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Military Stores for the Three Frigates
07/01/1797 Letterbook CopyHarris is directed to deliver the following to the frigates as shown: To the frigate "United States" at Philadelphia: shot for 24 pounders. To the frigate "Constellation" at Baltimore: hand …
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), May
Military Stores for the Naval Services
07/01/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyHodgdon is asked to have the undermentioned military stores destined for the naval services transported to the designated places.
Subject File of the Naval Records Collection
Military Stores for Captain Mitchell at Fort Mifflin
06/17/1797 Letter Signed"Be pleased to send to Fort Mifflin, for Captain Donald G. Mitchell, the military stores agreeably to the within order."
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Military Hospital of the Southern Department
02/04/1797 LetterbookDiscusses the Military Hospital of the Southern Department. Also mentions election for the presidency.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Military & Quartermaster's Stores for the Post at Niagara
05/23/1797 Letter SignedThis is a list of eighteen military and quartermaster's stores, including the amounts required of each, that must be furnished to the post at Niagara.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Menacing Aspect of the Savages
06/04/1797 Extract of LetterGeneral Wilkinson warns that there are unmistakable signs that the Indians are preparing for war, including the murder of two white men on the Ohio.
Fifth Congress: President's Messages Transmitting Specific Documents or Information to the Senate [5A-E2] (RG46) (M1704, Roll 2)
Medicine & Surgical Instruments Sent to Norfolk
05/04/1797 Letter SignedMedicines and surgical instruments should be received from the Storekeeper and tranported by water to Captain Richard Blackburn of the garrison at Norfolk , Virginia.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Medical update from the frigate U.S.S. United States
10/10/1797 Autograph Letter SignedPersonal letter from Gillaspy, Surgeon's Mate, to Simmons. Gillaspy notes that he has not been well since he last saw Simmons. Mentions medical situation on the Navy frigate U.S.S. United States. One …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
McIntyre Annexed to Command of Lieut. Rowan at Oswego
11/01/1797 Autograph Letter SignedCertificate of annexation and date of discharge for McIntyre enclosed. Dispute over pay recounted.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
May God in His Mercy Arrest the Fever, Etc.
09/15/1797 Autograph Letter SignedMrs. Harris is suffering from a sore mouth and throat. Mr. Bass tells Harris that the Watch Coats and blankets are finishing up for the Western posts and that the order for the clothing in general is …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Material for Binding the Awnings of the "United States"
06/08/1797 Letterbook CopyHarris is directed to deliver to Mr. Dowers the nine pieces of scarlet binding needed for binding the awnings 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), May
Marine Clothing to Captain William MacRea
11/01/1797 Letter Signed"Be pleased to deliver to Captain William MacRea of the frigate United States, twelve suits of marine clothing."
Subject File of the Naval Records Collection
Marine Clothing & Musket Cartridges for Lieut. McRea
11/18/1797 Letterbook CopyHarris is directed to deliver one sergeant's suit of Marine clothing and thirteen dozen musket cartridges to Lieutenant William McRea of the Marines on board 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), May
Maria's Trunks Shipped
06/14/1797 Type UndeterminedThe trunks of the sloop "Maria" have been shipped.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Manifest of sundries shipped by Samuel and Joseph Sterret, Naval Agents for Baltimore
07/24/1797 LetterbookManifest of sundries shipped by Samuel and Joseph Sterret, Naval Agents for Baltimore on board the ship Mount Vernon, William Stokes master, bound for Baltimore for frigate Constellation. Manifest …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
Major Hunt's settlement
05/03/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyRequests that Swan have Major Thomas Hunt send in a settlement of his account on his arrival at the Army. Cited in Swan to Simmons, 07/03/1797. Cited in Simmons to Swan, 05/19/1797.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Major Hunt's pay and his account
05/03/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyNotification that the Secretary of War has authorized Major Hunt to be paid 350 dollars that he will receive from Jonathan Jackson, federal supervisor at Boston. Requests that he settle his account …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Major Craig's Requisition for General Wilkinson
06/10/1797 Letter SignedThe Secretary of War requests that Major Craig's requisition for General Wilkinson be completed by transporting the designated military and quartermaster's stores to Pittsburgh. One ton of powder …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Major Craig discusses pay and accounting with William Simmons
08/04/1797 Autograph Letter SignedMajor Craig acknowledges receipt of money to William Simmons. Craig also forwards an account of officers' expences to Simmons.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Major Craig discusses pay and accounting with William Simmons
07/14/1797 Autograph Letter SignedMajor Craig forwards receipts along with pay and muster rolls to William Simmons. Craig mentions an outstanding pay account of an officer who has been imprisoned in Quebec.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Major Craig discusses pay and accounting with William Simmons
06/02/1797 Autograph Letter SignedMajor Craig forwards vouchers, receipts, and pay and muster rolls to William Simmonds.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Major Craig discusses pay and accounting with William Simmons
04/07/1797 Autograph Letter SignedMajor Craig acknowledges receipt of monies sent by William Simmons. Craig also requests additional pay and muster rolls.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Major Craig discusses pay and accounting with William Simmons
02/10/1797 Autograph Letter SignedMajor Craig forwards pay and muster rolls to William Simmons.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Major Constant Freeman receipt of William Simmons on account of contingencies of the War Department
10/12/1797 Document SignedMajor Constant Freeman, Agent for War Department, receipt for $1500 on account of contingencies of War Department.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)
Magazine Lantern for Captain Barry
12/12/1797 Letterbook CopyHarris is directed to deliver a magazine lantern to Captain John Barry for use on board 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), May
