Box 6
Contains 69 Results:
Letter - Carter Beverly, Fredericksburg, to Commodore James Barron (Norfolk), 1823 May 6
4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. "The course . . . of the Executive of our country against you calls loudly for . . . indignation."
Letter - James Barron, Bayside, to his daughter, Mrs. Jane A. Hope, 1823 July 20
2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: some great sorrow that has befallen the family.
Letter - F. Taylor, Old Point Comfort, to James Barron, 1823 October 20
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed, E. Introducing Dr. French; endorsement, "who married Miss Elizabeth Barron."
A. Fibigen, Copenhagen, to Commodore James Barron, 1823 November 18
2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: canvas sold in America for which he has not been paid; and sympathy for Barron and "the intrigues of your enemies."
James Barron, Norfolk, to Thomas Newton, 1823 November 27
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4 pages. Autograph Draft Signed. Re: his "miserable situation": his constant application for some employment, his visits with [President Monroe], and the lack of any response from the Navy Department.
Letter - R. J. Cleveland, New York, to James Barron, U.S. Navy, Norfolk, Virginia, 1823 December 1
3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Reports in detail his losses in a disastrous sailing venture in the Pacific.
Letter - John W. Eaton, Washington, to Commodore James Barron, Norfolk, 1823 December 23
Autograph Letter Signed. 2 pages. Gives hope that "the next incumbent of the White House may venture to look to your claim."
Letter - William Craig, Philadelphia, to Commodore James Barron, Washington City, 1823 December 28
2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: Barron's trip to Washington to claim his rights; and possibility that General Jackson will be Pennsylvania's candidate for the Presidency.
Letter - G. P. French, Hampton, to Commodore James Barron, Washington, 1824 January 10
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. He has commended Barron to Mr. Forsythe of the U.S. Congress.
Letter - Capt. E.P. Kennedy, U.S. Ship Harnet, to Commodore John Rogers, Pres. Navy Board, Washington, 1824 January 14
2 pages. Copy of Autograph Letter. Re: the bellows invented by Barron for ventilating ships.
Letter - John S. Crawford, Gettysburg, to Captain James Barron, Washington, 1824 January 19
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Asks horticultural information.
Letters - William Craig, Philadelphia, to Commodore James Barron, Washington and Gospart, Virginia, 1824 January-April
3 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: the support that Gen'l Jackson has given Barron; and Jackson's candidacy for President.
Letters - J.D. Elliott, Norfolk, to Como. James Barron, Washington and Philadelphia, 1824 January-September
4 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: Barron's claims in Washington, his support by Gen'l Jackson, and his appointment as Commander to the Philadelphia Navy Yard.
Letter - John P. Tuttle, U.S. Ship John Adams, passing Crony Island, to James Barron, Washington, 1824 February 17
3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: his wife, the former Margaretta Barron, and his family.
Letter - John Taliaferro, Hagley, to [?], 1824 March 2
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2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. He expresses his sympathy with James Barron in his persecution and states his intention of bringing the matter before the Secretary of the Navy.
Letters - James Barron, Norfolk, to Captain Linus Worrington, U.S. Navy, Gosport, Virginia, 1824 March 25
1 page. Autograph Draft Signed. Re: the installation of bellows [for ventilation] on the ship commanded by Capt. Kennedy.
Letters - J.B. Mower, Washington and New York, to James Barron, Norfolk and Philadelphia, 1824 March-August
5 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: the Navy Bill before Congress; the nomination of Jackson as the candidate for President of the U.S.; add Barron's appointment to the Commander of the Philadelphia Navy Yard.
Letter - James Barron, Norfolk, to Joseph Delaplain, Philadelphia, 1924 April 7
2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Concerning his ancestors and his present predicament.
Letter - [R.K. Carl] to Comdr. James Barron, U.S. Navy, Norfolk, Virginia, 1823 April 13
1 page. Autograph Letter. Reports, "we feel confident now we shall have the notes of Georgia."
Letter - Horace Binney to James Barron, 1824 April 24
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. An invitation to dinner.
Letter - T. Gatewood, Norfolk, to Commodore James Barron, Philadelphia, 1824 May 11
4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: Naval matters.
Letter - J.B. Mower, Washington, to Charles G. Haines, New York, 1824 May 20
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1 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. A letter of introduction for Comm. James Barron.
Letter - [J.D.?] E[lliott] franked "H.L. Pinckney" to Com. James Barron, Commander, Navy Yard, Philadelphia, 1824 June 29
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Social note.
Letter - J.G. Collins & Son, New York, to Commodore James Barron, U.S. Navy, Norfolk, Virginia
5 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the availability of corkwood for the making of bottle corks.
Invitation - from the City of Richmond to Commodore James Barron, Philadelphia, 1824 July 22
1 page. Printed Letter Signed. To meet General Lafayette, signed by John Adams, Mayor, and by Wm. Fitzwhylson and Tho. Brockenbrough.