Letterbook
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Regarding rent of storehouse for public interest
Naval Agent John Blagge is advised that If proprietor appears disposed to rent the storehouse, then proposed terms are 6 years at $62.50 per year. if not disposed, suggests proposing a three year …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRegarding procurement of fire engines for frigate Constitution
Secretary of War James McHenry has written naval agent Henry Jackson with approval for procuring fire engines for frigate Constitution from Boston. Fox explains the matter of procuring fire engines …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRegarding plan to partially copper the bottom of frigate Constellation; and the matter of launching
Regarding plan to copper bottom of frigate Constellation, Stodder is advised to conform to instructions previously communicated. Discusses safest manner of launching vessel and advises to take …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRegarding naval constructor Foreman Cheeseman's inquiry on mode of payment for rent
Discusses query regarding rent. Requests that Mr Blagge, naval agent at New York, handle matters of rent payment in concert with Tench Francis, purveyor.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRegarding movement of frigate materials to ship yard at Corlear's Hook New York
Naval Agent John Blagge informed that naval constructor Forman Cheeseman has acquired 6 year contract for new navy yard at Corlear's Hook, New York harbor. Cheeseman has begun moving plank and other …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRegarding Major Tousard's unauthorized use of live oak deposited at Mud Island
Regarding Major Toussard and unauthorized use of live oak at Mud Island. Requests an immediate stop.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRegarding letter from James McHenry's nephew
The Secretary at War mentions a letter sent by his nephew John McHenry, written during James McHenry's indisposition. Hopes that the letter had the intended effect.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRegarding inventory of timber plank remaining after completion of frigate Constellation
Requests an inventory of timber plank that remains in the Navy Yard after completion of 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 ToRegarding effect of high tides and launching of frigate Constitution
Discusses the timing of the launching and the tides of October. They may not be reliable enough. High tides of present month are better. However, consider that work could be done most cheaply on the …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRegarding draught of stern of Algerine frigate at Portsmouth New Hampshire
Captain Thomas Thompson sent draught of stern for Algerine frigate for the carver. When flannel arrives, fix the copper, which must be done at the stocks before ship is launched.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRegarding Congressional Bill for completing and manning frigates and naval officer candidates
Regarding proposed Congressional Bill for completing and manning frigates; the appointment of officers will be entered upon. Requests that Truxton come to Philadelphia to discuss the merits of some of …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRegarding Captain Sever's disappointment over suspension of frigate construction at Portsmouth New Hampshire
McHenry laments that he misplaced Sever's letter. Refers to Sever's disappointment with the work of the frigate construction suspended. Sever was to command the frigate. Suspension of construction …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRegarding appointements of commissioned officers and other pay matters for crew of frigate Constitution
Congress being in session, no appointments of commissioned officers can be made but by the President with advice and consent of senate. The men employed therefore cannot be considered eligible for pay …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRecommends Wallace as Agent at Savannah and Augusta
Requests agent at Savannah and Augusta. Recommends Mr. M. Wallace, but wants to discuss compensation. Discusses supplies at factory and garrison. Will apply to the contractor.
Letters Sent by the Creek Factory (Letterbook of the Creek Trading House), 1795-1816. (RG75) (M4)Recent Bills Drawn, Matthew Ernest Empowered to Draw Bills, & Purchases for Sloop Detroit
Submits a list of recent bills drawn, and encloses those drawn by Harragan, an agent of the Quartermaster Department. Notifies the giving of authority to Matthew Ernest to draw bills. Mentions his …
John Wilkins LetterbookRecent Bills Drawn, & Estimate of Quartermaster Department Expenditures for Summer 1797
Lists recent bills drawn, and encloses estimate of projected Quartermaster Department costs for June-August 1797 [included].
John Wilkins LetterbookRecent Bill Drawn, Recent Expenditure Estimates for Fort Washington, Pittsburgh, & Detroit
Forwards letter from Mr. Ernest which informs of a recent bill he has drawn; also encloses expenditure estimates for Fort Washington, Pittsburgh and Detroit for September-November 1797. Asks that …
John Wilkins LetterbookProving of frigate cannon for frigate United States
Discusses proving of cannon for frigate at Philadelphia. Will send Captain John Barry and Mr. DaCosta to assist in proving of cannon and to judge them fit for service in accordance with terms of …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToProposes Plan for Supplies and Furs
Refers to proposal of selling provisions to the troops and to a list of supplies from Mr. Francis. Proposes idea of how to work with deer skins and other furs.
Letters Sent by the Creek Factory (Letterbook of the Creek Trading House), 1795-1816. (RG75) (M4)Progress report on construction of frigate Constellation in anticipation of request from Congress
Congress will likely request a report on the progress of construction of frigate Constellation at Baltimore. Therefore request report on state of hull, materials, and projected date of launching.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToProceeds from Indian Trading Houses
McHenry asks Meredith to establish a separate account to be comprised of proceeds sent from Indian Trading Houses. An account should be created under the head, "War Department Indian Factories" and …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relative to Indian Tribes (Letters and Instructions to the Factors of the Indian Trading Houses From TheirPayment to James Hackett, naval constructor, and plan for frigate gun deck
Hackett informed that his payment is forthcoming; enclosed is plan for gun deck of frigate which will provide guidance for stationing beams of lower deck. Draught of sheer plan forthcoming.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToPay of petty officers, seamen, ordinary seamen, and Marines
Information received not so satisfactory that could wish the President to take into consideration pay of petty officers; seamen; ordinary seamen; marines. Manning of frigate Constitution will to some …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToOutlines Orders, Troop Routes
Requests purchase of horses in Kentucky. Horses should be ready to assemble at Fort Washington on short notice. Outlines route for supplies sent to the Lakes. Orders route for troops to Tennessee. …
Letters Sent and Received by Quartermaster General John Wilkins, Jr., Feb 8-Jul 30, 1797. (RG92)
