Foreman Cheeseman
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Compensation of Foreman Cheeseman
09/04/1794 Author's Letterbook CopyThe sum of $500 is remitted to Nicholas Fish, Supervisor at New York, as compensation to Cheeseman for his service as a constructor of Frigates.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Request to select locust wood out of the ship yard for delivery to ship yard at Portsmouth New Hampshire
12/04/1796 LetterbookRequest to naval constructor Forman Cheeseman to select locust [wood] in the shipyard and send to James Hackett, naval constructor at Portsmouth New Hampshire.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
Request to deliver frigate timber to George Claghorn at Boston
09/19/1796 LetterbookRequest that Forman Cheeseman, constructor at New York, provide frigate timber as required to George Claghorn at Boston.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
Request for statement of live oak frigate timbers at New York navy yard
06/01/1796 LetterbookNaval Constructor Cheeseman is to provide a statement of live oak frigate timbers moulded and dressed in the navy yard at New York. Distinguish by name and mark with "x" those bolted on the frames.
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
Rental of Corlaer's Hook
07/30/1796 Printed DocumentDue to Mr. Fox's sudden departure from New York for Boston, McHenry requested Cheeseman secure Corlaer's hook for a monthly rent not to exceed 270 pounds New York currency. Also discussed securing …
Printed Versions 
On obtaining the best price for disposing of white oak
12/28/1796 LetterbookRegarding the selling of white oak logs intended for frigate construction, with guidance and authority to obtain and sell at the best price.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
Notification that Josiah Fox will will review and account for timbers, planks and materials at New York ship yard
07/18/1796 LetterbookNaval constructor Forman Cheeseman notified that Josiah Fox has orders to account for planks and timbers and ensure that they are properly disposed for safe keeping.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
Instructions for Foreman Cheeseman in wake of sudden departure of Josiah Fox for Boston
07/30/1796 LetterbookIn wake of sudden and unexpected departure of Josiah Fox, War Office provides instructions to Forman Cheeseman, naval constructor at New York regarding the relocation of frigate timbers to Corlear's …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
Foreman Cheeseman's salary
04/05/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyNotifies Cheeseman, "constructor of the frigate building at New York," that Nicholas Fish will pay Cheeseman the money for his salary
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Compensation for the sorting, security and transportation of frigate timber to Corlear's Hook in New York Harbor
07/25/1796 LetterbookDiscusses compensation of accounting, provide security, and transporting timbers to another location, Corlear's Hook, in New York Harbor. Allowance is $400. Instructions will be furnished by Josiah …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
Comparison of schooner invoice of frigate timbers requires some alterations
05/26/1796 LetterbookBy order of the Secretary of War, Josiah Fox notes that by comparing the invoice of the cargo of schooner carrying frigate timbers, he must make some alterations
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
Cited Document
05/01/1796 Cited letter or documentCITATION only. Cheeseman to Fox, 05/18/1796
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William Simmons discusses pay, finance and accounting with Forman Cheeseman
11/09/1797 LetterbookWilliam Simmons informs Forman Cheeseman that Nicholas Fish will pay him.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Request to pay proceeds from sale of oak and and pine timber
05/17/1797 LetterbookRequest to pay proceeds from sale of white oak and and pine timber to Samuel Meredith.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
Request for kentledge to be sent to Henry Jackson, naval agent at Boston
05/25/1797 LetterbookRequest for 106 tons of kentledge to be sent to Henry Jackson, naval agent at Boston for USS Constitution.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
Regarding sale of white oak frigate timber
04/03/1797 LetterbookRegarding sale of 129 pieces of white oak timber for frigate, Cheeseman given instructions to make an account of sale and sign a statement to the War Office so that account can be placed in Treasury.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
Regarding naval constructor Foreman Cheeseman's inquiry on mode of payment for rent
11/08/1797 LetterbookDiscusses query regarding rent. Requests that Mr Blagge, naval agent at New York, handle matters of rent payment in concert with Tench Francis, purveyor.
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
08/12/1797 LetterbookSimmons informs Cheeseman to expect payment from Nicholas Fish.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Instructions to dispose of inferior materials intended for frigate construction
06/06/1797 LetterbookNaval Constructor Foreman Cheeseman instructed to dispose of inferior materials intended for frigate construction at New York.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
Cheeseman's pay
05/04/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyNotification that his account for pay has been approved and that he will receive his pay from Nicholas Fish, federal supervisor in New York.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)- No image
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07/17/1797 Cited letter or documentLetter, CITATION Only. Cited in Cheeseman to Fox, 07/23/1797.
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03/01/1797 Cited letter or documentLetter, CITATION Only. Cited in Cheeseman to Fox, 03/05/1797.
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William Simmons discusses pay, finance and accounting with Forman Cheeseman
02/06/1798 LetterbookWilliam Simmons informs Forman Cheeseman that Nicholas Fish will pay him.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
