaw land, asks that the U.S. …
John Adams PapersCaptain Price Has Not Settled His Accounts
Simmons complains that Captain Price has not submitted a single voucher or attempted to settle his accounts for years, despite being stationed very close to the Pay Master. He asks for McHenry's help …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Acknowledgment of Receipt of Letters; Bills shall be Accepted
Acknowledgment of receipt of letters; bills shall be accepted and paid when presented.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Account of Captain Staats Morris, Corps of Artillerists and Engineers
Hagner certifies that $48 is due Captain Staats Morris of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers, being the bounty and premium for three recruits.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)William Simmons discusses pay, finance and accounting with Capt. Frye
William Simmons informs Capt. Frye that Nicholas Fish will pay him.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
