Cover letter for the receipt of Lieutenant John Rogers [ Rodgers ] for money paid to him for the pay of the petty officers onboard the Navy frigate U.S.S. Constellation. Cited in Simmons to Kilty, 06/02/1798.
Hodgdon expresses his disappointment that Miller's firm has not delivered the powder that they promised and inquires as to when that obligation will be met.
Certification that $12.97 is due the estate of Private Joseph Colton of Captain Daniel Bradley's Company of the 3rd Sub Legion, being his pay from April 1 to August 10, 1794, the day he was killed, which sum goes to William Colton, his father.
Harris is directed to deliver the following articles to Lieutenant McRea for the use of the Marines on board the frigate "United States": a sergeant's suit of clothing, private's suits of clothing, sergeant's knots, swords and belts, knapsacks, stands of arms, cartridge boxes, and drum heads.
Sec of War requests a loan of cannons from Mass. for the use on the ship Constitution. McHenry promised the cannons would be returned or those of equal value procured for the the defense of Boston Harbor.
President gave order to armed naval vessels to capture any French ship that violates the Law of Nations and the treaties between the United States and France.
Cover for a receipt from Mr. Freeman. Provides Simmons with instructions as to making payments to various persons out of Fish's account of commissions before transmitting the balance
Believed himself unqualified for the appointment given by McHenry, but accepted the appointment with patriotic vigor. Will travel to Philadelphia, Stoddert's family will follow shortly thereafter. Requested a letter regarding McHenry's desire for Stoddert to communicate his acceptance or refusal.
Requests immediate departure for Boston to command the frigate Constitution. Encloses copies of orders and instructions for Captain Nicholson. Requests report on state of ship.
