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Articles for the Frigate "Constellation"
Harris is directed to deliver the following articles to Samuel Hodgdon for the use of the frigate "United States": shot for twelve pounders, pairs of pistols, boarding pikes, cutlasses, boarding axes …
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 Frigate "Constellation"
Hodgdon is directed to deliver the following articles to the frigate "Constellation" lying at anchor on the Patapsco: pistols, boarding pikes, cutlasses, boarding axes with handles, blunderbusses, …
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), MayArticles for Lieutenant McRea
Harris is ordered to deliver ten knapsacks, a pair of drumheads, and a company book to Lieutenant McRea for the use 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), MayArticles for Captain Harrison
Hodgdon is directed to forward the articles intended for Captain Harrison, the Commandant of Fort Washington.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Articles Due Kalteisen's Detachment
The following articles are due to Captain Kalteisen at Charleston, South Carolina when he is ready to depart to New York: a sergeant's coat, vest, woolen or linen overalls (depending on the climate) …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Arrival at West Point and Orders to Detroit
McHenry acknowledges Lt. Bissell's arrival at West Point and informs him that General Wilkinson has ordered him to Detroit.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Arrearages in the Pay of the Army
There have so many arrearages in the pay of the Army that Congress is making inquiries so Swan submits his statement regarding probable causes.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Army pay matters and officers' pay
Desires Swan to make a settlement with the officers before leaving the Army. Discusses the delay of Captain Turner at Pittsburg with the money for the Army's pay and the complaints of officers …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Army pay matters
Discusses various Army pay and accounting issues, including officers' accounts, recruiting accounts, and a deposition concerning the pay of a soldier taken prisoner by Indians. Cited in Swan to …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Army accounts
Discusses collection of the accounts of the officers with the Army. Mentions press of business in the War Office while Congress is in session. Cited in Swan to Simmons, 07/03/1797. Cited in Simmons …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Army accounts
Discusses accounts that Craig sent to the War Office.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Armstrong's account
Requests that Captain Armstrong refund a sum of money to Caleb Swan, Paymaster General, in order to clear Armstrong's 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)Arms and Ammunition to Captain Bright
Harris is directed to deliver for public use twelve stand of arms with cartouche boxes and twelve rounds of ammunition per musket to Captain Bright, Commander of the Revenue Cutter, "Virginia."
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionArms and Ammunition for the Frigate "Constitution"
Harris is asked to deliver the listed articles to Mr. Hodgdon for transportation to Boston for the use of the Frigate "Constitution."
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionArms & Ammunition for the Frigate "Constitution"
Harris is asked to deliver the listed articles to Mr. Hodgdon for tranportation to Boston for the use of the Frigate "Constitution."
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionArms & Accoutrements for the Frigate "Constellation"
Harris is asked to deliver one hundred stands of arms and accoutrements to Hodgdon for the use of the frigate "Constellation," building at Baltimore.
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionAppointment to examine settlements over Indian lands and threats by settlers
List of inquiries to be made to ascertain the hostility of settlers. Gordon reports that the people over the lines of the Indian lands have given some serious threats against the government and seem …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Appointment of Thomas E. Smith as clerk of ship yard at Philadelphia
Smith is appointed Clerk of the Navy Yard at Philadelphia. Compensation $400 per year. Duties set forth in enclosure and all others which may be given by Secretary of War.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToAppointment of a Paymaster
Offers an appointment of paymaster pro tem to the recipient.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Appointment as clerk of ship yard at Philadelphia
Vaughn appointed clerk of Philadelphia Naval Yard.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToApology
Marschalk apologizes for the trouble caused by the inaccuracy of his last payroll. Enclosed are the receipts paid for bounties paid since his last submission. Duplicates are forwarded in the amount of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Anonymous Letter from a "Brother"
Iserloan has received a letter from someone who identifies himself only as a "brother." The letter warns Iserloan that Hubard is doing all he can to make him appear black and will send him to hell if …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Annual Supply to the Cherokee Nation
Hodgdon is directed to receive from the storekeeper the goods selected for the annual supply to the Cherokee Nation and the medicine and hospital stores for the troops in that quarter. They should be …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Announcement of launching of Algerine frigate Crescent
The frigate Crescent of 36 guns built by Mr. James Hackett at Portsmouth, NH for the Dey of Algiers, was launched from the U.S. Navy Yard the 29th of June 1797 at 4 O'clock PM.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToAnnex Receipt for Incidentals and Contingent Expenses of War Department
Simmons enclosed receipt for John Habersham, Collector of the Customs for Savannah. Included was a warrant for sum of receipt which required receipt to be annexed as requested by Comptroller of …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
