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M 0147
IN NATIONAL ARCHIVES (124 ROLLS)
Note: Only
those rolls covering periods when CONSTITUTION was in squadron
service have been researched.
Roll
1 (April 9, 1804 ‑ September 29, 1807)
Lieutenant Commandant David Porter, USS
ENTERPRIZE, to Charles W. Goldsborough, 21 Apr 1806:
Reports on the subscription for the
Captains ($20 each)
Wardroom Officers ($10 each)
Midshipmen, Surgeon's Mates and Captain's
Clerks ($5 each)
From Lieutenant Commandant David Porter,
USS ENTERPRIZE, 1 Jan 1807:
From Master Commandant John Smith, USS
WASP, 10 Oct 1807:
Arrived this date at
Roll
2 (January 4 ‑ December 27, 1808)
From Master Commandant David Porter,
Roll
3 (January 1 ‑ December 29, 1809)
NOTHING
Roll
4 (January 1, 1810 ‑ December 30, 1812)
From Captain John Cassin,
Have received 10 men from CONSTITUTION, mostly Frenchmen, and claiming
their time is out. No return with
them. What to do? Captain Hull expects me to send him 14
ordinary seamen. Where are they to come
from? The gunboat will be returning to
CONSTITUTION early next week with whiskey.
From Captain John Cassin,
The gunboat has returned from CONSTITUTION at
From Captain Charles Morris,
Acknowledges receipt of Captain's commission with thanks. Still not well enough to travel.
Roll
5 (January 2, 1813 ‑ December 29, 1814)
From Master Commandant Joseph Bainbridge,
USS SIREN, 24 June 1813:
Purser Robert Pottinger of SIREN desires orders to CONSTITUTION. Since SIREN will not be ready for sea soon,
he is recommended for the duty.
Roll
6 (January 1, 1815 ‑ December 30, 1816)
NOTHING
Roll
7 (January 9, 1817 ‑ December 31, 1818)
NOTHING
Roll
8 (January 3, 1819 ‑ December 30, 1820)
From Lieutenant Joseph R. Jarvis,
Requests that he be ordered to CONSTITUTION as a Lieutenant rather than
a Midshipman. [Positively endorsed by
Master Commandant William B. Shubrick.]
From Master Commandant Benjamin W. Booth,
USS INDEPENDENCE, 18 Nov 1820:
Discusses Midshipman [Samuel] Gaillard's temporary duty in
Roll
9 (January 1, 1821 ‑ December 30, 1822)
From Master Commandant James Renshaw,
Boston, MA, 11 Feb 1821:
During week ending 10 Feb, recruited 21 seamen, 12 ordinary seamen, and
one boy for CONSTITUTION as follows:‑ Seamen: Wm Trevail, Geo Chace
[sic], Thos Smith, Jas Kelly, Jno Michl Hack, Hiram Dixon, Geo Williss [sic],
Jno Smith, Jno Anderson, Robt Saunders, Anthy Fletcher, Jas Prossum, Thos
Evans, Thos Kelly, Thos Roberts, Jno Tiliston, Jno Robinson, Peter Kennedy, Jas
Williams, David Hunter, and Nichs Johnston; Ordinary Seamen: Peter Eskinronger
[sic], Hy Capron, Thos Hand, Herman Bartely,
Saml W. Nutting, Timy Ryan, Nelson Harris, Josp Gillpatrick [sic], Wm
Thompson, Joshua Parker, Frans Connelly, Jas White, and Robt Forbes; and Boy
Christopher Twisdan [sic].
From Master Commandant Benjamin W. Booth,
USS INDEPENDENCE, 12 Feb 1821:
Requests orders to CONSTITUTION.
[Annotated: Not entitled by rules, but may if Captain Jones agrees. No special compensation.]
From Master Commandant James Renshaw,
Boston, MA, 17 Feb 1821:
Newly recruited from Salem, Beverly, and Marblehead for CONSTITUTION:‑
Seamen Benjamin Webb, Adam Child, Jno Keegan, Jno Smith, Jas Stage, Jno
Michael, Jno Ingle, Jno Bassett, Jno Frink, Chas Watson, Wm Watson, Jno Parmer,
Jas J. Cross, Josp Cox, Moses Pierce, Jno Hamburgh, Jas Pratt, Jno McDonald,
Jas Hart, Jas B. Davis, Jas Morrisson [sic], Jno F. Borman, Josp Taylor, Archd
Yard, Wm Hanson, Fredk Falk, Geo Campble [sic], Jno Kerwin, Jas Battey, Jno
Johnston, Saml Rogers, Jas Daman, Jno Wynkoop, Michl Glynn, Wm Trevail[*], Geo
Chace [*], Thos Smith [*], Jas Kelly [*], Jno Michl Hack [*], Hiram Dixon [*],
Geo Willis [*], Jno Smith [*], Jno Anderson {*], Robt Saunders [*], Anthy
Fletcher [*], Jas Prossum [*], Thos Evans [*], Thos Kelly [*], Thos Roberts
[*], Jno Tiliston [*], Jno Robinson [*], Peter Kennedy [*], Jas Williams [*],
David Hunter [*], Nichs Johnston [*], Eliakim Swain, Richd Danson, Jno Collins,
Jas Redman, Michl Reed, Owen Evans, Jas McCormick, Jno Bennett, Danl Ross, Jas
McFord, and Jno Gates [68]; Ordinary Seamen: Alexr Johnston, Jno Witton, Wm H.
Griffin, Peder Eskringen [sic][*], Hy Capron [*], Thos Hand [*], Herman Bartely
[*], Saml W. Nutting [*], Timy Ryan [*], Nelson Harris [*], Josp Gillpatrick
[*], Wm Thompson [*], Joshua Parker [*], Frans Connelly [*], Jas White [*],
Robt Forbes [*], Edwd Ormsby, Wm Woodman, Thos Bickford, Frans Mcdonald, and
Thos Petit [21]; and Boys Josp Kemp, Tichd Scott, Jno Moore, Christopher
Twisdan [*], Thos S. Williams, and Jas Chace [sic][6]. [Note: men marked [*] are repeated from
Renshaw's 11 Feb report.]
From Master Commandant Benjamin W. Booth,
USS INDEPENDENCE, 19 Feb 1821:
Requests recruiting duty at Boston if he can't have orders to
CONSTITUTION.
From Master Commandant James Renshaw,
Boston, MA, 25 Feb 1821:
Reports 54 more men recruited for CONSTITUTION, also from Salem, Beverly, and Marblehead:‑
Seamen Robt Wright, Frederic [sic] Kamfa, Saml Bosworth, Saml Odell, Hy Hatman,
Jeremiah Wood, Jno Holbrook, Jno Hurst, Jno Dickson, Wm Taylor, Abner Turner,
Wm Curtis, Geo Aldridge, Edwd Smith, Hassell R. Mick, Nichs Moores, Jas
Batchelder, Danl Pickering, Elijah Armstrong, Hy Henderson, Edwd W. Tilden,
Benj W. Edes, Geo Hambleton, Wm Greene, and Josp Hall; Ordinary Seamen Chas Calburse [sic], Jas Keever, Patk Mallay
[sic], Jno Cox, Chas Stodder, Jonas Twist, Stephen Hagan, Wm Parker, Jno
Jordan, Jno Cummings, Nichs Collins, Josp Antony, Josp Silva, Wm Barnes, and
Jas Austen; and Boys Jno A. Ayres, Jno W. Treadwell, Benj C. Dinnis, Robt A.
Dodge, Moses Wilson, Richd H. Gould, Josp T. Spear, Chas A. Whipple, Josp
Blanchard, Thos W. Greenleaf, Geo Bickford, Thos Gould, Benj Blackwell, and Jno
French.
From Master Commandant James Renshaw,
Boston, MA, 4 Mar 1821:
63 men recruited for CONSTITUTION between 26 Feb and 3 Mar:‑
Seamen Edwd Dearborn, Jno Reed, Geo Barsente, Thos Baines, David Lloyd, Michl
Fleming, Josp King, Thos Bowdlear, Jno Simson [sic], Josp Arvitall [sic], Jno
smith, Wm Stagman, Chas Wilkins, Hy Tobeson, Isaac Grafton, Danl Lloyd, Emanual
[?], Jno King, Wm Seaver, Hy Morrisson [sic], Peter Nelson, Frans Willy, Harry
Lunt, Josp King [repeat?], Josp P. Merriam, and Chas Sisson; Ordinary Seamen Hy
Dixon, Bernard Hughes, Reuben Howard, Frans Kent, Saml Hemphill, Ebenezer
White, Gideon Denison, Wm Loftus, Nathl B. Scott, Wm Smith, Aaron Gardner,
Jacob C. Eastman, Wm Graves, Danl Obrien [sic], Josp Smith, Jno C. Prince,
Alexr Moore, Jno H. Cannon, Wm Jackson, Chas Sampson, Josp T. Page, Simon Giger
[sic], Melvin O. Perkins, Geo Skinner, David Patterson, Peter Williams, and Jno
Randolph; and Boys David Debias, Hy Whipple, Ashael Olvery, Josp Dickens, Nathl
Childs, Wm Hayes, Nathl Treadwell, Jno Griffin, Edwd V. Miller, and Geo Carr.
From Master Commandant James Renshaw,
Boston, MA, 11 Mar 1821:
Another 34 men for CONSTITUTION recruited between 5 and 10 Mar:‑
Seamen Peter Hallam, Edmund Hopping, Andw Thomson [sic], Abraham Perry, Josp
Wheeler, Jno Wells, Jno Williams, Hy Eaton, Chas Gosburg, Stephen Dill, Thos
Connelly, Jno Richards, and Moses Williams; and Ordinary Seamen Jno Fismire, Wm
Gardner, Anthy Robinson, Wm Anderson, Wm Holmes, Wm Patterson, Jno Perry,
Stephen King, Josp Mount, Chas Harris, Jas Anderson, Jno Wilson, Emanuel Swasy [sic],
Wm Boilan [sic], Jeremiah Emmerson [sic], Michl Maily [sic], Geo Willard, Robt
Manning, Jas Nase, Wm Jewell, and Jas Bond.
From Master Commandant James Renshaw, Boston,
MA, 18 Mar 1821:
Men recruited in the past week for CONSTITUTION:‑ Seamen Hy Wood, Chas Christian, Hy Wheeler,
Peter Nicholas, Thos Taylor, Jno Stone, Jno Perkins, Jno Caraque [sic], Jno
White, Jas F. Kittridge, Josp Henderson, Danl Bemis, and Chas Chartras [13];
and Ordinary Seamen Michl Berson, Fredk Flood, Wm Parkhill, Richd Fehills [?],
David H. Griffin, Jno Battist [sic], Josp Silsbury, Nehemiah Wait, Richd Jones,
Levi Stearn, Jas K. Lee, Jno Hutchings, Saml Organ, Jas Washburn, Thos J. Oheny
[sic], Jeremiah John, Chas Galloway, Frans Collins, Jno Thornton, Ebeneser
[sic] Leland, and Michl Moore [21].
From Master Commandant George W. Rogers,
New York Navy Yard, 21 Mar 1821:
Lieutenant F. A. Parker has joined CONSTITUTION.
From Master Commandant James Renshaw,
Boston, MA, 25 Mar 1821:
Weekly report of men recruited for CONSTITUTION:‑ Seamen Thos
Boyd, Josp Randle [sic], Jno Peters, Jno P. Newhall, Jas Goodwin, Aaron
Franklin, Geo Robinson, Geo McKinny, Jno Jellings, Thos Hill, Jno Raffa, Saml
Wendle [sic], and Jno Day [13]; and Ordinary Seamen Chapman Holder, Chas Cook,
Jack Barton, Jno Smith, and Herman Vanness [sic] [5].
From Master Commandant James Renshaw,
Boston, MA, 1 Apr 1821:
Weekly report of men recruited for CONSTITUTION:‑ Seamen Hethcote
Griffin, Jno Smith, Zebulon Andrews, Jno Johnston, Jno Dunn, and Jas Johnston
[6]; and Ordinary Seamen Wm Finch, Jno Stone, Jno Henry, Aaron L. Stearns, Jno
Richardson, Wm Crowninshield, Thos Gowens, Hy Jenkins, Wm Hager, Wm Gordon, and
Jno Johnston [11]. [Annotated: 160
Seamen, 170 Ordinary Seamen, 27 Boys = 357 + 77 Petty Officers = 434 total.]
From Master Commandant James Renshaw,
Boston, MA, 8 Apr 1821:
Weekly report of men recruited for CONSTITUTION:‑ Master's Mate
Jas Bently; Boatswain's Mate Josp Meria; Seamen Jno Frasure [sic], Wm Adams,
Nathl Thompson, Jas Wark, Richd Magee, Gideon Martin, Jno Davis, Will Anderson,
Nick Varney, and Geo Loft [10]; and Ordinary Seamen Jno F. Joseph, Will
Backdon, Hugh Callaghan, Jno Phipps, Isaac H. Johnston, Will Osborn, Jas
Harkness, Jno Rodgers, and Danl Carey [9].
From Master Commandant James Renshaw,
Boston, MA, 15 Apr 1821:
Weekly report of men recruited for CONSTITUTION:‑ Carpenter's Mate
Abraham P. Blacksher; Yeoman Ephraim Chambers; Sailmaker's Mate Jno Davis;
Seamen Jno Adams, Saml Nelson, Jno Cruise, Jno Blue, Frans F. Williams, Jno
Mitchell, Jno Sims, Wm Fisher, Jno Whilcom [sic], Jno Evans, Jno Lewis [11];
and Ordinary Seamen Josp F. Redding, Jno Wall, and Robt Smith [3]; and Boy
Dominic Sanson [sic].
Roll
10 (January 2 ‑ December 31, 1824)
From Master Commandant George W. Rodgers,
New York Navy Yard, 2 Jun 1824:
"It is my painful duty to announce to you the death of Captain
Samuel Evans, commanding on this station.
At about 12 oclock this day he was in perfect health and was ascending
the side of the Constitution when he ruptured a blood vessel and died in about
twenty minutes afterwards."
From Master Commandant George W. Rodgers,
New York, Navy Yard, 11 Jun 1824:
Forwards a request for orders to CONSTITUTION from Midshipman John T.
Jenkins, now in SHARK. [Granted.]
From Master Commandant George W. Rodgers,
New York Navy Yard, 6 Jul 1824:
Purser Thomas Breese of CONSTITUTION reports his accounts are ready for
settlement.
From Master Commandant George W. Rodgers,
New York Navy Yard, 17 Jul 1824:
Forwards a request for orders to CONSTITUTION from Midshipman T. Leib,
now in WASHINGTON. [Denied.]
From Master Commandant George W. Rodgers,
New York Navy Yard, 27 Jul 1824:
Forwards a leave request from Midshipman S. W. Walsh of CONSTITUTION,
who made her last cruise.
From Master Commandant George W. Rodgers,
New York Navy Yard, 20 Sep 1824:
Forwards a request from Lieutenant Foxhall A. Parker of CONSTITUTION for
orders to command the receiving ship at New York. [Denied.]
From Master Commandant George W. Rodgers, New
York Navy Yard, 27 Sep 1824:
Reports receiving 76 men from Boston for CONSTITUTION, which has a full
crew. What to do?
From Surgeon Andrew B. Cooke, New York
Navy Yard, to Master Commandant George W. Rodgers, 9 Nov 1824:
Boatswain Smith of CONSTITUTION returned from the cruise in "a very
infirm state of health" from a variety of complaints. More recently, he had to be institutionalized
for a "fit of mania." He is
better now, but not yet fit for sea service.
Roll
11 (January 1 ‑ December 31, 1825)
From Master Commandant Alexander J.
Dallas, Philadelphia, PA, 25 Nov 1825:
Reports the death at sea of Commodore Thomas Macdonough.
From Master Commandant Alexander J.
Dallas, Philadelphia, PA, 2 Dec 1825:
Acknowledges receipt of order to fire 13 minute guns in memory of
Commodore Macdonough.
From Master Commandant Alexander J.
Dallas, Philadelphia, PA, 3 Dec 1825:
Lists invalids received from CONSTITUTION and NORTH CAROLINA in
Mediterranean via merchant brig EDWIN:
[Note: Missing numbers were men from NORTH CAROLINA.]
From Master Commandant Alexander J.
Dallas, Philadelphia, PA, 12 Dec 1825:
All invalids wish to be discharged; requisitions fund with which to pay
them.
Roll
12 (January 2 ‑ December 31, 1826)
From Master Commandant Thomas apC. Jones,
USS PEACOCK, 11 Feb 1826:
Reports the death of Purser [Assheton Y.] Humphreys on 6 Feb 1826. [Humphreys was Chaplain in CONSTITUTION for
CYANE/LEVANT fight.]
Roll
13 (January 6 ‑ December 30, 1827)
From Master Commandant Benjamin W. Booth,
USS LEXINGTON, 11 Dec 1827:
CONSTITUTION, Captain Patterson, sailed 17 Nov from Smyrna for Port
Mahon, where he expected to join the Commodore.
Roll
14 (January 3 ‑ December 27, 1828)
From Master Commandant Foxall A. Parker,
New York Navy Yard, 24 Jul 1828:
He received his orders to CONSTITUTION on 17 Mar 1821.
Roll
15 (January 5, 1829 ‑ December 28, 1830)
NOTHING
Roll
16 (February 2 ‑ December 27, 1831)
NOTHING
Roll
17 (January 9 ‑ December 31, 1832)
From Master Commandant J. W. Smith,
Boston Navy Yard, 17 Mar 1832:
Acknowledges receipt of letter for Purser Thomas J. Chew accepting his
resignation.
Roll
18 (January 2 ‑ December 28, 1833)
NOTHING
Roll
19 (January 3 ‑ December 31, 1834)
NOTHING
Roll
20 (January 5 ‑ December 31, 1835)
NOTHING
Roll
21 (January 2, 1836 ‑ December 29, 1837)
NOTHING
Roll
22 (January 2 ‑ December 28, 1838)
NOTHING
Roll
23 (January 1 ‑ December 31, 1839)
From Commander William Boerum, New Haven,
CT, 27 Feb 1839:
Reports having received a letter the previous December from the Fourth Auditor
checking his pay $807 because he was paid as a Commander from 1 Dec 1836 to 18
Aug 1838 by CONSTITUTION's Purser.
Auditor takes the position that Boerum did not officially hold that rank
until Feb 1837. Boerum then went to
Washington to present his case, but nothing further has been heard. Says he was appointed Flag Captain in
CONSTITUTION by Commodore Elliott as of 30 Nov 1836. Some officers, he says, were of the opinion
he should have received a Captain's pay.
Request the Secretary's ruling.
From Commander William Boerum, New Haven,
CT, 13 Mar 1839:
Acknowledges receipt of SecNav's letter of 11 Mar.
From Commander William Boerum, New Haven,
CT. 23 Mar 1839:
Still awaiting a decision.
From Commander Silas Stringham, New York
Navy Yard, 24 Apr 1839:
Acknowledges receipt of orders to appear as a witness at the Elliott
court of inquiry.
From Commander William Boerum,
Philadelphia, PA, 2 May 1839:
Asks what the Department considers his position to have been in
CONSTITUTION: was he or Elliott the commanding officer? [Attending Elliott's court of inquiry.]
From Commander William Boerum, New Haven,
CT, 21 Jun 1839:
Advises that he has been recalled to the court of inquiry.
From Commander William Boerum, New Haven,
CT, 22 Jul 1839:
Reports his return home from the court of inquiry.
Roll
24 (January 1 ‑ December 31, 1840)
From Commander William Boerum, New Haven,
CT, 29 Jun 1840:
Reports his return home from Elliott court martial at Philadelphia.
Roll
25 (January 2 ‑ December 31, 1841)
From Commander F. Forrest, USS ST LOUIS,
1 Sep 1841:
CONSTITUTION, under Captain Turner, sailed from Callao last 11 Jul for
the US.
From Commander F. Forrest, USS ST LOUIS,
27 Sep 1841:
Forwards a Valparaiso tailor's claims against CONSTITUTION officers:
[Midshipmen Thomas L. Kinlock, Jacob F. Sperry, and William C. B. S.
Porter are known to have been in the ship at the time.]
From Commander E. W. Carpender, USS
CONSTITUTION, 31 Oct 1841:
Acknowledges receipt of report of promotion to Commander. Requests leave. [Ordered to Naval Rendezvous, New York.]
Roll
26 (January 1 ‑ June 30, 1842)
NOTHING
Roll
27 (July 1 ‑ December 31, 1842)
NOTHING
Roll
28 (January 2 ‑ April 29, 1843)
NOTHING
Roll
29 (May 1 ‑ August 31, 1843)
NOTHING
Roll
30 (September 1 ‑ December 30, 1843)
NOTHING
Roll
31, Vol 1 (January 1 ‑ March 31, 1844)
NOTHING
Vol
2 (April 1 ‑ June 29, 1844)
NOTHING
Roll
32, Vol 1 (July 1 ‑ September 30, 1844)
NOTHING
Vol
2 (October 1 ‑ December 31, 1844)
NOTHING
Roll
33, Vol 1 (January 1 ‑ June 28, 1845)
NOTHING
Vol
2 (July 1 ‑ December 31, 1845)
NOTHING
Roll
34 (January 2 ‑ June 29, 1846)
NOTHING
Roll
35 (July 2 ‑ December 31, 1846)
NOTHING
Roll
36 (January 1 ‑ June 30, 1847)
NOTHING
Roll
37 (July 2 ‑ December 31, 1847)
NOTHING
Roll
38, Vol 1 (January 1 ‑ July 31, 1848)
From Commander John Kelly, USS ALBANY, 15
Jun 1848:
Reports
having ordered Marine lieutenant J. W. Curtis home due to ill health, as
attested to by Surgeon J. Vaughn Smith.
The latter identifies Curtis' illness as recurring intermittent fever
stemming from his service in CONSTITTUTION during her circumnavigation, noting
that he had been on the sick list in the receiving ship FRANKLIN for 4 months
during 1847, at one point close to death.
Vol
2 (August 1 ‑ December 30, 1848)
From Commander Joel Abbot, USS FRANKLIN,
7 Nov 1848;
Requests
orders for his midshipman son Trevett to FALMOOUTH, and includes a letter from
his son at Annapolis that says "Two Actg Midshipmen have just received
their orders to the Constitution, and that she had her complement of Midshipmen
filled..."
Roll
39, Vol 1 (January 1 ‑ July 31, 1849)
NOTHING
Vol
2 (August 1 ‑ December 31, 1849)
NOTHING
Roll
40 (January 2 ‑ June 30, 1850)
From Commander Samuel Mercer, USS
JAMESTOWN, 7 Jan 1850:
Forwards
a letter from his lieutenants expressing their negative views on the current
effort by Surgeons and Pursers to have the same perquisites of rank as the sea
officers. "I am as sensible as they
an be of the mischief which the Medical officers and Pursers are making by
their clamorous efforts to obtain an influence and position in the service,
[whose] pursuits prior to there [sic] admission into it, seem to me to forbid
their ever attaining... To the rank,
privileges and honors of a ward room officer they ought to be entitled, and
nothing beyond these. The Surgeons and
Pursers, however, are striving to obtain privileges and honors not awarded to
officers with whom they are associated.
In this squadron on board the 'Constitution' the Purser is aiming to
obtain these honors and privileges, although he knows the very rules under
which he claims them, also provides that the executive officer of the
Constitution must in all cases take precedence of Surgeons and Pursers‑‑ It is the custom and usage of the naval
service for the boats of all Captains and Commanders to carry a pennant on a
staff in the bow whenever the Captain or Commander is in her. The Pursers and Surgeons claim this
distinction. It is also customary for
the boats of the ward room officers when passing a pennant to lay upon their
oars‑‑ To this, the
Lieutenants have no objection, when it is to their own Captain or the Captain
of another ship; but the case would be entirely different if the same mark of
deference and respect should be demanded by one of their own mess, and from an
individual too, not strictly of a military character, and who might possibly
have been engaged in private pursuits on shore while some of the gentlemen who
are paying him these honors were serving
their country on a foreign station‑‑ I presume it never can be contemplated to
elevate the Pursers and Surgeons of twelve years standing to the cabin, because
I cannot for a moment suppose they are ever to be made associates of the
Captain..."
[Endorsement]
From Captain T. A. Conover, USS
CONSTITUTION, 8 Jan 1850:
Concurs
in the views expressed in the basic letter and its enclosures. Urges quick departmental action to settle the
matter and officially establish the relationships.
From Commander Samuel Mercer, USS
JAMESTOWN, 5 May 1850:
Reports
the deaths of Seaman Theodore Thompson and Ordinary Seaman John Durant on the
voyage from Genoa to Hampton Roads.
Thompson, a transferee from CONSTITUTION, died intestate on 15 Apr. He had $241.81 due him.
Roll
41 (July 1 ‑ December 31, 1850)
NOTHING
Roll
42, Vol 1 (January 1 ‑ June 30, 1851)
NOTHING
Vol
2 (July 1 ‑ December 30, 1851)
From Commander James P. Gerry, USS OHIO,
1 Jul 1851:
Responds
to the Secretary's circular of 5 Jun 1851 on the subject of the new system of
naval discipline.
"...In reply to the First Question,
"I
think the effect upon the Recruiting Service has been bad in every respect; It
[sic] now requires a much longer time to ship a crew, and the persons induced
to enter the naval service are, generally, of a class inferior to that which
formerly entered the navy.
"In reply to the Second Question,
"I
think the effect upon discipline and subordination it too obvious to admit of a
doubt and decidedly subversive of both.
"In reply to the Third Question,
"Four
Ships of War have arrived at this port from Foreign Stations since the new
system went into operation, and from personal observation, it is my impression,
there is less alacrity and cheerfulness in the performance of duty; The [sic]
orders of officers are treated with contempt more frequently, and obeyed less
promptly now, than formerly.
"In reply to the Fourth Question,
"I think there are no effectual
means by which the badly disposed persons on board Ship can be restrained under
the present system; Confinement [sic] is a trifling punishment to such persons,
and while they enjoy a respite from work, innocent men actually suffer by
having to onus of duty imposed upon them.
The efficiency of the vessel is also materially injured by the
confinement of men whose constant drilling is indispensable to constitute a
well regulated Man of War.
"In reply to the Fifth Question,
"I
must consider all vessels in the Navy less efficient since the abolishment of
flogging by Act of Congress, and that they will so continue until a different
class of persons embrace the Sailor's profession, than those now found of every
nation, and in every part of the World, whose reckless life has constituted
them a distinct, but similar class of beings from earliest maritime classes."
Roll
43 (January 1 ‑ June 30, 1852)
NOTHING
Roll
44 (July 1 ‑ December 30, 1852)
From Commander John Rudd, Fredericksburg,
VA, 14 Oct 1852:
Renews
his request for sea service. [His fourth
in 18 months.] [Annotated: "Give
him preferably orders for the Constitution. Done 16 Octr '52."]
From Commander John Rudd, Fredericksburg,
VA, 28 Oct 1852:
Acknowledges
receipt of order of "the 26th" [sic].
From Commander John Rudd, New York Navy
Yard, 5 Nov 1852:
Reported
this date.
From Commander John Rudd, New York Navy
Yard, 11 Nov 1852:
Requests
permission to ship men for CONSTITUTION.
From Commander John Rudd, New York Navy
Yard, 23 Nov 1852:
Requests
his officers be paid "the usual advance."
Roll
45, Vol 1 (January 1 ‑ June 30, 1853)
From Commander John Rudd, USS
CONSTITUTION, 6 Jan 1853:
Requests
a copy of uniform regulations "and engravings."
From Commander John Rudd, USS CONSTITUTION, 7
Jan 1852:
Reports
having ordered Lieutenant Clary to USS MARION to replace Acting Master Walcott,
who was then ordered to CONSTITUTION under suspension. Says he did it because he understood the
department wished MARION to be able to sail soonest.
From Commander John Rudd, USS
CONSTITUTION, 13 Jan 1853:
Reports
he is still 2 Lieutenants and 9 Midshipmen short in officers, as well as 70
seamen. [This ltr "Private and
confidential" to John Etheridge.]
From Commander John Rudd, USS
CONSTITUTION, 4 Feb 1853:
Forwards
request for discharge from Landsman Henry Mitchel [sic]. Recommends not granting it as he believes
reason given is false.
From Commander John Rudd, USS
CONSTITUTION, 7 Feb 1853:
Reports
that Seaman Thomas Decatur was transferred to NORTH CAROLINA guilty of a breach
of discipline while drunk. Boatswain
[Charles] Johnston, whose report is attached and who met him on his return from
leave, overstepped his authority and knocked Decatur down.
From Commander John Rudd, USS
CONSTITUTION, 10 Feb 1853:
Requests
the recruiters at Baltimore and Philadelphia be ordered to recruit for the
ship; he's 68 seamen short of his allowed 110.
Blames his difficulties on the "demands of the merchant
service." Has an excess of Ordinary
seamen and landsmen, but says few of the former are "fit for
promotion." Will try and get as
many as possible of the recently discharged crew from USS RARITAN.
From Commander John Rudd, USS
CONSTITUTION, 14 Feb 1853:
Requests
that if 2 musicians now aboard NORTH CAROLINA are not wanted for POWHATAN they
be ordered to CONSTITUTION.
From Commander John Rudd, USS
CONSTITUTION, 15 Feb 1853:
Forwards
request for discharge from Seaman Lars Larson, recommending disapproval.
From Commander John Rudd, USS
CONSTITUTION, 16 Feb 1853:
Recommends
that Privates Frederick Walters and George Dorcy [sic] be removed from the ship
as the former has an infection in his right eye and the latter varicose
veins and leg ulcers.
From Commander John Rudd, USS
CONSTITUTION, 19 Feb 1853:
Reports
being 61 seamen short of complement.
From Commander John Rudd, USS
CONSTITUTION, 1 Mar 1853:
Reports having held "the muster required by the regulations
establishing the uniform of the navy; and every officer has complied with
it."
Vol
2 (July 1 ‑ December 31, 1853)
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Vol
46, Vol 1 (January 2 ‑ March 30, 1854)
From Commander John Rudd, USS
CONSTITUTION, 6 Mar 1854):
Forwards
the court martial proceedings in the case of Private James McKenney [sic].
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2 (April 1 ‑ June 29, 1854)
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47, Vol 3 (July 1 ‑ September 30, 1854)
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48, Vol 1 (January 2 ‑ March 31, 1855)
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2 (April 1 ‑ June 30, 1855)
From Commander John Rudd, USS
CONSTITUTION, 2 Jun 1855:
Reports
the deaths of two crew members since the beginning of the cruise: Ordinary
Seaman James Lee drowned in the roadstead at Monrovia, Liberia, on 29 Sep 1854
and Private James Sherry died of "diarhrea" on 4 May 1855 in position
Lat 19‑23N, Long 17‑46W.
From Commander John Rudd, USS
CONSTITUTION, 12 Jun 1855:
Reports
the death of Captain of the Afterguard Edward Welsh, who fell down a hatchway.
Roll 48A (January 2 ‑ Mar 31,
1855)
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49, Vol 1 (Jul 1 ‑ September 29, 1855)
From Commander John Rudd, Fredericksburg,
VA, 6 Aug 1855:
Forwards
inquiry regarding Seaman John McCue, lately of CONSTITUTION.
From Commander John Rudd, Fredericksburg,
VA, 16 Aug 1855:
Forwards
a request from John Sutton, late Quarter Gunner, 3rd Division, CONSTITUTION,
noting "he is an excellent man."
From Commander John Rudd, Fredericksburg,
VA, 14 Sep 1855:
Reports
the end of his leave.
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2 ("Roll 66B")(April 1 - May 31, 1861)
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67 (June 1 - September 6, 1861)
From Commander Daniel B. Ridgely, USS
ALLEGHANY, 15 Jul 1861:
Off
Annapolis.] "…The Launches
belonging to the School, I have hauled up in the boat house attached to the
Naval School, with the exception of one that broke loose from her moorings,
when in use by Professor Hopkins of the Naval School in recovering the anchor
& chains of the Frigate Constitution…"
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87 , Vol 1 (January 1 - March 31, 1867)
From Commander S. B. Luce. Naval Academy,
15 Jan 1867:
"…In
reply [to SecNav's letter of 11 Jan] I beg leave to forward a copy of the
proceedings with the Superintendent's endorsement, placing Midn. Winslow in
'Coventry.' I forward also a statement
on the part of the Court.
"I
avail myself of the same opportunity to forward a Copy of of the proceedings of
the Court in a more recent case.
"I
trust that the sentence awarded this time will bring Midshipman Winslow to a
proper sense of his position. Indeed I
am induced to think do from a conversation I had with him yesterday, in which
he evinced contrition for his recent misconduct."
[Enclosure}
From Lieutenant Commanders E. O.
Matthews, R. S. M.Cook, and W. Scott Schley to Commander S. B. Luce, 14 Jan
1867:
"In
reply to the letter of the Department desiring to be informed as whether 'in he
opinion of the Court, Midn. [F.] Winslow, from his extreme youth, might not
have supposed that the permission given him by the officer of the day to go
below, on the berth deck included leave to go into the Wardroom, or at least
might be so construed,' would respectfully state that Midn. Wwinslow had but
lately left the Constitution where he had been quartered for the whole of the
last academic year, and the Wardroom had during the whole of that time been set
apart as a place for the sick, and no one allowed to go into it without special
permission. When brought before the
court the charge was read to him, and he was asked, if he had any witnesses he
would like to call. He declined. And it was only by accident the case was
delayed for another day, when he called for the officer of the day to show that
he had permission to visit the berth deck; and even then,
although the case was brought up clearly before him, he made no attempt to show
that such permission as had been granted him extended to the wardroom.
"These
circumstances, in connection with the fact that the Midn. upon being placed in
'Coventry' are supplied with all the orders in regard to it - and a copy of the
regulations of the ship, lead the court to the conclusion that Midn. Winslow
waas fully aware that the permission to go on the berth deck did not include
permission to go in the Wardroom."
From Commander S. B. Luce, Naval Academy,
31 Jan 1867:
In
response to the Secretary's query, denies that there is at the Academy a practice of "requiring
Midshipmen on board the 'Constitution' to sign papers that they had or had not
been quilty of a breach of discipline."
"…The
following circumstances however may have given rise to the report. "Late
on the night of the 31st December 1866, there was a serious
disturbance created by the 4th Class on board the
'Constitution.' This disturbance was so
general that it seemed to include almost the entire class. The next day, New Year's Day, I directed that
only those who could give an assurance that they had not been concerned in the
disturbance of the previous night would be allowed the privilege of going on
liberty. Agreeably to this order, a
paper, with the following heading, was placed where it was accessible to the
Class.
"Those
of the 4th Class who are not in quarantine, or sick, and who can
sign the following statement, can have liberty until evening parade:
"I
was not engaged in any infringement of the Regulations with regard to noise,
leaving my hammock, or skylarking last night between 10 PM and reveille this
morning Jany 1st 1867.'"
"This
was done that the few innocent ones might not suffer with the great majority
who were already known to be guilty, as otherwise the entire class must have
been quarantined.
"There
is a paper that the Midshipmen are required to sign called the 'Liberty List,'
and it is possible it may be the paper referred to. On this list appear the names of all
Midshipmen who have leave for the day, and a column is ruled for 'time of their
return' which each one is obliged to enter.
If then a Midshipman overstays his leave, his own record shews [sic] it,
and he thus undoubtedly criminates [sic] himself. This practice, or its equivalent…is coeval
with the foundation of the School…"
[Annotated: "The practice alluded to must be discontinued."]
From Commander S. B. Luce, Naval Academy,
21 Jan 1867:
Forwards
a "Special Report of Midshipmen Under Punishment." Punishments include "Placed in Coventry
on board the 'Constitution" and "Placed in solitary confinement for 3
days on bread and water" in either a light or dark room.
Vol
2 (April 1 - June 30, 1867)
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108, Vol 1 (January 1- March 31, 1877)
From Commander H. A. Adams, USTS
CONSTITUTION, 2 Jan 1877:
Forwards
the oath of allegiance and letter of acceptance of Richard C. Thompson, newly appointed
Paymaster's Clerk in the ship, as well as those of Samuel Adams Findlay, the
new Nurse. Paymaster is C. A.
McDaniel. Witnessed by Lieutenant
Commander H. C. Nields. Surgeon is
William H. Jones.
From Commander H. A. Adams, USTS
CONSTITUTION, 15 Feb 1877:
Forwards
summary court martial proceedings in the case of Landsman Daniel Moran of the
ship.
From Commander H. A. Adams, USTS
CONSTITUTION, 8 Mar 1877:
Forwards
article of agreement and oath of allegiance on Apothecary Richard S. Barry of
the ship. LCDR Nields and SURG Jones
again witness and examiner.
From Commander H. A. Adams, USTS
CONSTITUTION, 31 Mar 1877:
Reports
that no exercises have taken place in the ship this quarter because they are
busy "Rigging & fitting the Ship."
Vol
2 (April 1 - June 30, 1877)
From Commander H. A. Adams, USTS
CONSTITUTION, 9 Apr 1877:
Forwards
summary courts martial proceedings in the cases of Captain of the Afterguard
James Cameron, Captain of the Hold John Leary, and Landsman Benjamin F. Cole of
the ship.
Roll
109, Vol 1 (July 1 - September 30, 1877)
From Commander A. P. Cooke, USTS
CONSTITUTION, 13 Sep 1877:
"In
returning the enclosed letter, I have to state that [2nd Class Boy]
Charles H. Hollenbach, according to his own story was brought here by his
Mother and shipped by Captain Adams; the conditions were thoroughly understood
at the time; the Boy is perfectly well and has not been otherwise -
"He
says he is dissatisfied, and that he was given to understand before he left
home, that he would be taught Navigation &c, and might become an Officer -
"His
obligations, and prospects were carefully explained before shipment -
"If
one can be readily discharged when unhappy it will have a tendency to make the
others dissatisfied -"
[Annotated:
"Enlisted 2 months ago… Bureau [of Equipment and Recruiting] is unwilling
to discharge him…"]
Vol
2 (October 1 - December 31, 1877)
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Roll 110, Vol 1 (January 1 - March 31, 1878)
From Commander A. P. Cooke, USS
CONSTITUTION, 4 Jan 1878:
Forwards
quarterly list of ship's officers.
[Note: No longer termed "Training Ship." CDR Cooke became CO of USRS ST. LOUIS on 9
Jan 1878.]
From Commander W. A. Kirkland, USS
SUPPLY, Le Hvre, France, 25 Mar 1878:
"…The
'Constitution' has not yet been heard from…"
Vol
2 (April 1 - June 30, 1878)
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Roll
111, Vol 1 (July 1 - September 30, 1878)
From Commander W. A. Kirkland,
"Senior Officer Present," USS CONSTITUTION, 17 Aug 1787:
Forwards
proceedings of general courts martial of Seaman Andrew Parker and Landsman
William Conway. [Kirkland actually was
CO, USS SUPPLY.]
Vol
2 (October 1 - December 31, 1878)
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112 (January 1 - April 30, 1879)
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113, Vol 1 (May 1 - August 31, 1879)
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Vol
2 (September 1 - December 31, 1879)
From Commander O. F. Stanton, USTS
CONSTITUTION, 2 Oct 1879:
"The
Executive Officer and Paymaster of this vessel, who have been assigned offices
in the Spar deck Cabin, have informed me that if they are allowed to Sleep in
their offices they will relinquish their Ward Room State Rooms. I should be pleased to consent to this
arrangement, as it will give needed quarters in the Ward Room to additional
officers that may be ordered and request that the Department will give the
necessary authority to waive, in their application to this vessel, the
provisions of paragraph 6, page 109 of the U. S. Navy Regulations of
1876." [Annotated:
"Approved."]
From Commander O. F. Stanton, USTS
CONSTITUTION (3d Rate), 2 Oct 1879:
Acknowledges
receipt of orders to proceed to Hampton Roads from the New York Navy Yard.
From Commander O. F. Stanton, USTS
CONSTITUTION, 11 Oct 1879:
Reports
arrival in Hampton Roads after a voyage in light winds and hazy weather.
From Commander O. F. Stanton, USTS
CONSTITUTION, 21 Oct 1879:
Acknowledges
receipt of orders to take ship to Norfolk [Navy Yard] "for such repairs on
the Heaters of the ship as were not completed in New York.
From Commander O. F. Stanton, USS
CONSTITUTION, 17 Nov 1879:
"I
have the honor to submit the following statement of the gallantry displayed
upon the occasion of a boy belonging to
this ship being overboard on Sunday evening November 16th by Master
Aaron Ward and James Thayer (Ship's Corporal) who at the risk of their lives
jumped in the [Elizabeth] river to rescue the boy. The night was cool and dark and a strong
flood tide running.
"Master
Ward, who was the officer of the deck, upon hearing the alarm given "'Man
Overboard' gave the order to lower the dingy, and pending the execution thereof
was relieved by one of the Midshipmen and without hesitation jumped overboard
with James Thayer (Ship's Corporal) and swam to the rescue of the apparently
drowning boy.
"I
also desire to call to your notice the zeal and celerity displayed by Wm
Johnson (Capt. Mizzen Top), Cecil Rounds (O.S. 2nd Class), Wm J.
Dower (1st C. Boy), and John Place (2nd Class Boy) in
lowering the dingy and picking up the three persons in the water." [Annotated: "Write commending letter to
Master Ward. Give medal to James
Thayer. Write letter to Commander
Stanton to convey the appreciation [remainder obscured]."
From Commander O. F. Stanton, USTS
CONSTITUTION, 24 Nov 1879:
Reports
return of ship to Hampton Roads "this A.M."
From Commander O. F. Stanton, USTS
CONSTITUTION, 2 Dec 1879:
Acknowledges
orders to proceed to Aspinwall [Panama] via Guadaloupe, Martinique, and St.
Croix.
From Commander O. F. Stanton, USTS
CONSTITUTION, 9 Dec 1879:
From
anchor near Cape Henry, forwards proceedings of a summary court martial in the
case of Landsman James Morris.
From Commander O. F. Stanton, USTS
CONSTITUTION, 29 Dec 1879:
Reports
having sailed from Hampton Roads to Lynnhaven Roads on 8 Dec; from Lynnhaven
Roads on 11 Dec; arriving at Pointe a Pitre, Guadaloupe on 24 Dec. and sailing
on 25th; and arriving in Fort Royal Bay, Martinique on 27 Dec. Upon learning that yellow fever had broken
out in Guadaloupe, he had aborted that port call.
Roll
114 (January 1 - April 30, 1880)
From Commander O. F. Stanton, USTS
CONSTITUTION, 12 Jan 1880:
Reports
from Frederichstad, "Santa Cruz," that he had placed Master J. B.
Murdock under suspension on 21 Dec 1879 for 1 1/2 days for an unspecified
offense.
From Commander O. F. Stanton, USTS
CONSTITUTION, 12 Jan 1880:
Reports
having departed Fort Royal Bay, Martinique, on 8 Jan and arriving at
Frederichstad on the 10th.
From Commander O. F. Stanton, USTS
CONSTITUTION, 14 Jan 1880:
Forwards
proceedings of the 8 Jan summary court martial of Seamen Peter Guizot and Isaac
Gardner, and 2nd Class Boy William Corley.
Charges, etc., not mentioned.
Roll
115, Vol 1 (May 1 - August 31, 1880)
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Vol
2 (September 1 - December 31, 1880)
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Roll
116 (January 1 - April 30, 1880)
NOTHING
Roll
117, Vol 1 (May 1 - August 31, 1881)
From Commander E. M. Shepard, USTS CONSTITUTION,
1 Jul 1881:
Reports
that Midshipman C. N. Atwater had been suspended from duty on 22 and 29 June
1880 for being "careless in performance of duty."
Vol
2 (September 1 - December 31, 1881)
From Commander E. M. Shepard, USTS
CONSTITUTION, 25 Sep 1881:
"I
have to report that the Constitution touched slightly on a rock (not laid down
on the Charts) on entering the harbor of New Bedford, the 14th
inst. The ship sustained no injury
beyond the scraping of the after part of the keel. I shall forward, by the same mail, to the
Chief of the Bureau of Navigation a tracing, showing position of rock. On entering the harbor, (Newport) yesterday,
the ship grounded on a shoal off Rose Island, caused by the wind drawing suddenly forward and her
great sluggishness. She was, however,
quickly floated receiving no perceptible damage."
From Commander E. M. Shepard, USS
CONSTITUTION ("2d rate"), 14 Dec 1881:
Reports
positively on the zeal and efficiency of Acting Carpenter Milton F. Roberts
during the previous six months and recommending his warranting.
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118, Vol 1 (January 1 - April 30, 1882)
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2 (May 1 - August 31, 1882)
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119 (September 1 - December 31, 1882)
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120, Vol 1 (January 1 - April 30, 1883)
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