Jacob Sheafe
25 documents
Appointment and instructions for Edmund Quincy, clerk of ship yard for frigate built at Portsmouth New Hampshire
From Henry Knox to Jacob Sheaffe Naval Agent at Portsmouth New Hampshire, encloses appointment and instructions for Edmund Quincy, clerk of ship yard at Portsmouth New Hampshire. Also encloses copy of …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToSuspension of frigate building operations at Portsmouth New Hampshire
Bill passed by Congress limits frigate construction to three frigates. Frigate building at Portsmouth New Hampshire is to suspended until further notice.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRequest to ship live oak from Portsmouth ship yard to Boston for frigate construction
McHenry requests that naval agent Sheaffe ship live oak timbers from Portsmouth New Hampshire ship yard to Boston for 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 ToRequest to select, sort, and deliver some timbers and planks to Boston and Portsmouth New Hampshire
Request to Jacob Sheaffe to send some pieces of live oak and plank, whether oak or pine, to Boston and to send some live oak or pine as selected by Josiah Fox, for the frigate to be constructed at …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRequest to Forward White Oak Timbers and Knees to Boston for Frigate Construction
Request to Naval Agent Jacob Sheaffe at Portsmouth New Hampshire, that he forward white oak timbers and knees to Boston for the frigate building.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRequest to deliver timbers to James Hackett for construction of frigate for Mediterranean service
McHenry requests that naval agent Jacob Sheaffe deliver timbers for James Hackett construction of frigate for service in the Mediterranean. Outlines requirement for two disinterested persons who will …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRequest that naval agent Jacob Sheaffe take measures to preserve the timbers and other materials from the weather at the Portsmouth New Hampshire Navy Yard
Naval Agent Jacob Sheaffe is to take measures to preserve timbers and other materials from the weather at the navy yard Portsmouth New Hampshire. Request that the naval constructor place the …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRequest to send anchor to Baltimore for frigate Constellation
Request to send anchor to Baltimore for frigate Constellation. Use ports of Boston or New York. Constellation will be somewhere in Chesapeake Bay or Patapsco.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRequest to deliver live oak timber for frigate construction to naval agent Henry Jackson at Boston
Naval Agent at Portsmouth Jacob Sheaffe is requested to deliver live oak timber for frigate construction to naval agent Henry Jackson 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 ToRequest to deliver iron to Messrs. Hill, contractors at Portsmouth New Hampshire
Request that Jacob Sheaffe, naval agent at Portsmouth New Hampshire, deliver six tons of iron from public stores to contractors Messrs. Hill for iron work on Algerine frigate. Contracted rate agreed …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRequest to deliver frigate timber and planks to Captain Thomas Thompson for Algerine Frigate
Request to deliver frigate timber and planks to Captain Thomas Thompson for Algerine Frigate. Also request James Hackett to procure maple timbers for launching ways. Hackett to be charged for any …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRegarding the use of the blacksmith shop, mould loft and delivery of iron works to Portsmouth New Hampshire ship yard
Captain Thompson should have use of blacksmith shop at Portsmouth Navy Yard, along with the mould loft. Sheaffe is also requested to bring the iron work at Portsmouth to the navy yard.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRegarding the manner of sending anchor for the frigate Constellation
Regarding procurement of anchors for the Constellation. If no other means but through Norfolk, then send anchor by first vessel to William Pennock, naval agent Norfolk.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToLetter from the Accountant of the War Department
Simmons informs Sheafe that the records necessary to settle his account were left in Philadelphia. As a result, settlement will be delayed until the Accountant's Office returns to Philadelphia.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Letter from the Accountant of the War Department
Simmons informs Sheafe that his account was suspended because of missing vouchers.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Letter from the Accountant of the War Department
Simmons informs Sheafe that Samuel Parker's receipts were received.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Letter from the Accountant of the War Department
Simmons informs Sheafe to expect funds from Samuel Lewis. These funds are allocated for the pay, forage, and recruiting accounts of the 16th Regiment.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Receipt of Accounts Enclosed
Receipt of accounts from Sheafe acknowledged. Accounts will be placed under examination.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Letter from the Accountant of the War Department
Simmons informs Sheafe that his account was credited for sums chargeable to Isaac Waldron. Simmons also informs Sheafe to expect his previous application to the Secretary at War to be returned.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Account Suspended
Sheafe's account suspended because Secretary of War was yet to make a decision regarding commission to be allowed for Sheafe's expenses. Decision rendered by Secretary of War, account adjusted, and …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
