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Kentledge for the Frigate "Constellation"
04/25/1797 Letterbook CopyHarris should deliver to the purveyor Tench Francis 75 tons of kentledge for the frigate "Constellation" at Baltimore.
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), May
Junk and Old Copper to Tench Francis
07/25/1797 Letter SignedHarris is asked to deliver to Tench Francis such quantities of junk and old copper deposited by him in the public store as he may occasionally want for the use of the frigate "United States."
Subject File of the Naval Records Collection
Junk & Old Copper for the Frigate "United States"
07/25/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyHarris is asked to deliver to Tench Francis such quantities of junk and old copper deposited by him in the public store as he may occasionally want for the use of the frigate "United States."
Subject File of the Naval Records Collection
Junk & Copper to be Stored for the Frigate "United States"
07/25/1797 Letterbook CopyHarris is directed to deliver quantities of junk (cordage) and copper to Tench Francis who will place them in the Public Store to be available for the use of the frigate "United States" as needed.
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), May
John Bryant's pay
07/28/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyAdvises Jackson that he will receive money from the Treasurer of the U. S. that he is to pay to John Bryant, Deputy Commissary of Military Stores at Springfield, Massachusetts, for his compensation …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
John Bryant's pay
02/09/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyAcknowledges receipt of letter and voucher. Notification that he will receive his pay from Jonathan Jackson, federal supervisor at Boston.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
James Casey Certificate concerning a mare that was rode by the Creek Indians
03/25/1797 Document SignedCertification by Casey that John Rogers, interpreter for Creek Chiefs on the route to Philadelphia had a black mare which he owned. Mare was ridden by Indians and left at Lancaster. When Casey arrived …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
James Bruff report on various financial matters at Fort Niagara
05/10/1797 Autograph Letter SignedCaptain Bruff sends his muster and pay rolls. Sends a receipt roll for bounties paid to recruits. Lists charges for his various expenses as commander of Fort Niagara and its troops. Mentions a …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Jackson's pay and money for John Bryant
02/09/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyNotification that his account has been approved and he will be paid for acting as an agent for the War Department. Notification to Jackson that he will receive funds that he is to pay to John Bryant, …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Jack Screws for the Frigate "United States"
12/11/1797 Author's Letterbook Copy"Be pleased to deliver to Captain John Barry of the Frigate United States a pair of large jack screws."
Subject File of the Naval Records Collection
Items for Algerine Frigate
04/13/1797 Letter SignedOrders to deliver Russian duck and cordage for Algerian frigate being built in Portsmouth, N.H.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe And
Itemized list of debt
08/18/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyDetailed account of John Thorpe, Superintendent of artificers. Joseph Howell and Josiah Harmer received $54.00/person, $72.00 debt on account, $40.00 on account Sum total: $166.00. Simmons requests …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Isaac Craig receipt of Samuel Lewis for pay of troops in upper Ohio
08/04/1797 Document SignedCraig received $1750 from Samuel Lewis clerk in Department of War to be applied to pay of troops in upper posts of Ohio River.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)
Invoice of Timber for Algiers.
08/31/1797 DocumentAn invoice of timber sent to Algiers.
Subject File of the Naval Records Collection
Invoice of stores for Fort Massac
09/05/1797 Copy of Signed DocumentInvoice of stores from Issac Craig to be delivered to Ft Massac, Illinois via Ohio River by John Robinson, who notes that he will deliver the goods to the commanding officer at such place on the river …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Invested Authority
09/20/1797 Autograph Letter SignedRochefontaine was invested with any authority outside that of an average individual; he notified Simmons that in the future he would send those seeking to make an oath to "claims of a pecuniary …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Inventory following construction of USS Constellation
12/07/1797 DocumentAn inventory of all the timber, plank, and other materials remaining in the Navy Yard at Baltimore, after the completion of the frigate Constellation, December 7th, 1797.
Miscellaneous Printed Records, 1774-1830. (RG93)
Invalid pensioners from Virginia
08/01/1797 Document SignedWar Secretary encloses list of Virginia invalid pensioners, with warrants and monthly allowances, to the Virginia Commissioner of Loans.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Invalid pensioners from Virginia
01/27/1797 Document SignedWar Secretary encloses a list of invalid pensioners from the State of Virginia, with monthly allowances for each, to the Commissioner of Loans in Virginia.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Intentions approved
04/21/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyAssures Captain Wade that the Accountant (Simmons) will approve of his "intentions in your publick transactions."
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Intelligence on Planned Indian Attack
05/01/1797 Letter SignedDiscloses intelligence regarding plans of Indians, with British involvement, to attack from Canada. Assistance from Spain against British offered. Evacuation of posts delayed.
Fifth Congress: President's Messages Transmitting Specific Documents or Information to the Senate [5A-E2] (RG46) (M1704, Roll 2)
Insurance
1797 Autograph Letter SignedFrom Portugal, Benjamin Hodgdon asks Samuel Hodgdon to take out a $6,000 insurance policy at his earliest convenience.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Instructions to Edward Wright
08/19/1797 ExtractInstructions to Edward Wright, deputy paymaster and storekeeper at Knoxville, from James McHenry, Secretary of War.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)
Instructions to dispose of inferior materials intended for frigate construction
06/06/1797 LetterbookNaval Constructor Foreman Cheeseman instructed to dispose of inferior materials intended for frigate construction at New York.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
Instructions on Advancing Money
08/19/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyEnclosed two letters from Temporary Paymaster at West Point regarding instructions for advancing money for the pursuit of deserters.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
