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Commencement of the Frigates with the Greatest Activity
"I have received your favor of Captain Truxton who will be the Superintendent and will repair to Baltimore in order to conduct matters with you in order to arrange everything for the commencement of …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToCircular Letter from the War Office to Naval Agents, Superintendents, Constructors, Clerks of Ship Yard appointed for building of frigates
Instructions for the "Persons Appointed to Build Frigates." Includes naval agents, superintendents, constructors, clerks of the ship yard. Discusses accounting, management of workforce, reporting …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToCaptain Thomas Truxton Oath of Allegiance sworn before Richard Peters.
Captain Thomas Truxton appointed a Captain of one of the frigates to be built, oath of allegiance before Richard Peters. Truxton would go on to command the USS Constellation and the USS President.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToCaptain John Barry Oath of Allegiance sworn before Richard Peters.
Captain John Barry, appointed Captain of one of the six frigates, takes the oath of allegiance, sworn before Richard Peters. Barry would go on to superintend construction and command the USS United …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToCaptain James Seaver Oath of Allegiance witnessed by John Lowell
Captain James Seaver takes the oath of allegiance. Witnessed by John Lowell, Judge of District Court of Massachusetts.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToAttaches Requested Copy of Letter
Sends to the Secretary of War a copy of the requested letter.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)Assignment and instructions as Superintendent of frigate to be built at Philadelphia
Instructions, duties and responsibilities as superintendent. Activities must conform to public interest. Treasury of United States will make special contracts for the principal materials. Naval Agents …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToApproval of Colonel James Hackett to be constructor
Knox informs John Taylor Gilman, Governor of New Hampshire, that, based on Gilman's recommendation, he is appointing Colonel James Hackett to be Naval Constructor of the frigate to be built at the …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToAppointment of William Doughty as clerk of the ship yard at Philadelphia
Memo of William Doughty appointment as Clerk Philadelphia Naval Yard. Insructions same as other clerks.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToAppointment of Samuel More as clerk of ship yard at Portsmouth New Hampshire
Regarding appointment of Lieutenant Samuel More of Virginia as naval yard clerk. He comes highly recommended by the President of the United States.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToAppointment of position as naval constructor
Knox appoints David Stoddert as naval constructor. He notes because the work is so important, he should appropriate himself exclusively to the position. Requests a decisive answer regarding this …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToAppointment of Naval Agents
Knox announce that Gurney Smith of Philadelphia, John Langdon of Portsmouth New Hampshire, and William Pennock Norfolk Virginia have accepted appointments as naval agents
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToAppointment of Josiah Fox as a clerk in the Department of War for Joshua Humphreys
Letter appoints Josiah Fox as a clerk in the Department of War under Joshua Humphreys, who is constructing models and draughts frigates to be built in the United States. Rate of pay $500 per year.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToAppointment of Joshua Humphreys as Constructor or Master Builder at the Port of Philadelphia
Knox informs Joshua Humphreys of his appointment as Constructor or Master Builder of a 44 gun frigate at the port of Philadelphia at the rate of $2000 per year. Pay retroactive in consideration of …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToAppointment of Colonel James Hackett as frigate constructor at Portsmouth New Hampshire
Knox informs James Hackett that he has been appointed as Naval Constructor for the frigate at Portsmouth New Hampshire. Knox advises Hackett that he must work exclusively on this project. Salary $2000 …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToAppointment of Captain James Seaver [Sever] as Captain of one of the frigates
Knox informs Captain James Seaver [Sever] that the President of United States General George Washington has appointed Seaver [Sever] to be Captain of one of the frigates to be built. Knox encloses a …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToAppointment as clerk of navy yard at Boston
Knox appoints Caleb Gibbs as clerk of navy yard at Boston. Instructions can be found on page 58 of letterbook.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToAppointment and instructions for Edmund Quincy, clerk of ship yard for frigate built at Portsmouth New Hampshire
From Henry Knox to Jacob Sheaffe Naval Agent at Portsmouth New Hampshire, encloses appointment and instructions for Edmund Quincy, clerk of ship yard at Portsmouth New Hampshire. Also encloses copy of …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToAnticipates Problems with Inspection of Cannon Balls in Philadelphia
Reports that there is no one in Philadelphia authorized to inspect cannon balls upon delivery from contractors. Anticipates some inconveniences.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)Announces Engagement of Alex White to Inspect Mines
Announces the intention to engage Alex White to inspect the mines. White will work with Mr. Zane in Winchester.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)Announces Departure of Vessel for Island of St. Simon; Potential to Deliver Articles
Announces departure of vessel for the Island of St. Simon with the potential to deliver anything for the War Department.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)Adjustments to Account of Contractor
Adjustments to account of contractor William Duer, with details.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)Abstract for Duties Performed on Ship
Abstract for duties performed on board the Bri[gantine] for the privateer sloop LaCarmagnole. Settlement of accounts requested.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)A proposal for instructions to Naval Agent, Constructor, Superintendent, Clerk of Yard engaged in frigate construction and request for consideration of these instructions by Secretary of Treasury
Knox proposes that instructions be given to the Naval Agent; Builder or Constructor, Superintendent, Clerk. of the Navy Yard. Asks for Hamilton's consideration on this matter.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToA letter to the Commissioner of Army Accounts
Captain Kalteisen forwards October's muster rolls to Joseph Howell. Kalteisen also laments that at Charleston his detachment has no commissary, no money, and no ability to contract for supplies.
Michael Kalteisen Collection
