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Regarding purchase of vessels for use of naval service
Will forward correspondence to Secretary of Treasury regarding purchase of vessel for naval service, in accordance with arrangements between Department of War and Department of Treasury.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRegarding postage for letters
Letter to the Superintendent of Military Stores regarding postage for letters
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Regarding pay of seamen and Marines aboard frigate Constellation
In the absence of the Secretary at War, James McHenry the President has charged Timothy Pickering with interim duties. Accordingly, Pickering writes to John Fitzgerald. Colonel John Fitzgerald is …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRegarding offer of conversion of ship as a war vessel
War Office informs that offers to sell vessels to the U.S. government for naval service are to be directed to the Secretary of Treasury. Will transmit proposal. Expect due consideration of offer.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRegarding Marines and Seamen; manner of muster; rations
Mentions Marine and Sailor muster rolls. Until such time as permanent regulations for government of the Marines and Seamen are contemplated by the President of United States, house the Marines and …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRegarding Errors on Vouchers for Pay of Troops
Habersham explains in part the reasons for the errors on the pay vouchers. Habersham had remitted payment to McCall in October 1797 and charged the same to Major Freeman. Freeman is in Savannah and …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Regarding delivery of 12 pound cannon by Captain Staats Morris for frigate United States
Captain Staats Morris, commander of fort at Whetstone Point near Baltimore, will deliver twelve 12 pounder cannon. Request that they be shipped to Philadelphia addressed to Captain John Barry …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRegarding defense of Newport Rhode Island
Tousard gives impressions on defense of Newport Rhode Island.
Letters and Papers Received (Irregular Series) of the Office of the Chief of Engineers, 1789-1831. (RG77) (M417)Regarding Caperton's appointment as Captain of company of riflemen and the matter of recruiting money
Caperton received letter appointing him as Captain of company of riflemen. He wrote to President informing that he would not accept. Notes that, since he never intended to re enter the service, he did …
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Regarding cannon from State of New York to be loaned for frigate United States
Captain John Barry will proceed to New York to examine cannon on loan from New York state for frigate United States.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRegarding beaver and deer skins
Mentions beaver and deer skins; also mentions Hamilton and McHenry.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Regarding appointment of Isaac Garretson as purser of frigate Constellation
Request to hire new clerk of the navy yard in Baltimore following assignment of previous ship yard clerk Isaac Garretson as purser of frigate Constellation. Pay for clerk at ship yard $400 per year.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRegarding a Power of Attorney
Letter to the War Department Accountant concerning a power of attorney given from John McClanning, late a Continental soldier, to Cornelius Haring.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Refers to Opposition among Troops and Officers for Factory Goods
Includes extracts of letters to the Secretary of War regarding cooperation of factory officers. Reports opposition of officers to troops purchasing out of the US factory.
Letters Sent by the Creek Factory (Letterbook of the Creek Trading House), 1795-1816. (RG75) (M4)Refers to Cannons, Ship Staff, and Medicine Chest and Instruments
Presents no objection to purchase of ship cannonades, prepared by Mr. Revere. Outlines proof process and requirements for boatswain, gunners, carpenters, sail makers, and midshipmen as per the …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of Navy to Officers, Mar 1798-Sep 1886. (RG45) (M149)Recruiting Service and Request for Regulations
Deblois hopes that receipts from the recruiting officers of the ship Constitution have been received and will soon be paid. Deblois is the purser on the ship. He also requests additional copies of the …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Recruiting Service Accounts
Monies advanced to the Commandants of the Districts for the Recruiting Service are to be settled according to regulations. Maj. Daniel Jackson, Commandant of the District including Massachusetts and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Recruiting Concluded, Receipt Rolls Included
Recruiting at post concluded, current recruits paid and remanded to Capt. Frye. All troops paid excepting Sergent Welton who was discharged. Hale to take a leave of absence from New York for …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Record of Stores for Several Departments
Enclosed are returns of ordnance, quartermaster, and military stores for Fort Wolcott. Littlefields recruits are wanting for proper uniforms. He informs Hodgdon that if there is not a sufficient …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Recommends Thomas Robinson to Command a Navy Vessel
Robinson had offered his sentiments to the Secretary of War regarding the appointment of Captain Thomas Robinson to command one of the armed ships of the United States but since Stoddert is Chief of …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionRecommends McRea for a Lieutenancy in the Navy
John McRea wishes to be appointed a lieutenant in the Navy of the United States. Simms recommends McRea as a young man with a liberal education, good talents, and respectable character. McRea is …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionRecommends Henry Wells as Surgeon's Mate
Littlejohn calls attention to Henry Wells who wishes an appointment as a Surgeon's Mate on one of the armed vessels of the United States now fitting for sea. Wells formerly lived with Coale & Buchanan …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionRecommends Hanson Catlett as Surgeon's Mate
Hanson Catlett is a gentleman who has been educated in the medical line and seeks a position in the army or navy. Since he is very young he is willing to serve as a surgeon's mate. Lee stresses the …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionRecommends Captain Robert Hamilton as Naval Lieutenant
Alexander Hamilton seeks a response to a letter he wrote two weeks previously about the appointment of his cousin, Robert Hamilton, to full lieutenancy. He desires to know the prospect of such …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionRecommends Captain Robert Hamilton as Naval Lieutenant
Alexander Hamilton recommends his first cousin, Robert Hamilton, as a Navy Lieutenant, with experience at sea in the West Indies since the age of 14. Alexander Hamilton considers the appointment "a …
Subject File of the Naval Records Collection
