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Request to hasten progress on frigate construction at Baltimore
While Stodder's progress as naval constructor is flattering enough, the other frigates are progressing at a greater rate. McHenry thus asks that Stodder push on the work with more expedition.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRequest to Forward White Oak Timbers and Knees to Boston for Frigate Construction
Request to Naval Agent Jacob Sheaffe at Portsmouth New Hampshire, that he forward white oak timbers and knees to Boston for the frigate building.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRequest to Forward Enclosed Letter to Capt. Russell Bissell from Lieut. D. Bissell
Miller encloses a letter from Lieutenant D. Bissell to be forwarded to Captain Russell Bissell.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Request to examine cannon to determine if fit for service on frigate
Request that Captain Barry set out for Cecil Furnace with Mr De Costa and Captain Thomas Truxton for purpose of proving and examining cannon for frigates. Terms of contract described. Mr Hughes will …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRequest to examine cannon to determine if fit for service on frigate
Discusses cannon for frigates constructed at Cecil Furnace. Have been proved and Mr Hughes wishes to have them examined and received by United States. Therefore,Truxton is asked to go to Cecil Furnace …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRequest to Deliver Warrant to Bearer Mr Dristeau
Hagner requests that Hodgdon deliver Hagner's warrant to Mr Dristeau.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Request to deliver timbers to James Hackett for construction of frigate for Mediterranean service
McHenry requests that naval agent Jacob Sheaffe deliver timbers for James Hackett construction of frigate for service in the Mediterranean. Outlines requirement for two disinterested persons who will …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRequest to deliver live oak timbers to Messrs. Samuel and Joseph Sterret, naval agents at Baltimore
Naval Agents Blagge and Pennock are to deliver live oak timbers to Messrs. Samuel and Joseph Sterret, naval agents at Baltimore.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRequest to deliver frigate timbers to George Claghorn at Boston
Request that David Stodder naval constructor at Baltimore, send frigate timbers to George Claghorn for the frigate building at Boston.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRequest to deliver frigate timber to George Claghorn at Boston
Request that Forman Cheeseman, constructor at New York, provide frigate timber as required to George Claghorn at Boston.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRequest to deliver excess frigate timbers to Boston
McHenry requests that excess frigate timbers at Philadelphia be delivered to George Claghorn at Boston, with exception of those promised to Baltimore.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRequest to comply with a bond
Simmons requests that Scott comply with the terms of a bond in which Scott joined Capt. Jacob Slough to prevent his turning the issue over to the Attorney General
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Request to complete rigging of the frigate
Request that Captain Nicholson get the rigging of the ship completed. Therefore, Nicholson is charged to find a suitable person for the task of preparing the rigging. Ensure there is no waste. …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRequest to be Moved to fort Johnson in South Carolina
Lynch wrote Simmons due to his lack of acquaintances in the War Department and upon the suggestion of Major Henry. Lynch requested Simmons forward his request to be moved to Fort Johnson, South …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Request that naval agent Jacob Sheaffe take measures to preserve the timbers and other materials from the weather at the Portsmouth New Hampshire Navy Yard
Naval Agent Jacob Sheaffe is to take measures to preserve timbers and other materials from the weather at the navy yard Portsmouth New Hampshire. Request that the naval constructor place the …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRequest that live oak frigate timbers be exposed to air and protected from elements
Request goes out to clerk of shipyard at Norfolk [Gosport] Virginia to remove live oak timbers from the ground, separate the bolted timbers, gather all the remainder of timbers and ensure they are …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRequest That Fox Attend Conference on Naval Armaments
Letter, directs Fox to attend conference regarding Naval armaments.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersRequest that certain pieces of live oak be sent from New York to Philadelphia
Joshua Humphreys requires pieces of live oak to complete the frigate at Philadelphia. Will be considerable time before it arrives from Georgia, therefore, request goes to Blagge to send certain pieces …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRequest of Colonel Dekeyser
Discusses the request of a Colonel Dekeyser for accounting information and his reasons for denying the Colonel's request.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Request Mr. Nicholson to select 2 barrels, with a reference to Algerines
Tench Francis, purveyor, writing to Hodgdon states that barrels selected from old stock may, when put in order, answer for the Algerines. He asks that Mr Nicholson select 2 barrels of each kind and …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Request for Wages
Hazard complains that other men on the same footing as him have received their wages and that, by rights, should receive his as well.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Request for transfer of live oak for frigate construction at Philadelphia
Joshua Humphreys is in need of a shipment of live oak for frigate construction at Philadelphia. Therefore Naval Agent William Pennock should take measures to ship to Philadelphia at first opportunity.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRequest for Terms to Supply Needed Materials for Frigate Construction
Letter, asks for terms regarding masts & materials for Frigate.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersRequest for Tents
Major Craig accommodated him with tents. Alden feels obligated to Hodgdon for his kind assistance. Seeks consent for his latest request. Is engaged with public service in the frontier of the state, …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)
