Captain Richard Dale
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Endorsement page only
Endorsement, Richard Dale, Ship Ganges, to James McHenry.
U.S. Secretary of War, [Missing All but Al] -
Pay of Richard Dale
Enclosed is a schedule of Dale's pay through December 1791. He will receive the money from Capt. Miles for which he will provide a receipt.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94) -
Henry Knox requests Captain Richard Dale go to Norfolk to begin frigate construction
Knox requests that Captain Richard Dale, superintendent for frigate construction, repair to Norfolk without delay, meet with the Naval Agent William Pennock, in order to start frigate construction. …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To -
Response to Captain Richard Dale's request for furlough
Secretary of War Pickering forwards response to Captain Richard Dale's request for furlough during frigate construction in order that he may undertake a voyage to China. Response is from President …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To -
Receipt roll received and examined
Informs Capt. Dale that the office has received and examined his receipt roll.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859) -
Furlough Granted to Captain Dale
Pickering informs Captain Dale that the President has granted him a furlough so long as Dale returns from China in time to take command of his frigate.
Timothy Pickering Papers -
Capt. Dale's Account
Howell reminds Dale of the steps he must take to update his account so as to be exonerated from existing charges.
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904) -
Regarding orders for Captain Richard Dale
Chief Clerk Calwell says he was not unmindful of Dale's request respecting the French and English colours. Mentioned this to Tench Francis. Not procured yet. When procured will send with Mr. …
Preston Family Papers - Joyes Collection -
Orders for Captain Richard Dale of the ship Ganges
Provides instructions for operations. Is not to delay at station, but is to proceed under former instructions. Mentions a twenty gun ship of war directly from France on the coast.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of Navy to Officers, Mar 1798-Sep 1886. (RG45) (M149) -
Orders for Captain Richard Dale
Barge Adriana remains in New York. President Adams directs Dale to repair with ship of War Ganges to Sandy Hook. Barge Adriana will have a pilot boat stationed.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of Navy to Officers, Mar 1798-Sep 1886. (RG45) (M149) -
Orders for Captain Richard Dale
Two pilot boats dispatched with instructions. One to southward of Capes of Delaware; other to the eastward. Adds that Dale's zeal, courage, and prudence is relied upon for execution of instructions.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of Navy to Officers, Mar 1798-Sep 1886. (RG45) (M149) -
Orders for Captain Richard Dale
Dale to be governed by certain instructions which relate to the prevention of violations of jurisdictional rights and to self defense. Describes the range of jurisdiction of United States coast; what …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of Navy to Officers, Mar 1798-Sep 1886. (RG45) (M149) -
Instructions to Captain Richard Dale, Commander of the United States ship of war, The Ganges
Notified Dale that Congress has yet to pass act authorizing ships of war authority to protect U.S. commerce vessels, therefore Dale's power was limited. Outlines U.S. maritime boundaries and …
Catalog of Manuscripts Collection -
Appointment to Captain for Ship Ganges; Instructions to Staff Ship
Announces purchase and preparation of the ship Ganges. Presidential appointment as navy captain, to take command of the ship. Requested to get the ship to see within a week with the necessary …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of Navy to Officers, Mar 1798-Sep 1886. (RG45) (M149) -
Announces Purchase and Preparation of the Ship Ganges
Announces the purchase and preparation of the ship Ganges, awaiting armaments as soon as possible. The President prefers to give Dale command of the ship. McHenry believes that Dale will not decline …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of Navy to Officers, Mar 1798-Sep 1886. (RG45) (M149) -
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Reasoning for repairing to port for additional orders, alludes to Quasi War with France; discusses Navy Department and Naval policy.
Charles Roberts Autograph Collection
