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Twenty Four and Twelve Pound Shot for the Frigate United States
02/21/1797 Letterbook CopyHarris should deliver to Mr. Humphreys, the naval constructor of the frigate "United States", one 24 and one 12 pound shot for the use of the frigate.
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), May
The Cost of Completing & Manning the Three Frigates for Sea
12/06/1797 Letterbook CopyThe Committee of the House of Representatives for protecting Commerce has asked the Secretary of War for information relative to completing and manning the three frigates for sea. Hodgdon is asked to …
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), May
Suspension of the Evacuation of These Posts
05/03/1797 Letterbook CopyGayoso de Lemos assures Lieutenant Pope that political reasons require a minimal and temporary Spanish presence in United States territory and no disrespect is intended by the King of Spain.
Fifth Congress: President's Messages Transmitting Specific Documents or Information to the Senate [5A-E2] (RG46) (M1704, Roll 2)
Suits of Marine Clothes for the Frigate "United States"
11/01/1797 Letterbook CopyHarris is directed to deliver twelve suits of Marine clothes to Captain William McRea for use on board the frigate "United States."
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), May
Statement of Muskets On Hand
06/02/1797 Letterbook CopyStatement of muskets on hand as of April 1, 1797, per the books of the Intendant of Stores.
Register of Estimated Requirements for Military Supplies Kept by Samuel Hodgdon and William Irvine, Jan 1796-Feb 1805. (RG45)
Stands of Arms for the Frigate "Constitution"
05/04/1797 Letterbook CopyHarris is directed to deliver one hundred stands of arms and accoutrements for the frigate "Constellation" being constructed at Baltimore.
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), May
Stands of Arms
06/21/1797 Letterbook CopyStands of arms at various military installations in the United States as of April 1, 1797.
Register of Estimated Requirements for Military Supplies Kept by Samuel Hodgdon and William Irvine, Jan 1796-Feb 1805. (RG45)
Ship's Pendant for the Frigate "United States"
05/19/1797 Letterbook CopyHarris is directed to deliver to Mr. Scott, Clerk of the Navy Yard at Philadelphia, a ship's pendant for the frigate "United States."
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), May
Sheet Copper Cloth and Nails for the Frigate United States
03/08/1797 Letterbook CopyHarris should deliver to Tench Francis the quantities of sheet copper cloth and nails that are needed for sheathing the bottom of the frigate "United States'.
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), May
Sail Cloth for Hammocks on the "Constellation"
07/17/1797 Letterbook CopyHarris is directed to deliver to Tench Francis fifty pieces of Irish sail cloth No. 1 to be used for hammocks on board the frigate "Constellation" at Baltimore.
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), May
Safekeeping of Shot & Kentledge
05/26/1797 Letterbook CopyMcHenry has heard that the shot and kentledge cast by Faesch & [Coxe] Company and deposited at Elizabeth Town New Jersey and elsewhere is being wasted because of children and others throwing into …
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), May
Rigging & Cordage for the Frigate "United States"
04/28/1797 Letterbook CopyHarris should deliver to the purveyor Tench Francis the rigging and cordage for the frigate "United States" in addition to one ensign, one Jack, and one pendant for the same vessel.
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), May
Return of Ordnance and Stores for Fort Massac
07/28/1797 Letterbook CopyA list of ordnance and stores to be sent to Pittsburgh, and then on to Fort Massac, from Philadelphia, Fort Mifflin, and Carlisle.
Register of Estimated Requirements for Military Supplies Kept by Samuel Hodgdon and William Irvine, Jan 1796-Feb 1805. (RG45)
Requests Accountability for the Use of Supplies for Indian Use
12/05/1797 Letterbook CopyAccording to an adjustment of the records of the Treasury, a 1796 treaty with the Creek Indians shows that sundries and supplies were retained by James Seagrove, superintendent of Indian Affairs. …
Letters Received by Predecessors of the Chief of Ordinance, 1797-1810. (RG156)
Request for Information Regarding Frigate Armament
12/11/1797 Letterbook CopyLetter, asks for information regarding the arming of frigates.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding Papers
Request for Information Concerning Individual at Norfolk
06/17/1797 Letterbook CopyLetter, asks for information regarding Herbert at Norfolk, VA.
Josiah Fox Papers
Request for Information Concerning Guns for Algerian Frigate
08/04/1797 Letterbook CopyLetter, asks information regarding guns for Algerine Frigate.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding Papers
Request for Frigate Timber Invoice
05/20/1797 Letterbook CopyLetter, asks for invoice of timber for Frigates.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding Papers
Request for Estimate to Complete Frigate United States
06/07/1797 Letterbook CopyLetter, asks for estimate to complete Frigate United States.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding Papers
Request for Copy of Letter from Secretary McHenry
08/14/1797 Letterbook CopyLetter, asks for copy of McHenry letter.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding Papers
Request for Change of Residence
10/15/1797 Letterbook CopyLetter, asks for Fox to change residence.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding Papers
Regulations for Commanders of Frontier & Maritime Posts
03/28/1797 Letterbook CopyRegulations for maritime and frontier forts & posts, which address post security, not divulging fort layouts and garrisons, record-keeping of visitors to the post, punishment of unauthorized persons …
John Adams Papers
Regarding the Launching of Frigate Constitution
07/25/1797 Letterbook CopyLetter, discusses launching Frigate Constitution; advises Fox regarding rank in Marine Department.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding Papers
Regarding Navy Stores & Congress
05/21/1797 Letterbook CopyLetter, mentions stores; mentions Congress.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding Papers
Regarding Live Oak on Frigates
01/30/1797 Letterbook CopyLetter, discusses live oak cargo for Frigates.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding Papers
