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Benjamin Stoddert to John Adams, July 30, 1798
Navy Department 30. July 1798. Sir By letters previously recd. from Stephen Higginson Esqr of Boston, I had been taught to expect that both the Herald, of 20 Guns, and…
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Letters from Benjamin Stoddert
B. 1751 · D. 1813
Benjamin Stoddert was the first United States Secretary of the Navy from 1 May 1798 to 31 March 1801.
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Benjamin Stoddert to John Adams, August 3, 1798
Navy Department 3d August 1798. Sir The Regt. of Marines, under the Command of Major Burrows, is to supply Detachments of Marines, to the Ships of War, as they shall…
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Benjamin Stoddert to John Adams, September 1, 1798
Navy Department 1st September 1798 Sir The paper No. 1. will exhibit a view of the Ships already in Service, & those which are building in different parts of the…
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Benjamin Stoddert to John Adams, September 20, 1798
Navy Department 20 Septr. 1798. Sir I have not yet recd official accounts of the capture of the French 20 Gun Ship by Nicholson—But the account comes so well authenticated…
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Benjamin Stoddert to John Adams, September 21, 1798
Navy Department 21st Septr. 1798 Sir I have a letter dated 13th from Pennock, the naval agent at Norfolk, saying Nicholson had brought into Hampton Road a Ship of 20—or…
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Benjamin Stoddert to John Adams, September 27, 1798
Navy Department 27. Septr. 1798 Sir Having left behind me when I came into Public Service, a Wife & seven Children whom I am anxious to see, and to remove…
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Benjamin Stoddert to John Adams, October 9, 1798
Navy Department 9th. October 1798. Sir Col Pickering thinking that cases might occur, to make, it necessary to shew that it was your pleasure he should execute the duties of…
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Benjamin Stoddert to John Adams, October 10, 1798
Navy Department Octr. 10th. 1798. Sir The arrangement of the rank of Captains in the Navy, is a subject which will soon demand attention. It will I beleive be of…
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Benjamin Stoddert to John Adams, October 17, 1798
Navy Department October 17th. 1798 Sir The Arrangement of the Rank of the Captains in the Navy, is a Subject which will soon demand attention.— It will I believe be…
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Benjamin Stoddert to John Adams, November 23, 1798
Navy Department 23 Novr. 1798. Sir I had the honor to receive, in my absence in Maryland, your letter of the 10th. Ulto.—And being at such a distance from the…
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Benjamin Stoddert to John Adams, November 25, 1798
Navy Department 25. November 1798 Sir In obedience to your command, I have endeavoured to give to the important question you were pleased to suggest—Whether it would be proper for…
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Benjamin Stoddert to John Adams, January 8, 1799
Navy Department 8 Jany 1799. Sir I have the honor to enclose a copy of the additional Instructions, you were pleased to direct, to be issued to the Commanders of…
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Benjamin Stoddert to John Adams, April 8, 1799
Navy Depart. 8 April 1799. Sir I take the liberty to enclose the Aurora, because it contains an address from Genl. McPherson—& one from a German Clergyman, to the Insurgents.…
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Benjamin Stoddert to John Adams, April 11, 1799
Navy Department, 11th. April 1799. Sir I have the honor to enclose the copy of a letter from Capt Truxtun of the 16h. March, with the late correspondence between him…
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Benjamin Stoddert to John Adams, April 19, 1799
Navy Department 19. April 1799. Sir I am honored with your letter of the 19th. April—and in consequence have enclosed in a letter for Capt Parker, his commission as a…
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Benjamin Stoddert to John Adams, April 24, 1799
Navy Department, 24th April 1799. Sir I have sent a [comt.] of surgeons mate of the Genl. Greene, to Doctr. Metcalf of Providence. I will write to Mr Bowman, on…
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Benjamin Stoddert to John Adams, May 3, 1799
Navy Department. 3d. May 1799 Sir I do myself the honor to enclose a letter from Mr Jones; Chareman of the Committee for building the Boston Frigate, recommending Doctr Vinton…
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Benjamin Stoddert to John Adams, May 13, 1799
Navy Department 13: May 1799 Sir The Frigate United States arrived on Friday—The Montezuma Murray, the Herald, Russell, and the Revenue Cutters General Greene, & Scammel, have since come into…
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Benjamin Stoddert to John Adams, May 15, 1799
Navy Department 15. May 1799. Sir In consequence of the permission contained in the letter with which you honored me, of the 27th. Ulto. and expecting that the Constitution will…
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Benjamin Stoddert to John Adams, May 30, 1799
Navy Depart. 30. May 1799. Sir It is very possible there may be Lieutenants, Midshipmen, a Master, and some other officers wanted for the Constitution before she sails—which I hope…
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Benjamin Stoddert to John Adams, June 19, 1799
Navy Department 19 June 1799. Sir I have not heard of the Arrival of the George Washington, Capt Fletcher, at Newport—but not doubting, that she is now there, and that…
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Benjamin Stoddert to John Adams, July 2, 1799
Navy Department 2. July 1799. Sir Having information that Capt Little of the Boston will be ready for Sea, by the [10] Inst— I have the honor to enclose for…
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Benjamin Stoddert to John Adams, July 3, 1799
Navy Department 3rd July 1799 Sir, I do myself the honor to enclose a Letter to Capt Little, covering Warrants for These Gentlemen are recommended in a Letter just received…
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Benjamin Stoddert to John Adams, July 13, 1799
Navy Depart. 13 July 1799 Sir I am honored with your letter of the 8th. Inst. Having sent by yesterdays mail all the papers relating to Talbotts claim of Rank—I…