Collection
42,880 items
Regarding Recent Bill Drawn
Discusses recent bill for the Army Quartermaster Department drawn by Wilkins upon McHenry.
John Wilkins PapersRegarding Purchase of Musical Instruments
Letter, directs purchase of musical instruments for an army band.
General Information Index, 1794-1918. (RG94)Regarding proof of payroll fraud
Directs for proof of payroll fraud by Captain James Gillespie. McHenry announces that he will procure a qualified person to fill the place of Deputy Paymaster and Storekeeper.
James McHenry PapersRegarding procurement of fire engines for frigate Constitution
Secretary of War James McHenry has written naval agent Henry Jackson with approval for procuring fire engines for frigate Constitution from Boston. Fox explains the matter of procuring fire engines …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRegarding Polish General Kosciuszko
Letter to Ensign Boote concerning Polish General Tadeusz Kosciuszko, who arrived in Philadelphia from Bristol.
William Rowland Boote PapersRegarding Policy on Advancing Money to Mr. Grant
Secretary of War approved and recommended Simmons has authority to issue advances of money. Simmons has support of Congress on issue. In the case of Carey and Rogers, their advances are chargeable …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Regarding plan to partially copper the bottom of frigate Constellation; and the matter of launching
Regarding plan to copper bottom of frigate Constellation, Stodder is advised to conform to instructions previously communicated. Discusses safest manner of launching vessel and advises to take …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRegarding Philadelphia's Recovery from Sickness
Wolcott informs Adams that the city of Philadelphia is returning to life after the recent outbreak of sickness there.
John Adams PapersRegarding Omission from Extract of Warrant Book
Simmons added that the abstract from the Warrant Book dating July 25th through present (September 1) omitted a note from Captain Donald Mitchell of Artillerists and Engineers regarding subsistence and …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Regarding Navy Yard, Rents & Lease, And Weather Effects
Letter, informs re yard at Corlear's Hook; informs re rent and terms of lease; mentions former navy yards; discusses severity of weather.
Josiah Fox PapersRegarding Navy Stores & Congress
Letter, mentions stores; mentions Congress.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersRegarding naval constructor Foreman Cheeseman's inquiry on mode of payment for rent
Discusses query regarding rent. Requests that Mr Blagge, naval agent at New York, handle matters of rent payment in concert with Tench Francis, purveyor.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRegarding movement of frigate materials to ship yard at Corlear's Hook New York
Naval Agent John Blagge informed that naval constructor Forman Cheeseman has acquired 6 year contract for new navy yard at Corlear's Hook, New York harbor. Cheeseman has begun moving plank and other …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRegarding Major Tousard's unauthorized use of live oak deposited at Mud Island
Regarding Major Toussard and unauthorized use of live oak at Mud Island. Requests an immediate stop.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRegarding Lumber Shipment & Weather Effects on Shipping
Letter, informs re shipment of locust trunails; discusses effects of weather on shipping.
Josiah Fox PapersRegarding Lots Purchased
The Secretary at War informs Major Craig that the purchase of lots for public use does not require the attention of the President.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Regarding Live Oak on Frigates
Letter, discusses live oak cargo for Frigates.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersRegarding letter from James McHenry's nephew
The Secretary at War mentions a letter sent by his nephew John McHenry, written during James McHenry's indisposition. Hopes that the letter had the intended effect.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRegarding inventory of timber plank remaining after completion of frigate Constellation
Requests an inventory of timber plank that remains in the Navy Yard after completion of 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 ToRegarding heavy anchors for the USS Constellation
Directs correspondence regarding heavy anchors for the USS Constellation in Baltimore, to be transported the moment they are ready (if not yet completed, instructed to order one from Portsmouth).
James McHenry PapersRegarding Frigate Stern Draft
Letter, encloses plan for draft of stern.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersRegarding Frigate Plans, Especially Relating to Frigate for Algiers
Letter, discusses plans for Frigate; mentions Frigate for Algiers.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersRegarding Frigate Freight and Completions
Letter, mentions Frigates; discusses freight for Frigates.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersRegarding Frigate for Dey of Algiers & Navy Yard Materials
Letter, mentions Frigates for Dey of Algiers; discusses materials in naval yards.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersRegarding Frigate Construction Progress, Various Materials, & Dimensions of Sternpost
Letter, encloses dimensions of sternpost; informs re received trunails; discusses materials for Frigate; discusses shipbuilding material; describes construction progress.
Josiah Fox Papers
