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Request for Report on Ship Repairs
Orders 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
Executive 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
Cited 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
Detailed 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
Bond 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
List 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
Repairs 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
General 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
Constant 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
Major 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
Gov'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]
Orders 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.
Names and monetary amounts allocated to various agents.
FO 5/13 Foreign Office Correspondence, America(United States), General Correspondence. -
Ruling on Conduct of British Officers
The 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
President 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
Bond 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
Punishment 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
Speech 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
Wrote 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
Secretary 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
Statements 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
Letter 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
Bond 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
Bond 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
No 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.
