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Regarding procurement of fire engines for frigate Constitution
Secretary of War James McHenry has written naval agent Henry Jackson with approval for procuring fire engines for frigate Constitution from Boston. Fox explains the matter of procuring fire engines …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRegarding Policy on Advancing Money to Mr. Grant
Secretary of War approved and recommended Simmons has authority to issue advances of money. Simmons has support of Congress on issue. In the case of Carey and Rogers, their advances are chargeable …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Regarding plan to partially copper the bottom of frigate Constellation; and the matter of launching
Regarding plan to copper bottom of frigate Constellation, Stodder is advised to conform to instructions previously communicated. Discusses safest manner of launching vessel and advises to take …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRegarding Omission from Extract of Warrant Book
Simmons added that the abstract from the Warrant Book dating July 25th through present (September 1) omitted a note from Captain Donald Mitchell of Artillerists and Engineers regarding subsistence and …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Regarding naval constructor Foreman Cheeseman's inquiry on mode of payment for rent
Discusses 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 ToRegarding movement of frigate materials to ship yard at Corlear's Hook New York
Naval Agent John Blagge informed that naval constructor Forman Cheeseman has acquired 6 year contract for new navy yard at Corlear's Hook, New York harbor. Cheeseman has begun moving plank and other …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRegarding Major Tousard's unauthorized use of live oak deposited at Mud Island
Regarding Major Toussard and unauthorized use of live oak at Mud Island. Requests an immediate stop.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRegarding Lots Purchased
The Secretary at War informs Major Craig that the purchase of lots for public use does not require the attention of the President.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Regarding letter from James McHenry's nephew
The Secretary at War mentions a letter sent by his nephew John McHenry, written during James McHenry's indisposition. Hopes that the letter had the intended effect.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRegarding inventory of timber plank remaining after completion of frigate Constellation
Requests an inventory of timber plank that remains in the Navy Yard after 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 ToRegarding effect of high tides and launching of frigate Constitution
Discusses the timing of the launching and the tides of October. They may not be reliable enough. High tides of present month are better. However, consider that work could be done most cheaply on the …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRegarding draught of stern of Algerine frigate at Portsmouth New Hampshire
Captain Thomas Thompson sent draught of stern for Algerine frigate for the carver. When flannel arrives, fix the copper, which must be done at the stocks before ship is launched.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRegarding Discrepancy in Ordnance Accounts, and Excuses for the Same
Henley admits there was a mistake in some of his accounting in the ordnance department accounts, blames it on clerical error. Describes activity in caring for powder stores. Seeks to defend honor and …
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Regarding defects of power of attorney to Samuel Hodgdon
Secretary of Treasury writes to Secretary of War regarding defects in Wilkins' power of attorney to Samuel Hodgdon. Power stated as not retrospective and informal. Wilkins is asked to supply the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Regarding Contract for Supplying Posts on the Ohio & the Mississippi
Discusses an agreement with a contractor for the supplying of posts on the Ohio & the Mississippi.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Regarding Congressional Bill for completing and manning frigates and naval officer candidates
Regarding proposed Congressional Bill for completing and manning frigates; the appointment of officers will be entered upon. Requests that Truxton come to Philadelphia to discuss the merits of some of …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRegarding Captain Sever's disappointment over suspension of frigate construction at Portsmouth New Hampshire
McHenry laments that he misplaced Sever's letter. Refers to Sever's disappointment with the work of the frigate construction suspended. Sever was to command the frigate. Suspension of construction …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRegarding appointements of commissioned officers and other pay matters for crew of frigate Constitution
Congress being in session, no appointments of commissioned officers can be made but by the President with advice and consent of senate. The men employed therefore cannot be considered eligible for pay …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRefunding of money
Requests that De Butts refund to the Treasurer of the U. S. money received on bills drawn by Butts on the Secretary of War on account of the Department of War and debited on Paymaster General Caleb …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Refund to the Paymaster General
Requests that Captain Gaines refund a sum of money to Caleb Swan, Paymaster General, in order to clear Gaines' account at the War Office
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Refund owed to the War Office
Notifies McClean that he owes the War Office money for pay he received twice for the same period. Requests that he refund the money to Isaac Craig at Pittsburg. Encloses an abstract of McClean's …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Refund of money from Lieutenant Charles Martin to Issac Craig
Enclosed account of Lieutenant Charles Martin with balance due of $39.89 plus a letter requesting the amount to be refunded to the Craig.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Recruiting money and receipts
Requests more money for the recruiting service. Cover letter for receipts of persons listed. Cited in Simmons to Boote, 09/25/1797.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Recruiting Account and Vouchers Received
Recruiting account and vouchers received by Office and 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)Recruiting account and promotions
Simmons discusses promotions with Boote.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
