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Iron Kentledge for the "Ganges"
05/05/1798 Letterbook CopyHarris is directed to deliver forty tons of iron kentledge to Captain Richard Dale for the use of the "Ganges."
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), May
Iron Grape to Mr. Francis
05/17/1798 Letterbook CopySince it has been determined that the iron grape delivered to Mr. Francis for the use of the ship "Ganges" is too large, Harris is directed to deliver to him an equal quantity of four ounce grape and …
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), May
Iron Grape for the "Ganges" Are Too Large
05/17/1798 Letter SignedIt appears that the iron grape delivered to Mr. Francis for the "Ganges" are too large. Therefore, Harris is asked to deliver to Francis an equal quantity in weight of four ounce grape upon his …
Subject File of the Naval Records Collection
Iron Eighteen Pound Shot to be Shipped on the Algerian Vessel
06/12/1798 Autograph Letter SignedHarris is asked to deliver to Joshua Humphreys 1,988 iron eighteen pound shot now on board the sloop "Eliza" from New York. It is to be transferred to the Algerian vessel for shipment.
Subject File of the Naval Records Collection
Iron Ballast to Sharp Delaney for the Revenue Cutter
03/28/1798 Letter SignedHarris is asked to deliver to the order of Sharp Delaney two tons of iron ballast for the use of the Revenue Cutter helmed by Captain Vallance which should be returned by Delany or paid for at full …
Subject File of the Naval Records Collection
Iron Ballast for the Ship "Ganges"
05/14/1798 Letter SignedHarris is asked to deliver eight tons of iron ballast to Captain Richard Dale for the use of the ship "Ganges."
Subject File of the Naval Records Collection
Iron Ballast for Captain Dale
05/14/1798 Letterbook CopyHarris is directed to deliver eight tons of iron ballast to Captain Richard Dale.
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), May
Iron and Lead Grapeshot for the Three Frigates
04/19/1798 Letterbook CopyHarris is directed to deliver to the Purveyor a sufficient quantity of iron and lead grapeshsot to fill the cannisters of the frigates "United States," "Constellation," and "Constitution."
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), May
Iron 24-Pounders Shipped to Charleston, Etc.
05/27/1798 Letter SignedThe iron 24-pounders have been shipped to Charleston since there are no vessels bound for Savannah or Georgetown at this time of the year. The four for Savannah and the four for Georgetown have been …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Iron & Lead Grape Shot for the Cannisters of Three Frigates
04/19/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyHarris is asked to deliver to the Purveyor a sufficient quantity of iron and lead grape shot to fill the cannisters of the Frigates "United States," "Constitution," and "Constellation."
Subject File of the Naval Records Collection
Iron & Lead Grape Shot for the Cannisters of Three Frigates
04/19/1798 Autograph Letter SignedHarris is asked to deliver to the Purveyor a sufficient quantity of iron and lead grape shot to fill the cannisters of the Frigates "United States," "Constitution," and "Constellation."
Subject File of the Naval Records Collection
Invoice & Bill of Lading Came Safe to Hand
09/03/1798 Letter SignedThe invoice and bill of lading have come safe to hand and the articles listed in the invoice are in good order. The Captain was given a receipt on the back of his bill of lading.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Inventory of materials sent to Harper's Ferry
11/08/1798 LetterbookEncloses inventory of tools and materials sent to Harper's Ferry, along with the expenses of delivering them.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)
Inventory of articles on board ships Ganges and Hamburgh
05/04/1798 DocumentAsks that someone be appointed to make out and sign inventory and receipts for guns, stores and articles of equipment related to purchase of ships Ganges and Hamburgh by Secretary of Treasury.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of Navy to Officers, Mar 1798-Sep 1886. (RG45) (M149)
Instructions on Obtaining Feed
09/06/1798 LetterbookMiller requests to be informed of the preferred method for obtaining feed for a public horse.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)
Instructions for a War Department agent
09/03/1798 Autograph Letter SignedAcknowledges receipt of Simmons' directions on how to keep and settle the accounts of the War Department and asks for instructions on how to request money from the department for paying government …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Inspecting the Troops
11/27/1798 Autograph Letter SignedGeneral Matthews has been ordered to inspect the recruits that have been enlisted by Lt. John Hancock at Kempsville, Virginia. Major William Alexander is ordered to muster and inspect the recruits …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Inspect Medicine Chests; Requests Estimate of Medical Stores
05/12/1798 LetterbookAsks that Gillaspy inspect medicine chests and instruments belonging to the ships Ganges and Hamburgh packet. Requests an estimate of medical stores from the Ganges surgeon.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of Navy to Officers, Mar 1798-Sep 1886. (RG45) (M149)
Inquiry on the Date of Arrival of Gunsmithing Tools
09/23/1798 LetterbookPerkins informs Hodgdon that he and Mr. Small arrived in Harpers Ferry on Friday. Mr. Mackey met them and provided them with the letter from Hodgdon. Perkins replies that the gunsmithing tools …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)
Inquiry on Cannon
09/15/1798 LetterbookLetter, inquires on status of cannon.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)
Inquiry into purchase of vessel "American" belonging to Henry Phillips merchant
04/23/1798 LetterbookOffer made by the War Office to buy the merchant vessel "America." The "America" is owned by Henry Phillips and is capable of being moulded with 6 or 9 pounders. Asks for the lowest price and a …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
Inquiry into Money Due Soldiers
12/01/1798 Autograph Letter SignedEnclosed certificate of Ensign Allison, Commander of Fort Pickering for money due the Ensign. Pope also requested information on money due Sgt. Slaughter. Money should be forwarded to Col. …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Inquiry into Issuance of a Theodolite
06/13/1798 Document SignedInquires whether there is a theodolite [surveying tool] in the military stores. If so, it is to be sent to Baltimore; if not, one is to be bought.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)
Inlistements of Recruits from No. 99 to No. 75
06/23/1798 Autograph Letter SignedEnclosed inlistments, including Richard Proctor No. 19 and Thomas Smith No. 20. Receipt rolls for bounty paid inclosed, request for credit to Tousard's account.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Information to Correct Accounts for Samuel Lewis
06/12/1798 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, encloses certificate signed by the Register of the Treasury regarding the account of Samuel Lewis.
Letters Received by the Accountant of the War Department, Nov 24, 1794-Ded 23, 1817. (RG217)
