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April 13, 1858
King, Stephen G., fl. 1858-1859
to William McBlair
Requesting a survey of the ship's sails. Written on board the U.S.S. "Dale." King was the Sail Master on the "Dale."
GLC00722.32
Reports that the ship's sails have been inspected, and that they are "unfit for further use." Instead recommends "that they be used for parcelling." Signed by King, Davidson and Cummings, and signed and approved by McBlair. Written on board the U...
GLC00722.33
April 23, 1858
Davidson, Hunter, 1827-1913
Copy of letter to William McBlair
Copy of a "survey upon all the important iron-work of this ship." Reports that much of the ship's ironwork is "much worn and appear unsafe." With the names of Davidson, Cummings and Dixon (all three are clerical signatures). Written on board the U...
GLC00722.34
Copy of a letter to McBlair, stating that some of the bolts, chains and ironwork on board the "Dale" are "defective and unsafe." Written on board the U.S.S. "Dale," at Porto Praya, Cape Verde.
GLC00722.35
May 2, 1858
Adams, John, fl. 1858
Requesting permission to return to Liberia. States that he needs to return to personally report a death, or be liable for punishment under the laws of Liberia, of which he is a citizen. Written on board the U.S.S. "Dale." Adams is not in the May...
GLC00722.36
5 July 1858
Dozier, J.D., fl. 1858
Report of prisoners confind on board U S ship Dale
Lists eight prisoners held on board the ship. Two were imprisoned for desertion, the rest for lesser, insubordinate acts. Dozier was Master at Arms for the U.S.S. "Dale."
GLC00722.38
July 8, 1858
Winder, Edward L., fl. 1858
Relates a conversation with British Naval Commander Wise regarding capture of a slave trading ship. Winder, an American sailor had been stationed on the British ship "Vesuvius," under the command of Wise. Wise told Winder that he had boarded a ship...
GLC00722.39
Conover, Thomas A., 1794-1864
Ordering that William Ford, a Landsman on board the "Dale" be sent home to the United States, because he has been "condemned by Medical Survey." Written on board the "Cumberland" at Porto Praya, Cape Verde. Conover was commander of the African...
GLC00722.40
31 August 1858 - 3 September 1858
McBlair, William, ?-1863
Report of target practice on board the U.S.S. Dale
Reporting the outcomes of three target practice sessions, for cannons, muskets and rifles, on board the U.S.S. "Dale." Docketed in clerical hand, with note: "Sent to Chief of Bureau"
GLC00722.41
October 9, 1858
Engels, L. Allen, fl. 1858-1859
Reports that the water being taken on board the ship is "undesirable" for drinking and should not be used by the crew. Written on board the U.S.S. "Dale" near Quittah, Ghana. Engels was an assistant surgeon.
GLC00722.42
January 1, 1859
Cunningham, John S., ?-1894
Reports on the capture of the American schooner "Angeline" by a British ship. Relates a conversation he had with William Kerr, a sailor on the "Angeline," regarding its capture. States that forces from the British steamer "Conflict" captured the...
GLC00722.43
January 10, 1859
Informs McBlair that he is "in debt to the United States for six months provisions" due to a change in rules governing rations. The rule reads "'The Rule' in regard to the change in keeping the accounts of Provisions issued to officer's messes from...
GLC00722.44
January 18, 1859
Hasker, Charles H., fl. 1824-1864
Reporting Samuel Brown, a boy, for disobedience and abusive language, "for threatening to revenge himself upon my person should it be five years hence." Docket notes that Hasker "slapped the boy." Written on board the U.S.S. "Dale." Charles H...
GLC00722.45
January 31, 1859
Requesting a survey of the ship's sails, with an autograph endorsement signed by McBlair at the bottom of the page, ordering his lieutenants to conduct the survey. Written on board the U.S.S. "Dale," while at sea. King was the sailmaker on board...
GLC00722.46
Reporting, at McBlair's request, that $1,568 is "on board to the credit of the government" and $1,450 is due to the "Kroomen" (native crewmen from Liberia) of the ship. Also notes that he requested $6,000 from the flag ship, but received $4,000....
GLC00722.47
18 February 1859
Toucey, Isaac, 1796-1869
to Thomas A. Conover
Secretary of the Navy Toucey orders Conover to direct the U.S.S. "Dale" to "proceed to the Navy Yard at Portsmouth, N.H." Marked "Duplicate" at top of page. Written at the "Navy Department."
GLC00722.48
March 15, 1859
Report against Clement Brooke for drunken behavior. Written on board the U.S.S. "Dale" off Goree Island, Senegal.
GLC00722.49
March 18, 1859
Letter with McBlair's autograph endorsement signed at the bottom, regarding the injury caused by confinement at sea. Letter reports that Henry O. Jennings and William Bainbridge have been ordered by a court martial to be confined in cells for eight...
GLC00722.50
21 March 1859
Speiden, Robert, fl. 1857-1859
Letter to McBlair listing the provisions on board the U.S.S. "Dale." The letter is a "Statement of provisions required for 116 person for sixty days and the quantity now on hand." Notes how many pounds of bread, beef, coffee, whiskey and other...
GLC00722.51
March 23, 1859
Orders McBlair to receive two prisoners for transport to the United States. McBlair is to transport Thomas Connor and Frederick Breckendorf back to the United States. Both were discharged from the Navy for "Bad Conduct." Written on board the U.S.S...
GLC00722.52
March 25, 1859
Totten, Benjamin J., 1806-1877
Forwarding papers describing the sentences of Thomas Connor and Frederick Breckendorf. Both men had been discharged from the Navy for bad conduct. Written on board the U.S.S. "Vincennes" at Porto Praya. Benjamin J. Totten, the commander of the U.S...
GLC00722.53
24 February 1859
Case of Fredk Breckendorf, seaman
Breckendorf was court-martialed and dishonorably discharged after being found with marine drummer boy Edwin Donnohoe "under improper and suspicious circumstance." He was also placed in solitary confinement for thirty days for his "scandalous conduct...
GLC00722.54
Ordering McBlair to receive two prisoners, and to exchange drummer boys. Informs McBlair that he will receive on his ship "the men Connor and Breckendorf, sentenced by Summary Court Martial to be discharged from the Naval Services." Also orders...
GLC00722.55
March 28, 1859
Fusner, George P., fl. 1859
Transmitting the "Size Roll, & Clothing Account of Drummer" Edwin Donnohoe. Donnohoe was being transferred to McBlair's ship because of his improper involvement with a sailor on board his previous ship. Written on board the U.S.S. "Vincennes" at...
GLC00722.56
October 13, 1857-October 17, 1857
to V. McBlair
Writing to his wife, discusses attempts to catch a slave trader, life at sea, family matters and religion. Written on board the U.S.S. "Dale" at sea.
GLC00722.58
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