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Report from the War Department to Congress on Naval Armament
Congress publishes McHenry's letter to Livingston, dated 2 April 1798, on 1 May 1798. This is the title page to the Congressional publication.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relating to Procurement of Supplies (Order Books), Nov 12, 1800-Dec 31, 1889. (RG107) (M127)Replacing Articles Destined for Lake Erie, Etc.
By order of the Commander in Chief articles destined for Lake Erie and the galley were shipped on the Ohio with the general. These articles should be replaced as soon as possible: canvas, train oil, …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Replacing a Broken Musket for McRea's Marines
McHenry requests that Harris provide a musket for Lieutenant McRea's Marines to replace one that was accidentally broken on the frigate "United States" and has been turned in for repairs.
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionReplacement Musket for McRea's Marines
Harris is asked to deliver a musket to Lieutenant McRea' s Marines on board the frigate "United States" to replace one that was broken by accident and returned to be repaired.
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionRepairing and Painting the Carriages
The fifty boxes for the muskets will be finished soon and a thousand muskets will be cleaned and packed up for transportation. The carriages in the store need to be overhauled since the bands of the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Repair of the General's Looking Glasses, Etc.
Craig discusses a number of accounting and supply issues, and expresses his mortification regarding the orders of the Secretary of War relative to his claim. The number of men working at the vessels' …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Rent for the Wharf
Willett requests Simmons assistance in ensuring that the rent for the use of his wharf is promptly paid by Mr. Francis.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Renews Application for a Surgeoncy in the Navy
Dr. Wells had applied for an appointment in the surgeon's department of the frigate "Constellation," an appointment given to Mr. Henry of Pennsylvania. Wells has decided to renew his application for …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionReimbursing General Washington
McHenry cites a letter from General Washington in which he points out that the pay and emoluments intended to reimburse him for the expenses related to his recent journey from Mt. Vernon to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Regulations Respecting Extra Allowance to Officers.
Explains the regulations applying to extra allowances to officers. For example, officers shall receive in addition to their legal pay $1.25 extra pay for man and horse per day to sleep at a place …
Orderly Book for the Garrison at Fort Johnston, N.C., 1795-1811. (RG98)Regulating the Attendance of Ship Carpenters & Others, Etc.
Along with the enclosed general returns for the stores at Pittsburgh, Franklin, LeBeouf, and Presqu'isle, Craig discusses a number of accounting and supply matters including a request for a ship's …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Regarding use of the live oak
Secretary of War does not feel at liberty to alter in any manner the [illegible] of live oak.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRegarding the vessel Ganges and her fitness as a war ship
Gentlemen are asked to find out about the vessel Ganges and her fitness as a war ship. Inquire into state of sails, rigging, value of the vessel and number of guns capable of carrying.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRegarding the use of Lieutenant James Triplett
Encloses letter with guidance which shows the use he is to make of Lieutenant James Triplett, an artillery officer at Fort Whetstone Point.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of Navy to Officers, Mar 1798-Sep 1886. (RG45) (M149)Regarding the ship Ganges as a war vessel
Captain Richard Dale has accepted command of the Ganges and has received instructions to direct the naval constructor to make alterations. Letter from the War Office to Mssrs. Willings and Francis …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRegarding the service of Isaac Garretson as clerk at navy yard Baltimore
Josiah Fox informs William Simmons that according to files from Office of Intendent of Naval and Military Stores, Issac Garretson commenced service as clerk of ship yard Baltimore on June 1795 to May …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRegarding the manning ship Delaware with Marines
Preparations with ship Delaware, formerly Hamburg packet, complete. Requires Marines on board. Indispensable that ship put to sea to guard commerce along coast of United States. Propose to recruits …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRegarding the manner of sending anchor for the frigate Constellation
Regarding procurement of anchors for the Constellation. If no other means but through Norfolk, then send anchor by first vessel to William Pennock, naval agent Norfolk.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRegarding the loan of cannon from State of New York for use of frigate United States and matter of defense of New York harbor
The War Office relays President John Adams' intent to replace any cannon provided by the State of New York for naval service. Captain John Barry, commander frigate United States, has been sent to …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRegarding the Issue of a Marquee Tent
Concerns the issue of a marquee tent from the public military stores, to be transferred from a colonel to either Maj. Cushing or to Samuel Hodgdon.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Regarding surplus howitzers at Boston navy yard
There are more howitzers at the navy yard at Boston than needed for frigate Constitution. Wish is to send some to Philadelphia addressed to Tench Francis, purveyor. Requests from Captain Nicholson 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 request for kentledge as excessive
Regarding request for kentledge. Suggests that it may be more than needed by comparing amounts required of Captain John Barry and Captain Truxton. Too much ballast endangers safety of ship. Masts …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRegarding request for bilge way and plank for launching of frigate for Dey of Algiers
Mr. Bowers has requested bilge way and plank for launching of frigate for Dey of Algiers. Secretary of War approves on condition that upon receipt items used are free of injury.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
