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Development and Regulation of U.S.
12/12/1796 Printed Document
Noted good relations with Indians, Great Britain, and Spain. Encouraged by agricultural and manufacturing success, believed that establishing governing body would assist in accelerating success. Many …
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Delayed Construction of Frigate for Dey of Algiers
07/13/1796 Printed Document
Very surprised no step has been taken to fix delay in fulfilling Dey of Algiers request for frigate. Detailed argument for why delay is unacceptable.
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Commission as Surveyor General
10/01/1796 Printed Document
Enclosed commission to work as Surveyor General.
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Changes to Policy Regarding Indian Land
02/02/1796 Printed Document
Cover letter enclosing opinions of Attorney General regarding the threatened intrusions on Indian land (as stated in Gov. Blount's letter). Noted additions to 5th section, but the AG has added …
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Carving Figurehead
09/20/1796 Printed Document
Mentioned J. Skillen as skilled artist who has been commissioned to carve the figurehead of Hercules for the frigate Constitution.
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Approval of Cannons at Cecil Furnace
05/10/1796 Printed Document
Request to exam cannons cast at Cecil Furnace and take measurements for the construction of gun carriages. Noted contract stipulated that cannons should be delivered by Furnace upon proving and …
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Appointment of New Minister to France
07/02/1796 Printed Document
Executive does not have the power to appoint a minister. Additionally controversy and mischief surround current U.S. representative, Monroe. Believe that the current minister should be recalled from …
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Answer Submission
03/14/1796 Printed Document
"I have the honor to submit to the committee on the military establishment, the thoughts that have occurred to me on the question respecting which they seemed to desire my opinion."
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Additional Provisions for Naval Equipment
01/29/1796 Printed Document
Discussed cost of frigates mandated to be built to defend U.S. trade against Algiers and change in size of frigates (as ordered by the President). Advised that some ship construction should proceed …
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Accounts Received
03/04/1796 Printed Document
Received letter containing accounts and vouchers of the militia and scouts for the State of Virginia. All information will be delivered to the Accountant shortly.
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[Speech of President Washington] Addressed Foreign Relations and Boundary Disputes
12/07/1796 Printed Document
Measures have been taken to continue peaceful relationship with Indians. Land purchase orchestrated at Coleraine failed to result in land obtained from Creek Nation, however trading posts and …
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[Estimate of cost for building frigate for Dey of Algiers]
06/08/1796 Printed Document
List of materials and cost. Noted that using white oak would cause the ship to rot within three years time.
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[Estimate by Naval Constructor of cost of building and equipping frigate of 36 guns, and navigating same to Algiers]
11/29/1796 Printed Document
Cost of building and equipping a frigate of 36 guns, lists supplies and men to be employed during construction.
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[Act pertaining to the Navy.]
04/20/1796 Printed Document
Official act that authorized President to allow construction of frigates to continue, despite peace with Algiers. It also allows the sale of perishable materials related to the construction.
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Weakened Forces
05/1797 Printed Document
Garrison weakened due to departure of troops, belief that Spanish and French are instigating violence between Indians and U.S.
FO 5/18 Foreign Office Correspondence, America(United States), General Correspondence.
Suspension of Evacuation
04/01/1797 Printed Document
Notification that evacuation of posts in Gayoso de Lemos province of Natchez has been suspended until U.S. and Spanish gov'ts can discuss issue.
FO 5/18 Foreign Office Correspondence, America(United States), General Correspondence.
Statement of enlistment into the United States Army
12/17/1797 Printed Document
Etheldred Ballard oath of allegiance as a soldier in Army of United States of America. Enlistment is for five years.
Muster Rolls of Regular Army Organization, 1784-1912. (RG94)
Request for Troops to Wait for Evacuation
03/25/1797 Printed Document
Spanish posts waiting for verification of orders to evacuate, request U.S. troops to camp on banks of river until confirmation is received.
FO 5/18 Foreign Office Correspondence, America(United States), General Correspondence.
Report of the Secretary of War to the President in Report of the Secretary of War, Accompanying a Confidential Message from the President of the United States.
06/30/1797 Printed Document
Cover letter detailing contents of report regarding the causes of Indian attacks and murder on Western frontier. Report contains extracts of letter from various military officials and Governor Gayoso …
FO 5/18 Foreign Office Correspondence, America(United States), General Correspondence.
Promises of Peace
05/06/1797 Printed Document
Gayoso de Lemos responded to Popes letter with peaceful overtones, desire for politics b/w nations to remain favorable.
FO 5/18 Foreign Office Correspondence, America(United States), General Correspondence.
Orders for Taking Spanish Post in Natchez
06/15/1797 Printed Document
Details messages from President and the Spanish Commandment regarding new policy and land ownership in Natchez.
FO 5/18 Foreign Office Correspondence, America(United States), General Correspondence.
Objections of Gayoso Listed
06/09/1797 Printed Document
Sec. of War gives instructions on how to assuage the objections and fears of Governor Gayoso, of Spanish land holdings in Natchez.
FO 5/18 Foreign Office Correspondence, America(United States), General Correspondence.
Notification of Orders to Take Post in Natchez
04/13/1797 Printed Document
Mentioned communication between Governor Gayoso and Wayne. Pope to proceed to post in Natchez to take control after its peaceful evacuation.
FO 5/18 Foreign Office Correspondence, America(United States), General Correspondence.
Moneys received by Military Agents
01/01/1797 Printed Document
Summary statement of the moneys received by Military Agents
[Empty Placeholder Collection for Incomplete Collection Associations.]
Letters Not Received in Timely Fashion
04/15/1797 Printed Document
Travels of Pope recounted, requests to make acquaintance of Governor Gayoso.
FO 5/18 Foreign Office Correspondence, America(United States), General Correspondence.