Captain Samuel Nicholson
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Payment Remit by Jonathan Jackson
09/30/1797 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons received Nicholson's letter covering account of pay and subsistence to this date (September 30). Total amount: $335.40. Money to be received from Jonathan Jackson upon acquisition of …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Pay of petty officers, seamen, ordinary seamen, and Marines
01/13/1797 LetterbookInformation received not so satisfactory that could wish the President to take into consideration pay of petty officers; seamen; ordinary seamen; marines. Manning of frigate Constitution will to some …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
Discussion of Equipping of Frigate Constitution
09/03/1797 Letterbook CopyLetter, 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 Papers
Discussion of Boats, Officers, & Sheet Lead for Frigates
07/12/1797 Letterbook CopyLetter, discusses request for extra boat re Frigate; discusses sheet lead for Frigates; discusses officers to man Frigates.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding Papers
Captain Samuel Nicholson's pay
06/30/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyNotification that his account for pay has been approved and that he will receive his pay from Jonathan Jackson, federal supervisor at Boston. Cited in Nicholson to Simmons, 07/10/1797.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Captain Samuel Nicholson's pay
01/02/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyNotification that his account for pay has been approved and that he will receive his pay from Jonathan Jackson, federal supervisor Boston
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Captain Samuel Nicholson's Commission as Captain of USS Constitution
03/07/1797 LetterbookDelivery of Captain Samuel Nicholson's commission in the service of United States as Captain and Commander of the USS Constitution. Acknowledges receipt of letter regarding destruction of public hemp …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To- No image
Captain Nicholson's pay
03/31/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyNotification that he will receive his pay and subsistence from Jonathan Jackson, federal supervisor at Boston
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217) 
Account of Captain Samuel Nicholson
07/17/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyStatement of Captain Nicholson's account with the War Office
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
William Simmons discusses pay, finance and accounting with Capt. Nicholson
01/04/1798 LetterbookWilliam Simmons informs Capt. Nicholson that Jonathan Jackson will pay him.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Statement of monthly pay for Petty Officers
05/11/1798 LetterbookEncloses statement of monthly pay of petty officers.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of Navy to Officers, Mar 1798-Sep 1886. (RG45) (M149)- No image
Request to Forward Enclosed Letters to Commissioned Officers of the Ship Constitution
03/14/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentPreparations for authorizing official navy under way. Officers to be appointed.
Printed Versions 
Regarding request for kentledge as excessive
02/24/1798 LetterbookRegarding request for kentledge. Suggests that it may be more than needed by comparing amounts required of Captain John Barry and Captain Truxton. Too much ballast endangers safety of ship. Masts …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
Refers to Cannons, Ship Staff, and Medicine Chest and Instruments
04/21/1798 LetterbookPresents no objection to purchase of ship cannonades, prepared by Mr. Revere. Outlines proof process and requirements for boatswain, gunners, carpenters, sail makers, and midshipmen as per the …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of Navy to Officers, Mar 1798-Sep 1886. (RG45) (M149)
Procurement of 12 pounders for the frigate Constitution
05/30/1798 DocumentSecretary of War has written to Governor of Massachusetts to obtain on loans as many 12 or 18 pound cannon with suitable quantity of balls from Castle Island, for the upper battery.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of Navy to Officers, Mar 1798-Sep 1886. (RG45) (M149)
Pay Advances for Petty Officers and Seamen for the Frigate Constitution
05/17/1798 LetterbookEncloses blank bond to be signed for pay advances by petty officers and seamen for the frigate Constitution. Responds to concerns about howitzers.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of Navy to Officers, Mar 1798-Sep 1886. (RG45) (M149)
Orders to Ready Ship Constitution Immediately
05/05/1798 LetterbookOrders to read ship to sail, enlist officers. Terms and Rates of employment specified per recently passed Act of Congress. Is to lose no time in completing, equipping and manning frigate for sea.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of Navy to Officers, Mar 1798-Sep 1886. (RG45) (M149)- No image
Notification of Letter Sent to Gov. of Mass. Requesting Cannons
05/30/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentThere will not be time to procure 12 pound guns for the frigate, so McHenry has written the Governor of Massachusetts to obtain a loan of as many of the cannon from Castle Island as Nicholson requires …
Printed Versions 
Letter of notification to the commissioned officers of frigate Constitution
03/14/1798 LetterbookLetter of notification to the commissioned officers of frigate Constitution. Expects to have warrant officer appointments soon. Naval regulations for good and discipline to be printed. Expects …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
Letter from the Accountant of the War Department
04/17/1798 LetterbookSimmons informs Nicholson to expect payment from Jonathan Jackson after the price of naval rations is fixed by the Secretary at War.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)- No image
Hiring Hands and Preparation for Ship
04/21/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentMcHenry approved Canonades; advised Nicholson to hire boatswain, gunner, carpenter, sailmaker, and midshipmen to be approved by the President.
Printed Versions 
Appointments for Ship Staff; Sends Medicine Chest
05/18/1798 LetterbookEncloses appointments for ship staff. Requests list of names and dates. Promises to forward medicine chests as soon as possible.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of Navy to Officers, Mar 1798-Sep 1886. (RG45) (M149)
