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Benjamin Stoddert to John Adams, July 15, 1799
Navy Department. 15. July 1799. Sir I now do myself the honor to enclose letters from Capt Tingey—who appears to be a Judicious, attentive, active officer. I wish his commission…
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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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46 letters
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Benjamin Stoddert to John Adams, July 25, 1799
Phila. 25 July 1799. Sir I do myself the honor to enclose the Aurora of yesterday—beleiving that you do not take that paper. I have the honor to be /…
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Benjamin Stoddert to John Adams, August 2, 1799
Navy Depart. 2 August 1799 Sir I have this Day recd. from Capt. Truxtun his resignation of his commission in the Navy. If Decatur who is here employed in superintending…
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Benjamin Stoddert to John Adams, August 3, 1799
Navy Department 3. August 1799. Sir You will have heard, before the rect. of this, of the return of the Genl. Greene—Capt. Perry, to Rhode Island. This unfortunate circumstance arises…
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Benjamin Stoddert to John Adams, August 9, 1799
Navy Departmt 9 August 1799 Sir, I do myself the honor, to enclose a Letter to Mr Moses M Bates, covering his Warrant as a Midshipman in the Navy, which…
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Benjamin Stoddert to John Adams, August 16, 1799
Navy Department 16 August 1799 Sir, Agreeably to your Letter of 12th instant, I have the honor to enclose a Warrant for Mr. George Barrell, which requires your signature.—He is…
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Benjamin Stoddert to John Adams, August 17, 1799
Navy Department. 17. August 1799. Sir When I did myself the honor to suggest for your consideration, the employment of the Frigate United States, to carry the Ministers to France,…
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Benjamin Stoddert to John Adams, August 23, 1799
Navy Department. 23 August 1799. Sir I have the honor to enclose a letter Just recd. from Capt Little, who writes like a man of Spirit & enterprize—and such I…
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Benjamin Stoddert to John Adams, August 24, 1799
Navy Depart. 24 August 1799. Sir Capt Talbot arrived at Hampton roads the 15h. Inst—He writes me that he had not two hours fair wind from leaving Boston. He would…
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Benjamin Stoddert to John Adams, September 2, 1799
Navy Department 2nd Septr 1799 Sir, The ship Chesapeak, building at Balto. by the Citizens, is yet unprovided with a Commander. The Citizens will not recommend a Captain; but I…
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Benjamin Stoddert to John Adams, September 3, 1799
Navy Department. 3. September 1799. Sir I have the honor to enclose the copy of a letter just recd. from Capt Fletcher.—Capt Little of the Boston, ought to have arrived…
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Benjamin Stoddert to John Adams, September 5, 1799
Trenton. 5th. Septr. 1799. Sir A Gentleman of Maryland, not long from France, where he was a Prisoner, but after a time was suffered to go at large, mentioned to…
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Benjamin Stoddert to John Adams, September 12, 1799
Navy Depart 12 Septr. 1799 Sir I have the honor to enclose a letter Just recd. from Capt. Tingey. I have the honor to be / With the highest respect…
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Benjamin Stoddert to John Adams, September 13, 1799
Trenton 13. Septr. 1799 Sir I am honored with your letter of the 4 Inst, and cannot but lament that the accomodations to be obtained here, are very far inferior…
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Benjamin Stoddert to John Adams, September 23, 1799
Navy Department 23rd Septr. 1799 Sir, I do myself the honor to enclose a Letter to Mr. JTK Cox, covering his Commission as a Lieutenant in the Navy, which may…
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Benjamin Stoddert to John Adams, October 24, 1799
Navy Depart. 24. Octobr. 1799. Sir I do myself the honor to enclose my Ideas on a few of the points proper to be noticed in the Speech to Congress.…
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Benjamin Stoddert to John Adams, April 23, 1800
Navy Department, April 23, 1800. The Secretary of the Navy, in obedience to the order of the President, respectfully submits the following observations on the matters of reference to the…
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Benjamin Stoddert to John Adams, April 25, 1800
Navy Department 25th. April 1800 The Secretary of the Navy, has the honor to submit, for the consideration of the President, the following observations. No express provision was made by…
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Benjamin Stoddert to John Adams, August 21, 1800
Navy Depart. 21. August 1800 Sir I have the honor to enclose sailing orders for Capt Little, to be forwarded to him, if they meet with your approbation. Capt Truxtun,…
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Benjamin Stoddert to John Adams, August 30, 1800
Navy Department. 30 August 1800. Sir The Law requiring that the sentence of a Court Martial, for the dismission of a comd. officer, shall not be executed until approved of…
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Benjamin Stoddert to John Adams, November 5, 1800
November 5th: 1800. Sir I have done myself the honor, in pursuance of your instructions, to throw together, in the enclosed paper, a few Ideas, which appear to me to…
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Benjamin Stoddert to John Adams, May 18, 1801
Geo Town—18 May 1801. Dear Sir I have been for sometime past honored with your letter from Quincy, which afforded great gratification to my feelings, because it convinced me, you…