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Regarding postage for letters
Letter to the Superintendent of Military Stores regarding postage for letters
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Regarding pay of seamen and Marines aboard frigate Constellation
In the absence of the Secretary at War, James McHenry the President has charged Timothy Pickering with interim duties. Accordingly, Pickering writes to John Fitzgerald. Colonel John Fitzgerald is …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRegarding passports held by state governors
Informs Colonel Butler that no passports from state governors shall divert him from resisting the invasion of Indian lands by those bodies. McHenry insists that if they actually hold a passport, it …
James McHenry PapersRegarding orders for Captain Richard Dale
Chief Clerk Calwell says he was not unmindful of Dale's request respecting the French and English colours. Mentioned this to Tench Francis. Not procured yet. When procured will send with Mr. …
Preston Family Papers - Joyes CollectionRegarding offer of conversion of ship as a war vessel
War Office informs that offers to sell vessels to the U.S. government for naval service are to be directed to the Secretary of Treasury. Will transmit proposal. Expect due consideration of offer.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRegarding Navy Rules & Regulations, And Gunner for USS Constellation
Letter, asks for Rules and Regulations of Navy; mentions gunner for Frigate Constellation.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersRegarding Mr. Dandridge
The U.S. Minister to the Netherlands writes the Secretary of War concerning one Mr. Dandridge, who is desirous of coming to America.
William Vans MurrayRegarding Military Stores Sent to Georgia, Major Brooks Affair, and Merits & Use of Foreign-Born Engineers Vs. Natives
Comments that it seems hard to please the governor of Georgia. Notes that substantial shipments of cannon, arms & ammunition have been sent to Savannah. McHenry has had them stockpiled there to be …
John Adams PapersRegarding Marines and Seamen; manner of muster; rations
Mentions Marine and Sailor muster rolls. Until such time as permanent regulations for government of the Marines and Seamen are contemplated by the President of United States, house the Marines and …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRegarding Issue of Relative Rank Between Washington, Knox, Pinckney & Hamilton
Weighs the idea of presenting the names of the general officers of the army (Washington, Knox, Pinckney, and Hamilton) to Congress, specifically the idea of changing their relative order of rank. …
John Adams PapersRegarding General Washington, Ranking of General Officers, & Readiness of New England to Provide Troops
Asks that McHenry inform George Washington that he is considered fully in the public service, may appoint aides and secretaries as he sees fit, and may draw upon pay and rations. Asks that General …
John Adams PapersRegarding Funds for Navy Department & Frigate Constitution, Coppering of Frigates
Letter, discusses funds for frigate Constitution; asks for list of funds owed for Naval department; mentions coppering Frigates.
Josiah Fox PapersRegarding Errors on Vouchers for Pay of Troops
Habersham explains in part the reasons for the errors on the pay vouchers. Habersham had remitted payment to McCall in October 1797 and charged the same to Major Freeman. Freeman is in Savannah and …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Regarding delivery of 12 pound cannon by Captain Staats Morris for frigate United States
Captain Staats Morris, commander of fort at Whetstone Point near Baltimore, will deliver twelve 12 pounder cannon. Request that they be shipped to Philadelphia addressed to Captain John Barry …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRegarding Defenses of Seaports & Foreign Affairs
Letter, discusses naval defence of ports; alludes to foreign affairs; discusses fortifications; mentions garrisons.
Letter From the GovernorsRegarding defense of Newport Rhode Island
Tousard gives impressions on defense of Newport Rhode Island.
Letters and Papers Received (Irregular Series) of the Office of the Chief of Engineers, 1789-1831. (RG77) (M417)Regarding Caperton's appointment as Captain of company of riflemen and the matter of recruiting money
Caperton received letter appointing him as Captain of company of riflemen. He wrote to President informing that he would not accept. Notes that, since he never intended to re enter the service, he did …
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Regarding cannon from State of New York to be loaned for frigate United States
Captain John Barry will proceed to New York to examine cannon on loan from New York state for frigate United States.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRegarding beaver and deer skins
Mentions beaver and deer skins; also mentions Hamilton and McHenry.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Regarding Articles for Naval Service & Equipping of Frigate
Letter, asks for information regarding sundry articles for the Naval service; alludes to equipping Frigate.
Josiah Fox PapersRegarding appointment of Isaac Garretson as purser of frigate Constellation
Request to hire new clerk of the navy yard in Baltimore following assignment of previous ship yard clerk Isaac Garretson as purser of frigate Constellation. Pay for clerk at ship yard $400 per 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 Application for Officer's Commission
Acknowledges receipt of Trumbull's letter recommending "Mr. Huntington" for an officer's commission in the provisional army. McHenry states that he cannot himself promise a commission, but that the …
Jonathan Trumbull Jr. PapersRegarding a Power of Attorney
Letter to the War Department Accountant concerning a power of attorney given from John McClanning, late a Continental soldier, to Cornelius Haring.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Refers to the Perfidious Nature of Congress
Refers to the perfidious nature of Congress.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Refers to Opposition among Troops and Officers for Factory Goods
Includes extracts of letters to the Secretary of War regarding cooperation of factory officers. Reports opposition of officers to troops purchasing out of the US factory.
Letters Sent by the Creek Factory (Letterbook of the Creek Trading House), 1795-1816. (RG75) (M4)
