Henry Jackson
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Request to purchase fire engines from Mr Thayer of Boston for frigate Constitution
08/01/1797 LetterbookDiscusses fire engines for the frigate Constitution. Mr. Tench Francis attempted to purchase from Philadelphia without success. Captain Nicholson reports that Mr. Thayer of Boston makes quality fire …
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 forward sheathing copper and sheathing nails to Portmouth New Hampshire
02/11/1797 LetterbookRequest to forward sheathing copper and sheathing nails from the shipyard at Boston to ship yard at Portsmouth New Hampshire, consigned to Captain Thomas Thompson, superintendent. Also requests a …
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Request for Fire Engines to be Made by Mr. Thayer of Boston
08/01/1797 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentFrigate Constitution requires two fire engines, McHenry requested Mr. Thayer of Boston construct the fire engines under the inspection of Captain Nicholson.
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Request for canvas bolts and anchors for USS Constellation at Baltimore
05/23/1797 LetterbookRequest that naval agent Henry Jackson send American made canvas bolts and small anchors to Samuel and Joseph Sterret, naval agents at Baltimore for the USS Constellation. Expresses desire that all …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
Reprimand for non compliance with request for statement of materials and stores purchased
04/15/1797 LetterbookHaving made a request for a statement of all materials and stores purchased on account of the frigate building at Boston, Secretary of War McHenry reprimands naval agent Henry Jackson for non …
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 upper deck beams of pitch pine and procurement of materials from Portsmouth New Hampshire
05/05/1797 LetterbookTench Francis reports that upper deck beams of pitch pine have not yet arrived at Boston. Constructor is authorized to use oak beams in lieu. There are several pieces of live oak timber and plank at …
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11/02/1797 Cited letter or documentLetter, CITATION Only. Cited in Jackson to Fox, 11/16/1797.
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Supplying the Ship "Constellation"
06/25/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyAfter the supplies on the schooner "John" have reached the ship "Constellation," she should be fully supplied.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Stores for the Ship "Constitution"
06/11/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyEnclosed is an invoice and a bill of lading for stores to be delivered to the ship "Constitution."
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Statement of articles purchased by Captain Nicholson as cabin furniture for his ship.
01/20/1798 LetterbookStatement of articles purchased by Captain Nicholson as cabin furniture for his ship. General Henry Jackson naval agent at Boston informed that no other articles can be allowed by public to the …
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 quantity and description of materials left at Boston navy yard after fitting frigate Constitution of sea
03/20/1798 LetterbookIn response to House resolution, request for materials remaining in public possession at Boston ship yard after completion of the frigate Constitution.
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Request for Howitzers Not In Use at Boston for Tench Francis in Philadelphia
03/01/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Documentno image
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Regarding surplus howitzers at Boston navy yard
03/01/1798 LetterbookThere are more howitzers at the navy yard at Boston than needed for frigate Constitution. Wish is to send some to Philadelphia addressed to Tench Francis, purveyor. Requests from Captain Nicholson the …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
Packages Shipped On Board the Schooner "John"
04/20/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyHodgdon notifies Jackson that he has forwarded packages to him on board the Schooner "John".
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.- No image
Letter Citation
03/20/1798 Cited letter or documentCited in Jackson to Fox, 04/03/1798. Letter, encloses estimate of materials & apparatus at Boston Navy yard; alludes to Navy Department.
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Cabin Furniture for Captain Nicholson
01/20/1798 Autograph Letter SignedJackson is directed to provide the listed articles of cabin furniture for Captain Nicholson. McHenry notes that no other furniture can be provided by the public to Commissioned Officers on board ships …
Timothy Pickering Papers
Articles for the Ship "Constitution"
06/11/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyArticles in the public store are being shipped on board the sloop "Herald" to Boston intended for the use of the ship "Constitution."
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
