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Appointment of William Doughty as clerk of the ship yard at Philadelphia
Memo of William Doughty appointment as Clerk Philadelphia Naval Yard. Insructions same as other clerks.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToAppointment of Samuel More as clerk of ship yard at Portsmouth New Hampshire
Regarding appointment of Lieutenant Samuel More of Virginia as naval yard clerk. He comes highly recommended by the President of the 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 ToAppointment of Robert Todd to Brigadier General
Official appointment of Robert Todd to Brigadier General in the Corps of Mounted Volunteers to be raised in Kentucky, and to join up with Generals Wayne, Scott, and Barbee.
William H. English CollectionAppointment of position as naval constructor
Knox appoints David Stoddert as naval constructor. He notes because the work is so important, he should appropriate himself exclusively to the position. Requests a decisive answer regarding this …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToAppointment of New York Clerk of the Yard
Captain Talbot replies to Secretary Knox's letter of instructions and informs him of his choice of clerk of the yard for New York, Daniel Tingley. Talbot was in the city for the purpose of …
Silas Talbot Papers, 1767-1867. Collection 18.Appointment of Naval Agents
Knox announce that Gurney Smith of Philadelphia, John Langdon of Portsmouth New Hampshire, and William Pennock Norfolk Virginia have accepted appointments as naval agents
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToAppointment of Major John Rivardi
Rivardi appointed command of fortification of Baltimore, Alexandria, and Norfolk.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersAppointment of Josiah Fox as a clerk in the Department of War for Joshua Humphreys
Letter appoints Josiah Fox as a clerk in the Department of War under Joshua Humphreys, who is constructing models and draughts frigates to be built in the United States. Rate of pay $500 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 ToAppointment of Joshua Humphreys as Naval Constructor or Master Builder
Letter signed by Henry Knox addressed to Joshua Humphreys. Humphreys is appointed naval constructor or master builder of a forty four gun ship [the USS United States] to be built at the port of …
Presidents Papers, John Sullivan, 1787-May, 1788Appointment of Joshua Humphreys as Constructor or Master Builder at the Port of Philadelphia
Knox informs Joshua Humphreys of his appointment as Constructor or Master Builder of a 44 gun frigate at the port of Philadelphia at the rate of $2000 per year. Pay retroactive in consideration of …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToAppointment of Colonel James Hackett as frigate constructor at Portsmouth New Hampshire
Knox informs James Hackett that he has been appointed as Naval Constructor for the frigate at Portsmouth New Hampshire. Knox advises Hackett that he must work exclusively on this project. Salary $2000 …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToAppointment of Chief Artillerist
Notified Knox that Louis Henry Bouteiller was appointed Chief Artillerist at Baltimore. Lists his credentials and conditions for the appointment. Samuel Dodger also appoint to assist in process.
General Otho Williams Papers, MS# 908.Appointment of Captain James Seaver [Sever] as Captain of one of the frigates
Knox informs Captain James Seaver [Sever] that the President of United States General George Washington has appointed Seaver [Sever] to be Captain of one of the frigates to be built. Knox encloses a …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToAppointment as clerk of navy yard at Boston
Knox appoints Caleb Gibbs as clerk of navy yard at Boston. Instructions can be found on page 58 of letterbook.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToAppointment as a Clerk in the War Department
Fox is notified that he is appointed as a clerk to assist Joshua Humphreys who is constructing the models and drafts of the frigates to be built by the United States. When that business is finished, …
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersAppointment and instructions for Edmund Quincy, clerk of ship yard for frigate built at Portsmouth New Hampshire
From Henry Knox to Jacob Sheaffe Naval Agent at Portsmouth New Hampshire, encloses appointment and instructions for Edmund Quincy, clerk of ship yard at Portsmouth New Hampshire. Also encloses copy of …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToAppointment
Appointed Bryd in Carrington's sted. Included additional recommendations for appointments.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Appointing Talbot captain of one of the new frigates
The letter notifies Talbot of his appointment as captain of one of the new frigates being built. In order of rank, he is third behind John Barry and Samuel Nicholson. The letter wishes for Talbot to …
Silas Talbot Papers, 1767-1867. Collection 18.Application Requesting an Appointment in the Navy
Captain Murray describes his qualifications for an appointment to the Naval Department as captain of a frigate.
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