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Regarding Frigate Construction Progress, & Estimate for Completion & Launch
Describes progress on frigate construction, especially caulking; estimates launching by the end of June. Also discusses timber shipment.
Josiah Fox PapersRegarding Frigate Construction Contracts
Letter, discusses contracts for construction of Frigates.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersRegarding Frigate Construction & Ironwork
Letter, discusses construction of Frigates; discusses iron work re Frigate.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersRegarding Frigate Construction (2)
Letter, discusses construction of Frigate.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersRegarding Frigate Construction
Letter, discusses construction of Frigate.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersRegarding Frigate Ammunition
Letter, discusses ammunition for frigate.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersRegarding Foreign Affairs, Including War Between France & England
Concerns foreign affairs, such as arrival of John Quincy Adams as a minister to Berlin, as well as the war between France and England, and how it relates to the United States.
John Adams PapersRegarding Fire Engines for Frigate Constitution
Letter, asks for information regarding fire engines for frigate Constitution.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersRegarding Fever in Philadelphia, and Foreign Affairs with France, Prussia, England, & Russia
Comments on the likelihood of fever dying down in Philadelphia, allowing Congress to meet there. Informs Adams of meetings between a U.S. messenger and Talleyrand of France; comments on continuing …
John Adams PapersRegarding extra expenses for USS Constellation
Regarding extra expenses for the frigate USS Constellation in Baltimore.
James McHenry PapersRegarding effect of high tides and launching of frigate Constitution
Discusses the timing of the launching and the tides of October. They may not be reliable enough. High tides of present month are better. However, consider that work could be done most cheaply on the …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRegarding draught of stern of Algerine frigate at Portsmouth New Hampshire
Captain Thomas Thompson sent draught of stern for Algerine frigate for the carver. When flannel arrives, fix the copper, which must be done at the stocks before ship is launched.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRegarding Discrepancy in Ordnance Accounts, and Excuses for the Same
Henley admits there was a mistake in some of his accounting in the ordnance department accounts, blames it on clerical error. Describes activity in caring for powder stores. Seeks to defend honor and …
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Regarding defects of power of attorney to Samuel Hodgdon
Secretary of Treasury writes to Secretary of War regarding defects in Wilkins' power of attorney to Samuel Hodgdon. Power stated as not retrospective and informal. Wilkins is asked to supply the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Regarding Contract for Supplying Posts on the Ohio & the Mississippi
Discusses an agreement with a contractor for the supplying of posts on the Ohio & the Mississippi.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Regarding contemporary politics in Congress
Discusses financial matters; alludes to partisanship in Congress and "enemies to the President."
James McHenry PapersRegarding Congressional Bill for completing and manning frigates and naval officer candidates
Regarding proposed Congressional Bill for completing and manning frigates; the appointment of officers will be entered upon. Requests that Truxton come to Philadelphia to discuss the merits of some of …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRegarding Captain Sever's disappointment over suspension of frigate construction at Portsmouth New Hampshire
McHenry laments that he misplaced Sever's letter. Refers to Sever's disappointment with the work of the frigate construction suspended. Sever was to command the frigate. Suspension of construction …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRegarding cannon and military stores
Discusses the exchange of cannon and directs military stores to Michilimackinac and Pittsburgh. McHenry also wishes to know if clothing for troops stationed in Tennessee has been forwarded.
James McHenry PapersRegarding Appointment of Quartermaster Officer to Philadelphia, & the Forwarding of Cost Estimates for Various Posts
Mentions that he has been ordered to appoint a quartermaster officer to Philadelphia, and promises to send a letter authorizing Hodgdon to do so. Also promises to send the latest Quartermaster …
John Wilkins PapersRegarding appointements of commissioned officers and other pay matters for crew of frigate Constitution
Congress being in session, no appointments of commissioned officers can be made but by the President with advice and consent of senate. The men employed therefore cannot be considered eligible for pay …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRegarding an insurrection involving Spanish troops
Updates Pickering on his fever and mentions an insurrection involving Spanish troops. McHenry hopes for the expulsion of the Spanish from posts in U.S. territory.
James McHenry PapersRegarding Algerian Frigate
Letter, discusses Algerine Frigate.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersRegarding Algerian Frigate
Letter, discusses guns for Algerine Frigate.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding Papers
