Letterbook
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John Stagg transmits letter from Robert Cochran at Charleston South Carolina to Secretary of War Henry Knox
Stagg transmits letter from Robert Cochran to Secretary of War offering to sell to United States the frigate Dauphin, previously frigate Delaware, built in Philadelphia during late war. Includes …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToInstructions to William Doughty Clerk of the Naval Yard at Philadelphia
Knox orders Doughty to report weekly to Messrs. Gurney and Smith on the number of men employed at the ship yard and the amount of their wages.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToInstructions from Tench Francis on Purchasing
Refers to a note from Tench Francis, requesting his attention to any purchases. Wishes to do no injury to Mr. Morrow.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)Instructions from Secretary of War to Naval Agents, Superintendents, Constructors or Master Builders, Clerks of the Ship Yards
Knox sends the comptroller of the Treasury, Oliver Wolcott Jr, a copy of his instructions to the Naval Agent, Constructor or Master Builder, Superintendent, and Clerk of the Ship Yard.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToInstructions for Naval Agent Jeremiah Yellot at Baltimore
Knox forwards instructions to Naval Agent Jeremiah Yellot. Notes that Secretary of Treasury will forward instructions on purchase of articles. Asks if a master builder with sufficient skill can be …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToInquiry to Captain Joshua Barney regarding relative rank with Captain Talbot and whether he will accept appointment as Captain
Barney has been appointed as Captain of one of frigates being constructed as a result of Naval Act 1794. Barney has made it known that he will not accept the appointment. There is an issue of standing …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToIncludes Invoice for Order from Israel Chapin, Treaty of 1793
Encloses invoice for goods for Israel Chapin's order as per the Treaty of 1793. The blankets were not procured in New York, but must come from Philadelphia.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)Henry Knox transmits Captain Truxton's estimate for masts and spars to Secretary of Treasury Hamilton
Knox sends Captain Thomas Truxton's estimate for masts and spars for one of the 44 gun frigates. Estimate for 36 gun frigate a little inferior in size.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToHenry Knox requests Captain Richard Dale go to Norfolk to begin frigate construction
Knox requests that Captain Richard Dale, superintendent for frigate construction, repair to Norfolk without delay, meet with the Naval Agent William Pennock, in order to start frigate construction. …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToHenry Knox orders Captain Silas Talbot to go to New York to superintend frigate construction
Henry Knox dispatches Captain Silas Talbot to New York to assume duties as superintendent of frigate construction in concert with Naval Agent John Blagge. Instructions to follow.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToHenry Knox orders Captain James Seaver to go to Portsmouth New Hampshire to superintend frigate construction
Henry Knox dispatches Captain James Seaver to Portsmouth New Hampshire to superintend frigate construction in concert with Naval Agent. Notes that public interest best served by Captain Thomas Truxton …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToHenry Knox forwards letter to Naval Agent John Blagge from unknown person
Henry Knox forwards a letter to Naval Agent at New York John Blagge. The letter is signed with initials "T.W.", posted from New York on 3 November 1794.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToHenry Knox decision on the issue of pine or oak for the frigates
Knox reports that he has read the reports on the merits of oak and pine for the frigates. While he respects the opinion of Joshua Humphreys, he believes that the experience in the use of pine beams is …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToHenry Knox announces names of naval agents to Secretary of Treasury Alexander Hamilton, informs that Charleston will not be one of the ports for construction, and names John Morgan and Joshua Humphreys as constructors
Secretary of War Henry Knox informs Alexander Hamilton that he has appointed as naval agents Henry Jackson at Boston, Jeremiah Yellot at Baltimore, and Henry Blagge at New York. Others will be named …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToGeneral Instructions for government as Naval Agent
Knox sends general instructions to Blagge as Naval Agent. Notes that the Secretary of Treasury will furnish money and instructions for purchase of certain articles. Asks about the availability of a …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToForwards Major Craig's Order for Wagons and Bells
Refers to Major Craig's order for wagons, horse bells, cow bells, and collars.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) by Quartermaster General James O'Hara, Apr 19, 1792-May 17, 1794. (RG92)Fire Engines for the Naval Yards
Requests response to previous letter about fire engines in naval yards for ships. Refers to anchors suggested by Mr. Brown and Mr. Francis.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)Expression of considerable regret regarding continuous delays in launch of frigate Constellation
Expression of a considerable degree of regret that, despite reports from Captain Thomas Truxton and Stodder himself that launch would take place in July; the launch date of the frigate Constellation …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToExplanation of Supplies and Orders for Western Country
Explains stores and supplies for Western Territory. Encloses estimates for the War Department. Requests update on events in Indian country. Refers to hospital supply order.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) by Quartermaster General James O'Hara, Apr 19, 1792-May 17, 1794. (RG92)Explains Accounts for the Western Territory
Response to request to Quartermaster for shipment of supplies to Western Territory.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) by Quartermaster General James O'Hara, Apr 19, 1792-May 17, 1794. (RG92)Estimate of Timber
Regards estimate of timber for 49 gun ships.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToEstimate of amount of timber for a frigate from Joshua Humphreys
Responding to Knox's request of 10 April, Humphreys provides an estimate of the quantity of timber and plank for a frigate 147 feet keel, 43 feet beam, 14 feet hold. He estimates it will take 55 men …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToEstimate for building and equipping a ship of war from Thomas Fitzsimmons
Fitzsimmons agrees to provide estimates for building and equipping a ship of war. He promises to send the estimate next morning.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToEngaged Asa Copeland to Assist with Lumber in Georgia
Has engaged Asa Copeland to go to Georgia to assist Mr. Morgan with lumber as per Mr. Humphreys's recommendation.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)
