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Preparations & Enlistments for Deployment of Frigate United States
Orders Barry to immediately return to the frigate United States, of which he is commander, and make her ready for sea. The lieutenant of Marines is to enlist men for his contingent, and specifies the …
John Barry Collection.Preparation to Set Sail to Meet French Privateers
Reports French privateers invading coasts and trade requiring them to defend themselves at sea. Hopes for a speedy departure, and requests that if articles are needed, to seek for them at various …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of Navy to Officers, Mar 1798-Sep 1886. (RG45) (M149)Preparation for War
Hodgdon observes that every possible preparation is being made for the war that seems inevitable and the people appear ready to meet the challenge.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Precautions Against Fever
Lists requirements for combating and preventing contagious fever spreading through city. Proposed moving office to Lamberton, Pennsylvania;
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Praises Mr. Carroll, Washington's Aid; Believes Washington Will Not Make Appointments
Expresses pleasure at seeing Mr. Carroll, an aid to Washington. Does not believe the General will make any appointments for some time.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Power of Attorney Properly Authenticated
Wilkins only has time to enclose a properly authenticated power of attorney.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Powder to be Remanufactured
Miller observes that he has the full quantity of powder on hand that was rejected because of the proof and therefore must be remanufactured. Having nothing to do during the winter except …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Powder Purchased by Mr. De Saussure
Hodgdon acknowledges receipt of Steele's letter regarding the powder purchased by Mr. De Saussure in Charleston.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Powder Magazine at Fort Clinton
George Fleming has been directed to purchase materials and employ workmen to rebuild the wall of the powder magazine in Old Fort Clinton at West Point. Fleming should be given whatever instructions …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Powder Is an Essential Article
Francis is asked to return seventy barrels of powder to Mr. Harris so that the amount will appear on Hodgdon's return.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Powder at the Magazine on the Schuylkill
Hodgdon describes the limited amounts of powder available at the magazine on the Schuylkill River and notes that much more should be ordered from New York to fill the uses most applied for.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Powder and Cannon to Philadelphia
The barrels of powder were shipped on a vessel that sailed on Saturday. The vessel with the three-pounders and six-pounders will sail for Philadelphia immediately and be delivered to Mr. Harris. …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Potential Officers of the Provisional Army
Hamilton assesses the credentials of several of the men who have been proposed for positions in the Provisional Army.
Alexander Hamilton PapersPostpones Departure for New York
Refers to arrival of marines in New York. His departure has been postponed. Requested the company of Lieut. Col. Doughty at Brunswick.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Possible war declaration against France
Submits his views of the subjects for communication between the heads of departments and generals. Argues that France aims at "universal dominion" and that the vices of her government render war …
James McHenry PapersPossible Impropriety in Major Tousard's Account
Simmons points out that Major Tousard is using one driver for two teams of horses yet Colonel Mentges is paying him for the hire of two drivers. Colonel Mentges asserts that he has made this …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Poop Lantern for the Frigate "United States"
Harris is asked to deliver the poop lantern deposited in storage to Joshua Humphreys for the frigate "United States." Deliver the copper chain to the same ship.
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionPoop Lantern & Copper Chains for Mr. Humphreys
Harris is directed to deliver to Joshua Humphreys the poop lantern deposted in the store for the frigate "United States" as well as the copper chains intended for the same vessel.
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), MayPolitical Affiliations of Indians
Extract from letter by Col. Hawkins discussed relations of Indians with Spanish and French. The effects of an alliance between British and United States on the Creeks discussed. Officer misconduct …
Correspondence (Letters Received, Letters Sent, and Accounts) of the Creek Factory, 1795-1814. (RG75)Policy on Murders of Creeks
Wish for system to deal with murder of Indians and discourage future occurrences.
File I, Creeks; Rg 4-2-46; 1543-02, Box76Please Send Fifty Barrels of Powder
Hodgdon asks Briant to send fifty barrels of powder and fifty stand of arms to Boston, addressed to Mr. Stephen Higginson.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Plans to Build a Fur Processing Factory
Finished quality of fur products sold by Indians of inferior quality, proposal to build factory for processing furs.
Correspondence (Letters Received, Letters Sent, and Accounts) of the Creek Factory, 1795-1814. (RG75)Plans for the Provisional Army to President Adams
Writes to Washington that the dispatch for President Adams on the subject of the plans for the Provisional Army have not yet been prepared, but will hopefully be completed soon.
James McHenry Papers
