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42,880 items
Discussion of Materials at Portsmouth Navy Yard & Algerian Frigate
Letter, describes materials at Portsmouth Naval yard; mentions Algerine Frigate.
Josiah Fox PapersDiscussion of Masting, Launching, & Coppering of Frigate
Letter, describes masting Frigate; discusses launching frigate; describes coppering Frigate.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersDiscussion of Legislative Provision
Discussion of legislative provision. References Indian affairs.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of Launching of Frigate United States
Letter, discusses launching Frigate United States.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersDiscussion of International Affairs
Response to request. Mentions peace efforts and treaties. Expresses opinions about US action.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of International Affairs
Discusses international affairs. Explores ideas of justice. Reports interactions with diplomats.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of International Affairs
Discussion of international affairs and different types of governments. Mentions treaties, sovereignty, indivisibility, etc. Refers to people and locations and various military and political …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of International Affairs
Reports experience with W. Adams. Writes about international affairs and diplomatic causes. Gives opinion on President and Vice President. Reports exchange with Col. Pickering.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of Hostilities With France & Shipbuilding for Warships
Letter, alludes to Quasi War with France; asks for terms to build ships of war.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersDiscussion of Frigates United States, Constitution, & Constellation
Letter, asks for estimate of Frigate United States; discusses Frigates United States, Constitution and Constellation.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersDiscussion of Frigates Constellation & Constitution, And of Anchor Weights
Letter, discusses frigates Constellation & Constitution; discusses anchor weight.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersDiscussion of Frigate Timber & Construction
Letter, discusses construction of Frigate; discusses timber for Frigate.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersDiscussion of Frigate Construction Materials: Copper Sheathing & Live Oak Timber
Letter, discusses coppering Frigate; mentions live oak for Frigate.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersDiscussion of Frigate Armament, Especially Grape Shot & Ball Shot
Letter, discusses armaments for Frigate; discusses grape shot cannisters; discusses ball shot for cannon.
Josiah Fox PapersDiscussion of Foreign Affairs & Frigates
Letter, mentions foreign affairs; discusses frigates.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersDiscussion of Finances for Frigate Constitution, & Shipboard Cannon Batteries
Letter, discusses funds for Frigate Constitution; encloses statement of funds for Frigate Constitution; mentions Congress; asks for cannon for upper battery.
Josiah Fox PapersDiscussion of Equipping of Frigate Constitution
Letter, asks for information regarding the finishing and equipping of the frigate Constitution; mentions disease.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersDiscussion of Discrepancies in Treasury Accounting
Mentions execution of power of attorney; main topic is a plea to rectify the accounts with the Treasury Department, there being a a vast difference of almost $90,000 between what will be charged to …
John Wilkins LetterbookDiscussion of Correspondence from & Quartermaster Duties for Frontier Forts
Discusses correspondence from Forts Defiance and Washington, including an account of the disappearance of several men, who are feared to be dead. References the Quartermaster Department's …
John Wilkins PapersDiscussion of Construction & Launching of Frigate Constitution & Algerian Frigate
Letter, describes launching of Algerine Frigate; discusses sails & cordage for Algerian Frigate; discusses white oak timber; discusses timber for Frigate Constitution; mentions Captain of Algerian …
Josiah Fox PapersDiscussion of Chickosaw Treaties, Surrender of Indian Land
Refers to Indian land negotiations over lumber and river access. Discussion of subject rights and protections. Mentions treaty with Chickasaws. Refers to Indians surrendering rights to land.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of Cherokee Boundary
Received letter; introduced Governor Sevier. Discussion of Cherokee boundaries and the prevention of intruders on their land.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
