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Order for Kalteisen's Supply
"Enclosed is the order for Kalteisen's supply agreeably to your statement of yesterday's date--The cannon and powder excepted."
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)One Six-Pounder to John Mix of Farmington
The keeper of military stores at Springfield, Massachusetts should be directed to deliver one six-pounder with carriage and implements to John Mix of Farmington, Connecticut, taking Mix's receipt for …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)One Pair of Drumsticks for Lieutenant McRea
Harris is directed to deliver one pair of drumsticks to Lieutenant William McRea for use of the Marine service on board the frigate "United States."
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), MayOn Yellow Fever in Philadelphia, and the Suitability of That Place for Congress
Informs Adams about the chances of yellow fever in the city of Philadelphia, claiming that the onset of winter will stop the sickness; reminds Adams of his authority to recommend a change in …
John Adams PapersOn the treatment of sick ashore; and delivery of guns for Algerine frigate
Recommends the treatment of sick ashore as more conducive to recovery. Refers to delivery of guns for Algerine frigate under contract to Mr. Hughes. If he fails in contract, Samuel Hodgdon ordered to …
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 storehouse belonging to the public at New York Navy Yard
Recommends that storehouse at New York ship yard remain in public use, provided proprietor agrees to moderate compensation.
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 shipment of trunnails from New York to Portsmouth New Hampshire
Naval Constructor Foreman Cheeseman has shipped over 18,000 trunnails from the navy yard at New York to Portsmouth New Hamphire on board the schooner Fanny, Captain Follett commanding. Offer these for …
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 Safety of Philadelphia for Congress, and Why France Will Continue to Plunder American Shipping While Her War With England Lasts
Wolcott advises the president on the safety of Philadelphia as a place for Congress to convene, given its recent outbreak of sickness; Wolcott assures him that it is now safe. Opines on U.S.-French …
John Adams PapersOn the proving of cannon for the Algerine frigate
Clerk Nathan Jones informs Tench Francis that Secretary of War has requested Mr. DaCosta to proceed to Mr. Hughes' furnace to prove the cannon casting there for the Algerine frigate. DaCosta is to …
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 nation's resistance to a large military establishment
Requests the attention of the President and Congress to be directed to - what he considers - much-needed improvements in the military. Notes that this is difficult due to the country's resistance to …
James McHenry PapersOn the naming of the frigate intended for the Dey of Algiers
Algiers Frigate named the "Crescent." Asks that the name be inserted in her papers and other documents. Congratulates Captain Thompson and naval constructor James Hackett for the safe launching of the …
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 matter of the expense of coppering the frigate Constellation
Naval Constructor at Baltimore David Stodder informed that President of United States General George Washington desires that Joshua Humphreys, Captain Thomas Truxton, and Stodder develop a joint …
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 introduction of charges improper for the accounting office to settle
Advises Henley of the charges that are by law to be settled at the War Office. . Asks that Henley confine himself to the items proper in settling abstracts.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)On the houses and sheds hired for storage at Gosport
Houses and sheds hired by Mr. Morris for stores for frigate to be built at Gosport are of no service to public. Therefore, have the stores deposited to navy yard. Inform as to terms houses and shed …
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 election of James Lloyd to the U.S. Senate
Uriah Forrest, an American statesman from Maryland, writes to James McHenry on his successful efforts to get James Lloyd elected to the Senate, filling a vacancy caused by the resignation of John …
James McHenry PapersOn the availability of spare kentledge for the revenue cutter
There is no more kentledge on hand than will be required for the frigate building at Philadelphia and Baltimore. Therefore, no kentledge can be spared for the revenue cutter.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToOn recovery from bilious yellow fever; Captain Truxton's request for extra expenses and delivery of heavy anchor
Author suffering "billious yellow fever." Will converse with President John Adams over the matter of claim for extra expenses during building of frigate. Has been sometime since he order Tench Francis …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToOn peace negotiations between France and Portugal
Pickering writes to McHenry on mistakes made in peace negotiations between France and Portugal, and its relation to American diplomats.
James McHenry PapersOn finishing the business of rigging the frigate at Portsmouth New Hampshire
Refers to an issue of omitting certain articles. Notes the exceptions, which are: getting on board the anchors; cables and binding them; making netting; blocking the yards; mastheads; deadeyes. …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToOn Family Matters, and Appointment to the Legation to Berlin (Copy 2)
Adams mentions that he has only learned of his son's marriage through newspapers, but nonetheless wishes him and his bride a happy life together. Expresses surprise at Quincy's being "less than …
John Adams PapersOn Family Matters, and Appointment to the Legation to Berlin
Adams mentions that he has only learned of his son's marriage through newspapers, but nonetheless wishes him and his bride a happy life together. Expresses surprise at Quincy's being "less than …
John Adams PapersOn dimensions of gun carriage, directions to Mr Sheaffe and maple timbers for frigate
Will forward dimensions of gun carriage. Has given directions to Mr Sheaffe on forwarding materials available at navy yard and to deliver maple timbers for frigate launching. If maple timbers damaged, …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToOfficers with unaccounted money
Cover letter for packet of letters to listed officers with outstanding charges for money received from the War Office
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Offer to Pay Remaining Balance from Expenses on Mounting Artillery and Cost of Fortifications at Port of Salem
Received money from Mr. Gorham for the "purpose of mounting artillery", which was purchased. Hiller will now submit vouchers to Simmons. Hiller has balance in hand that he will happily give to anyone …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
