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From Lieutenant Christopher R. P. Rodgers, “In
carrying into effect your instructions I fins the Constitution likely to afford
the valuable subject of study which you had ini view, when you asked that she
might be assigned to this school, and rigged according to the newest and most
approved method. This ship endeared to
every American by her glorious history, has become the threshold over which the
officers of our navy are hereafter to enter their profession, and will be the
standard to which they shall refer for comparison, whatever they may hereafter
observe in the equipments of ships of war.
Our midshipmen have begun to study her carefully, and in detail. It is proposed that they shall know her
thoroughly from truck to keelson; that from her they shall learn much of the
nomenclature of their profession, and become well acquainted with the rigging,
stowage and interior arrangements of a ship of war. “A
portion of the time devoted by the second and third classes, to the study of
seamanship, will be spent on board in examining and sketching her rigging and
other details as directed by their instructors, under whose immediate
supervision the examination will be made, and to them they will subsequently
exhibit their sketches and make recitations upon those subjects to which their
attention had been directed. “Thus
the Constitution will become one of the text books of the naval school, and our
young aspirants will derive their knowledge not merely from printed works or
models but from a ship of war, like those in which they are destined to serve
their country.- The sketches already
made by them exhibit much interest in the subject, and much accurate
observation. Whenever the third class
shall be prevented by bad weather from going to the school ship, its time can
be advantageously used, under cover, in the battery, in receiving from our
Petty officers, instructions in knotting, splicing, and other matters of
practical seamanship, while the second class will under the same circumstances
spend its time in receiving oral instruction or will be questioned by its
instructors and exhibit upon the black board the knowledge its members may have
gleaned from the rigging and interior of the ship. “We
are also endeavouring in accordance with your wishes, to instruct our students
in the routine and usages of our ships of war, steadily aiming to send them
from this institution prepared to enter upon the duties which shall be assigned
them as Midshipmen, Masters, and watch officers, striving to make our course
thorough rather than comprehensive, and to give the youth committed to our
charge a practical knowledge of what will be required of them in the lower
grades rather than a theoretical knowledge of that which pertains more
particularly to the higher, “Lieuts
Parker, Luce and Flusser enter upon this duty with much zeal and ability. Lieut Parker has prepared from time to time,
instruction in manuscript, which is remarkably clear and thorough, and in every
way admirably adapted to the purpose for which it is intended. “In
addition to the valuable means of instruction provided by the school ship, we
greatly need, in the department of seamanship, a good text book upon naval
routine, evolutions, and the general handling of ships and boats, and another
upon stowage, masting, rigging and all matters pertaining to equipment.”
From
Lieutenant G. W. Rodgers, USS Constitution, 29 Apr 1861:
"I have to report my arrival at
this place [ Candidates,
1846-1861 From Wants
to know how many students can be accommodated in Constitution. Enlisted
Men
From
Authorizes the transfer of the
drummer and fifer from
From
Transfers the drummer and fifer to
the Headquarters, USMC.
From
Approves the complement for Constitution
submitted 6 Oct.
From
Discharge Seaman John Umpleby in Constitution. From Why
were men shipped at From Acknowledges
receipt of letter of the 9th, responding to the above, and
reiterates “your course was at variance with its instructions. Furthermore, “It
is noticed that the men have been enlisted as Seamen, O. Seamen, and Landsmen
at 18, 14 &12 dollars a month respectively.
The General Order of August 11th 1854 does not provide this
increase of pay to those enlisted for Receiving ships and shore stations, and
Commodore Kilty has been instructed to give them only the pay of 12, 10 & 9
dollars a month respectively, which is all they are entitled to.” From “The
crew of the school ship at Annapolis will be considered as recruits and held
for sea service in the Practice Ship, and as they are at all times the
instructors of the Fourth class of Acting Midshipmen at the Naval Academy in
knotting, splicing, &c., they will be allowed the rates of pay given to all
other recruits enlisted for sea service, as provided for in General Order of
August 11th 1854.” From Discharge
officers cook Charles Morris. From Discharge
Seaman William Murdock.
From
Discharge Seaman Leonard Perry in Constitution.
From
Discharge Seaman George Schrider, of
"ugly, growling disposition," in Constitution.
From
Lieutenant in charge G. W. Rodgers, USS Constitution, 17 Apr 1861:
"…request…that Carpenter Joseph
E. Miller and Sailmaker Benj B Blydenburgh …be ordered to this ship.
"There are three lieutenants
attached to this ship whose time is completely occupied with the discipline
drill and teaching of the seventy-seven midshipmen onboard…" Equipment,
Instruction of Midshipmen
From
The Superintendent is authorized to
contract with the lowest bidder for installation of lockers in Constitution
after a week's advertising in Washington and Baltimore newspapers. [Advertising requirement dropped 14 Jul when
the Superintendent made it known he planned to use carpenters already working
at the Academy.] Letters
Received
From
Lieutenant George W. Rodgers,
"I have received your very
complimentary letter in regard to the command of the school ship. I am inclined to believe that it was intended
for my Brother Lieut. C. R. P. Rodgers, but, if intended for me, tho' I could
not solicit the position distrusting my abilities, yet my professional pride
would prevent my declining it if offered me."
From
Lieutenant George W. Rodgers,
"I have this morning received
your letter of the 3d inst.
Allow me in reply to express the very great gratification I have felt in
receiving so complimentary a letter from an officer of your high rank and
position in the service… …is it intended
to have an officer…in command of the school ship winter and summer, ordered as
such by the Dept… …I would accept orders
as Lieut. Commdg the school ship to be in command through the whole year…"
From
Lieutenant George W. Rodgers,
Notes a Blake letter of the 7th. "…If ordered by the Dept with the rank
pay & title of Lieut Commd'g the school ship I will accept it
with pleasure."
From
Lieutenant George W. Rodgers,
"…you mentioned in your letter
that the Secretary in a conversation with you had said that he intended to make
the position of the senior officer of the Constitution that of Lieut.
Commdg…"
From
Lieutenant George W. Rodgers,
"I…will tomorrow apply to the
Secretary for the command of the School Ship Constitution…" Admits he is so happy in
From
Lieutenant George W. Rodgers,
Has received his orders and will
report on the 20th. Roll
2 Enlisted
Men From Request
to retain 25 men from
Monument
at Naval Academy Extract from Aldens
Collection Vol 5 page 98. "
"Note.--
The following inscriptions are from the beautiful monument erected, in a
conspicuous part of the navy yard at the city of
"'This monument owes its
existence not to publick gratitude in our national government, nor to
patriotick feelings of the citizens at large; but to the private friendship
& admiration of the officers of the navy, who, of their own accord,
assigned a portion of their pay to the erection of a memorial of actions as
heroic as any, that were ever achieved in naval warfare; from which although
they shared in the glory, their country alone derived the benefit.
"'The care of procuring the
monument to be made was committed to Captain Porter, now (1813) commanding the
"'When finished the blocks
& figures were carefully packed up, and brought over in the Constitution
frigate to "'On its arrival, it became a question where it
should be erected. The capitol of the "'The general style of the work is not of bad
taste, and there are many points about it, that are very excellent. Its execution is not of the first class, but
it is not in any part bad, and for a work standing in our climate, in the open
air, it is sufficient. The six figures,
which surround the column, are very unequal in merit and execution. That of Commerce, at the northeast angle is
the best. The figure of "'The monument itself consists of a rostral
column of the Roman dorick [sic] order, mounted on a pedestal, to which
the character of a sarcophagus is given.
On the top of the column is the American eagle bearing a scroll with the
federal motto, E Pluribus Unum. The
column itself has, on the east and west sides, each, three antique rostra, or
beaks of galleys, and, on the north and south, anchors in flat relief. "'The pedestal has on the south side the
inscription: Heic decorae
functorum in "'Here are deposited the sacred (decorae,
handsome, cannot be literally translated) ashes of men, who fell in the war. "'The column with its pedestal stands upon a
square block of very excellent proportion.
The block has a Cymatium of semicircular compartments, on which are sculptured
in basso relieve, alternately, a Turkish, turbaned mask, and a trophy of
Turkish arms. This part of the work is
in very excellent taste. "'On each side of the block is a panel [sic]. That to the south represents, in basso
relieve, a view of Erected to the memory of Captain Richard Somers,
lieutenants James Caldwell, James Decatur, Henry Wadsworth, Joseph Israel, and
John S. Dorsey, who fell in the different attacks, that were made on the city
of "'On the east side;
The
love of glory inspired them, fame has crowned their deeds, history records the
event, the children of "'On the west;
As
a small tribute of respect to their memory, and of admiration of their valor,
so worthy of imitation, their brother officers have erected this monument.
"'The block on which these
inscriptions are cut, is raised upon three steps, at three angles of which are
placed;
"'At the southeast, a female
figure having on her head a diadem of feathers, a covering like the short
petticoat attached to the Roman Lorica also of ostrich feathers around the
waist, and roman leggings [sic] and shoes, but otherwise naked,
represents America. She leads up to the
monument two children from the lower step and points upward to the inscription
on the pedestal. This is badly imagined
and executed figure, and has nothing of
the native American character or costume.
"'At the northeast angle sits
History. She is represented by a
tolerably good female figure fully clothed, holding a book in her hand, and a
pen of bronze gilt in her right. She
looks upwards to the column, and appears on the point of commencing to
write. This figure is well placed, well
imagined, & her attitude is very good.
But the sculpture is faulty, especially about the neck.
"'At the northeast corner is a
figure of Commerce standing. Her right
hand points to the column, with the Caduceus in the left. This is by far the best figure of the whole,
in drawing, attitude, and spirit, & must have been executed either by a
superior artist, or from a model by a first rate sculptor.
"'At the northwest corner, the
figure of the winged Victory is elevated to the sumit [sic] of the
square block, that supports the column.
In her right hand, she holds a wreath of laurel over the Sarcophagus, in
her left, a branch of palm, of bronze gilt.
The figure is but indifferent, but the general effect is good.
"'At each corner is an urn lamp
of black variegated marble, with a flame of bronze gilt.
"'The whole monument is placed
on a square mass of solid freestone, about five feet high, and , which is
sixteen feet wide, which is (to be) surrounded at a small distance by a
circular iron railing.
"'All the figures areas large
as life, & the whole forms a very well proportioned pyramidal group of
sixteen feet base and thirty feet in height.
Excepting the base, the whole work is executed in white
"'It is to be regretted, that
the marble blocks, of which this monument is composed are not of such form and
dimensions as would have enabled the architect, in putting it up, to have
secured it against the effects of frost.
But in this respect, too much regard has been had to cheapness, and
although every possible precaution was used and all the blocks were bound
together by brass clamps, the joints have been opened considerably by the
frost; and the evil is irremediable, because there can be no means of securing
them effectually from the wet. Still,
with this defect, the work is so firmly tied together and secured, that it will
probably stand where it now does, for some centuries.'"
From
John B. Blake, Commissioner of Public Buildings, Washington, DC, to the Chief,
Bureau of Ordnance and Hydrography, 20 Jul 1860:
Forwards a copy of the above article
as an aid to reconstructing the monument at the Academy. He ends, "All the figures, as the
monument now stands, are placed wrong."
From
Chief, Bureau of Ordnance and Hyrdrography, 10 Dec 1860:
Reports that the Norfolk Navy Yard
will provide 8 condemned guns of the same pattern and 160 feet of small chain
with which to enclose a space around the monument.
Naval
Officers (1st folder)
From
Professor Joseph Winlock, Naval Academy, 13 Oct. 1860:
"…My own observations last
year, and, thus far, the present year, and the opinions of my assistants in the
Mathematical Department have convinced me that the member of this Class on
board Ship exhibit more decided evidence of successful attention to study, than
do their companions on shore - And for
courses as those at present under consideration, the advantages of the ship are
obvious:- The study rooms on board remove many of the opportunities and
temptations to idleness and waste of time, to which under any discipline, they
would be more or less exposed in private rooms on shore. But the most decided advantage to these
youths, in whom the love of knowledge and the habit of application are yet
unformed, is to be expected from the emulation awakened by daily competition in
the recitation room with a large number of strangers, their peers…" Naval
Officers (2nd folder)
From
Boatswain Miller and Carpenter
Stimson will be detached at a early date.
Replacements to be ordered.
Sailmaker Frankland will be transferred from
From
"I have received your letter of
the26th ult, , in which you recommend that the senior Lieutenant of
the School Ship 'be regarded as a Lieut Comdt and be a member of the
Academic Board.'
"The Department cannot give the
rank of Lieutenant Commanding where no such position exists. The Lieutenant in charge of the School Ship will,
however, be from this time a member of the Academic Board."
From
Lieutenant George W. Rodgers, USS Constitution, 1 Nov 1860:
Reports Gunner Venable for
insubordinate language, for which he has been suspended from duty. Venable is the only warrant officer currently
in the ship.
Ordnance
Equipment
From
Lieutenant George W. Rogers, II, USS Constitution, 29 Nov 1860:
"The starts for the Breechings
of the Quarter deck Guns of the ship, are not set sufficiently apart, to
receive the thimbles, of the Breechings lately sent from
Request the casting of 3"-thick
thimbles at Roll
3
Summer
Practice on School Ship Constitution, 1861
From
SecNav, 26 Apr 1861:
"…Commander Hitchcock has
orders to report to you for duty at the
From
Lieutenant C. R. P. Rodgers, Naval Academy,
"I would respectfully reiterate
the opinion that the best disposition that could be made of the Acting
Midshipmen would be to place them on board a steamer, and send it as a Practice
ship to be employed, during the summer, in attack and blockade upon the enemy's
coast. If no such vessel can be had, I
would suggest that the Constitution should be the Practice ship, and that in
her the summer might be devoted to purely Naval study, with the addition of
instructors in the French language. The
midshipmen might be taught the rudiments of seamanship, and might be prepared
to train a division, in all military exercises, on board any ship. They might also be well taught the use of
instruments and the formulae of navigation, so that if suddenly called into
service they would show a tolerable proficiency in all the Naval branches of
instruction.
"In seamanship they might be
practically taught knotting, splicing, serving and fitting rigging; sending up
and down yards and masts; loosing, furling, reefing, bending, and unbending
sails; heaving the lead and log etc. They
should be required once a week to make a sketch of some designated portion of
the Constitution's rigging, which should be inspected, not only by the
instructor in seamanship, but by the professor of srawing in order that he
might teach the draughtsman the best method of producing the effect at which he
had aimed. These drawings should be
preserved, and each midshipman should be required to submit his portfolio at
the end of the summer for such inspection as might be directed. I would also recommend regular recitations in
seamanship using 'Nares' Naval Cadet's Guide' as the text book. In gunnery the midshipmen should study and
recite, at least twice a week, selections from the Ordnance Manual and
Simpson's treatise on ordnance and Naval Gunnery; and should receive careful
drill and oral instruction in the use of the great guns and howitzers. In Infantry Tactics they might advantageously
study the first volume of Hardee, going through the school of the soldier, the
school of the company, and the duty of skirmishers, which in connection with
their drill would fully prepare them to instruct a division of small arms men.
"At least once a week the
midshipmen should be exercised with the broadsword. The Rainbow and ship's boats would afford the
means of imparting a knowledge of schooner and boat sailing.
"I would respectfully suggest
that all persons employed in the Practice ship should be assigned to duty as on
sea service, as has been heretofore the custom…"
"Report
of Target Practice with Great Guns on board the U. S. School Ship
'Constitution,'
Geo.
W. Rodgers Lt Commanding. Made the 28th
& 29th days of August at
Using the lighter guns only, fired
136 solid shot and 15 shells, using 4 1/2 lb. powder charges throughout. Solid shot had 33 hits; the shells, 3. Average range: 949 yards.
From
Lieutenant C. R. P. Rodgers, Naval Academy,
"No Practice Ship having been
assigned during the past summer, for the use of the Acting Midshipmen at the
Naval Academy, the School ship Constitution, anchored in the harbour, has been, by your order, made the School of
summer practice, and on board the Ship the Acting Midshipmen of the 3rd
Class have received the best professional instruction possible under the
circumstances in which the Naval Academy has been placed.
"Much
[sic] had been done for them, before the summer course commenced, by Lt. Cmdg
G. W. Rodgers, the indefatigable officer under whose immediate charge their
preceding nine months had been spent; and during the summer months they have
constantly been employed in professional exercises.
"In carrying out your
instructions I have sought to give them such a knowledge of the theory and
practice of seamanship as would make them efficient on board a cruising vessel;
and such a knowledge of Gunnery, Ordnance, Infantry tactics and the use of the
sword, as would enable them to drill a division on board a ship of war, and
intelligently bring the men under their charge, to a high state of Naval
training. At the same time, Professor
Coffin, ably assisted by the other Professors of the Academy, has sought to
give them such elementary knowledge of Navigation as their very limited progress
in Mathematics would permit.
"A rigging loft was established
at
"The
[sic] Acting Midshipmen were regularly exercised in the duties of a seaman
aloft, and were carefully taught to loose, furl, and reef, to bend and unbend
the topsails, to stow the head sails, to set and take in studding sails, to
send up and down the Royal and Top-gallant
yards and masts; to serve the running rigging; to prepare topmast and lower
yards for coming down and to perform all the duties of topmen..
"In
[sic] the schooner 'Rainbow' the Acting Midshipmen have been taught to steer,
to heave the lead and log, and to handle a fore and aft vessel.
"Once
[sic] a week the Acting Midshipmen have been required to submit for my
inspection, a finished drawing of some specified portion of the Constitutions
masts and rigging, such as a mast head or yard, or channel with its rigging
attached.
"Certain
[sic] symbols were established for the expression of the various details, such
as service, marline, leather, the different kinds of rope &c; and each
drawing was required to express with accuracy all the characteristics and
details of that portion of the ship which it professed to delineate.
"To
[sic] furnish such a drawing required much careful observation, and its
preparation necessarily stamped indelibly upon the memory a minute knowledge of
the subject drawn.
"The
[sic] result of this system has been most satisfactory.
"In
[sic] the study of theoretical seamanship, 'Nares Naval Cadets Guide' was used
and regular recitations were made from it, the students being required to
compare the statements of that work with the actual condition of the rigging,
spars and hull of the Constitution and to describe such differences as they
could discover. Habits of investigation
and comparison were thus produced with a beneficial result.
"In Gunnery the course was
limited, both by the shortness of the season and the imperfect education of
those to be taught. Careful and minute
attention was given to the drill at great guns, and the target firing was
unusually good. One third of the shots
fired passing through the regulation target placed about one thousand yards
from the ship.
"The
[sic] other shots were well directed, and nearly all of them would have struck
a ship under sail.
"Sufficient
[sic] shell practice was also given to illustrate the use of that projectile.
"A
[sic] howitzer was fitted in our largest boat, and the Acting Midshipmen were
carefully trained in its use, and practiced in landing it with facility and
dispatch [sic].
"Boat
[sic] expeditions were formed, and small-arm men and a howitzer were landed;
the howitzer clearing the beach, and covering the landing of the Acting
Midshipmen, who formed proptly [sic],
upon reaching the shore, delivered their fire and charged with the
bayonet. Skirmishers were then thrown
out, the howitzer landed, and the whole party drilled in the incidents to be
expected upon an enemys [sic] coast. The
re-embarkation of the howitzer was protected by the small-arm men, acting as
skirmishers and reserve; the skirmishers falling back rapidly when the gun was
in the boat, to cover their retreat, and the reserve embarking last, under the
protection of the howitzers cannister.
"The
Acting Midshipmen have twice a week studied and recited, selections from the
Ordnance Manual and from Simpsons [sic] treatise on ordnance and Naval
Gunnery. They have been very carefully
taught the distribution and duties of the officers and men at quarters, in
battle or exercise.
"The
[sic] manual of exercise has been impressed most forcibly upon their
memories. They have been specially
instructed in the nomenclature of guns and their carriages and in sighting and
pointing,. They have been shown the
fuses adopted in the Navy, have seen them burn, and have been taught their
peculiarities.
"They
[sic] have been made familiar with the arrangements of the Magazine, and method
of supplying powder and shot in battle.
"The
[sic] construction of guns, our locks and primers windage; the shells used in
our Navy and some of those used in other navies, have been made the subject of
instruction.
"Lt
[sic] Simpson, has with great tact and ability imparted much valuable
information to the class in conversational lectures, and his whole course in
Gunnery has been conducted with signal success.
The use of the Sword was taught by Lt. Cmdg. G. W. Rodgers and Professor
Seager, and very creditable proficiency in that valuable branch of instruction,
was made by the Acting Midshipmen.
"In
[sic] Infantry tactics, the Acting Midshipmen were instructed from the first
volume of Hardee, in the school of the soldier, the School of the company, and
the Duty of Skirmishers; they completed the volume and reviewed it.
"They
[sic] were also carefully instructed in the field under arms, several times
each week, and were then practically taught, what they had theoretically learnt
in the Recitation room. The higher
sections in this branch have made creditable progress.
"Lt.
[sic] Simpson acted as the Instructor in tactics, and was ably assisted by
Acting Masters Brown, and C. L. Huntington, who also zealously assisted Lt
Comdg G. W. Rodgers in the instruction of Theoretical Seamanship.
"To
[sic] the thorough seamanship of Lt Comdg G. W. Rodgers, and to his untiring
exertions the third class are greatly indebted.
He was most ably seconded by Acting Master Preston, who also rendered
very valuable service as Assistant to Lt Simpson in the instruction of Gunnery.
"In
Navigation, Professor Coffin, assisted by Professors Winlock, Wilcox, Smith and
Bucher, has devoted great care to the instruction of the Acting
Midshipmen. He reports to me that the
first two sections have learned to work out a days work and the common
observations for latitude and time, and has [sic] acquired some familiarity
with the use of the sextant. That the
two next sections have made less satisfactory progress, and that the lowest
section has acquired very little knowledge of the subject.
"The
[sic] interruptions from leaves of absence have greatly interfered with the
regularity of the course..
"In French, Professor Girault,
assisted by Professors Roget and Doviliers, has pursued the course in French,
which usually begins on the first of October.
Three recitations a week have been devoted to this important branch of
study; and its Professors have assiduously labored to impart all the knowledge
which could be given in so brief a season.
"The numbers of the 3rd
Class show that great pains have been
taken with their discipline and training since their first admission to the
Academy, and prove conclusively, how well
the School Ship has accomplished, all that was expected from it.
"The higher sections have shown
much professional aptitude, and have availed themselves of the means of
acquiring that knowledge which will be so useful to them in the Navy.
"Some of the lowest sections,
however, do not give high promise of future professional usefulness.
"I
[sic] feel it my duty to say in conclusion, that I think it would be highly
injurious to the members of the 3rd Class, should they, during the
coming year, be detached from the
"The
[sic] first year at this institution is necessarily devoted to repairing the
defects of a common school education; and it is only after knowledge has been
acquired, and its application to Naval Science has been made, that we can hope
to furnish well prepared officers for the Navy.
"Before leaving the
"It
[sic] would seem far better for the Navy, if Masters Mates could temporarily,
perform the duties of Midshipmen on board our Cruisers, while our Acting
Midshipmen were being thoroughly prepared, here, for their career in the public
service."
Civil
War Activities, 1861-65
From
"…If the 'Constitution' has not
left, the Department deems it advisable that she remains at
From
Lieutenant Commander E. Simpson, Naval Academy,
"In obedience to your order to
make the best arrangement for the defence [sic] of the vessels attached
to this Academy, I respectfully report that three crews of Midshipmen from the
School Ship Constitution have been stationed and exercised at the firing
battery on Goat Island which command the channel from seaward; one crew of
Midshipmen has been stationed and exercised at the Parrott Gun, mounted on the
forecastle of the Santee, which commands the approach to the Breakwater; two
crews of Midshipmen have been stationed and exercised at two 12 pdr howitzers,
mounted on field carriages, which can be transported to any required
point. The XI inch Pivot gun of the
"Should an enemy succeed in
getting inside of the Breakwater, preparations have been made for repelling
boarders, and muskets are kept loaded on board of all the vessels of the
squadron.. Should either of the School
Ships prove to be the object of the attack, reinforcements could be rapidly
thrown on board of the one attacked by means of the wharves which connect
them. A good spirit pervades the whole
command, and with the preparations already made and a short warning we can bid
defiance to any effort against us.
"An arrangement had been made
with the Capt. of the Light Boat at Brenton's Reef to burn one or more of
Costen's signals on the approach of a suspicious vessel, and a regular watch is
kept on
From
Intends to attach a steamer to the
From
Captain R. A. Seignar [sp?], "
Reports the presence of Confederate
"privateer"
Telegram
from
Reports Confederate raider
Contracts
for Buildings, etc.
Contract
between Captain George S. Blake, Naval Academy Superintendent , and Mr. Charles
Russell,
Arranges for Russell's steamer Fanny
to provide shuttle service for Academy personnel and their families, and light
freight, between Newport and USS Constitution daily between the hours of
7 AM and 7 PM. Schedule provided by the Superintendent. Russell to receive $5/day for these services
through 30 Sep, then $8/day to 1 Jun 1862, then $5/day again. Contract to run until 15 Jun 1862.
From
Charles Russell,
Agrees to run Fanny on the
shuttles at $8/day until 30 Sep 1863, and from then until 30 Sep 1864 at a rate
determined by the market price of coal, but not to exceed $10/day. (Fanny had been run at $8/day between
15 Jun 1862 and 15 Jun 1863.)
Enlisted
Men, 1861-65
From
For the purpose of establishing the
rate of pay for the attached hospital steward, Consitution will be
considered to have a crew of 200 or over; his pay is to be $33/mo.
Oath
of allegiance subscribed 9 Dec 1861:
W. M. Junkin attests to his loyalty
as Yeoman in Constitution.
From
Paymaster H. M. Haiskell, USS Constitution, 5 Feb 1862:
Requests the prompt discharge of
Paymaster's Clerk James H. Nemmo for "scandalous conduct." An alcoholic. From Lieutenant Commander E. P. Lull, USS Constitution,
29 Jan 1863:
Reports that 37-year-old
Master's Mate D. C. Miner wishes a Gunner's warrant. Said to be "thoroughly reliable and
energetic."
Oath
of allegiance subscribed 30 May 1863:
Signed by Surgeon's Steward Edward
David of Constitution.
From
"Lieut. in Chg. Of School Ships" H. M. Blue, USS Constitution,
17 Mar 1864:
Feels that the duties of the Yeomen
in the school ships is such that they should be rated as Captain's Clerks and
receive that higher pay. [Done 1 Apr
1864.]
From
Surgeon S. Jackson, Naval Academy,
Carpenter's Mate Elisha Barker of Constitution
is fit for service.
From
"Lieut. Commdr In chg of School Ships" P. C. Johnson, USS Constitution,
16 Jun 1864:
Recommends appoint as Acting
Master's Mates for Boatswain's Mate Benjamin Lawton and Captain of the
Forecastle Franklin James because they are functioning as deck officers and not
foremast hands. [No.] From Lieutenant Commander P. C. Johnson, USS Constitution,
27 Jun 1864:
Recommends the complement
for Constitution and Santee be changed to: 2 Boatswain's Mates, 1
Gunner's Mate, 1 Carpenter's Mate, 1 Yeoman, 1
Surgeon's Steward, 1 Officers' Steward, 1 Master at Arms, 4 Quarter Masters, 2
Capts. Of Forecastle, 1 Ship's Cook, 1 Officers' Cook, 1 Quarter Gunner, 1 Sailmaker's Mate, 1 Painter, 3 Coxswains,
1 Capt of Hold, 22 Seamen
From Lieutenant Commander P. C. Johnson, USS Constitution,
9 Sep 1864:
Requests a medical survey on
the enfeebled Carpenter's Mate Elisha Barker.
From
Discharge Carpenter's Mate Elisha P.
Barker.
From
Lieutenant Commander P. C. Johnson, USS Constitution, to Commander D. M.
Fairfax, Commandant of Midshipmen, Naval Academy, Newport, RI, 25 Oct 1864:
Mentions Captain of the Hold George
Mack and Coxswain Antonio Veccio of Constitution. From Lieutenant Commander P. C. Johnson, USS Constitution, 7 Feb 1865:
Mentions Marine Drummer John
Simonds of Constitution.
From
Commander D. M. Fairfax, Commandant of
Midshipmen, 20 May 1865:
Recommends a survey of Seaman Robert
McDonald of Constitution.
From
Chief, Bureau of Equipment and Recruiting, 27 May 1865:
Discharge Seaman Robert McDonald.
From
Chief, Bureau of Equipment and Recruiting, 15 Jul 1865:
132 men will be transferred to Constitution
and Yantic for the voyage south.
List
of men belonging to U.S. School Ship Constitution, Sept 1st 1864
[signed by Lieutenant Commander P. C. Johnson]:
BMt
Ed. M Crandall
CFC
Hy Coffin
SurgStd
W. M. Culberton
MAA
Jno Carr
OCk
Geo W Thornley
Yeo
Wm S Slocum Appointed 15th
June '64
QM
Chas Hopkins
QM
Josp Rodgers
BMt
Thos Hunter
GM
Thos McDonald
CFC
Franklin James Acting as Master's Mate
OStd
Moses Bishop
SCk
Hugh Higgins
CarpMt
Elisha P. Barker
QM
Jno O'Neal
QM
Geo Cates
Cox
Antonio Veccio
Cox
Geo Brooks
CapHold
Geo Mack
Sea
David Melville Painter
Sea
Thos Dougan
Sea
Jno Riley
Sea
Jno Anglada
Sea
Richd Hascor
Ordy
Chas Howland
Ordy
Jno Courtney
Ordy
Patk Fitzpatrick
Ordy
Dennis Harrington
Ordy
Geo McQuaid
Lds
Jno P. Jones
Lds
Jas Wood, Jr.
Lds
Walter O. Lee
Lds
Jas Sullivan
1/CBoy
Jno King
1/CBoy
Roland O. From Lieutenant Commander P. C. Johnson, USS Constitution,
31 Jul 1865:
Reports Seaman John McCue
deserted from the ship's gig on 28 Jul.
Enlisted for 3 years on 17 Aug 1864 at From Lieutenant Commander P. C. Johnson, USS Constitution,
8 Aug 1865:
Submits a list of deserters:
SCpl Chas Howland. Born:
Lds
Porter D. Morris. Born:
Sea Wm M. Killican. Born:
A $20 reward has been posted for
each.
Equipment,
Miscellaneous
From
Commodore Samuel Breese,
Reports the Department has ordered
him to send Constitution a "frigate's 1st cutter"
or another launch.
From
Naval Constructor Benjamin F. Delano,
There is available a steam frigate's
second launch which could be fitted and painted for Constitution's use. From
Lieutenant Commander Philip C.
Johnson, USS Constitution, 21 Jul 1864:
Reports "the stuff for
hammock clews" has been received, but that it is marlin that won't last
long. Requests it be "sent
back" and replaced with manilla [sic], the material usually used. From Lieutenant Commander Philip C. Johnson, USS Constitution,
19 Jun 1864:
Reports that he has only 3
broken spy glasses in the ship. Two new
ones have just been received.
Examinations,
Midshipmen
From
Acting Midshipman Purnell F. Harrington and 7 others,
Believing they can do so, permission
is requested to do extra study so as to present themselves on 1 February for
examination and promotion to the 3rd class. [approved by the Academic Board, 7 Nov 1861.] Letters
Received, 1860-64
From
Lieutenant George W. Rodgers. Naval Academy,
Says Constitution's carpenter
reports the caulking is in good condition, with perhaps two seams on the port
side and some short spaces on both sides requiring attention. Roll
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Midshipmen,
1861-65
From
SecNav, Washington, DC, to Lieutenant George W. Rodgers, USS Constitution,
Newport, RI, 29 Apr 1861:
Ordered to transfer some of the
embarked midshipmen as follows: 5 1st Class and 15 2nd
Class to Commodore Breese at
List
of Midshipmen on board USS Constitution…1 Oct 1864:
There were 112 midshipmen aboard as
of this date; 130 in
Miscellaneous
Unclassifiable Correspondence, 1861-65
From
Lieutenant Stephen B. Luce, Naval Academy, 7 Apr 1862:
Reports that telegrams can now be
sent directly to Constitution.
From
Authorizes Commodore Blake, the
Superintendent, to hoist a broad blue pennant at the main of any of the ships
at the Academy.
From
Authorizes a Captain's Clerk each
for Constitution and From Lieutenant Commander P. C. Johnson, USS Constitution,
8 Sep 1864:
Reports that locks have been
fitted to all clothing lockers in both school ships. Pennies filed smooth have been used to make
identifying key tags, stamped with the locker number and a "C.".
From
Chief, Bureau of Navigation,
Log books will be furnished from New
York Navy Yard, per your 2 Mar request. Naval
Academy Library, 1862-65
From
Professor J. H. C. Coffin, Librarian, Naval Academy, 28 Jul 1865:
Eleven cases of books from the
library have been placed aboard Constitution to be taken south (72 in Officers,
1861-65
From
Boatswain E. T. Kenney, USS Constitution, 20 May 1861:
Requests permission to move his
family to
From
Lieutenant George W. Rodgers will be
appointed Commandant of Midshipmen.
From
Master's Mate John R. Grainger, USS Constitution, 27 Nov 1861:
Requests permission to resign as
Master's Mate to accept appointment as Acting Gunner.
From
Ensign Walter Abbot, USS Constitution, 28 Oct 1863:
Requests orders to sea duty.
Ordnance
Equipment, 1861-65
From
Lieutenant George W. Rodgers, USS Constitution, 4 Sep 1861:
Identifies the guns in the ship's
battery.
"The two 27 cwt 32 pdrs
put on board the Ship at Portsmouth were landed at the New York Navy Yard (in
May last) by order of Com. Breese, and furnished to vessels fitting out there;
one of them to the steamer 'Freeborn.'
"One of the Van Brunt carriages
belonging to these Guns is still on board."
From
Lieutenant Commander P.C. Johnson, USS Constitution, 25 Jun 1864:
"List
of Ordnance Stores at "Belonging
to the ' Constitution'
9
Tanks containg 17 - 6lb charges=918 lbs
1 Tank
containg 12 – 6lb charges=72lbs
32 Kegs
containg 17 – 6 lb charges=3264lbs
1
Tank containg 76 – 1lb charges for rifled howitzers=76lbs
1 Tank
contg rifled musket cartridges
1 Tank
contg smooth bore cartridges
11 Empty
tanks/
14 Boxes
shell for light 12pdr Howitzer
27 Boxes
Canister for light 12 pdr Howtizer
38 Boxes
Shrapnel for light 12 pdr Howitzer
4 Double
boxes shrapnel
2
boxes contg cartridges for Savage revolvers
1 Ullage
box for Savage revolvers
1 Box
Cartridges for smooth bore musket-
1 Box
Carttidges for smooth bore muskeTs of 'all sorts'-
1 Box
Schenckle shell (loaded & fuzed)
4 Boxes
Schenckle shell (10 in each box) for Rifled 12 pdrs-
5 Boxes
Hotchkiss shell (10 in each box) for Rifled 12 pdrs
9 Boxes
Dahlgren shell (5 in each box)
288
32 pdr shell -" Ships,
1861-65
From
Lieutenant George W. Rodgers, USS Constitution, 26 May 1861:
"I have to report that last
night about 9 O clock the Steamer 'Bay State' while passing out of the harbour
ran into us, striking the ship on the port quarter carrying away the main brace
bumpkin & doing considerable damage to our quarter gallery. the [sic] night was clear & calm
& our light burning brightly. I have
reason to think that in the collision the steamer herself sustained some
damage."
From
Mr. J. W. Early,
"…The Constitution was caulked
from about two feet below the copper line to the rail, also the spar, gun, and
berth decks, and all the work requiring caulking between decks, the seams of
this ship are very large and the inner edges of the plank are decayed in
several places. On the starboard side
just forward of the quarter gallery the plank is too far gone to have caulking,
and as the time for finishing the work was too short to make a thorough repair
of this place, it was left for a future time, but should be repaired
without unnecessary delay."
From
Lieutenant Commander P. C. Johnson, USS Constitution, to Acting Master,
USS Mercury, 10 Aug 1865:
"Proceed to
From
Lieutenant Commander P. C. Johnson, USS Constitution, to Rear Admiral
Charles H. Bell, New York Navy Yard, 10 Aug 1865:
"The 'Mercury' being unable to
tow this ship against a moderate head wind and, at the suggestion of the Pilot
[James Callahan] I have directed her to go into New York with a request that a
more powerful steamer may be sent to tow us to Annapolis. I shall keep along the coast, near the land,
and do the best I can under sail.
"The commanding officer of the
'Mercury' seems to know little or nothing of a steamer and can't even keep
ahead of eh ship. If the steamer had
sufficient power to tow I should send another officer on board to take charge
of her."
From
Rear Admiral Charles H. Bell, New York Navy Yard, to Lieutenant Commander P. C.
Johnson, USS Constitution, 11 Aug 1865: "…I am informed you have a crew on board of
about one hundred men, are full rigged, your topgallant masts down to
facilitate towing which you can easily fid; and was moving about at the rate of
seven knots under canvass [sic], when the Steamer left. "As I do not consider your ship in distress or
disabled, and the Mercury capable of towing you in a calm, I do not conceive it
advisable to comply with your request." From Lieutenant Commander P. C. Johnson, USS Constitution, 13 Aug
1865:
"I have to report that
this ship anchored here [Hampton Roads] last evening at 11 o'clock.
"With fore and aft sail set out
a moderate breeze, the 'Mercury' towed us from 3 1/2 to 4 knots an hour, but
when the wind headed us off, the tug was unable to progress at all. Finding that the 'Mercury' would be of no use
to us, at 6.30 PM, on Thursday (10th inst.) the hawser was let go
and sail made on the ship. Believing
that it was considered desirable to get the Ship to
"Enclosed herewith I send you
copies of letters to and from Adm. Bell and to Actg. Master Morris. It would seem from Admiral bell's letter that
he considered that we were perfectly capable of taking care of ourselves,
except in a calm, when the 'Mercury' would be able to tow us. So we were!
The presumption is, however, that it was not intended that the ship
should depend upon wind and sails, else it would not have been directed that
she should be towed. It was with the
idea that time was of importance that I directed the 'Mercury' to go into
It is but just to me that he should
understand that the topgallant masts were sent down that they might not drop
upon our heads and not 'to facilitate towing.' The end of the flying-jib boom dropped off in
rigging in, and the probability is that the head of the topgallant masts [sic]
would have dropped off, had they been in a horizontal position, therefore, the
spars and rigging were not to be depended upon in bad weather. Still I had no doubt that we should be able
to get to
"It might seem captious on my
part to reply to Admiral Bell's letter, yet I respectfully request that you
will explain to him that it was not from any anxiety in respect to the ship
that I made the application for the steamer, but that we might arrive at
"I shall report to you of our
arrival there." From Lieutenant Commander P. C. Johnson, USS Constitution,
15 Aug 1865:
"I have to report the
arrival of this ship, at the outer anchorage [at
"We shall be obliged to lighten
the ship or possibly we may be able to tip her sufficiently to drag
across. Nothing of interest occurred
since leaving
From
Acting Master's Mate William G. Morris, USS Mercury, 30 August 1865:
"I have the honor to make the
following report concerning our collision with the Steamer 'Newport' of the
N.Y. & Newport line, on the evening of the 8th inst, we got
underway & took a hawser from the 'Constitution' ahead, to tow her from the
inner harbor out into the roadstead; after the 'Constitution' weighed her
anchor, I was ordered yo keep over for the wharf so as to keep the Frigate in
the best water, as we got about the middle of the harbor, I endeavored by
putting my helm hard a starboard to cross the Constitution's bow & head her
out of the harbor, the space was very narrow, the Steamer 'Newport' was laying
at the dock, her bows projecting some ten feet past the end of the pier, I
immediately stopped & reversed the engine, but we still kept our head way,
& our guards struck her cutwater starting a portion of it near the waters
edge, I then went ahead under the Constitution's bows checked her head around
& proceeded out of the harbor to the anchorage off the light house.- the [sic] wheel ropes after working
very badly all day, parted & I had to come too & reeve new ones. I did not think the damage done the '
From
Mr. Charles C. Clark,
"In obedience to your order of
yesterday, I have examined the damage to the Steamer Newport and have to report
that her Copper was torn off Five feet above the waterline, and her stem and
Cutwater was knocked off five feet above, and three feet below the
waterline. The damage done was
considerable.
"Mr. Ferich and Mr. Cottrell
told me the delay and damage has by having to keep up steam Two days to run the
"Mr. Cottrell and myself regard
the claim made as very reasonable indeed." Transfer
of Academy
From
Reports the Army has agreed to let
the Navy use
From
Order Constitution from
From
J. F. Stevens, North Atlantic Steamship Company,
Presents the bill for use of Baltic:
$594.
Boards,
Courts Martial, etc.
From
Several summary courts martial
reports received from Constitution have stamped dates. They are to be written. Roll
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USS
Constitution, 1865-70
From
Chief, Bureau of Navigation,
Inquires as to the number of copies
of "Routine & Orders for the Schoolship Constitution" are to be
printed, and how it is to be bound. [300
copies ordered,12 Sep.]
From
Chief, Bureau of Equipment and Recruiting, 8 Apr 1867:
Reports a galley pipe for Constitution
has been ordered from
From
Lieutenant Commander George Dewey, USS Constitution, 18 Nov 1867:
Requests that 2 transom lounge
covers and stern cabin window shades be surveyed.
From
Chief, Equipment and Recruiting,
Approves carpet for Constitution's
"main-deck cabin."
"Complement
of 'Constitution,' Sept 7th, 1868: 1 Yeoman, 1 Apothecary, 1
Master-at-Arms, 1 Boatswain's Mate, 1 Gunner's Mate, 1 Carpenter's Mate, 1
Armorer, 1 Ship's Cook, 3 Quartermasters, 1 Ship's Corporal, 2 Captains of the
Forecastle, 1 Ship's Writer, 1 Cabin Steward, 1 Cabin Cook, 1 Seaman, 3
Landsmen, 1st Class Boys"
From
Chief, Bureau of Equipment and Recruiting,
Galley for Constitution to be
furnished by New York Navy Yard.
From
Chief, Bureau of Equipment and Recruiting,
Hammock cloths for Constitution
will be provided by the Washington Navy Yard.
Enlisted
Men, Miscellaneous, 1865-68
From
Chief, Bureau of Navigation and Office of Detail,
Mentions following petty officers in
Constitution: William Dyer, William O. Eldridge, George Brooks, Joseph
Rodgers, Charles Hopkins, and Thomas Hunter.
Candidates to be appointed Mates.
Eldridge, Hunter, and Brooks later turned it down.
From
Chief, Bureau of Equipment and Recruiting,
From
Approves sentence of loss of 3
months pay in the 9 Apr 1867 summary court case of Seaman James Hunt of Constitution.
From
Chief, Bureau of Navigation and Office of Detail,
A draft of 11 seamen and 5 landsmen
will be provided by the Philadelphia Rendezvous.
From
Chief, Bureau of Equipment and Recruiting,
Honorably discharge Quartermaster
Frederick Seegers from Constitution on 28 Apr 1867.
From
In the 10 May 1867 general court
martial case of Landsman Joseph Phelps of Constitution, thief, the
sentence of 60 days solitary confinement in double irons, bread and water only
every alternate week, and a fine of $30 is approved.
From
Chief, Bureau of Equipment and Recruiting,
Discharge Landsman Edward Smithers
of Constitution.
From
Chief, Bureau of Equipment and Recruiting,
Discharge landsmen Thomas Simmons
and Joseph Phellps of Constitution.
From
Chief, Bureau of Equipment and Recruiting,
Mentions Seaman Peter Stewart in Constitution.
From
Mate John Brown, USS Phlox, 8 Jan 1868:
Charges Seaman Samuel Taylor of Constitution
with insulting him grossly. Summary
court ordered.
From
Chief, Bureau of Equipment and Recruiting,
Discharge Landsman James Dabney of Constitution.
From
Chief, Bureau of Equipment and Recruiting,
Honorably discharge Ship's Writer
John Lee of Constitution.
From
Chief, Bureau of Equipment and Recruiting,
Should Seaman James Faley of Constitution
have received an honorable discharge?
From
Chief, Bureau of Equipment and Recruiting,
Honorably discharge Seaman Gregory
Stanley of Constitution.
From
Chief , Bureau of Equipment and Recruiting,
Mentions John Little of Constitution.
From
Chief, Bureau of Equipment and Recruiting,
Honorably discharge Yeoman Samuel B.
Comstock and Quartermaster Nicholas Williams of Constitution.
From
Chief, Bureau of Equipment and Recruiting,
Honorably discharge Seaman William
G. Cruise of Constitution.
From
Chief, Bureau of Equipment and Recruiting,
Discharge James Smith of Constitution
per his request. Enliste
Men, Miscellaneous, 1868-70
From
Chief, Bureau of Equipment and Recruiting,
Honorable discharge the following
men in Constitution: Ivan Kotzebue, William Sporwein, Josea Garcia, and
John Little.
From
Chief, Bureau of Equipment and Recruiting,
Discharge Seaman Evan Thomas of Constitution,
per his request.
From
Chief, Bureau of Medicine and Surgery,
Requests medical survey of Seaman
Patrick McKenna of Constitution.
From
Chief, Bureau of Equipment and Recruiting,
Discharge Seaman Patrick McKenna of Constitution,
unfit for service.
From
Chief, Bureau of Equipment and Recruiting,
Discharge Seaman George Redman of Constitution,
if out of debt.
From
Sentence of summary court martial of
Landsman Edward Williams of Constitution is approved.
From
Chief, Bureau of Equipment and Recruiting,
Forwards a Good Conduct Badge for
William Smith of Constitution.
From
Chief, Bureau of Equipment and Recruiting,
Forwards Good Conduct Badges for
John Beatty, who reenlisted in Constitution on 11 Oct 1869, but is now
in Macedonian; JohnYoung, who reenlisted in Constitution on 3 May
1870; and John M. Davis, who reenlisted in Constitution on 16 May
1870. [These badges went with honorable
discharges.]
From
Chief, Bureau of Equipment and Recruiting,
Honorably discharge George Walters in
Constitution.
From
Chief, Bureau of Equipment and Recruiting, 10 Sep 1870:
Authorizes the rating of a Chief
Boatswain's Mate and a Chief Gunner's Mate in Constitution.
From
Chief, Bureau of Equipment and Recruiting,
Discharge Wardroom Steward John
Little in Constitution.
Equipment,
Miscellaneous, 1865-70
From
Chief, Bureau of Navigation,
A new signal book and new pennants
go into effect on 1 Jan 1870.
Historical
Matters, 1865-70
From
Chief, Bureau of Ordnance,
Mentions that Admiral Porter is
flying his flag in
From
Chief, Bureau of Ordnance,
Forwards pictures entitled
"Chase of the Constitution" and "Action of the Cyane &
Levant." Letters Received, 1865-70
From
Chief, Bureau of Provisions and Clothing,
Mentions a Paymaster
From
Chief, Bureau of Provisions and Clothing,
Mentions Paymaster W. Goldsborough
in Constitution. Roll
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Midshipmen,
1865-67
From
"Your No. 252, enclosing
reports of an investigation into the conduct of Midn Hart and Soule, is
received.
"The Department is at a loss to
understand how the Surgeon's Steward of the Constitution (whose dishonorable
discharge from the service has been ordered) could have indulged in his base
practices for some time past with apparent immunity, and had in his possession
and use in the dispensary or sick bay, obscene books, unnoticed by the Medical
and other officers of the vessel, as shown by the testimony taken. The very disgraceful state of affairs
developed by their investigation on board the Constitution demands further
inquiry and report.
"It would be difficult to
conceive of the existence, for any length of time, of such demoralizing and
disgraceful proceedings as have been proven against the late Surgeon's Steward
of the Constitution, on board of any properly commanded and well disciplined
vessel of war, but the case is greatly aggravated when such scandalous conduct
[obscured] to have remained undetected on board of a vessel used as the mere
quarters of the Midshipmen with only a small number of enlisted persons on
board, until some of the young gentlemen have had their minds poisoned by
coming in contact with so disreputable a person.
"The Midshipmen should not be
permitted to associate with persons on board of vessels, or within the Academy
limits, who are of a class or character not calculated to improve their morals,
and give them correct ideas of their obligation.and duties."
From
"The Department has maturely
considered the reports of the investigation in the cases of Midn C. E. Soule and
John L. Hart, and regrets to find so few mitigating circumstances where such
grave offenses are proven, and the reputation of the Academy so seriously
involved.
"The youthfulness and apparent
penitence of Midn Soule, coupled with the great temptation thrown in his way by
a person with whom he should not have been allowed to come in contact, except
officially, induce the Department to treat with leniency conduct which, under
other circumstances, would justify a summary dismissal from the Academy. You will admonish him of the extreme gravity
of his offense, involving as it does, not only his own moral character, but the
fair fame of the institution from which he must look to receive that culture
and moral training which alone can make him an efficient and high-toned Naval
Officer; and inform him that upon his future good conduct will depend his
retention at the Academy.
"In the case of Midn Hart, the
Department finds still less to extenuate, than in that of Midn Soule. Without the excuse of extreme youth and want
of experience in the application of the means he so recklessly employed, he
appears to have committed the offense charged, with a knowledge of its probable
consequences, and consequent impropriety.
The same tempter, however, having exercised his baleful influence in
this, as in the other case, and in association of these Midshipmen with the
Surgeon's Steward was, it is fair to infer, involuntary on their part, the
Department is unwilling to dismiss Midn Hart at this time. He will remain on probation at the Academy,
with the admonition that any repetition of blameworthy conduct will be promptly
dealt with.
"Midn Soule will be restricted
to the Academy limits for recreation for two weeks, and Midn Hart, for four
weeks; special weekly reports of their conduct to be made to t he Department
during the time." Miscellaneous
Correspondence, 1865-70
From
Chief, Bureau of Equipment and Recruiting,
All ships are to have a "copper
lightning conductor to each mast." Officers,
Miscellaneous, 1865-70
From
Paymaster ? to Superintendent, Naval Academy,
List of officers attached to the
several ships during the 4th quarter 1865.
USS Constitution: Lt Comr P. C. Johnson Paymaster's Clerk W. W.
Harris Captain's Clerk W. H. Chase Mate Robt Wilson Mate John Wallace
Naval
Academy Order, 3 Oct 1865:
Assignments of officers attached to
the
LComdr P. C.
Johnson Asst to Comdt of Midn
in charge of Practice Ships "Constitution" and "
From
Paymaster's Clerk W. W. Harris to Secretary R. M. Chase, Naval Academy,
Officer changes in school ships in
Feb 1866:
Lt Comdr P. C. Johnson
detached 17 Feb 1866
From
Paymaster's Clerk W. W. Harris, to Secretary R. M. Chase, Naval Academy,
Officer changes in school ships
since 28 Feb 1866:
Mate John Wallace of Constitution
deserted 19 Mar 1866
From
Paymaster's Clerk W. W. Harris to Secretary R. M. Chase, Naval Academy,
Officers attached to Constitution:
Lt Comr T. H. Eastman
Capns Clerk J. B.
Girault
Payr Clerk W. W. Harris
Mate Wm Dyre Mate Joseph Rodgers List of Officers attached to Constitution and
Constitution:
Lieut Commander T. H. Eastman
Captains Clerk Joseph B Girault Mate
Wm Wyer Mate
Joseph Rodgers
List
of officers attached to Constitution, 1 Feb 1867: Lieut
Commdr T. H. Eastman Passed
Assistant Paymaster Robt B. Rodney Mate
Joseph Rodgers Mate
Wm Dyer Capt's
Clk Joseph B. Girault List of officers attached to Constitution, 30
Apr 1867: Lieut
Commander Thos H. Eastman Passed
Assistant Paymaster R. B. Rodney Mates
Joseph Rodgers Wm Dyer Fredk Miller Captain's
Clerk John Crawley (Jos
B. Girault resigned 26 Apr) List of officers in Constitution, 31 May
1867: Lieut
Commander Thos H. Eastman Passed
Assistant Paymaster Robt B. Rodney Mates
Joseph Rodgers Wm Dyer Fredk Miller Wm G. Smith (reported 22 May) Capts
Clk John List of officers in Constitution, 30 Jun
1867: Lieut
Commdr T. H. Eastman Mates
Joseph Rodgers Wm Dyer FredkMiller Wm G. Smith Capt's
Clerk John Crawley List of officers in Constitution, 31 Jul
1867: No
changes from above. List of officers in Constitution, 30 Sep
1867: No
changes from above. List of officers in Constitution, 31 Oct
1867: Lieut
Commander Thomas H. Eastman Lieut
Commander George Dewey Paymaster
Wm H. Anderson Paymaster
Clerk A. E. Baker Captain's
Clerk John Crawley Mate
Joseph Rodgers Wm Dyer Fred'k Miller Wm G. Smith Fred'k C. Bailey Officers attached to Constitution, 30 Nov
1867: Same
as above except that Lieut Cdr Eastman was detached on 5 Nov. Officers attached to Constitution, 31 Dec
1867: Lieut
Com'dr George Dewey Paymaster
Wm H. Anderson Paymaster
Clerk A. E. Baker Captain
Clerk John Crawley Mate
Joseph Rodgers William Dyer Frederick Miller Wm G. Smith Officers attached to Constitution, 31 Jan
1868: Same
as above. Officers attached to Constitution, 29 Feb
1868: Same
as above except Mate Dyer discharged 14 Feb. Officers attached to Constitution, 31 Mar
1868: Same
as above. Officers attached to Constitution, 30 Apr
1868: Same
as above. Officers attached to Constitution, 31 May
1868: Same
as above. Officers attached to Constitution. 30 Jun
1868: Same
as above. Officers attached to Constitution, 31 Jul 1868: Same
as above. Offices attached to Constitution, 31 Aug
1868: Same
as above. Officers attached to Constitution, 31 Oct
1868: Lt
Commander George Dewey
Capt's Clk John Mate
Frederick Miller
Joseph Rodgers Wm G.
Smith
Roscoe V. Wickes (reported 15 Oct)
List
of officers attached to Constitution, 1 Dec 1868: Same as above.
List
of officers attached to Constitution, 31 Dec 1868:
Same as above,
List
of officers attached to Constitution, 31 Jan 1869:
Lieut Commander Geo Dewey
Capt's Clk John Crawley (resigned 6 Jan)
Mate Frederick Miller
Josp Rodgers
Wm G. Smith
Roscoe V. Wickes
Comd'g Off Clk Philip Rutter
(appointed 7 Jan)
List
of officers attached to Constitution, 28 Feb 1869:
Same as above.
List
of officers attached to Constitution, 31 Mar 1869:
Same as above.
List
of officers attached to Constitution, 30 Apr 1869:
Same as above.
List
of officers attached to Constitution, 30 Sep 1869:
Same as above.
List
of officers attached to Constitution (2nd Rate), 31 Oct 1869:
Same as above.
List
of officers attached to Constitution, 30 Nov 1869:
Same as above.
List
of officers attached to Constitution (3rd Rate), 31 May 1870:
Mate Roscoe V. Wicks
Will G. Smith
Fred Miller
Joseph Rodgers
Capt Clk Philip Rutter
(Note:
Lt Cdr Dewey now in charge of all ships at the Academy.)
List
of officers attached to Constitution, 30 Jun 1870:
Same as above.
List
of officers attached to Constitution, 31 Jul 1870:
Same as above.
List
of officers attached to Constitution, 30 Sep 1870:
Same as above less Fred Miller.
From
Lieutenant Commander George Dewey, USS Constitution, 19 Nov 1868:
Reports Mate J. L. Blauvelt for
drunkenness and neglect of duty while on the midwatch last night. Quartermaster of the watch William Norman and
apothecary Augustus Prosperi are witnesses.
Blauvelt admits to being drunk.
From
SecNav to Commandant of Midshipmen, Naval Academy,
Henceforth, Paymaster Goldsborough is to be responsible
for all ships' accounts except Macedonian. This consolidation is to include the accounts
of at least Constitution,
From
SecNav to Assistant Naval Constructor Theo. D.
Ordered to report to Constitution
as an instructor on 1 Oct 1869. He is to
teach "all that is practically and
theoretically" necessary regarding masts, yards, and hulls, and the
application of mathematics, dynamics and hydrodynamics thereto. [Later amended to "1st class
only." He also is to use the
opportunity to avail himself of the educational resources of the Academy and
take math, language, and science courses for his own enrichment.]
From
SecNav to Assistant Naval Constructor Theodore Wilson, Naval Academy,
Has been selected to tour English
and French government and private shipyards to observe improvements in the
construction of iron warships. To
proceed by steamer from Roll
7
Ships,
Miscellaneous, 1865-70
From
Chief, Bureau of Equipment and Recruiting,
Mooring shackles for Constitution
and
From
Chief, Bureau of Navigation,
Twelve thermometers for Constitution
and
From
Chief, Bureau of Equipment and Recruiting,
34 [?] fathoms of 1" 2-strand
hemp, 64 fathoms of 1 1/2" 2-strand, and 110 fathoms of 2" 2-strand
for Constitution shipped via B&O RR 23 Oct.
From
Chief, Bureau of Equipment and Recruiting,
Stone lining for Constitution
and
From
Chief, Bureau of Equipment and Recruiting,
Two barrels of sperm oil for Constitution
and
From
Chief, Bureau of Equipment and Recruiting,
Requisition for material to repair
the copper on Constitution and
USS
Constitution, 1871
From
Chief, Bureau of Equipment and Recruiting,
Repairs to galley range approved. Enlisted
Men, 1871-72
From
Chief, Bureau of Equipment and Recruiting, 9 Sep 1871:
Additional men will be sent in the
tug from Roll
8 Miscellaneous
Ships, 1871-75
From
Chief, Bureau of Equipment and Recruiting, Request the Commandant of the
Philadelphia Navy Yard to return the two sheet anchors and chain transferred
from Dale to Constitution to return them at "the first
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