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Remit Payment by Treasurer
10/06/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyTreasurer of United States will remit $500.00 to Jackson. Simmons requested Jackson use sum to pay Mr. George Claghorn, constructor of the Frigate Constitution. Pay is compensation for July through …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Remit Payment by Treasurer
10/06/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyTreasurer of United States will remit $261.63 to Fish. Simmons requested that Fish use sum to pay Lieutenant Andrew Marschalk at Ellis Island and the recruits under his command for subsistence in …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Remit Payment by Clerk of War Office
10/06/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyButler will receive $300.00 from Samuel Lewis, clerk at War Office for recruiting services provided by Butler.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Remit a Post Note for Horse Purchased
10/03/1797 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons requests Hodgdon remit a post note for the amount of the horse purchased by Captain Lewis. Bill for horse was drawn on War Department account by mistake.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Reliance on Your Prudence and Judgement
06/10/1797 Extract of Letter"I enclose you a duplicate of my letter to Brigadier General Wilkinson of yesterday's date for your government in case he should have left Fort Washington or by any accident be prevented from …
Fifth Congress: President's Messages Transmitting Specific Documents or Information to the Senate [5A-E2] (RG46) (M1704, Roll 2)
Rejected Claims for Repayment
10/04/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyAccount vouchers to be examined, results communicated to Freeman. Simmons denied repayment of officers for justices fees incurred during administration of official oaths. Claims considered …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Regarding use of the navy yard at Portsmouth for which the Algerine frigate was built
08/16/1797 LetterbookPresumably from Josiah Fox, expresses no objection to using the navy yard at Portsmouth New Hampshire for which the Algerine frigate was built, so long as no timber or materials are injured.
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 …
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 the use of the blacksmith shop, mould loft and delivery of iron works to Portsmouth New Hampshire ship yard
02/21/1797 LetterbookCaptain 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 To
Regarding the sheer draught of Algerine frigate
03/25/1797 LetterbookThe sheer draught of the the Algerine Frigate has been sent to Portsmouth New Hampshire. The inboard draught will be forwarded upon completion.
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 the proving of the 24 pounders at Hope Furnace
03/18/1797 LetterbookThe 24 pounders for the USS Constitution cast at Hope Furnace are ready for proving. Shot has been ordered to Providence Rhode Island. Mr. Brown is to notify when Nicholson's attendance required. …
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 the payroll from Captain John Barry and Lieutenant McRae of the Marines
12/11/1797 LetterbookRegarding Navy and Marine Pay, Simmons is advised that the payroll he received, signed by Captain Barry and Lieutenant McRea of the Marines, is sufficient; the pay has been fixed on, and no other …
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 the pace of David Stodder's work on the frigate Constellation
10/06/1797 LetterbookEncloses a letter from the War Office (likely Josiah Fox) to David Stodder. Letter is dated 6 October 1797. The subject matter is the unsatisfactory pace of Stodder's work in completing the frigate …
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 the launching of frigate United States and plans to take on stores and ordnance
08/30/1797 LetterbookExpresses satisfaction that the careening business is over and that the damage sustained from launching has been repaired. Discusses replacement of ballast; and then putting ship in the stream a safe …
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 the freight of the trunnails to Portsmouth New Hampshire ship yard
02/28/1797 LetterbookCaptain Thompson is to inform naval constructor James Hackett that the freight of the frigate trunnails must be charged to his debit. Hackett should not object, since the trunnails are expected to …
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 the forwarding of anchors to Baltimore for frigate Constellation
10/06/1797 LetterbookAnchors requested will be forwarded to Baltimore for frigate Constellation in the course of this month.
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 the completion date of the USS Constellation
04/17/1797 LetterbookBy accounts received from Captain Thomas Truxton [Truxtun], McHenry expected that naval constructor Stodder would complete the USS Constellation by 1 July 1797. He requests that Stodder exert himself …
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 the casting and proving of cannons for the Algerine Frigate
07/05/1797 LetterbookJosiah Fox reports that Secretary of War wishes to inform Mr Jones that he must depend on Mr. Hughes' punctual performance in casting of 12, 9, and 6 pounder cannon. The Algerine Frigate is ready for …
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 the cast heads and cast faces being done in Baltimore and gaining assistance in cutting the pieces
08/08/1797 LetterbookJosiah Fox informs of Secretary of War James McHenry's approval that supporters of cast heads and cast faces be done in Baltimore. Discusses matter of gaining local assistance in cutting the pieces
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 the appointment of an assistant for Dr. Gillespy
09/22/1797 LetterbookIf an assistant is required it should be the gentleman recommended by Dr. Rush.
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 request for inventory of timber plank remaining after completion of frigate Constellation
11/30/1797 LetterbookRefers to conduct of inventory of timber plank that remains following completion of frigate Constellation.
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 request for extra boat for frigate Constitution
07/12/1797 LetterbookRequest for extra boat is denied on grounds that such an indulgence would have to be granted to all the other Captains of the frigates.
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 rent of storehouse for public interest
04/27/1797 LetterbookNaval Agent John Blagge is advised that If proprietor appears disposed to rent the storehouse, then proposed terms are 6 years at $62.50 per year. if not disposed, suggests proposing a three year …
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 Purchase of Musical Instruments
07/07/1797 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, directs purchase of musical instruments for an army band.
General Information Index, 1794-1918. (RG94)
