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On the manner of securing floor timbers to the frigate keel using copper bolts
Discusses methods of securing floor timbers to the keel with large copper bolts.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToOn the Appointment of an Envoy to Trade, Negotiate & Civilize the Creek Indians
Informs the president that the Creek Indians now in negotiations with U.S. commissioners desire a representative to arrange trade, explain boundaries and criminal procedures as they relate to the …
John Adams PapersOn the accounting and selection of frigate timbers at New York, Boston and Portsmouth New Hampshire
Discusses the management of timbers between New York, Boston, and Portsmouth New Hampshire ship yards. Discusses the value of the live oak and the possibility that no more may be issued for further …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToOn retaining the frigate riders and the issue of hogging
Discusses the issue of stress on the keel and the use of riders and whether the frigate gets hogged. Asks that Captain Truxton retain two thirds of the riders proposed.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToOn Personal Enemies, Especially James Wilkinson
Reports to Wayne on Wayne's personal enemies, especially including Gen. James Wilkinson.
John Adams PapersOn obtaining the best price for disposing of white oak
Regarding the selling of white oak logs intended for frigate construction, with guidance and authority to obtain and sell at the best price.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToOn naval constructor James Hackett's proposals to build 36 gun frigate
James Hackett's proposals for construction of 36 gun frigate were considerably lower than those of Forman Cheeseman or Mr Peck. But Hackett's time for launching is considerably longer than wished. …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToOn George Claghorn's authority to select frigate timbers from New York to Boston
Secretary of Treasury informed that naval constructor George Claghorn has authority to select timbers from New York for frigate construction at Boston. Asks that he be provided means to transport …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToOn Breaking Alliance with British, and Establishing Friendship with United States
Indian chief Blue Jacket, of the Shawnees, relates how he and his people once fought for the British, having been urged to do so by them; now cites deception by the British and wishes only friendship …
John Adams PapersOfficers entitlement to "forage" pay
Discusses the case of a Lieutenant Blue of the Cavalry in regards to his claim for "forage" pay and the rules governing entitlement to such pay in general.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Officers appointed to build and equip frigates
List of officers appointed by the War Department to build and equip frigates at New York, Norfolk, and Portsmouth.
James McHenry PapersOfficer's account for recruiting service
Discusses Peyton's account with the War Department, primarily his credits and balances for recruiting service. Discusses War Department policy for paying officer's recruiting "premiums" in the case of …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Offer of position of naval superintendent at Portsmouth New Hampshire
Josiah Fox offers Captain Thompson the position of superintendent at Portsmouth New Hampshire for $1300. If he accepts the terms, is to write to Secretary of War James McHenry.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToObtaining Money for the Army, Etc.
George Ingersoll has received his pay and subsistence. Swan has drawn bills for the pay of the troops for December and January but the pay for November has yet to arrive. He adds that he would have no …
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Observations regarding the Saint Croix River boundary dispute
Memo regarding the St. Croix dispute between the British and United States over the northeastern boundary line, said by the Jay Treaty to be resolved through arbitration. McHenry urges that the third …
James McHenry PapersOath of Office of Stephen Hillis
Oath of Office of Stephen Hillis, Deputy Pay Master and Storekeeper in Tennessee, sworn in by James Willson on August 12, 1796: "I will support the Constitution of the United States and I will well …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Oath of Enlistment of Johnathon Parsons
Authorization of voluntary enlistment as soldier in corps of Artillerists and Engineers.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Oath of Alliegance to the United States of Johnathon Parsons
Written statement of allegiance to United States. Witnessed by Rochefontaine and one other.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Notification that Josiah Fox will will review and account for timbers, planks and materials at New York ship yard
Naval constructor Forman Cheeseman notified that Josiah Fox has orders to account for planks and timbers and ensure that they are properly disposed for safe keeping.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToNotification of Transmitted Receipts
In consequence to Mr. Hagner's letter Freeman transmitted his receipts to the Supervisor at New York.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Notification of Returns
Returns of Quartermaster stores to be delivered.
First Congress: President's Message Transmitting Reports From the Secretary of War to the Senate [1A-E4] (RG46)Notification of Receipt of Payment
Ingersoll acknowledged receipt of money from Mr. Jackson, Supervisor at Boston, Massachusetts. Requests his other accounts for pay and subsistance to be settled.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
