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[Note: Only those rolls in this series covering the
period of Constitution's service at the Roll
1 (3
Oct 1865-30 Jul 1866)
To
Lieutenant Commander P. C. Johnson, Naval Academy,
Lists him as "Comdg School
Ships."
To
Commissary Richard Swain, Naval Academy,
Wishes the bill of fare at the
midshipmen's messes ashore and in Constitution and
To
Commandant of Midshipmen, Naval Academy,
Have the batteries of Constitution
and
To
Commandant of Midshipmen, Naval Academy,
Have thermometers mounted on the
main decks of Constitution and
To
Lieutenant Commander James P. Foster et al, Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD, 24
Oct 1865:
Make strict inspection of fire hoses
in Constitution and
To
Passed Assistant Surgeon Joseph Hugg et al, Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD, 22
Nov 1865:
Examine Seaman Alexander Lea Neil of
Constitution with regard a fractured thigh and an ailing eye, and
report.
To
Commandant of Midshipmen, Naval Academy,
Transfer Seaman Alexander Lea Neil
of Constitution to the hospital at
To
Lieutenant Commander P. C. Johnson et al,
Inspect the messes on board
Constitution and
To
Lieutenant Commander O. F. Stanton et al,
Investigate the report of
"tampering with the lock of the Captain's Storeroom in the cockpit of the
'Constitution'" by Midn 3rd Class Fisher.
To
Commandant,
Forward the hammock cloths for Constitution.
To
Surgeon Richard Dean and Assistant Surgeon J. M. Flint, Naval Academy,
Determine the physical fitness of
petty officers William Dyer, William O. Eldridge, Joseph Rodgers, Charles
Hopkins, and Thomas Hunter of Constitution. Roll
2 (27
Jul 1866-29 Apr 1867)
To
Mr. {Mt?] John B. Collins, Naval Academy,
Report to Lieutenant Commander R. F.
R. Lewis [Academy Executive Officer] for duty in Constitution.
To
Lieutenant Commanders J. A. Greer and S. P. Gillet, Naval Academy,
Survey the carpet in Constitution's
forward main cabin and report its condition.
To
John D. Kieler, Naval Academy,
Report to Lieutenant Commander R. F.
R. Lewis for duty in Constitution.
To
Naval Storekeeper Charles E.
Mooring shackle for Constitution
received, but not the auger.
To
Lieutenant Commander R. F. R. Lewis, Naval Academy,
Candidates who successfully pass he
admission examination will report to you for immediate assignment to Constitution.
To
Lieutenant Commander T. H. Eastman, USS Constitution, 1 Oct 1866:
Convene a summary court martial in
the case of Seamen Charles O. West and John Lang. Lieutenant Commanders B. P. Smith and G. P.
Ryan will be your board members.
To
Lieutenant Commander G. P. Ryan, USS Constitution, 6 Oct [1866]:
"You are hereby relieved from
duty on board U.S.S. 'Constitution' and will report to Commander S. B. Luce,
for duty in the 'Department of Astronomy & Navigation'."
"Assignment
of Duty [no date, but filed amid early October 1866 dates]
"…
"2. Asst Surgn. Terry, to attend sick call of midshipmen
and crew of 'Constitution'…"
To
Paymaster J. S. Gulick, Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD, 15 Oct 1866:
Discharge the following persons
working at the mess hall:
1/c Boy John Broodis
Constitution
Landsman Benjamin Septh
[sp?] do
To
Commandant of Midshipmen, Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD, 16 Oct 1866:
Discharge of Landsman Henry Clay is
revoked.
To
Commandant of Midshipmen, Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD, 2 Nov 1866:
Dishonorably discharge Surgeon's
Steward F. C. Flagstadt of Constitution.
To
Lieutenant Commanders J. S. Barnes, E. O. Matthews, and W. S. Schley, Naval
Academy, Annapolis, MD, 5 Nov 1866:
"I enclose you a letter from
the Honorable Secretary of the Navy, requiring further investigation with
regard to the disreputable exhibition of improper pictures by the surgeon's
steward.
"You will avail yourselves of
all the evidence you can obtain, & ascertain whether this thing has been
going on for any length of time or whether it was confined to the particular
instance brought before the court. You
will also ascertain as far as lies within your power, whether the accusation of
Midshipman Soule is reliable in all respects, that the other midshipman besides
himself, mere participants reading the improper book alluded to, or in
listening to the improper language used by the Surgeon's Steward. You will also ascertain whether there has
been any want of vigilance on the part of the commander or of the officers in
charge, to prevent the midshipmen from associating with improper persons on
board the school ship.
"It is due to the reputation of
the academy that this whole affair should be more closely investigated."
To
Lieutenant Commanders J. S. Barnes, E. O. Matthews, and W. S. Schley, Naval
Academy, Annapolis, MD, 5 Nov 1866 [2]:
"You will proceed to try
Midshipman H. N. Huskell (4th class) on the following charges.
"Disobedience of orders and
filthy and ungentlemanly conduct -
"Committing a nuisance in the
wardroom of the U.S. S. 'Constitution'."
To
Lieutenant John Watters, Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD, 1 Oct 1866:
Take command of USS Savannah. Will have general charge of all vessels
belonging to the Academy except the school ships, Constitution and Santee.
To
Commander S. B. Luce, Commandant of Midshipmen, Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD,
20 Nov 1866:
Forwards dismissals of Midshipmen 4th
Class Charles E. Soule and John L.Hart, dated the 19th, and orders
they be read to the midshipmen on parade.
To
Commander S. B. Luce, Commandant of Midshipmen, Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD,
20 Nov 1866 [2]:
"Hereafter the sick bay of the
U.S.S. 'Constitution' is not to be left in charge of the Hospital Steward.
"A Medical officer is to be in
charge, and during the day will remain on board the ship at certain
hours."
To
Commander S. B. Luce, Commandant of Midshipmen, Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD,
22 Nov 1866:
"Midn C. E. Soule entered the
Academy without making a deposit. By
order of the Department before he leaves you will be pleased to see that he turns
over everything that he has, (not polluted by the 'itch'), to the
Storekeeper."
To
Attorney Charles E. Soule, Esqr., New York, NY, 23 Nov 1866:
"Your telegraphic communication
of the 22d inst, was duly recd, and answered.
"Your son C. E. Soule, was
tried by a Board of officers, and found guilty of the charge against him. On the proceeding being transmitted to the
Department the Honorable Secretary of the Navy ordered a further investigation,
which confirmed the above verdict.
"As he showed no disposition to
[obscured] the Secretary of the Navy dismissed him from the Academy.
"Your son left here in debt for
clothing to the amount of $45.06 (forty five 6/100 dollars). If this loss fell on the Government it would
not make so much difference, but as it is, it will fall upon a civilian and it
is hard that he should lose money. Your
son entered here without the customary deposit of money, as required by
government, and consequently there is nothing to his credit with which to
settle his account.
"I enclose the dismissal of
your son which he left behind him when he went away. I am very sorry for this occurrence and can
realize how much anxiety it must cause you."
To
Lieutenant Commanders R. W. Mason and J. S. Barnes, and Sailmaker George
Thomas, Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD, 4 Mar 1867:
Survey and report on the condition
of the poop, quarterdeck, and gangway awnings of Constitution.
To
Lieutenant Commanders Thomas O. Selfridge, R. S. McCarthy, and W. S. Schley,
Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD, 15 Mar 1867:
Investigate the disturbance on board
Constitution on the evening of the 12th, try to identify the
guilty parties, and recommend corrective action.
To
Lieutenant Commanders T. O. Selfridge, S. P. Gillet, and W. S. Schley, Naval
Academy, Annapolis, MD, 22 Mar 1867:
Investigate the destruction of one
of Constitution's standard compasses; try to identify thee guilty
parties; and make any recommendations thought necessary.
To
Lieutenant Commanders Selfridge, Gillet, and Schley, Naval Academy, Annapolis,
MD, 22 Mar 1867 [2]:
"You will investigate the
charge against 4th Class Midshipmen Warden and Wright of asking
permission to go into the wardroom of the Constitution for their portfolios
etc. and using that permission to go into one of the rooms and secure the door,
which they did not open promptly when ordered to do so by their superior
officer. You will if possible report the
cause of this behaviour, & make such recommendations as you may think
necessary."
To
Lieutenant Commander T. H. Eastman, USS Constitution, 26 May 1867:
"All state rooms in the Ward
room and the Cock pit, will be kept locked except when in use by the medical
officer, or a line officer."
To
Passed Assistant Surgeon Joseph Hugg and 2 others, Naval Academy, Annapolis,
MD, 5 Apr 1867:
Medically survey Captain of the
Forecastle Thomas Archer and Captain of the Hold George Mack, both of Constitution,
and report their fitness for duty.
To
Commodore J. B. Hull, President, Navy Board, Philadelphia NavyYard, 15 Apr
1867:
His answers to interrogatories concerning Lieutenant Commander: P. C. Johnson 1. About a year 2. He was under my command, at the Naval Academy, a year, in charge of he School Ship 'Constitution.' 3. I have no reason to believe him given to habits of intemperance.
4.
I consider him qualified for
promotion…"
Permanent
List of Mechanics, Laborers per U.S. Naval Academy, n. d.: J. C. Wilson, Landsman, Constitution
James Turner, Landsman, Constitution
Elijah Dorsey, Landsman, Constitution
Joseph M____s, Landsman, Constitution
Eliakim
Cozzins. Landsman, Constitution
James William Burkett, Landsman, Constitution
John Truman, Landsman, Constitution
George _________, Landsman, Constitution
Joseph Darwin, Landsman, Constitution
John Mokey, Landsman, Constitution
Samuel Fl______, Landsman, Constitution
William Selman, 1st Class Boy, Constitution
George Hill, Landsman, Constitution
Stephen J___r, Landsman, Constitution
Moby Williams, Landsman, Constitution
Daniel O. Murray. Landsman, Constitution
___ E.
_______y, Landsman, Constitution
William Smith, Landsman, Constitution
Carter R__l__y, Landsman, Constitution
_____ Strong, 1st Class Boy, Constitution
George Thomas, Landsman, Constitution
William Jones, Landsman, Constitution Samuel ___ville, Landsman, Constitution
Edwin [?] Owens, Landsman, Constitution
John Clary, Landsman, Constitution John Haller, Landsman, Constitution Collier Skinner, Landsman, Constitution Roll
3 (30
Apr 1867-7 Jan 1868)
To
Lieutenant Commander T. H. Eastman, USS Constitution, 23 May 1867:
Be prepared to received the incoming
class in Constitution; they will be retained at the Academy during the
summer.
To
Lieutenant Commanders B. B. Taylor and E. O. Matthews, and Carpenter William H.
Edgar, Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD, 28 May 1867:
Survey and report the condition of Constitution's
cabin chairs.
To
Lieutenant Commander T. H. Eastman, Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD, 3 Jun 1867:
Take charge of Santee and Marion.
To
Commander R. F. R. Lewis, Lieutenant Commander J. S. Barnes, and Carpenter J.
Southwick, Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD, 10 Jun 1867:
Survey the main deck and topsides of
Constitution and report your findings.
[Another letter the next day added the ship's hammock cloths.]
To
Lieutenant Commander T. H. Eastman, USS Constitution, 20 Jun 1867:
Detail Boy James Jackson as
messenger in my office.
To
Commander R. F. R. Lewis, Lieutenant Commander J. S Barnes, and Carpenter J.
Southwick, Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD, 21 Jun 1867:
Report the condition of Constitution's
mizzen topsail. [Another letter of that
date required these same officers to report the condition of Constitution's
fore and main trusses; her fore, main, and mizzen royal and topgallant ropes
and braces, and the topsail clew lines and breastlines; and the flying jib
halliards and downhaul.]
To
Lieutenant Commander T. H. Eastman, USS Constitution, 26 Jun 1867:
"The issuing rooms of the
Paymaster on board the U.S.S. Constitution will be in the same place, and the
business of the Paymaster will be conducted in the same manner as on board any
other man of war.
"The spar deck cabins will be
for the use of the midshipmen and offices for clerks of mind and reception
room."
To
Midshipman W. H. Turner, Naval Hospital [?], 29 Jun 1867:
Report to Lieutenant Commander
Eastman for duty aboard Constitution.
To
Commander R. F. R. Lewis, Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD, 1 Jul 1867:
"On the 4th of July,
the national flag will be displayed at the peak and at each mast head of every
vessel at the Naval Academy, from sunrise to sunset. The jack will also be hoisted forward.
"At noon a salute of twenty one
guns will be fired from the 'Santee'."
To
Lieutenant Commander T. H. Eastman, USS Constitution, 20 Jul 1867:
Authorized to ship Seaman William
Norman and Boy John Jefferson for the ship.
To
Lieutenant Commander T. H. Eastman, Carpenter John Southwick, and Boatswain
John Hall, Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD, [?] July 1867:
Survey and report the condition of
topgallant yards and ropes, old running gear, jiggers, and boat falls in the
ship. [On the 29th, the same
trio was ordered to do the same with regard to the ship's five topgallant and
two topmast studding sails.]
To
Lieutenant Commander T. H. Eastman, USS Constitution, 2 Aug 1867:
Authorized to ship for 1 year Seaman
George Brooks for the ship.
To
Lieutenant Commanders T. H. Eastman and B. A. Howell, and Carpenter John
Southwick, Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD, 17 Aug 1867:
Survey and report the condition of 2
tin boilers of the "ship's company galley" of Constitution.
To
Lieutenant Commander T. H. Eastman, USS Constitution, 16 Aug
1867:
Authorized to ship Ordinary Seaman
Thomas J. Franey for 1 year for the ship.
[Another letter of the same date authorizes the re-shipping of Landsman
Thomas Bishop for the same term.]
To
Commander Lewis, Lieutenant Commander Howell, and Carpenter Southwick, Naval
Academy, Annapolis, MD, 21 Aug 1867:
Survey and report on the condition
of 1 17' national ensign , 1 11' jack, and 2 10' repeaters in Constitution.
To
Commander Robert F. R. Lewis, Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD, 26 Aug 1867:
Constitution and Santee
each to be allowed an Armorer.
To
Lieutenant Commander John A. Howell, USS Constitution, 27 Aug 1867:
Authorized to re-enlist Seaman
Dennis T. Carrington for 3 years. Since
he is an honorable dischargee, grant him 7 days leave.
To
Lieutenant Commander John A. Howell, USS Constitution, 26 Aug 1867:
Authorized to re-enlist Seaman
Richard Pascoe for 3 years.
To
Lieutenant Commander John A. Howell, USS Constitution, 1 Sep 1867:
Authorized to re-enlist honorable
discharges Seamen Thomas T. Punter [sp?] and Thomas McDonald, each for 3 years;
give 15 days leave.
To
Lieutenant Commanders T. H. Eastman, J. A. Howell, and Carpenter John
Southwick, Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD, 6 Sep 1867:
Survey and report on Constitution's
galley range and copper boilers.
To
Lieutenant Commander T. H. Eastman, USS Constitution, 7 Sep 1867:
Authorized to re-enlist Seaman
Thomas Archer for 3 years for the ship; grant him 14 days furlough.
To
Lieutenant Commander T. H. Eastman, USS Constitution, 10 Sep 1867:
Authorized to re-enlist Landsman
Isaac W. Watkins for 1 year for the ship.
To
Commander S. B. Luce, Commandant of Midshipmen, Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD,
19 Sep 1867:
"The Seamen, ordinary Seamen,
Landsmen, and Boys of all the vessels of the Naval Academy, will be rigidly
inspected every morning at nine o'clock, to see that they are perfectly clean.
"The uniform in winter will be
blue, in summer white frocks and blue trowsers [sic]. Every man will have the name of his vessel on
his cap or hat. All Landsmen and Boys
belonging to ships will dress in uniform…"
To
Commander S. B. Luce, Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD, 4 Oct 1867:
Transfer Mate Smith from Constitution
to Dale.
To
Lieutenant Commander Bushrod B. Taylor, "In charge of Vessels," Naval
Academy, Annapolis, MD, 6 Nov 1867:
Authorized to ship Landsman Franklin
Buchanan of Marion for 1 year and transfer to Constitution.
To
Lieutenant Commanders R. S. McCook and S. P. Gillet, and Carpenter John
Southwick, Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD, 7 Nov 1867:
Survey and report on condition of Constitution's
galley range and 2 tin boilers.
To
Lieutenant Commander George Dewey, Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD, 6 Nov 1867:
Take command of Constitution
from this date.
To
Lieutenant Commander B. B. Taylor, Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD, 15 Nov 1867:
Transfer Landsmen J. W. Bell, George
Thompson, John Hoydon, and Wesley Field from Marion to Constitution.
Untitled
and unsigned paper:
"Ere the war of the rebellion
was over, it was proposed to erect a monument to the gallant officers, seamen
and marines of the Navy, who had fallen in defence [sic] of the flag of
the Union.
"…but while monuments have been
raised over the battle fields where our soldiers have fallen, nothing of the
kind has been done to commemorate the deeds of our naval officers, seamen and
marines.
"This seems like neglect on the
part of those who have survived and have reaped the rewards that should have
been shared by the gallant dead had they lived.
"We of the present day, would
have known nothing of those heroic spirits, Somers, Caldwell, Wadsworth,
Trippe, Decatur, &c, who fell before Tripoli, but for the monument erected
by the officers of the navy to their memory…"
To
Lieutenant Commanders R. S. McCook and A. H. McCormick, and Carpenter John
Southwick, Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD, 19 Nov 1867:
Survey and report on the condition
of 2 covers for the transom lounges in Constitution, as well as her
stern window shades.
To
Paymaster J. H. Anderson, Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD, 25 Nov 1867:
Rate __________ Galatzo Steerage
Steward in Constitution.
To
Lieutenant Commander B. B. Taylor, Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD, 10 Dec 1867:
"Transfer to the Constitution
all the midshipmen's servants employed in the Mess Hall on the wharf."
To
Lieutenant Commanders B. B. Taylor, S. P. Gillett, and A. H. McCormick, Naval
Academy, Annapolis, MD, 12 Dec 1867:
Survey and report on the mizzen
topsail and the signal halliards of Constitution.
To
Lieutenant Commander B. B. Taylor, Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD, 14 Dec 1867:
Authorized to re-enlist Landsman
Jeremiah Wilson for 1 year for Constitution.
To
Lieutenant Commander George Dewey, USS Constitution, 19 Dec 1867:
Provides "two internal log
books" for the ship and requires a list of her officers and crew be
inserted at the first page. [Distributed
to all ships of the Academy.]
To
Lieutenant Commander B. B. Taylor, Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD, 6 Jan 1868:
Ship Landsman George A. Thompson for
1 year for Constitution. Roll
4 (8
Jan 1868-7 Apr 1870)
To
members, Summary Court Martial, Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD, 9 Jan 1868:
Try Seaman Samuel Thomas of Constitution
on the charge of using insulting language toward a superior officer, Mate John
Brown, on the 7th, inst.
To
Lieutenant Commander George Dewey, USS Constitution, 18 Jan 1868:
Transfer Seaman John Kempton to Tonawanda.
To
Lieutenant Commander B. B. Taylor, Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD, 23 Jan 1868:
Enlist Landsman Simon Patterson for
1 year for Constitution.
To
Lieutenant Commander B. B. Taylor, Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD, 14 Jan 1868:
Re-enlist Seaman John Little for 3
years for Constitution.
To
Lieutenant Commander George Dewey, USS Constitution, 11 Feb 1868:
Forwards 92 Navy Registers for
distribution to embarked midshipmen.
To
Lieutenant Commander B. B. Taylor, Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD, 11 Feb 1868:
R-enlist honorable dischargee John
Lee for 3 years for Constitution.
To
Lieutenant Commander B. B. Taylor, Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD, 15 Feb 1868:
Re-enlist Landsman Stephen Titus for
1 year for Constitution.
To
Lieutenant Commander B. B. Taylor, Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD, 18 Feb 1868:
Enlist Landsman Joseph Johnson for 1
year for Constitution.
To
Lieutenant Commander B. B. Taylor, Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD, 19 Mar 1868:
Transfer Landsman William Bently
[sic] from Marion to Constitution.
To
Lieutenant Commanders T. O. Selfridge and S. P. Gillett, and Sailmaker G. W. Gist,
Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD, 15 Apr 1868:
Survey and report on Constitution's
quarterdeck hammock cloths.
To
Lieutenant Commanders T. O. Selfridge and S. P. Gillett, and Carpenter John
Southwick, Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD, 23 May 1868:
Survey and report on Constitution's
"main pump hose."
To
Commander S. B. Luce, commandant of Midshipmen, Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD,
5 Jun 1868:
"You will transfer Geo.
Washington (Lds) from the 'Constitution' to the 'Savannah'."
To
Commander R. F. R. Lewis, Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD, 9 Jun 1868:
Transfer Seaman Charles Robinson
from the Academy to Constitution.
To
Midshipman Charles H. Brake, 22 Jun 1868:
Report on board Constitution.
To
Commander R. F. R. Lewis, Paymaster J. W. Beaman, and Carpenter J. Southwick,
Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD, 13 Jul 1868:
Survey and report the condition of Constitution's
main deck cabin.
To
Lieutenant Commander W. L. Johnans, Passed Assistant Paymaster E. W.
Whitehouse, and Carpenter John Southwick, Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD, 6 Sep
1868:
Survey and report on the condition
of the soap stone lining, boilers, and runs of Constitution's galley
range.
To
Lieutenant Commander George Dewey, USS Constitution. 30 Nov 1868:
The crew of Tonawanda will be
transferred to Constitution. Her
yeoman's stores are also transferred but will remain under lock on board her.
To
Captain H. B. Harrison, Commandant of Midshipmen, Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD,
5 Feb 1869:
Transfer the crew of Dale to Constitution,
less any cooks or stewards, who are to be discharged.
To
Lieutenant Commanders C. L. Franklin and J. R. Bartlett, and Mr. H. McCusker,
23 Feb 1869:
Survey and report on the galley
range soap stone lining in Constitution.
To
Lieutenant Commander George W. Hayward, Carpenter John Southwick, and Ship's
Machinist Hugh McCusker, Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD, 12 Jun 1869:
Survey and report on the condition
of the soapstone lining and oven plates of Constitution's galley range.
To
Lieutenant Commander George W. Hayward, Carpenter John Southwick, and Machinist
Hugh McCusker, 16 Jun 1869:
Survey and report on the condition
of Constitution's galley. Is it
unfit for further service? Roll
5 (9
Apr 1869-20 Sept 1870)
To
Lieutenant Commander George Dewey, USS Constitution, 19 Apr 1869:
"You will furnish, in
triplicate, as soon as practicable, an accurate description of the Vessels
which have been used as School Ships, stating when this system was adopted, and
the reasons for adopting it, & whether at the time of its adoption, it was
regarded as a temporary or permanent arrangement, and whether in your opinion,
the results have proved beneficial to the service.
"This information is called for
by the Admiral for future reference & it is
desirable that, your report be submitted with as little delay as
possible, & that a duplicate of it, should be placed in the files of the
Academy.--
"I would suggest that, in
framing your report, you can no doubt, obtain much valuable information by
conferring with the Officers attached to this institution."
[This letter signed "N. B.
Harrison, Captain, USN, Senr Off'r present."]
To
Lieutenant Commander George Dewey, USS Constitution, 20 Apr 1869:
Forwards copies of Law of Summary
Courts Martial and Articles for the Government of the Navy for
posting in the 7 ships then attached to the Academy (Constitution, Santee,
Macedonian, Marion, Tonawanda, Mercury, and Phlox).
To
Paymaster Worthington Goldsborough. USS Constitution, 29 Oct 1869:
[Addressee attests to identity of
Paymaster on board at this time.]
To
Lieutenant Commander George Dewey, Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD, 29 Oct 1869:
Refers to "the several Vessels
in your charge."
To
Surgeon Edward Shippen and Passed Assistant Surgeon George H. Cooke, Naval
Academy, Annapolis, MD, 11 Nov 1869:
Examine Seaman Patrick McKenna of Constitution
and report his condition.
To
Lieutenant Commander George Dewey, USS Constitution, 22 Nov 1869:
Discharge Seaman Patrick McKenna,
physically unfit for service.
To
Lieutenant Commander George Dewey, USS Constitution, 6 Dec 1869:
"In addition to your present
duty, as an assistant to the Commandant of Midshipmen, in charge of Vessels
&c, you are hereby assigned to duty as an Assistant to the
Superintendent."
To
Lieutenant Commander C. S. Cotton, Master F.H. Sheppard, and Machinist H.
McCusker, Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD, 1 Mar 1870:
Survey and report the condition of
the soapstone linings of Constitution's galley range.
To
Lieutenant Commanders L. J. Ames and C. F. Kellogg, and Lieutenant F. H.
Sheppard, Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD, 17 Jun 1870:
Survey and report on Constitution's
Quarterdeck and Poop awnings.
To
Vice Admiral David D. Porter, Navy Department, Washington, DC, 12 Jul 1870:
Per his request of the 11th
inst, forwards one of Constitution's "Coach Whip Pendants."
To
Lieutenant Commander Henry L. Howison, Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD, 1 Aug
1870:
"You will report to Lieut Comr
George Dewey, & relieve him of the command of the Frigate 'Constitution,'
& of the Charge of the other Vessels, attached to the Academy."
To
Lieutenant Commander H. C. Taylor, Lieutenant T. P. Wilson, and Machinist H.
McCusker, Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD, 3 Aug 1870:
Survey and report the condition of Constitution's
cooking stove and fixtures.
To
Lieutenant Commander A. H. Wright,
Lieutenant T. P. Wilson, and Carpenter J. Southwick, Naval Academy, Annapolis,
MD, 8 Aug 1870:
Survey and report on the condition
of Constitution's spar deck cabin carpet. [Repeated on 19 Aug with additional reporting
requirements.]
To
Cadet Midshipman William P. Clason, Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD, 25 Aug 1870:
Report to Constitution for
duty.
To
Cadet Midshipman George L. Emmons, USS Constitution, 26 Aug 1870:
Granted leave until 30 Sep.
To
Cadet Midshipmen [?] L. Cottman and Charles T. Mitchell, Naval Academy,
Annapolis, MD, 1 Sep 1870:
Report to Constitution for
duty.
To
Lieutenant Commanders William W. Hendrickson and William B. Hoff, and Acting
Gunner J. W. Bogert, Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD, 5 Sep 1870:
Survey and report the condition of Constitution's
quarterdeck hammock cloths.
To
Cadet Midshipman Christopher Bauns, Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD, 6 Sep 1870:
Report for duty to Constitution. Roll
6
(20
Sep 1870-13 May 1872)
To
Lieutenant Commander Henry L. Howison, in charge Practice Ships, 27 Sep 1870:
Discharge Wardroom Steward John
Little from Constitution on the 30th.
To
Lieutenant Commander Henry L. Howison, "In charge of 'Constitution',"
8 Feb 1871:
Discharge Seaman George Redman.
To
Mate Joseph Rodgers, USS Constitution, 1 April 1871:
Ordered to duty in USS Phlox.
To
Captain of the Forecastle Robert Hardie, USS Constitution, 9 May 1871:
To be made Yeoman in USS Constellation
when that ship arrives at Annapolis.
To
Chaplain W. R. Cobb, USS Constitution, 20 May 1871:
When USS Constellation
arrives, you will transfer to that ship.
To
Lieutenant Commander George W. Hayward, et al, 18 June 1871:
Conduct survey of the soapstone
lining and boiler of the galley range in Constitution.
To
Commandant, Philadelphia Navy Yard, 12 Sep 1871:
Understands a tug will be sent from
Philadelphia to tow Constitution thence.
The tug should bring the necessary towing gear.
To
Commandant, Norfolk Navy Yard, 19 Sep 1871:
Am sending Constitution under
Commander A. P. Cooke to the Philadelphia yard and need a second tug to
assist. Can you provide?
To
Mr. B. H. Chadwick, Pilot in charge of tug Pinta, 19 Sep 1871:
Report to Commander Cooke "in
charge of the U S Ship 'Constitution' and tow her to Philadelphia.
To
Commander A. P. Cooke, 19 Sep 1871:
Orders to take Constitution
to Philadelphia and turn her over to the navy yard commandant. There are a mate and 30 men from that yard,
and 2 mates [Thomas W. Bonsall and Lewis M. Melcher] and 5 petty officers from
this station on board. The latter and
you are to return to the Academy when the ship is delivered. Do not venture outside the Capes "except
under favorable circumstances of weather."
To
Lieutenant Commander H. L. Howison, "in charge of vessels," 21 Sep
1871:
Constitution's late Clerk,
Philip Rutter, is reassigned to USS Santee. |
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The Captain's Clerk |