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Articles for Captains Vance & Bissell & Lieut. Massey
Huling confirms receipt from Isaac Craig, Deputy Quartermaster General, of the following articles to be delivered to Colonel Hodgdon in Philadelphia: one trunk for Captain Vance, one trunk for Captain …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Articles & Stores for the "Constellation"
Hodgdon is directed to expedite the delivery of a list of articles and stores to the frigate "Constellation'" anchored in the Patapsco River. If the items previously requested for that ship have not …
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), MayArrival of Stands of Arms on the Ship "Washington"
The Secretary of the Treasury has informed McHenry that the ship "Washington," helmed by Captain Williams, has arrived in Philadelphia. It has on board one hundred cases containing stands of arms …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionArrears Due the Troops
Capt. Thompson just received the arrears due the troops through the last day of August 1798. Transmitted are the muster and payrolls for the month of October.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Arrearages in pay to troops at Fort Oswego New York
Vischer warns Simmons that the troops at Fort Oswego are getting impatient at not receiving their arrearages in pay. Asks that Simmons communicate with him on that subject.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Arms and Supplies at the Springfield Armory
Bryant discusses the arms and supplies of the armory at Springfield.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Arms and Stores Claimed by the State of Maryland, Etc.
Despite his efforts, Bedinger has been unable to locate the arms and stores claimed by the State of Maryland. Without Major Langham's assistance he cannot differentiate between Maryland's articles and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Arms & Camp Equipage of General Chambers' Brigade
Upon the return of the Army in December 1794, Riddle received orders to take into his care the arms and camp equipage of General Chambers' Brigade. These articles were packed up and sent to Lancaster. …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Apprehensions Not Ill-Founded Etc.
Wilkins finds that his apprehensions were not ill-founded regarding the disbursements made by Major Craig not being passed to his credit even though the bills drawn by Craig were charged to him. …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Appointments for Ship Staff; Sends Medicine Chest
Encloses appointments for ship staff. Requests list of names and dates. Promises to forward medicine chests as soon as possible.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of Navy to Officers, Mar 1798-Sep 1886. (RG45) (M149)Appointment to Captain for Ship Ganges; Instructions to Staff Ship
Announces purchase and preparation of the ship Ganges. Presidential appointment as navy captain, to take command of the ship. Requested to get the ship to see within a week with the necessary …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of Navy to Officers, Mar 1798-Sep 1886. (RG45) (M149)Appointment of Treaty Commissioners with Cherokee Indians
Jones provides the dates of the appointments of the commissioners who are to negotiate a treaty with the Cherokees. The instructions of George Walton, John Steele, and Alfred Moore are dated 30 March …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Appointment of Robert Hamilton as a Lieutenant in the Navy
Alexander Hamilton has received notification from Mr. Goldsborough informing Captain Robert Hamilton of his appointment as a Lieutenant in the Navy. He thanks Stoddert for his efforts on Captain …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionAppointment of James Hulehan as clerk ship yard Philadelphia
James Hulehan is appointed Clerk of the Navy Yard at Philadelphia. Pay $500 per year. Duties described.
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 Ebenezer Stevens as agent to Department of War at New York, defense of the City and Harbor of New York, and instructions for keeping and rendering accounts
McHenry informs Simmons that Colonel Ebenezer Stevens has been appointed agent for the Department of War at New York. He is authorized to purchase timber, provide certain articles in the Ordnance …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Appointment of Captain Thomas Cole as ship yard clerk at Baltimore
Cole is offered the job as the new clerk at the navy yard in Baltimore. Replaces Isaac Garretson. Is considered reputable for the job according to naval agents Joseph and Samuel Sterrett. Compensation …
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 Captain Thomas Cole as clerk shipyard at Baltimore
Captain Thomas Cole appointed as clerk of ship yard at Baltimore to replace Isaac Garretson.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToAppointment for Staff on Frigate Constellation; Advance Pay
Encloses appointment for staff and requests records of names and dates for the frigate Constellation. Also encloses a blank bond to advance pay to inferior officers and seamen.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of Navy to Officers, Mar 1798-Sep 1886. (RG45) (M149)Appointment as Paymaster and Storekeeper for Springfield Massachusetts
Williams is appointed Paymaster and Storekeeper for the armory and magazine at Springfield, Massachusetts. The main text of the document are his instructions in that capacity.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Appointment as Midshipman
Mr. Matthew Talcott will deliver this note and will enter upon duties as midshipman.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of Navy to Officers, Mar 1798-Sep 1886. (RG45) (M149)Appointment as Marine Lieutenant
Lt. Carmick receives commission to serve as a lieutenant of Marines aboard the USS Ganges. Requests recruitment of allotted Marines, including sergeant, corporal, drum and fife, and privates. Requests …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of Navy to Officers, Mar 1798-Sep 1886. (RG45) (M149)Appointment as Lieutenant of Marines
James McKnight is appointed Lieutenant of Marines on board the ship of war Delaware. He is to recruit a sergeant, corporal, drum, fife and twenty one privates. He is to pay particular attention to …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of Navy to Officers, Mar 1798-Sep 1886. (RG45) (M149)Appointment as Captain; Immediate Instructions to Set Sail
Reports purchase of ship Delaware (now Hamburgh Packet). Issues presidential appointment as captain of the ship and requests immediate activity, to be equipped for three months. Requests appointment …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of Navy to Officers, Mar 1798-Sep 1886. (RG45) (M149)Appointment as a Surgeon's Mate
Dr. Wells had applied to the Secretary of War for an appointment as a Surgeon's Mate in the Navy but has learned that the appointment will be made by Stoddert as Secretary of the Navy. If appointed, …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionAppointment and Instructions
Appoints superintendent and gives preliminary instructions on starting work on armory at Harpers Ferry.
General Information Index, 1794-1918. (RG94)
