John Harris
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Articles Needed to Prove Eight Inch Howitzers
Harris is directed to deliver the following articles needed for proving the eight inch howitzers on the frigate "United States": shells, paper cartridges filled, a rammer and sponge, and a worm and …
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), MayArticles Needed for Proving the Guns of the "United States"
Harris is directed to deliver to Lieutenant Mullowney the following articles needed to prove the guns of the frigate "United States": cannon powder, powder for priming, paper cartridges, shot for 24 …
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), MayArticles Intended for the Ships "Baltimore" & "Montezuma"
Harris is directed to deliver to Samuel Hodgdon the following articles intended for transportation in equal numbers to the ships "Baltimore" and "Montezuma": sergeants', musicians' and privates' …
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), MayArticles Intended for the Frigate "United States"
Harris is directed to deliver to Lieutenant John Mullowney for the frigate "United States" the following items: paper cartridges, a powder horn, bit and priming wire, a rammer and sponge, a worm and …
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), MayArticles for the Warship "Delaware"
Harris is directed to deliver the articles enumerated on a list to Captain Decatur for the use of the ship of war "Delaware."
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), MayArticles for the Ship of War "United States"
McHenry directs Harris to deliver a long list of articles to Captain John Barry for use on the frigate "United States."
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), MayArticles for the Ship of War "Ganges"
Harris is directed to deliver the following articles to Lieutenant Carmic for the Marines on board the ship of war "Ganges": sergeant's, private's and music coats, sergeant's, private's and music …
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), MayArticles for the Ship "Ganges"
Harris is directed to deliver to Captain Dale a set of signal colors, a drum with spare heads, and a company book, all for use on board the ship "Ganges."
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), MayArticles for the Marines on the Frigate "United States"
Harris is directed to deliver the following articles to Lieutenant McRea for the use of the Marines on board the frigate "United States": a sergeant's suit of clothing, private's suits of clothing, …
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), MayArticles for the Marines on Board the "Ganges"
Harris is asked to deliver the listed nine articles to Lieutenant Carmick for the Marines on board the war ship "Ganges" and for the ship's use, reams of musket cartridge paper and cannon cartridge …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionArticles for the Frigate "United States"
Harris is asked todeliver to Lieutenant Ross the following articles for the use of the Frigate "United States": a top lantern, ballast shovels, a piece of red bunting, a piece of white bunting, and a …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionArticles for the Frigate "Constellation"
Harris directed to deliver to Samuel Hodgdon a list of artricles for the frigate "Constellation" that may be transported to the ship with the greatest possible dispatch.
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), MayArticles for Lemuel Weeks in Portland
A list of articles to be put on board a vessel bound for Portland, to be delivered to Lemuel Weeks.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Arrival of Stands of Arms on the Ship "Washington"
The Secretary of the Treasury has informed McHenry that the ship "Washington," helmed by Captain Williams, has arrived in Philadelphia. It has on board one hundred cases containing stands of arms …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionAn Order for Three Iron Four-Pounders
Harris is asked to deliver to the order of the Secretary of the Treasury three iron four pounders to be replaced by others when demanded.
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionAdvertisement & Reward Following Robbery at Military Storehouse
The chief clerk of the War Department transmits to John Harris an advertisement to be placed in the newspapers of Philadelphia. The advertisement offers a reward for the apprehension of thieves who …
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Accoutrements for the Frigate "United States"
Harris is asked to deliver the following to Lieutenant John Mullowny for the frigate "United States": paper cartridges, a powder-horn, bit and priming wire, a rammer and sponge, a worm and ladle …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionA Marquee & Tents to the Secretary of the Navy
Harris is asked to deliver to the Secretary of the Navy one marquee complete, four horseman's tents, and twenty five common tents to be returned or paid for at fair value.
Subject File of the Naval Records Collection12 Round Shot for the Frigate "United States"
"Be pleased to deliver to Lieutenant Charles Stewart 12 round shot [for] 12 pounders for the Frigate United States."
Subject File of the Naval Records Collection12 Round Shot for the Frigate "United States"
"Be pleased to deliver to Lieutenant Charles Stewart 12 round shot [for] 12 pounders for the Frigate United States."
Subject File of the Naval Records Collection12 Round Shot 12 Pounder for the Frigate "United States"
Harris is directed to deliver 12 round shot 12 pounder to Lieutenant Charles Stewart for the frigate "United States."
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), May12 Pound Shot & Priming Wire for the Frigate "United States"
Harris is directed to deliver 12 pound shot and priming wire to John Bess, gunner of the frigate "United States."
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), MayUS Flag for the Cherokee Nation
Letter directs that a US flag be given to the Cherokee Nation.
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