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Request to purchase fire engines from Mr Thayer of Boston for frigate Constitution
Discusses fire engines for the frigate Constitution. Mr. Tench Francis attempted to purchase from Philadelphia without success. Captain Nicholson reports that Mr. Thayer of Boston makes quality fire …
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 procure number of floor fullocks
Josiah Fox requests that Scott procure number of floor fullocks in anticipation of need to provide information to congress.
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 pay proceeds from sale of oak and and pine timber
Request to pay proceeds from sale of white oak and and pine timber to Samuel Meredith.
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 pay Jesse and Josiah Hunt
Request to pay Josiah and Jesse Hunt $500.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Request to Naval Agents, Samuel & Joseph Sterrett for estimate of expenses to complete frigate in anticipation of request from Congress
Request to Naval Agents, Samuel & Joseph Sterrett for estimate of expenses to complete frigate in response to request from Chairman of House of Representatives on subject of protection of commerce.
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 Hold Mail
Received note from C. Freeman to retain all mail sent to McHenry until Freeman's arrival.
James Robertson PapersRequest to furnish Captain Mitchell money to offset expenses
Request to furnish Captain Mitchell with $150 to defray his expenses.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Request to forward sheathing copper and sheathing nails to Portmouth New Hampshire
Request to forward sheathing copper and sheathing nails from the shipyard at Boston to ship yard at Portsmouth New Hampshire, consigned to Captain Thomas Thompson, superintendent. Also requests a …
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 draw four months pay from Captain Preston of 4th Regiment
Request to draw $160, or four months pay from Captain Preston of 4th Regiment for Major Matthew Harvey.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Request to deliver several letters
Simmons asks Henley to deliver a number of letters to different persons. If place of residence known, asks Henley to address the letters as well.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Request to deliver live oak timber for frigate construction to naval agent Henry Jackson at Boston
Naval Agent at Portsmouth Jacob Sheaffe is requested to deliver live oak timber for frigate construction to naval agent Henry Jackson 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 kentledge to the collector at Port of Philadelphia not exceeding 20 tons
John Harris, storekeeper directed to deliver kentledge to the collector at Port of Philadelphia not exceeding 20 tons.
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 iron to Messrs. Hill, contractors at Portsmouth New Hampshire
Request that Jacob Sheaffe, naval agent at Portsmouth New Hampshire, deliver six tons of iron from public stores to contractors Messrs. Hill for iron work on Algerine frigate. Contracted rate agreed …
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 and planks to Captain Thomas Thompson for Algerine Frigate
Request to deliver frigate timber and planks to Captain Thomas Thompson for Algerine Frigate. Also request James Hackett to procure maple timbers for launching ways. Hackett to be charged for any …
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 copper bolts to Joseph and Samuel Sterret, naval agents at Baltimore
Norfolk Naval Agent William Pennock is asked to deliver 1000 feet of copper bolts of 1 1/3 inch diameter to Baltimore naval agents Samuel and Joseph Sterret for the use of the frigate Constellation.
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 Furnished with Account Information
Simmons received Hiller's letter enclosing his account current with the receipt of Samuel Dale for $90.00 for gun carriage. Before Simmons can pass the account, Simmons should be furnished with …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Request to Advance Money to Col. Rochefontaine
Request to transmit money to Lieut. Col. Rochefontaine who should be reimbursed for the advanced pay he issued to J. Lynch.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Request to account for monies
Requests an accounting from Dayton for monies received from the War Department and charged to his account.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Request that Joshua Humphreys consult on proper manner to launch frigate Constellation at Baltimore
Navy constructor Josiah Fox conveys Secretary of War James McHenry request that Joshua Humphreys consult with David Stodder on safe launching of frigate Constellation 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 that David Stodder naval constructor exert utmost diligence to put frigate Constellation in situation to leave Baltimore
Request that David Stodder naval constructor exert utmost diligence to put frigate Constellation in situation to leave Baltimore. Employ full and undivided attention to task. Should this not be …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRequest regarding purchase of 9 and 6 pounder cannon for the Algerine frigate Crescent
Fox conveys Secretary of War James McHenry request that Captain Thomas Truxton examine if 6 and 9 pound cannon suitable for the Algerine Frigate may be procured in Baltimore, since Mr. Hughes failed …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRequest Regarding Muster of Militia
Rochefontaine stated Fleming need not attend the muster of the men under his command.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
