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Statement Requesting Canvas for the Frigate Building for the Dey of Algiers
01/28/1797 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Enclosed statement listing type and quantity of canvas.
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Speech to Congress Regarding French Trade Policy and Negotiations
05/16/1797 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
5th Congress, First Session: Adams discussed new official policy to be pursued with France due to insult suffered by Pinckney. Outlined naval policy and protection of merchant ships.
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Speaker of House Speech to President on State of the Union Address
06/03/1797 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
House to cooperate with all measures necessary to react to insult issued by France against United States. Reiterate need to pursue peace.
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Senate's Response to State of the Union Address
05/24/1797 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Vice President Jefferson gave Senates response. Senate approved of Pres. Adams plan to seek compensation for insult by France, pursuit of new trade policy, tax on citizens of United States, and …
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Response to Senate Address 11/23/1798
11/28/1797 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Adams thanks the Senate for their response, and reemphasized the importance of maritime military to a mercantile marine commerce.
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Response to Address to Congress by President Delivered 11/23/1798
11/28/1797 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Senate agreed with President Adams request for peace and treaty with France and Spain, new trade agreements with Britain, and agreed commerce was essential for the growth of the nation.
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Request to Forward Enclosed Request for Secretary
08/04/1797 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Enclosed letter to William Hemsley of Baltimore requesting him to sail to London and serve as King's secretary in place of King's brother. King uncertain if he can send medals to McHenry. Trumbull …
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Request to Deliver Guns to Captain Truxtun from Whetstone Point for Constellation at Baltimore
07/26/1797 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Orders to deliver guns to Capt. Truxtun to be used on the frigate Constellation. Receipts to be transmitted to the War Office;
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Request for Orders to Obtain Materials for Navy Yard
02/22/1797 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Colonel Hodgedon's orders for delivery of materials countermanded, Humphrey's requested orders from McHenry to obtain materials required by Navy Yard.
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Request for Information Regarding Petition of State of Tennessee
12/11/1797 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Committee of the House of Rep. requested Pinckney seek out information regarding the Remonstrance and Petition of the State of Tennessee. Information needed from McHenry to determine what relief can …
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Request for Immediate Launch of Ship Constellation
10/06/1797 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Request for expedited launch of Constellation to naval constructor and warns that any delay or lack of effort related to its launch will be blamed on Stodder[t].
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Request for Fire Engines to be Made by Mr. Thayer of Boston
08/01/1797 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Frigate Constitution requires two fire engines, McHenry requested Mr. Thayer of Boston construct the fire engines under the inspection of Captain Nicholson.
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Request for Estimate Regarding Completion and Manning of Frigates
12/04/1797 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Chairman of Committee of the House of Rep. requested estimate of cost and information for completion and manning of frigates for the protection of commerce in U.S. waters. McHenry referred to letter …
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Request for Consult on the Hiring of Officers
06/29/1797 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Notified Truxtun that Congress recently passed a bill for completing and manning frigates. McHenry requested Truxtun travel to Philadelphia to advise him on the hiring of Officers.
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Request for Cannon Ball and Their Exact Weight per Request Tench Francis, Purveyor
07/17/1797 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Orders to deliver battering cannons and twenty four pounders to Tench Francis from stock inspected and approved by Capt. Barry. Also requested that upon delivery, the exact weight be transmitted to …
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Request for Appropriation to Make Repairs to Forts
06/03/1797 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Request for list of ports and forts that require maintenance. Notification that few repairs or alterations have been made to fortifications, and military needs money to make such repairs along with …
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Request for Anchor for Frigate Constellation
09/18/1797 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Frigate Constellation required a heavy anchor to "keep her from accidents during heavy squalls or spurts of wind,". McHenry requested an update on the one he requested had been transferred from …
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Reprimand for Improper Use of Title
07/25/1797 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Fox notified Humphreys he would no longer take orders from him, as Fox is head of the Naval Department and Humphreys styled himself a grander title than was appropriate.
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Report on Spanish Compliance with U.S. Treaty
09/20/1797 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Hawkins in want of money, also requested annual stipend due Creek Indians. Reports from the frontier assure him of Spain's compliance with treaty and are vacating land now owned by U.S. Hawkins also …
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Report on Invasion of Cherokee of Frontier
09/27/1797 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Smith recounted invasion of frontier settlement, Knoxville, by Cherokee Indians. Many were killed and Smith believed that much more suffering is in store for the settlers of the Northwest due to the …
Report From Committee of Claims on Petition of Cherokee Chief Widow
01/17/1797 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
4th Congress, Second Session. No. 73. Request for provisions and compensation by widow of Scolacuttaw, or Hanging Maw. Widow claimed John Beard and other armed men attacked her home and killed …
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Report from Andrew Jackson Concerning the Petition of Hugh Lawson White and the Report of the Secretary of War
01/17/1797 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
4th Congress, Second Session, No. 74. Based on reports of Indian hostilities from the frontier, it is resolved that the President should have the power to call up the militia to defend the citizens …
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Recommendations for Property Use at Detroit
02/17/1797 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
United States succeeded to a great deal of property around Detroit previously occupied by the British. Wilkins advised the United States act quickly to claim land and build or sell lots before …
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Recommendations for Coppering of Frigate Constitution
07/27/1797 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Expressed necessity for the ship Constitution to be "coopered on the stocks before she is launched". Orders to cooper the ship to the "high water mark" as soon as the bottom of the boat has been …
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Presidents Response to Speaker of House Speech on State of the Union Address
06/03/1797 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Assured House of peace with France and pursuit of negotiations.
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