Box 1
Contains 92 Results:
Genealogical notes beginning with "Com. Jas. Barron of the Revolutionary State Navy", undated
2 pages. Autograph Draft, E.
Endorsement, undated
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"Jan. 17, 1961 . . . Note at top is Janey Hope Marr's" signed A[nne] W. Marr.
Genealogical notes on the Barron Family, undated
Autograph Draft. Typed Draft. Typed copy included.
Autobiographical notes by James Barron, with endorsement, undated
Autograph Draft,E.
Autobiographical notes by James Barron, undated
Autograph Draft.
Page from a travel journal of James Barron, undated
1 page. Autograph Draft.
Items concerning a memoir by Comd're Jas. Barron, undated
2 items. "Memoir of Comd're Jas. Barron," 2 pages; and a memorandum regarding the writing of such a memoir.
Endorsed "Comm. Barron's paper" and "Revolutionary Reminiscences", 1776 June 21
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3 pages. ACopE. Re: naval engagements in the War, in one of which "the two Captains Barron" were involved.
An account attributed to John Cowper, undated
4 pages. Autograph Draft. Re: "the remarkable escape of the private armed Ship Marquis La Fayette," 1779-to 1781.
Agreement for the hire of the ship John by the French Legation for transportation of provisions, furniture, etc., from Norfolk to a Port in France, 1796 March 21
3 pages. Autograph Document Signed.
Commission of James Barron as a Lieutenant in the U.S. Navy, signed by John Adams, 1798 March 9
1 page. Autograph Document Signed.
Commission of James Barron, Norfolk, to serve as a Lieutenant in the Navy aboard the Frigate United States under Captain John Barry, signed by James M. Henry, 1798 March 13
1 page. Autograph Document Signed.
Letter - Moses Myers, Norfolk, to Comm. Barry, United States Frigate Philadelphia, 1798 April 10
3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Item concerns the recommendation of Capt. James Barron, who is seeking a promotion.
Letter - William Pennock, Norfolk, to Capt. James Barron, Philadelphia, 1798 May 21
2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: Barron's new post.
Letter - Samuel Barron, Norfolk, to James Barron, on board the U. States, Philadelphia, 1798 May 22
2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: ship which is being completed; Kentucky papers [for war bounty lands] sent by Mr. Saunders; and inquiry about their value.
Letter - James Barron, Baltimore, to Col. Josiah Parker, Member of Congress, Philadelphia, 1800 April 16
1 page. Autograph draft signed. Item is criticizing the U.S. ship, Insurgentby stating, " . . . would not go to sea in her for the world . . . ."
Letter - James Barron, Hampton, to Benjamin Stoddert, Secretary of the Navy, City Washington, 1800 July 5
1 page. Autograph copy signed. Re: completion of the signals.
Letter - S.M. Merideth, Treasury of the United States, to Capt. James Barron, Norfolk, Virginia, 1800 September 23
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Includes a draft payment.
Letter - Robert Smith, Navy Department, to Commodore Rich'd. Dale, of the Frigate President, 1800 December 14
3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: Instructions to bring the ship up the Potomac to Washington.
Copies of parts of correspondence between Comm're Truxton and the Secretary of the Navy, 1802-1805
Autograph copy.
Letter, 1802 March 13
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Robert Smith writes that no Captain is available for such a secondary position aboard ship. He accepts Truxton's resignation and appoints Capt. Morris to command the Chesapeake.
Letter, 1805 September 7
Comm. Truxton denies that he intended to resign his commission but only meant to be relieved of the command of the Mediterranean Squadron.
Letter - James Barron to the Secretary of the Navy, 1802 April 21
1 page. Autograph Draft. Re: Comm. Dale and sailing plans.
Receipts issued to Capt. James Barron and Mrs Elizabeth Barron, 1802 May - August
3 items. Autograph Document Signed.
"Uniform Dress of the Captains and Certain Other Officers of the United States Navy," issued by R[obert] Smith, Navy Department, 1802 August 27
2 pages. Printed Material.