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Manufacture of Lighter Guns
11/12/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Neilson experiment with materials and believed guns could be made with lighter material than brass currently in use. Neilson requested discussion on subject prior to Hamilton leaving "Seat of …
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Location of Captain Hamilton, Appointment Letter Received
10/20/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Received letter from Mr. Goldsborough with enclosure for Capt. Hamilton notifying him of his appointment to Lieut. of navy. Capt. Hamilton currently bound for Albany, A. Hamilton assured Stoddert he …
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List of Supplies to be Transported from Springfield to Frigate Constitution at Boston
05/30/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
McHenry asks Hodgdon to order 160 barrels of cannon and 8 barrels of musket powder transported from Springfield to Boston for the frigate Constitution. Mr. Harris should deliver candles and other …
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List of Officers with Opinions on Their Possible Commissions
12/08/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Goodhue called Harrison Gray Otis, Isaac Parker, Samuel Sewal, and Dwight Foster to offer their opinions on the list sent by Hamilton to Goodhue. Opinions appended and returned to Hamilton.
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List of Observations on Current Political and Economic Situation
1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Aversion to war held by most U.S. citizens, nothing to be gained from war with France. If negotiations fail, Hamilton advised that sloops of war and troops be prepared and authority be given to …
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List of Monthly Pay Due Those Serving on U.S. Frigates
04/18/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Monthly pay of petty officers, seamen, ordinary seamen, and marines on board the frigates of the United States.
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List of Military Stores for the War Ship Ganges
05/08/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Orders for Harris to deliver military stores to Captain Richard Dale of the ship of war Ganges.
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List of Articles Shipped for Hospital
06/04/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
List of Articles shipped on board the sloop May-Flower for the Frigate Constellation containing hospital supplies.
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Letter Citation Only
08/17/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Notation of letter in Appendix.
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Land Allocation from Treaty with Oneida Tribe
06/26/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Pickering relayed the desires of the Oneida tribe to allocate land to the Northern Missionary Society and Mr. Chapin, superintendent of Indian affairs.
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Land Allocation
06/01/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Four Indian Chiefs of the Oneida nation state that the twelve hundred and eighty acres should not be given to Lewis and John Denny. It was specified the land be divided into five equal lots to be …
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Inventory of Ship, Herald
06/13/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Inventory of the ship Herald.
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Instructions to the Commanders of Armed Vessels
05/28/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
President gave order to armed naval vessels to capture any French ship that violates the Law of Nations and the treaties between the United States and France.
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Instructions to Proceed to Knoxville to Finish Treaty with Cherokees
03/30/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Instructions to negotiate treaty with Cherokee Indians. Secondary options for desirable land trade listed. Cherokees to be guaranteed payment in farm goods or money. United States to become …
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Instructions Inclosed, Pilot Boats Dispatched
05/28/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
McHenry has sent two pilot boats, one south and one east, carrying instructions for Dale in case he has left the Bay. McHenry is relying on Dale's zeal and courage to ensure execution of the …
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Instructions for the Prevention of Violation of Commerce and Self Defense
05/22/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
McHenry enclosed instructions for dealing with privateer ships prior to Congress issuing declaration of war, or letters of marque and reprisal.
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Instruction to Set Sail Immediately
05/25/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Raids by armed vessels on Southern Coast within "our jurisdictional limits" prompted a quick and immediate reaction from the United States to call to arms of all sailing vessels. Truxton to receive …
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House of Rep. Address to President Regarding Foreign Policy
12/14/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Boundary disputes with Great Britain and Spain settled, poor relations with France continue. Tone of House defensive and gave full approval of Presidential authority to exercise rights to defend U.S. …
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Hiring Hands and Preparation for Ship
04/21/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
McHenry approved Canonades; advised Nicholson to hire boatswain, gunner, carpenter, sailmaker, and midshipmen to be approved by the President.
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Gun Powder for the Frigate "Consellation"
03/22/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
This is an order from the Secretary of War to deliver sundry types of gunpowder to Samuel Hodgdon for the use of the Frigate "Constellation."
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Guard Required for Recently Completed Batteries on Governor's Island
11/15/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Stevens noted that the troops on Governor's Island were in danger of deserting and were in want of clothing for the winter (3 had already deserted). Stevens suggested employing citizens to relieve the …
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Extract of Letter: Receipt of Plans for Construction on Governor's Island
08/21/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Extract: Secretary of War noted he received plans for defense construction on Governor's Island and would submit the plans of Mr Mangin and Mr. Fleming & Hills to the Military Committee of New York …
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Extract from Letter on Expenditures for Naval Armament
04/02/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
A list of expenditures for Naval armament, including costs for three frigates, fixtures at three ports, and general costs of building supplies.
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Extra Allowance for Officers Traveling with no Proximity to Military Posts
11/30/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Hamilton, Commander-and-Chief, and General Pinckney agreed officers should receive an additional allowance while traveling. It was further specified that there should be rates outlined so officers do …
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Examine and Verify the Howitzers at Boston
05/16/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
DaCosta requests that the howitzers recently arrived at Boston be examined and verified.
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