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Articles for the Warship "Delaware"
Harris is directed to deliver the articles enumerated on a list to Captain Decatur for the use of the ship of war "Delaware."
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), MayArticles for the Ship of War "Ganges"
Harris is directed to deliver the following articles to Lieutenant Carmic for the Marines on board the ship of war "Ganges": sergeant's, private's and music coats, sergeant's, private's and music …
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), MayArticles for the Ship "Ganges"
Harris is directed to deliver to Captain Dale a set of signal colors, a drum with spare heads, and a company book, all for use on board the ship "Ganges."
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), MayArticles for the Marines on the Frigate "United States"
Harris is directed to deliver the following articles to Lieutenant McRea for the use of the Marines on board the frigate "United States": a sergeant's suit of clothing, private's suits of clothing, …
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), MayArticles for the Frigate "Constellation"
Harris directed to deliver to Samuel Hodgdon a list of artricles for the frigate "Constellation" that may be transported to the ship with the greatest possible dispatch.
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), MayArticles & Stores for the "Constellation"
Hodgdon is directed to expedite the delivery of a list of articles and stores to the frigate "Constellation'" anchored in the Patapsco River. If the items previously requested for that ship have not …
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), MayAdvice on Ship Which Will Not Comply With Orders
Letter, advises ship not ready to comply with orders.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersAccount Settled for George and Robert Cochrain
Account Settled for George and Robert Cochrain for supplies furnished by them to detachment of troops commanded by Lieutenant Percy Smith Pope.
Letters Received by Predecessors of the Chief of Ordinance, 1797-1810. (RG156)Account of US Revenue, Commerce, & Expenditures, 1795-1798
Response to request from Secretary of War about state of U.S. revenue. Lists amounts, 1795-1798, commerce. Includes sales of domestic and foreign spirits, post office stamp sales and duties, bank …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.A View of the Public Finances
Lists the revenue of the United States for 1795-1798 that was the result of the duties on imports and tonnage. Not withstanding the depredations on US commerce, the branch of revenue may be estimated …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.12 Round Shot 12 Pounder for the Frigate "United States"
Harris is directed to deliver 12 round shot 12 pounder to Lieutenant Charles Stewart 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), May12 Pound Shot & Priming Wire for the Frigate "United States"
Harris is directed to deliver 12 pound shot and priming wire to John Bess, gunner 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), MayVouchers and Status of Supplies
Difficulty obtaining proper vouchers, status of arms and accoutrements, tents, and other supplies listed in letter.
Department of Defense Military Records. Letterbook, Peter Hunt - April 19, 1794 to August 12, 1801Review of Situation & Accounting for Construction of Fort McHenry; Need for Additional Funds
Expresses the Baltimoreans' concern that insufficient money to finish the fortifications at Fort McHenry will leave the harbor defenseless. After affirming Baltimore's vital state as a port, Gilmer …
John Adams PapersRequests Hand Delivery of Letter to David Fero
Requests delivery in his own hands of enclosed letter to Lieutenant David Fero, formerly Ensign in Third Regiment of Infantry.
Letters Received (Letterbook Copies) by Maj. Thomas Cushing, Commanding Troops on the Mississippi, Apr 5, 1799-Nov 2, 1799. (RG98)Report of Affairs in West; Contracts for Western Posts
Reports General Wilkinson has been directed to provide a report of the Western Army and western settlement to the government. In Wilkinson's absence, his command falls upon Hamtramck. The Paymaster …
Letters Received (Letterbook Copies) by Maj. Thomas Cushing, Commanding Troops on the Mississippi, Apr 5, 1799-Nov 2, 1799. (RG98)Regarding Further Improvement of the Works at Fort McHenry
Directs the superintendent engineer of the Fort McHenry construction to alter the original plan as he sees fit, regardless of cost, to ensure the defensibility of the fort. Reiterates that no …
John Adams PapersRegarding Additional Funds for Fort McHenry's Construction
Appears to state that Mr. Foncin, the superintendent engineer for Fort McHenry, will be paid out of government funds; says that no additional federal money can be allocated directly for the defense of …
John Adams PapersRecommendation of Engineer for Fort McHenry's Construction in Baltimore
Recommendation of the engineer contracted to oversee Fort McHenry's construction, a Mr. Foncer [or Foncen].
John Adams PapersRe-Submission of Letter Requesting Engineer for Fort McHenry
Gilmer re-submits a letter from mid-February for which he never received a reply, which asked for the sending of an engineer to oversee the Fort McHenry construction.
John Adams PapersPreservation of Supplies, Board for McHarris
McHarris and two clerks to receive rooms for five dollars. Status of supplies recounted.
Department of Defense Military Records. Letterbook, Peter Hunt - April 19, 1794 to August 12, 1801Possibility of Additional Funds for Fort McHenry
Addresses Foncin's new plan for Fort McHenry, and the additional funds needed to execute it. McHenry regrets that Tousard's original plan was not sufficient, and agrees that Baltimore's importance as …
John Adams PapersPayment of Asa Freeman, contractor
Payment of Asa Freeman, contractor for Delaware for blankets and tin pans furnished Captain Samuel White.
Letters Received by Predecessors of the Chief of Ordinance, 1797-1810. (RG156)Outlines Indian Affairs
Discusses Indian affairs, and the military are to be only auxiliary at this point. Need to determine how supplies will be distributed with uniformity.
Letters Received (Letterbook Copies) by Maj. Thomas Cushing, Commanding Troops on the Mississippi, Apr 5, 1799-Nov 2, 1799. (RG98)Military Engineer Being Sent to Oversee Fort McHenry's Construction at Baltimore
McHenry responds that Gilmor's letter of mid-February concerning the sending of an engineer to oversee Fort McHenry's construction was received, but not answered as there was trouble finding a …
John Adams Papers
