Letterbook
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Sponges, Rammer, & Ladle Staffs for the "United States"
07/18/1797 LetterbookHarris is directed to deliver the following to the purveyor so that he will have them on hand for the use of the frigate "United States": sponges, a rammer, and ladle staffs.
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), May
Simmons discusses pay, finance and accounting with William McCormick
11/02/1797 LetterbookWilliam Simmons informs William McCormick that failure to settle his account with haste will result in placing his name among the delinquents.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Simmons discusses pay, finance and accounting with Joshua Wentworth
12/09/1797 LetterbookWilliam Simmons informs Joshua Wentworth that Samuel Meredith's receipt was received and credited.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Simmons discusses pay, finance and accounting with Joshua Wentworth
11/03/1797 LetterbookWilliam Simmons informs Joshua Wentworth that Edmund Quincy's receipt will be passed to his credit.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Simmons discusses pay, finance and accounting with Edward Carrington
12/20/1797 LetterbookWilliam Simmons directs Edward Carrington to pay Ensign Meriwether Lewis.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Simmons discusses pay, finance and accounting with Edward Carrington
12/20/1797 LetterbookWilliam Simmons directs Edward Carrington to pay Lt. Claiborne.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Simmons discusses pay, finance and accounting with Edward Carrington
12/19/1797 LetterbookWilliam Simmons directs Edward Carrington to pay Ensign Meriwether Lewis at Charlottesville.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Simmons discusses pay, finance and accounting with Edward Carrington
12/19/1797 LetterbookWilliam Simmons informs Edward Carrington that Ensign Bowyer's receipt has been received and credited.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Simmons discusses pay, finance and accounting with Edward Carrington
12/18/1797 LetterbookWilliam Simmons directs Edward Carrington to pay Capt. Blackburn.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Simmons discusses pay, finance and accounting with Edward Carrington
12/14/1797 LetterbookWilliam Simmons informs Edward Carrington that Capt. Gibson's receipts were received and credited.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Simmons discusses pay, finance and accounting with Edward Carrington
11/30/1797 LetterbookWilliam Simmons informs Edward Carrington that the receipts from Capt. Blackburn and Lt. Claiborne have been passed to his credit.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Simmons discusses pay, finance and accounting with Edward Carrington
11/16/1797 LetterbookWilliam Simmons informs Edward Carrington of monies having passed to his account.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Simmons discusses pay, finance and accounting with Edward Carrington
11/15/1797 LetterbookWilliam Simmons informs Edward Carrington of an accounting problem. Simmons asks that Carrington withhold payment to Ensign Bowyer.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Simmons discusses pay, finance and accounting with Edward Carrington
11/13/1797 LetterbookWilliam Simmons directs Edward Carrington to pay Capt. Richard Blackburn.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Simmons discusses pay, finance and accounting with Edward Carrington
11/11/1797 LetterbookWilliam Simmons directs Edward Carrington to pay Ensign Henry Bowyer.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Simmons discusses pay, finance and accounting with Edward Carrington
11/02/1797 LetterbookWilliam Simmons directs Edward Carrington to pay Daniel Bedinger.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Simmons discusses pay, finance and accounting with Edward Carrington
11/02/1797 LetterbookWilliam Simmons forwards sundry letters to Edward Carrington. Simmons asks Carrington to furnish the necessary addresses.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Simmons discusses pay, finance and accounting with Edward Carrington
11/01/1797 LetterbookWilliam Simmons directs Edward Carrington to pay Captain Blackburn at Fort Norfolk.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Rigging a Frigate
05/09/1797 LetterbookThe writer responds to Thompson's proposal for rigging a frigate by offering terms of a contract and clearly specifying the work to be done.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
Request to ship yard clerk for inventory of timber and other articles upon completion of frigate Constellation at Baltimore
11/30/1797 LetterbookLetter directs ship yard clerk Garretson to make inventory of all frigate timber and wood that remains unused following completion of the frigate Constellation. After this inventory done, conduct …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
Request to send anchor to Baltimore for frigate Constellation
11/10/1797 LetterbookRequest to send anchor to Baltimore for frigate Constellation. Use ports of Boston or New York. Constellation will be somewhere in Chesapeake Bay or Patapsco.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
Request to purchase fire engines from Mr Thayer of Boston for frigate Constitution
08/01/1797 LetterbookDiscusses fire engines for the frigate Constitution. Mr. Tench Francis attempted to purchase from Philadelphia without success. Captain Nicholson reports that Mr. Thayer of Boston makes quality fire …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
Request to procure number of floor fullocks
05/31/1797 LetterbookJosiah Fox requests that Scott procure number of floor fullocks in anticipation of need to provide information to congress.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
Request to pay proceeds from sale of oak and and pine timber
05/17/1797 LetterbookRequest to pay proceeds from sale of white oak and and pine timber to Samuel Meredith.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
Request to Naval Agents, Samuel & Joseph Sterrett for estimate of expenses to complete frigate in anticipation of request from Congress
12/04/1797 LetterbookRequest to Naval Agents, Samuel & Joseph Sterrett for estimate of expenses to complete frigate in response to request from Chairman of House of Representatives on subject of protection of commerce.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
