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Request for Report on Ship Repairs
07/30/1793 Autograph Letter SignedOrders to ascertain information on repairs made to British ship now in port of Philadelphia, to determine whether it is being fitted as a merchant vessel or a vessel of war. The ship is identified as …
FO 5/2 Foreign Office Correspondence, America(United States), General Correspondence: Series II, 1793, Consuls for John Temple, Phineas Bond, -
Military Force Authorized
07/31/1793 Copy of Signed DocumentExecutive Dept. authorized an augmentation to vessels for increased military support against foreign war ships in U.S. ports.
FO 5/2 Foreign Office Correspondence, America(United States), General Correspondence: Series II, 1793, Consuls for John Temple, Phineas Bond, -
Letter Citation
11/09/1793 Copy of documentCited in St. Clair to Knox, 99/99/1793. Copy of letter from Knox to governor of Northwestern Territory enclosed, President requested St. Clair follow instructions to governor of Kentucky as if it was …
FO 5/5 Foreign Office Correspondence, America(United States), General Correspondence. -
COPY: List of Repairs
07/31/1793 Copy of Signed DocumentDetailed list of repairs made to a merchant ship in port of Philadelphia.
FO 5/2 Foreign Office Correspondence, America(United States), General Correspondence: Series II, 1793, Consuls for John Temple, Phineas Bond, -
COPY Assurances Regarding British Vessel
08/01/1793 Copy of Signed DocumentBond replies to Knox's letter of July 31 on behalf of the British Minister. He assures Knox that he respects the US Government, and that the British vessel being investigated by the US is not …
FO 5/2 Foreign Office Correspondence, America(United States), General Correspondence: Series II, 1793, Consuls for John Temple, Phineas Bond, -
Committee Report, Expenses of Naval Force
12/1793 Printed DocumentList of costs for arming ships to sufficiently protect American merchants from Algerian corsairs.
FO 5/4 Foreign Office Correspondence, America(United States), General Correspondence. -
[COPY] Specifications for Removing Guns
08/01/1793 Copy of Signed DocumentRepairs and modifications made to the merchant ship must be removed. Guns and port holes specified.
FO 5/2 Foreign Office Correspondence, America(United States), General Correspondence: Series II, 1793, Consuls for John Temple, Phineas Bond, -
Illegal invasion of Spanish Florida by General Elijah Clarke
05/14/1794 Printed DocumentGeneral Elijah Clarke has illegally formed a military corps, under the banner of the United States, to set upon an expedition against the Spanish Floridas, a nation whom are at peace with the United …
FO 5/5 Foreign Office Correspondence, America(United States), General Correspondence. -
French expedition against Spanish Florida
04/18/1794 Printed DocumentConstant Freeman, agent for the Department of War in Georgia, writes Secretary Knox. Discusses certain persons employed in Georgia to recruit a corps of troops for the service of France, with designs …
FO 5/5 Foreign Office Correspondence, America(United States), General Correspondence. -
French expedition against Spanish Florida
04/13/1794 Extract of LetterMajor Henry Gaither, commander of the federal troops in Georgia, writes the Secretary of War. Writes that the French are on an expedition against the Spanish Floridas, and have the support of the …
FO 5/5 Foreign Office Correspondence, America(United States), General Correspondence. -
Desertion
04/09/1794 Copy of Signed DocumentGov't role in desertion of soldiers, Williamson to inquire after Murray's location.
FO 5/5 Foreign Office Correspondence, America(United States), General Correspondence. -
[Extract of a letter from the Secretary of War, to Lieut. Col. Gaither, dated 14th May, 1794]
05/14/1794 Printed DocumentOrders to assist the governor of Georgia in suppressing the unauthorized assembly of troops under Gen. Clark who plan to invade Spanish territory on North American continent.
FO 5/5 Foreign Office Correspondence, America(United States), General Correspondence. -
Statement of Sundry Remittances made to the under-mentioned Agents for the Naval Department, which have not yet been covered by Warrants.
01/11/1795 Printed DocumentNames and monetary amounts allocated to various agents.
FO 5/13 Foreign Office Correspondence, America(United States), General Correspondence. -
Ruling on Conduct of British Officers
09/05/1795 Autograph Letter SignedThe United States government waited for sufficient responses from Captain Rodham Home and the Vice Consul before issuing ruling on conduct to punish officers. Protest of U.S. officers included.
FO 5/10 Foreign Office Correspondence, America(United States), General Correspondence. -
Revocation of Vice Consul Post
09/05/1795 Autograph Letter SignedPresident did not approve of Vice Consul's role in assisting Captain Home insults against seamen of United States. Revoked title and power.
FO 5/10 Foreign Office Correspondence, America(United States), General Correspondence. -
Request for Information on Copy of Statement of Facts
09/07/1795 Autograph Letter SignedBond requests confirmation on the mailing of the Copy of Statement of Facts relative the the case on Capt. Home and detained officers.
FO 5/10 Foreign Office Correspondence, America(United States), General Correspondence. -
Reprimand of Captain Home
09/03/1795 Autograph Letter SignedPunishment for Capt. Home's actions and current aggressions should not be postponed any longer. Any additional information regarding the subject of inquiry requested.
FO 5/10 Foreign Office Correspondence, America(United States), General Correspondence. -
Religion
01/29/1795 Document SignedSpeech to Wyandots regarding visit by Burke to discuss religion in village. Recommends moving village closer to Detroit and cabin to be occupied by Burke. Persuasive argument against joining …
FO 5/9 Foreign Office Correspondence, America(United States), General Correspondence. -
Politics with Foreign Nations
08/24/1795 Autograph Letter SignedWrote Capt. Home and King's Vice Consul in Newport, RI for answers regarding accusations, expects answer shortly. Discussed insult and ill feelings toward government.
FO 5/10 Foreign Office Correspondence, America(United States), General Correspondence. -
Politics Surrounding Capture of U.S. Seamen
09/12/1795 Autograph Letter SignedSecretary Pickering discussed politics and supposed lies surrounding the aggressions of Captain Home against U.S. seamen.
FO 5/10 Foreign Office Correspondence, America(United States), General Correspondence. -
Foreign Relations
08/21/1795 Autograph Letter SignedStatements of Home and Moore required for investigation into the capture of British seamen.
FO 5/10 Foreign Office Correspondence, America(United States), General Correspondence. -
EXTRACT: Governor's Opinion on Capture of Seamen by British
09/05/1795 Extract of LetterLetter assured innocence of Captain Home, and dispelled rumors regarding capture of U.S. Seamen by British ship of war, Africa.
FO 5/10 Foreign Office Correspondence, America(United States), General Correspondence. -
Documents Refuting Claim of Seizure
11/30/1795 Autograph Letter SignedBond noted his possession of documents that refuted claims that Captain Home detained U.S. seamen unlawfully.
FO 5/10 Foreign Office Correspondence, America(United States), General Correspondence. -
Delay in Letters from Newport
09/03/1795 Autograph Letter SignedBond believed delay in communications from Newport was due to an accident. No answers on Capt. Home incident.
FO 5/10 Foreign Office Correspondence, America(United States), General Correspondence. -
Copy of Statement of Facts Not Found
09/08/1795 Autograph Letter SignedNo document from Moore to Governor Fenner found, inclosed extract of letter from Moore to Governor.
FO 5/10 Foreign Office Correspondence, America(United States), General Correspondence.
