Special Collections Research Center
James Barron Papers (I)
Barron, James, 1769-1851
Adams, John, 1735-1826
Elliott, Jesse Duncan, 1782-1845
Green, Duff, 1791-1875
Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845
Kendall, Amos, 1789-1869
Stevens, William Oliver, 1878-1955
Upshur, A. P. (Abel Parker), 1790-1844
Mss. 65 B27
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7.52 Linear Feet
1766-1899
1043 items
English
General
Other Information:
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Biographical Information:
Commodore James Barron, born 15 September 1768 in Hampton, Virginia, died 21 April 1851 in Norfolk, served under his father, Commodore James Barron the Elder, in the Revolutionary War. He was made Captain in the Virginia Navy in 1799 and transferred to the newly formed U.S. Navy in 1803. During the War with Tripoli he commanded the U.S. Frigates New Yorkand Presidentwhen his brother, Commodore Samuel Barron, was commander of the Mediterranean Squadron. He assisted his brother in that command when the latter's health failed and returned with him to Norfolk in 1805.
Appointed Commander of the Mediterranean Squadron in 1806 with the rank of Commodore, which title he retained for the rest of his life, he sailed aboard the U.S. Chesapeake.The British ship Leopardattacked the Chesapeakewhen Barron refused to allow his ship to be boarded in a search for British deserters. After a brief battle, Barron surrendered and on the request of his junior officers he was brought before a Naval court martial. The command was turned over to Capt. Stephen Decatur who in the Algerian War of 1815 became a national hero. Barron was suspended from the Navy for five years in a decision criticized by many, including B. Cocke of Washington and Robert Saunders of Williamsburg.
Barron took command of the merchant ship Portia, and after several voyages was caught in a Danish port by the outbreak of the War of 1812. He attempted to get passage home but was refused it because of the Danish neutrality and remained in Copenhagen until 1819. During this period he supported himself with his inventions including a new type of mill, a rope spinning machine, a cork cutter, and a dough kneading machine. Upon his return he sought a command in the Navy and in the course of this an argument by mail with Decatur resulted in the famous duel in which Barron was seriously injured and Decatur fatally. His second in the duel, Capt. J. D. Elliott was coupled with Barron in responsibility for the duel, though perhaps unfairly.
A Naval Court of Enquiry was held in 1821 to clear the name of Barron for his absence in the War of 1812 and other charges brought against him. The decision was very noncommittal and was criticized by many, including Carter Beverley and John Taliaferro of Williamsburg.
In 1824, Barron was given the command of the Philadelphia Navy Yard, largely through the influence of his friend, General Andrew Jackson. While there he participated in the entertaining of General Lafayette when he visited the U.S.
Commodore Barron took command of the Gosport Navy Yard in 1825 where he remained until 1831 when he returned to the command of the Philadelphia Navy Yard. In 1837, he resigned that command because an officer junior to him had been appointed President of the Naval Board in Washington, and was without command until 1842. From 13 March to 30 November 1842 he commanded the Navy Asylum, a retirement home for Naval men in Philadelphia. In that position he was also in charge of the training and examination of Midshipmen for the Navy, and his advice was asked when plans were being made for organization of the Naval Academy at Annapolis in 1847. In 1845, he returned to Norfolk where he lived in retirement until his death in 1851.
During all this time he continued his interest in inventions which included a new type of pump and bellows ventilator for ships, a steam-powered battleship, a new type of dry dock, and a cylinder steam for ships developed with Amos Kendali. He was instrumental in the development of the Naval flag signal, which he first revised in 1798.
Commodore Barron supported the education of his grandson, James Barron Hope, whose early letters, a poem on Washington, and other poems are included at the end of Box 11. (See the James Barron Hope Papers for a continuation of these papers, and the Samuel Barron Papers for a chart to the genealogy of the Barron family.) Further information about this individual or organization may be available in the Special Collections Research Center Wiki: http://scrc.swem.wm.edu/wiki/index.php/James Barron
Acquisition Information:
Gift: 2,739 items, 04/24/1945. Purchased: 1 item, 05/00/1969. Purchased: 1 item, 04/00/1970. Purchased: 1 item, 08/13/1979. Purchased: 300 items, 05/27/1987. Purchased: 1 item, 09/15/1999.
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Preferred Citation:
James Barron Papers, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.
Related Materials:
Materials related to this collection can be found under the James Barron Hope Papers and the Samuel Barron Papers, Manuscripts and Rare Books Department, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.
Samuel Barron Papers, Manuscripts and Rare Books Department, Swem Library, College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia. Samuel Barron Papers, 1793-1942.538 items.Collection number: Mss. 65 B29.
James Barron Hope Papers, Manuscripts and Rare Books Department, Swem Library, College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia. James Barron Hope Papers, 1790-1965, 1847-1887. 993 items. Collection number: Mss. 65 H77.
Arrangement of Materials:
Arrangement: This collection is arranged mostly by date with certain subjects and materials being grouped together. These subjects include: The Leopard-Chesapeake Affair, Box-folder: 1:50-82; Undated Material, Box-folder: 12:1-35; Letters and drafts sent by James Barron, Box-folder: 12: 27-50; Manuscripts, Box-folder: 12:51-81; Accounts, Box-folder: 12:82-87; Papers connected with the inventions of James Barron, Box-folder: 14:1- 15; Pictorial Images, Box-folder: 14:16-22; and Newspaper Articles, Box: 15. Organization: This collection is organized into fifteen series, one series for each of the fifteen boxes in this collection.
Scope and Contents
Correspondence and papers of Commodore James Barron relating to his career in the United States Navy, and especially relating to The Chesapeake-Leopard Affair in 1807 and to his duel with Stephen Decatur. Collection includes photocopies of patents issued to Barron for his inventions and a typescript of William Oliver Stevens' An Affair of Honor, a biography of Barron. Correspondents include John Adams, Jesse Duncan Elliott, Andrew Jackson, Thomas Jefferson, Amos Kendall, Duff Green and Abel P. Upshur. 753 items.
Two Additions:
Mss. 87 B28 (Acc. 1987.29)
Archives of the Chesapeake-Leopard Affair, 1807-1808. 300 pages of correspondence, attorneys' interrogations, court testimony of court material of Commodore James Barron. Rough drafts of published material, and some material not published.
Mss. Acc. 1999.44
ALS from Thomas Truxton, Norfolk, Virginia, to Capt. James Sever, 26 April 1800 regarding sending the Chesapeake (ship) to sea. Mention of James Barron Sever is to turn over his crew to the Chesapeake, Chesapeake heading towards Craney Island, court of inquiry no hinderance to "this business".
Correspondence
Manuscripts (document genre)
Typescripts
Chesapeake-Leopard Affair, 1807
Courts-martial and courts of inquiry--United States
Dueling--Virginia
Inventions--History--United States
Patents--United States
Tripolitan War, 1801-1805
United States. Navy--History--19th century
United States. Navy--History--Tripolitan War, 1801-1805
Adams, John, 1735-1826
Decatur, Stephen, 1779-1820
Elliott, Jesse D. (Jesse Duncan), 1782-1845
Green, Duff, 1791-1875
Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
Kendall, Amos, 1789-1869
Stevens, William Oliver, 1878-1955
Upshur, A. P. (Abel Parker), 1790-1844
Box 1id165415/repositories/2/archival_objects/5517251776-1808, 1851, undatedScope and ContentsScope and Contents
Genealogical notes on the Barron Family are to be found in this box together with an autobiographical note by James Barron (1768-1851) and "Revolutionary Reminiscences" by his father, James Barron the Elder (d. 1787). (A genealogical chart of the Barron Family is to be found in the Samuel Barron Papers, Box 1, folder 1.) Naval commissions of James Barron together with his personal and naval correspondence from 1803 to 1807 are included in this first box. Correspondence of 1803 to 1805 covers the period from Barron's first commission through his command of the U.S. Frigates New York and President in the Mediterranean Squadron during the war with Tripoli. Several letters concern his duties as assistant to his brother, Commodore Samuel Barron, who was commander of the Squadron before relinquishing the command to Capt. John Rodgers because of ill health. The papers of the 1806-1807 period begin with the preparations for Barron to leave Norfolk on the U.S. Ship Chesapeake to take command of the Mediterranean Squadron with the rank of Commodore. The correspondence with Comm. Rodgers, which nearly ended in a duel but was amicably settled by the seconds is included. A description of the affair with the British warship Leopard describes the brief skirmish and the capitulation of Barron. The request of his officers for his arrest as a result of the capitulation, the passing of the command of his ship to Capt. Stephen Decatur, the preparations for the Court Martial, the testimony, and the sentence of suspension are in the material found in this box. Opinions regarding the unfairness of the sentence by B. Cocke of Washington and Robert Saunders, President of William and Mary College, and others, are included.
Genealogical notes beginning with "Com. Jas. Barron of the Revolutionary State Navy"id165419/repositories/2/archival_objects/551740undated11Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph Draft, E.
Endorsementid165420/repositories/2/archival_objects/551741undated11Scope and ContentsScope and Contents
"Jan. 17, 1961 . . . Note at top is Janey Hope Marr's" signed A[nne] W. Marr.
Genealogical notes on the Barron Familyid165421/repositories/2/archival_objects/551742undated11Scope and ContentsAutograph Draft. Typed Draft. Typed copy included.
Autobiographical notes by James Barron, with endorsementid165423/repositories/2/archival_objects/551743undated12Scope and ContentsAutograph Draft,E.
Autobiographical notes by James Barronid165425/repositories/2/archival_objects/551744undated12Scope and ContentsAutograph Draft.
Page from a travel journal of James Barronid165427/repositories/2/archival_objects/551745undated12Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph Draft.
Items concerning a memoir by Comd're Jas. Barronid165432/repositories/2/archival_objects/551746undated13Scope and Contents2 items. "Memoir of Comd're Jas. Barron," 2 pages; and a memorandum regarding the writing of such a memoir.
Endorsed "Comm. Barron's paper" and "Revolutionary Reminiscences"id165435/repositories/2/archival_objects/5517471776 June 2114Scope and ContentsScope and Contents
3 pages. ACopE. Re: naval engagements in the War, in one of which "the two Captains Barron" were involved.
An account attributed to John Cowperid165438/repositories/2/archival_objects/551748undated15Scope and Contents4 pages. Autograph Draft. Re: "the remarkable escape of the private armed Ship Marquis La Fayette," 1779-to 1781.
Agreement for the hire of the ship John by the French Legation for transportation of provisions, furniture, etc., from Norfolk to a Port in Franceid165441/repositories/2/archival_objects/5517491796 March 2116Scope and Contents3 pages. Autograph Document Signed.
Commission of James Barron as a Lieutenant in the U.S. Navy, signed by John Adamsid165443/repositories/2/archival_objects/5517501798 March 917Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph Document Signed.
Commission of James Barron, Norfolk, to serve as a Lieutenant in the Navy aboard the Frigate United States under Captain John Barry, signed by James M. Henryid165446/repositories/2/archival_objects/5517511798 March 1318Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph Document Signed.
Letter - Moses Myers, Norfolk, to Comm. Barry, United States Frigate Philadelphiaid165449/repositories/2/archival_objects/5517521798 April 1019Scope and Contents3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Item concerns the recommendation of Capt. James Barron, who is seeking a promotion.
Letter - William Pennock, Norfolk, to Capt. James Barron, Philadelphiaid165452/repositories/2/archival_objects/5517531798 May 21110Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: Barron's new post.
Letter - Samuel Barron, Norfolk, to James Barron, on board the U. States, Philadelphiaid165455/repositories/2/archival_objects/5517541798 May 22111Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: ship which is being completed; Kentucky papers [for war bounty lands] sent by Mr. Saunders; and inquiry about their value.
Letter - James Barron, Baltimore, to Col. Josiah Parker, Member of Congress, Philadelphiaid165458/repositories/2/archival_objects/5517551800 April 16112Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph draft signed. Item is criticizing the U.S. ship, Insurgentby stating, " . . . would not go to sea in her for the world . . . ."
Letter - James Barron, Hampton, to Benjamin Stoddert, Secretary of the Navy, City Washingtonid165460/repositories/2/archival_objects/5517561800 July 5113Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph copy signed. Re: completion of the signals.
Letter - S.M. Merideth, Treasury of the United States, to Capt. James Barron, Norfolk, Virginiaid165463/repositories/2/archival_objects/5517571800 September 23114Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Includes a draft payment.
Letter - Robert Smith, Navy Department, to Commodore Rich'd. Dale, of the Frigate Presidentid165465/repositories/2/archival_objects/5517581800 December 14115Scope and Contents3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: Instructions to bring the ship up the Potomac to Washington.
Copies of parts of correspondence between Comm're Truxton and the Secretary of the Navyid165468/repositories/2/archival_objects/5517591802-1805116Scope and ContentsAutograph copy.
Letterid165469/repositories/2/archival_objects/5517601802 March 13116Scope and ContentsScope and Contents
Robert Smith writes that no Captain is available for such a secondary position aboard ship. He accepts Truxton's resignation and appoints Capt. Morris to command the Chesapeake.
Letterid165470/repositories/2/archival_objects/5517611805 September 7116Scope and ContentsComm. Truxton denies that he intended to resign his commission but only meant to be relieved of the command of the Mediterranean Squadron.
Letter - James Barron to the Secretary of the Navyid165473/repositories/2/archival_objects/5517621802 April 21117Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph Draft. Re: Comm. Dale and sailing plans.
Receipts issued to Capt. James Barron and Mrs Elizabeth Barronid165475/repositories/2/archival_objects/5517631802 May - August118Scope and Contents3 items. Autograph Document Signed.
"Uniform Dress of the Captains and Certain Other Officers of the United States Navy," issued by R[obert] Smith, Navy Departmentid165478/repositories/2/archival_objects/5517641802 August 27119Scope and Contents2 pages. Printed Material.
Account of Capt. James Barron with James Woodward, Norfolkid165482/repositories/2/archival_objects/5517651802120Letter - Capt. James Barron, U.S. Frigate New York, Malta, to Capt. Samuel Barron, Hampton, Virginiaid165484/repositories/2/archival_objects/5517661803 January 28121Scope and ContentsScope and Contents
3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: war in the Mediterranean; expectation to sail for Tripoli; criticism of way war is carried on; Algiers and Tangiers both threatening war; his order to give up command of the New Yorkand take command of a "much neglected and horribly disciplined" ship; message to Bainbridge, etc.
Letter - Reprint of letter sent to Commodore Barron on occasion of his leaving the Mediterranean Command, signed by 11 officersid165488/repositories/2/archival_objects/5517671803 April 5122Scope and Contents1 page. Printed Material.
Bill to Capt. James Barron from Mrs. Mary Chismanid165492/repositories/2/archival_objects/5517681803 December 24123Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph Document Signed.
Letter - W. Rassay, London, to James Barron, Hampton, Virginia--Forwardedid165496/repositories/2/archival_objects/5517691804 March 4124Scope and Contents5 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: a horse for which he wants $5,000.
Letter - William Eaton, Derne, The Kingdom of Tripoli, to Captain James Barron, U. States Navy, Mediterraneanid165499/repositories/2/archival_objects/5517701804 May 17125Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. The letter accompanied a gift of a Damascus saber.
Letter - Comm. Jno. Rodgers, U.S. Ship Constitution, off Tripoli, to Captn. James Barron, U. States Frigate Essex, off Tripoliid165501/repositories/2/archival_objects/5517711805 May 29126Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: Orders for the taking command of the Presidentand future movements of the ship and Squadron.
Letter - Jno. Rodgers, U.S. Ship Constitution, off Tripoli, to Capt. James Barron, U.S. Frigate President, Maltaid165504/repositories/2/archival_objects/5517721805 June 2127Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: Orders for the collection of the Squadron, "If the Business here is Settled."
Letter - A. Sinclair, the Essex, Gibraltar, to Capt. James Barron, U.S. Navy, Hampton, Virginiaid165507/repositories/2/archival_objects/5517731805 September 18128Scope and Contents7 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: affairs in the Mediterranean after James Barron left. News of Col. Lear and Comm. Rodgers at Tunis, Lear negotiating to avoid war, Rodgers continuing to fire on Tunisian vessels. News of the duplicity of Comm. Rodgers; of Lord Nelson's unsuccessful pursuit of the French; of 9 American ships at Gibraltar, prizes of the British.
Letter - Robert Smith, Navy Department, to Capn. James Barron, Washingtonid165510/repositories/2/archival_objects/5517741805 September 20129Scope and ContentsAutograph Letter Signed. Orders: after delivering the President to Capt. Tingey, James Barron is to prepare for the construction of a 74 gun ship at Portsmouth.
Copybook of Jane A. Barron, daughter of James Barronid165513/repositories/2/archival_objects/5517751805-1808130Scope and Contents32 pages. Autograph Volume Signed. Item contains 4 letters and 16 poems.
Letter - Maj. N. Ramsay, London and Dundee, to James Brodie and James Barron, Hampton, Virginiaid165516/repositories/2/archival_objects/5517761806 February - August131Scope and Contents2 letters. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: Arab horse, Selim, which was sent to America.
Letters - Robert Smith, Navy Department, to Comm. James Barron, Hampton, Virginiaid165519/repositories/2/archival_objects/5517771806 April-July132Scope and Contents4 items. Autograph Letter Signed. An order to hold himself ready to sail on the frigate Chesapeakefor the purpose of taking the command of the American Squadron in the Mediterranean; suspension of the orders because the Chesapeakewas not ready to sail.
Letter - Isaac Chauncey, New York, to Captain James Barron, U.S. Navy, Hampton, Virginiaid165522/repositories/2/archival_objects/5517781806 May 4133Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Felicitation on appointment to command the Mediterranean Squadron; re: a brother who was a Midshipman on the Constitution.
Bill to Commodore Barron for work done on his house at Mill Creek by M. T. Probyid165533/repositories/2/archival_objects/5517791806 May134Scope and ContentsAutograph Document Signed.
Letter - B. Cocke, Washington, to Captain James Barron, Hampton, Virginiaid165536/repositories/2/archival_objects/5517801806 July 29135Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the affair between Barron and Comm. Rodgers concerning which "much anxiety is excited among...your friends."
Letters - exchanged by Comm. John Rodgers, U.S. Frigate Essex, Capt. James Barron, U. States Navy, Hampton, Virginia, and by Franklin Wharton and Thomas Tingley, both of Washingtonid165540/repositories/2/archival_objects/551781July 1806-March 1807136Scope and Contents10 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Relative to threatened duel between Barron and Rodgers; printed terms of settlement published 31 January 1807.
Letters - Copies of letters exchanged by Col. Franklin Wharton and Thomas Tingley in Washington, and with Commo. John Rodgers and Capt. James Barronid165544/repositories/2/archival_objects/551782August 1806--March 1807138Scope and Contents20 letters. Autograph copy. Arrangements are made to meet at Havre de Grace, Maryland, for the duel of Barron and Rodgers, despite the orders of the Secretary of the Navy; news that agreement to a settlement has been reached.
Letter - Robert Smith, Navy Department, to Capt. James Barron, Hampton, Virginiaid165547/repositories/2/archival_objects/5517831806 December 17139Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: new orders shortly to come to Capt. Barron, until which time he "will not move from that place without special orders from me."
Letters - Robert Smith, Navy Department, to Capt. James Barron, Hampton, Virginiaid165549/repositories/2/archival_objects/5517841807 January-May140Scope and ContentsScope and Contents
8 letters. Autograph Letter Signed. Preparations for the sailing on the Chesapeake, including a question regarding the powder which was "not fit for service" and was to be remanufactured at Malta, 23 March 1807; endorsement by James Barron, "The Chesapeake's Powder, an important paper."
Receipt by Elizabeth Barron for payment for a piece of landid165551/repositories/2/archival_objects/5517851807 February 15141Scope and ContentsAutograph Letter Signed.
Letter - A. Sinclair, Norfolk, to Commodore James Barron, U. States Frigate Chesapeake, Washingtonid165554/repositories/2/archival_objects/5517861807 March 12142Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. He is sending up the Seamen for the Chesapeake.
Letter - Wm. H. Allen, Lieut., Philadelphia, to Capt. Charles Gordon, U.S.S. Chesapeake, City of Washingtonid165557/repositories/2/archival_objects/5517871807 March 27143Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: deserters from the newly assembled crew.
Letter - F. Gatewood, Norfolk, to Commodore James Barron, Philadelphiaid165560/repositories/2/archival_objects/5517881807 May 4144Scope and Contents3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: attempted sale of James Barron's Dry Dock plan; news of Norfolk business interests.
Letter - Thomas Jefferson to Capt. James Barron, Hamptonid165564/repositories/2/archival_objects/5517891807 May 23145Scope and ContentsScope and Contents
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed,E. Request that James Barron take an enclosed letter to Mr. Niggins at Malta and ask him to send back a pipe of Marsala Madeira if conveyance is available. Endorsement: "From that infamous Hypocrite, T. Jefferson" and "No consequence."
Letter - James Barron, Hampton, to Colonel John Taylor, Washingtonid165567/repositories/2/archival_objects/5517901807 April 19146Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the Arabian horse, Selim.
Letter - James Barron, Hampton, to the Secretary of the Navyid165571/repositories/2/archival_objects/5517911807 May 31147Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph draft. Re: the conduct of James Cosgrove, who had been a gunman on the U.S.S. Essex: "most perverse."
Letter - Robert Saunders, Williamsburg, to Commodore James Barron, Hamptonid165573/repositories/2/archival_objects/5517921807 June 10148Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Letter by Mrs. Cole asking that her husband be released from service on the Chesapeake.
Letter - George McIntyre, Hampton, to Col. H.M. Clavering, Argyle F. Reg.id165579/repositories/2/archival_objects/5517931807 June 20149Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. A letter sent by Comm. Barron to Gibraltar (never delivered to Col. H.M.Clavering).
Letter - "Officers of the late U.S. Ship Chesapeake," Hampton Roads, Ben Smith, William Crane, W.H. Allen, J. Orde Creighton, Sidney Smith, and Samuel Brooke, to Rob[er]t Smith, Secretary of the U.S. Navy, Washingtonid165582/repositories/2/archival_objects/5517941807 June 23150Scope and Contents3 pages. Autograph Document Signed. "Sensible of the disgrace . . . in the premature surrender of the U.S. Ship Chesapeaketo the English Ship of Leopard. . . request that an order be issued for the arrest of Commander James Barron . . . ."
Cover letter - to Commodore James Barron from the Officers of the late U.S.S. Chesapeakeat anchor in Hampton Roadsid165584/repositories/2/archival_objects/5517951807 June 23150Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph Document Signed.
Copy of letter - addressed to The Lieutenants and Sailing Master on board the Frigate Chesapeake by Comdr. James Barronid165588/repositories/2/archival_objects/5517961807 June 23151Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph Draft. He (Comdr. James Barron) has forwarded a copy of the letter of accusations, as requested.
Copy of letter - of accusations sent by officers of the Chesapeake; letter of James Barron to Robert Smith, Secretary of the Navy; and Abstract taken from the U.S. Frigate Chesapeake Log Bookid165591/repositories/2/archival_objects/5517971807 June 23152Scope and Contents3 pages. Autograph draft signed. An account of the half hour battle in which 3 men were killed and 16 wounded.
Copy of letter - from James Barron Frigate Chesapeake, Hampton Roads, to Rob[er]t Smith, Secretary of the Navy, Washingtonid165595/repositories/2/archival_objects/5517981807 June 23153Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph draft signed. Re: the letter sent by his officers and his inability to travel due to his wounds.
Copy of letter - from James Barron, U.S. Frigate Chesapeake, Chesapeake Bay, to Rob[er]t Smith, Secretary of the Navy, Washingtonid165598/repositories/2/archival_objects/5517991807 June 23154Scope and Contents2 pages. Typewritten copy. Explaining the action between the Chesapeake and the English Warship Leopard.
Letter - Comm. James Barron to Lieut. Sidney Smithid165602/repositories/2/archival_objects/5518001807 June 25155Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph draft. Re: divisions of cabins aboard ship.
Letter - Robert Smith, Navy Department, to James Barron, Capt. in the Navy, Hampton, Virginiaid165605/repositories/2/archival_objects/5518011807 June 26156Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Order to turn over command of the Frigate Chesapeake to Capt. Decatur.
Letter - [Commo. Samuel Barron] to [?]id165609/repositories/2/archival_objects/5518021807 June157Scope and ContentsScope and Contents
1 page. Autograph Letter. Re: information needed for the Court of Enquiry of the Affair of the Chesapeake and Leopard, involving his brother James Barron.
Journal Copy - Copy of a portion of the "Journal," or Log Book of the U.S. Ship Chesapeakeid165613/repositories/2/archival_objects/5518031807 June158Scope and ContentsScope and Contents
3 pages. Autograph Document. Item was sent to Robert Smith, Secretary of the Navy, by James Barron, by way of Capt. Gordon.
Letter - Robert Smith, Navy Department, to Capt. James Barron, Hampton, Virginiaid165617/repositories/2/archival_objects/5518041807 September 12159Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Enclosing a call for a Court of Enquiry to investigate conduct of James Barron, for October 5.
Warrant - "Warrant for the Court and notice to J.B. to attend as his conduct is to be inquired into," issued by Capt. Alexander Murry for meeting on "October 5 next."id165619/repositories/2/archival_objects/551805[ ] 1807160Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph draft.
Letter Copy - Copy of a letter from Thomas Jefferson, Washington, to Gov. William H. Cabellid165624/repositories/2/archival_objects/5518061807 June 29161Scope and Contents1 page. Typewritten copy. Re: the chance that the Chesapeake affair might be cause for a declaration of war.
Receipt - of Stephen Decatur, Jr., for papers received from Commodore James Barronid165628/repositories/2/archival_objects/5518071807 July 1162Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph Document Signed.
Letter - James Barron, Back River, near Hampton, to Dr. Bolterid165630/repositories/2/archival_objects/5518081807 July 3163Scope and Contents5 pages. Autograph draft. Re: his wound, which makes it impossible for him to sit up; and his comments on the affair of the Chesapeake and the Leopard.
Letter - James Barron, near Hampton, to Capt. C. Gordonid165632/repositories/2/archival_objects/5518091807 July164Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph draft signed. Re: the action of the Chesapeake on 22 of June.
Letter - J.E. Douglas, Ship Bellona, Hampton Roads, to James Barronid165634/repositories/2/archival_objects/5518101807 July 10165Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. A list of the armament and complement of officers and men on the Ship Leopard; and a copy of the order of 1 June 1807 given by G. Berkeley, given in Halifax, Nova Scotia, under which the attack was made by the Leopard.
Statement - regarding the General Order of Admiral Berkeley, by James Barronid165635/repositories/2/archival_objects/5518111807165Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph Draft.
Letter - L.W. Tazewell, Judge Advocate, U.S. Ship Chesapeake, to Commodore James Barron, Hamptonid165637/repositories/2/archival_objects/5518121807 October 8166Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: postponement of the trial to Friday the 16th, due to Barron's "feeble state of health."
Letter - James Barron, near Hampton, to Robert B. Taylorid165639/repositories/2/archival_objects/5518131807 December 4167Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph draft signed. Re: the taking of Mr. Saunders to assist Taylor in the defense of James Barron.
Letter - Henry Hiort, Capitol Hill, City of Washington, to James Barronid165641/repositories/2/archival_objects/5518141807 December 13168Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the day fixed for the Court Martial.
Letter - P. McLachlin, Charleston, to Commodore James Barron, Hampton, Virginiaid165645/repositories/2/archival_objects/5518151808 January 2169Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the Report of the Court of Enquiry . . . "Rascally . . .grounded with prejudice.
Charges - against Capt. James Barron at the General Court Martial at Norfolk, Virginiaid165648/repositories/2/archival_objects/5518161808 January 4170Scope and Contents6 pages. Autograph Document.
Testimony - at the trial in The "Chesapeake-Leopard Affair," involving James Barron's Court Martialid165652/repositories/2/archival_objects/5518171808 January171Scope and ContentsScope and Contents
pages. Autograph draft. Testimony of Captain Gordon in "Chesapeake-Leopard" trial. Autograph draft; Testimony of Captain Hall in "Chesapeake-Leopard" trial. 8 pages. Autograph draft; Capt. Gordon's 2nd dep'n. 4 pages. Autograph draft; "Testimony" at the Chesapeake- Leopard trial. Autograph draft. (See printed report of the Court Martial Proceedings, Box 13.)
Abstract - "An abstract taken from the Log Book of the U.S. Frigate Chesapeake, for Captn. Gordon."id165656/repositories/2/archival_objects/551818[1808]172Scope and Contents3 pages.
Testimony - by James Barron at the Court Martialid168413/repositories/2/archival_objects/551819[1808]173Scope and Contents4 pages.
Amendments - to report the ChesapeakeCourt Martial [made by James Barron]id168416/repositories/2/archival_objects/551820[1808]173Scope and Contents3 pages.
Letter - B. Cocke, Washington, to Captain James Barron, Hampton, Virginiaid168419/repositories/2/archival_objects/5518211808 January 13174Scope and ContentsScope and Contents
3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: rumors of war with England; suggesting that subscriptions be raised for a ship of commerce to be commanded by James Barron, and that the President might remit his sentence.
Letter - James Madison, Dept. of State, Washington, D.C., to Littleton Waller Tazewellid168422/repositories/2/archival_objects/5518221808 January 13174Scope and Contents1 page. Letter Signed. Re: Madison's appearance as a witness to the trial of Commodore James Barron.
Autograph report - of "the General Court Martial assembled on Board the United States Ship Chesapeake...to try James Barron, Esq., a Captain in the Navy."id168429/repositories/2/archival_objects/5518231808 February 8175Scope and ContentsScope and Contents
22 pages. Autograph Document,E. The charges and decisions are given in detail; part of page 22, the last paragraph has been cut away. Endorsement by James Barron: "The Congress of the U. States took up this affair and appointed a Committee to examine into my conduct. That Committee acquited (sic) me of all sort of blame; their report is to be found on their records."
Letter - Anonymous letter from Washington to Capt. James Barron, Hamptonid168433/repositories/2/archival_objects/5518241808 March 5176Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. States that "Doct. Bullus has been your decided enemy."
Letter - B. Cocke, Washington, to Capt. James Barron, Hamptonid168441/repositories/2/archival_objects/5518251808 March 7177Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the decision of the Court Martial, which has not yet appeared.
Letter - Jesse D. Elliot, U.S. Frigate Chesapeake, to Como. James Barron, Hampton, Virginiaid168444/repositories/2/archival_objects/5518261808 May 12178Scope and Contents3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: Charges against Fitz. H. Babbit.
Letter - B. Cocke, Washington, to Captain James Barron, Hampton, Virginiaid168448/repositories/2/archival_objects/5518271808 June 13179Scope and Contents5 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the chance of the President's remitting the sentence of the Court Martial of James Barron, the President is expected hourly from Monticello.
Letter - Robert Saunders, Williamsburg, to Commodore James Barron, Hamptonid168451/repositories/2/archival_objects/5518281808 June 30180Scope and ContentsScope and Contents
2 letters. Original-6 pages. Copy-8 pages.Autograph Letter Signed. Copy included. Re: dissatisfaction with the outcome of the Court Martial of James Barron, criticism of the trial and "this unhallowed sentence against you"; and hopes for a full publication of the trial. Copy of the above included.
Comment on the trial of Comm. Barron in connection with the Chesapeakeaffairid168455/repositories/2/archival_objects/551829undated181Scope and Contents4 pages. Autograph draft.
Comment on improper swearing of witnesses at the Court Martial of Capt. James Barronid168456/repositories/2/archival_objects/551830undated181Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph draft.
Newspaper clipping - of report of The Chesapeake-Leopard Affair as given by the late Adm. Davenport, Commander of the Leopardid168459/repositories/2/archival_objects/551831[1851]182Scope and ContentsNewspaper Clipping.
Box 2id168461/repositories/2/archival_objects/5517261810-1815Scope and ContentsAt the beginning of this box is to be found a curious ten page document from John Peake to Lord Gambier, 4 June 1811; in it he recommends "an entirely new system for naval vessels." Also from this period, 7 September 1811 is the letter from W. Lewis to Chas. W. Goldsborough, Secretary of the Navy, which formed the basis for one of the accusations in the later Naval Enquiry on James Barron. The remainder of the material is from the years that Barron spent in exile in Copenhagen. Having arrived there in command of a commercial ship, Portia, in 1812, he was forced to sell the ship and remain in Denmark. His correspondence in connection with his attempts to make a living by his inventions show that he received patents on machines for spinning hemp into rope, cutting cork, kneading dough, and an improvised wind mill. His letter to Wm. Jones, Secretary of the Navy, asking an opportunity to serve his country at the conclusion of his sentence, 22 July 1813, remained unanswered. His correspondence of 1814 when he sold his European patents in expectation of an opportunity to return to the U.S. ended in disappointment. Much correspondence with his daughter, Jane A. Barron is from this period.
Records - of U.S. Force near Norfolkid168466/repositories/2/archival_objects/5518321810 June 2221Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph Document.
Letter - John Peake, Surry Place, to Lord Gambier. AD. " . . to prepare his Lordship for receiving a recommendation for an entirely new system for Vessels . . . ."id168471/repositories/2/archival_objects/5518331811 June 422Scope and Contents10 sheets. Autograph Letter Signed. (A copy, taken 10 April 1812).
John Peake, Surry Place, to "My Lord" [Gambier]id168474/repositories/2/archival_objects/5518341811 June 3023Scope and ContentsScope and Contents
20 pages. Incomplete. Autograph Letter Signed. A long discussion of "Naval imbecility" etc.
Letter - W. Lewis to Chas. W. Goldsborough, Washingtonid168478/repositories/2/archival_objects/5518351811 September 724Scope and ContentsScope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph copy. The report of the remarks made by Capt. James Barron to Mr. Lyons, British Consul, re: The Chesapeake-Leopard Affair. "I am now convinced that he is not only a coward, but a traitor...."
Letters - James Barron, Copenhagen, to Armistead & Kelly, Norfolk, Virginiaid168483/repositories/2/archival_objects/5518361812 May-1813 April25Scope and Contents5 letters. Autograph copy signed. Re: Business matters.
Letters - James Barron, Copenhagen, to James & John Dunlop, Londonid168486/repositories/2/archival_objects/5518371812 May-1813 May26Scope and Contents9 letters. Autograph copy signed. Concerned with the sale of the ship formerly commanded by Barron and other business matters.
Letters - James & John Dunlop, London, to Capt. James Barron, Copenhagenid168489/repositories/2/archival_objects/5518381812 August-1813 January27Scope and Contents6 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: the sale of the ship Portia, formerly commanded by Barron and other business matters.
Report - on the test of a cable made at the Chain Cable Manufactory of Capt. Samuel Brown, by J[?] P[?]id168493/repositories/2/archival_objects/5518391812 August 1428Scope and Contents1 pages. Autograph Document Signed.
Letter - Alex Barclay & Co., Gottenburg, to Capn. James Barron, Copenhagenid168496/repositories/2/archival_objects/5518401812 August 2229Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: a previous letter.
Bill - of J.C. Stackneacht, Copenhagen, for tailoring to James Barronid168499/repositories/2/archival_objects/5518411812 August 23210Scope and ContentsAutograph Document Signed.
Letter - R. Fishey, Gothenburg, to James Barron, Copenhagenid168502/repositories/2/archival_objects/5518421812 August 25211Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: battles, "Lord Wellington's victory over the Marmont."
Letter - Thomas Witherspoon, Wilmington, to Allen McLandid168505/repositories/2/archival_objects/5518431812 September 1212Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: a suit against Capt. A. Murray in the District Court, District of Delaware.
Letter - Augustus Fleming, L[?], to Capt. James Barron, Copenhagenid168507/repositories/2/archival_objects/5518441812 October 16213Scope and Contents3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: "Declaration of War on our part of 14th inst." And Capt. Hull's successful encounter with the Guerrier.
Letter - Alan Barclay & Co., Gothenburg, to Captn. James Barron, Copenhagenid168510/repositories/2/archival_objects/5518451812 November 6214Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the purchase of Barron's ship.
Accounts - of Capt. James Barronid168512/repositories/2/archival_objects/5518461813 January-February215Scope and Contents2 items. Autograph Document.
Letters - R. J. Cleveland, Kiel and Flemsburg, to James Barron, Copenhagenid168514/repositories/2/archival_objects/5518471813 April216Scope and Contents2 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: business affairs connected with the hemp spinning machine.
Papers - defending the action of General Robert B. Taylor's actions in the defense of Craney Island, off Norfolkid168516/repositories/2/archival_objects/5518481813 April-December217Scope and Contents12 items. Autograph draft.
JS Barbour, Richmond, to Gen'l Robert B Taylor,Norfolk, letter enclosing a commission as Brig.General of Militiaid211007/repositories/2/archival_objects/5518491812 December 19217Scope and Contentsletter enclosing a commission as Brig.General of Militia
Certificate that Major Gen'l Hampton took command of Army Post at Norfolkid211008/repositories/2/archival_objects/5518501813 April 15-May 31217Scope and ContentsNumber 4 as noted in state of December 24, 1813
Report of a council of war, signed by James Mauriceid211009/repositories/2/archival_objects/5518511813 June 19217Scope and ContentsA note to evacuate Craney Island off Norfolk, if the enemy should attack; officers are listed by name. Number 2 and 3 as noted in statement of December 24, 1813
Statement by Theo Wellauven, Norfolkid211010/repositories/2/archival_objects/5518521813 December 26217Scope and ContentsThe attack on Craney Island by the British on June 22, 1813
Morning Reports of the regiment infantry commanded by Lt Col. Henry Beatty, Craney Islandid211011/repositories/2/archival_objects/5518531813 June 21-22217Scope and ContentsMorning reports for Regiment Infantry commanded by Lt Col Henry Beatty; 1st Regiment commanded by Major Wiley Campbell; 2nd Regiment commanded by Lt. Col. WM Sharp; 5th Regiment VA Militia; Troops under command of Col Thomas Read of Artillery,; Strength and state of the three troops of Cavalry commanded by Captain Carr
Letter - W. Gatewood, Nyberg, to Capt. James Barron, Copenhagenid168518/repositories/2/archival_objects/5518541813 May 20218Scope and Contents3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: his activity on a ship of Capt. Bradley and his desire to return to Barron.
Petition - David Meade Randolph, London, to The Congress of the United Statesid168520/repositories/2/archival_objects/5518551813 July 4219Scope and Contents4 pages. Autograph copy signed. A petition to have his naval recommendation put into practice.
Letter - James Barron, Copenhagen, to William Jones, Secretary of the Navy of the U.S. of America, Washingtonid168522/repositories/2/archival_objects/5518561813 July 22220Scope and Contents4 pages. Autograph draft signed. A defense of his action [in The Chesapeake-Leopard Affair] and an accusation against his accusers, especially Capt. Gordon.
Letter - James Barron, Copenhagen, to William Jones, Secretary of the U.S. Navy, Washingtonid168524/repositories/2/archival_objects/5518571813 July 22221Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph draft signed. The term of his suspension having expired, Barron asks for opportunity to serve his country.
Letter - James Barron, Copenhagen, to his daughter, Jane A. Barron, Hampton, Virginiaid168526/repositories/2/archival_objects/5518581813 July-November222Scope and Contents6 items. Autograph Letters Signed. In one he mentions that he is writing to the Secretary of the Navy to offer his services to his country in the War.
Report - "Report of Board of Officers to General."id168528/repositories/2/archival_objects/5518591814223Scope and Contents5 pages. Autograph draft. Re: defense of Virginia, with mention of the Peninsula, Richmond, Petersburg, etc.
Bill - to John Gillespie from J.M. Forbes for a "rope laying machine."id168530/repositories/2/archival_objects/5518601814 January 6224Scope and ContentsAutograph Document.
Letter - Belforn, Ellah, Rainals & Co., Elsinore, to James Barron, Copenhagenid168532/repositories/2/archival_objects/5518611814 Februry 21225Scope and Contents3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: patent for rope machine.
Letter - Samuel Angus, Gothenburg, to James Barron, Copenhagenid168534/repositories/2/archival_objects/5518621814 May 2226Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Offer to carry communications to America on his next trip.
An Act and Deed - signed by James Barron, Commodore in the Navy of the United Statesid168538/repositories/2/archival_objects/5518631814 May 21227Scope and Contents4 pages. Autograph Document Signed. Agreement to sell to John Murray Forbes the patent to a hemp spinning machine, patented in Denmark, Sweden, and Russia.
Letters - patent signed by Frederik VI, King of Denmark and Norway, for a dough kneading machine, to Nicolai Marshandid168541/repositories/2/archival_objects/5518641814 May 24228Scope and Contents4 pages. Autograph Document Signed. Sale of the rights to the machine outside Denmark to James Barron.
Power of Attorney - given by James Barron in Copenhagen to his wife, daughter Jane, and Bullen Cooke, of Washington, D.C.id168543/repositories/2/archival_objects/5518651814 June 30229Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph Document Signed with Autograph Copy signed.
An unsigned account of the controversy between Philadelphia and Delaware from August 1812 to June 1814id168547/repositories/2/archival_objects/5518661814 June230Scope and Contents7 pages. Autograph draft,E. Addressed to "Commodore Murray, at the Collector of Delaware." Re: duties on the cargo of the British ship Superior.
Letter - James Barron, Copenhagen, to his daughter, Jane A. Barron, Hampton, Virginiaid168552/repositories/2/archival_objects/5518671814 June-October231Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: Barron's attempts to return home and sale of his European patents.
Letters - J.M. Forbes, Copenhagen, to James Barron, Copenhagen and Gothenburgid168555/repositories/2/archival_objects/5518681814 June-November232Scope and Contents3 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Written when Barron expected to get passage back to the U.S. from Gothenberg when he sold his European patents to Forbes.
Letter - S. Vyer, St. Petersburg, to Capt. James Barron, Copenhagenid168558/repositories/2/archival_objects/5518691814 October 1233Scope and Contents4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Personal affairs.
Letter - J.W. Forbes, Copenhagenid168560/repositories/2/archival_objects/5518701814 October 4234Scope and Contents1 page. Document Signed. Grants permission to Capt. James Barron for the construction of a wind mill on which he, Forbes, holds patent rights.
Letter - James Barron, Copenhagen, to Henry Wilson, American Consul, Nantes, Franceid168562/repositories/2/archival_objects/5518711814 November 24235Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph copy signed. Re: chance for employment in France.
Letter - H.N. Fettyplace, Hamburg, to Capt. James Barron, Copenhagenid168565/repositories/2/archival_objects/5518721815 January 3236Scope and Contents3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Preliminaries of peace were signed at Ghent between the British and American ministers.
Act - authorizing a Regular Force for the Defense of the Commonwealth. [Passed January the 18th, 1815.] [Richmond: Richie & Trueheart, 1815.]id168568/repositories/2/archival_objects/5518731815 January 18237Scope and Contents4 pages. Printed Document.
Memorandum - regarding the formation of a Regiment of Artillery. Dated in Norfolk, but unsignedid168571/repositories/2/archival_objects/5518741815 February 6238Scope and Contents3 pages. Autograph draft.
Military recommendations - [Genl. Robert B. Taylor], military recommendations. Dated Norfolk, but unsignedid168574/repositories/2/archival_objects/5518751815 February 14239Scope and Contents3 pages. Autograph copy. "Taylor . . . is my brother."
Letters - Edward Armistead, Dartmoor Prison, England, and Copenhagen, to Capt. James Barron, Copenhagenid168576/repositories/2/archival_objects/5518761815 February-May240Scope and Contents3 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Appeals to Barron to aid him, and a letter after his release from prison.
Letters - James Barron, London and Hamburg, to his daughter, Jane A. Barron, and wife, Mrs. Elizabeth M. Barron, Hampton, Virginiaid168578/repositories/2/archival_objects/5518771815 March-August241Scope and Contents4 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. News of his attempts to set up in business in Europe and of his new invention, a cork-cutting machine.
Letters - Peter H. Ferrau, Copenhagen, to James Barron, London and Hamburgid168580/repositories/2/archival_objects/5518781815 March-August242Scope and Contents12 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Business letters in which Ferrau expresses the sympathy in Copenhagen with the cause of Napoleon, and disappointed at his defeat.
Letter - J.M. Forbes, Copenhagen, to James Barron, Hamburgid168583/repositories/2/archival_objects/5518791815 April 25243Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Business affairs.
Letter - James Barron, Hamburg, to Peter H. Ferrauid168587/repositories/2/archival_objects/5518801815 June 2244Scope and Contents1 page. 3 items. Autograph copy signed. Re: transactions in tobacco. Enclosed: 2 receipts.
Letter - Samuel Myers, Norfolk, Virginia, to James Barron, Copenhagenid168590/repositories/2/archival_objects/5518811815 July 10245Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: Barron's right of reinstatement among his countrymen.
Petition - of James Barron to the U.S. Secretary of Stateid168593/repositories/2/archival_objects/5518821815 August 12246Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph copy signed. For a patent on a machine for cutting corks.
Box 3id168594/repositories/2/archival_objects/5517271816-1820Scope and ContentsThe correspondence of 1816 through 1820 begins with business and family letters received in Copenhagen. After his return to the U.S. in 1819 there is correspondence with the Navy Department and President Monroe regarding the reinstatement of Barron in a naval command. The correspondence of June 1819 to March 1820 with Capt. Stephen Decatur is preserved, along with an account of the duel in which Barron was gravely injured and Decatur killed. (See "The History of a transaction which there ought never to have been occasion for," an account of the duel written by James Barron in the Samuel Barron Papers, Box 1, Folder 8.) The correspondence with Capt. J. D. Elliott, his second, and reports of the controversies which followed the duel are included. Family letters include many from his daughter, Mrs. Jane Barron Hope.
Letter - Peter H. Ferrau, St. Croix, to James Barron, Copenhagenid168597/repositories/2/archival_objects/5518831816 February-September31Scope and Contents3 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: his life in the West Indies where he has gone from Copenhagen.
Letter - Lorentz Aurst, Hamburg, to Commodore James Barron, Copenhagenid168599/repositories/2/archival_objects/5518841816 April 532Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Business affairs; permission granted to import refined sugar into Russia.
Letter - James Barron, Copenhagen, to Thomas Wilson, Londonid168602/repositories/2/archival_objects/5518851816 June33Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph copy signed. Business affairs.
James Barron, Copenhagen, to his daughter Jane A. Barron, Hampton, Virginiaid168604/repositories/2/archival_objects/5518861816 June-July34Scope and Contents3 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: his hope of returning to U.S. within the year; and of the impending marriage of Jane.
Letter - M. Myers, Bremen, to James Barronid168607/repositories/2/archival_objects/5518871816 October 1035Scope and ContentsScope and Contents
4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. News from home: re: Capt. Johnson and lucrative business in the Dismal Swamp Canal; trade with St. Iago De Cuba; Capt. Sinclair; plans to move the Naval Yard from Gosport to York, still undecided; Capt. Fawn's misfortune; flourishing condition of Norfolk; $100,000 subscribed to open the "Roan Oak Canal"; Chs. K. Mallory, Collector; Barron's family living in town after their country house burned.
Letter - James Barron, Copenhagen, to his daughter, Jane A. Hope, Hampton, Virginiaid168610/repositories/2/archival_objects/5518881816 November36Scope and Contents3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: his machine for cutting corks now successful, and his desire for a patent on it.
Letter - James Barron, Copenhagen, to his daughter, Mrs. Jane A. Hope, Hampton, Virginiaid168612/repositories/2/archival_objects/5518891817 January 2437Scope and Contents9 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: her husband; detailed explanations of his cork cutting machine and his mill which "will grind 100 bushels of corn in 24 hours, can be completed for little more than a common pidgeon house."
John Rainals, Elsinore, to James Barron, Copenhagenid168615/repositories/2/archival_objects/5518901817 February 1838Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: a knife [for the cork cutting machine].
Contracts - Johannes Friis, James Barron, and P.T. Ferrauid168617/repositories/2/archival_objects/5518911817 March-November39Scope and Contents2 items. Autograph Letter Signed. Contracts in Danish.
Contract - B. Kendar, Copenhagen, to Comm. James Barron, Copenhagenid168619/repositories/2/archival_objects/5518921817 August 5310Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Contract for Elliptical Valve Pump Boxes, to be made and sold by Barron after getting a Danish patent.
Authorization Letter - James Barron, Copenhagen, to Mrs. Jane A. Hope, Hampton, Virginiaid168622/repositories/2/archival_objects/5518931817 October 6311Scope and Contents2 items. Autograph Letters Signed. Authorization for the accountant of the U.S. Navy to pay the balance of his half-pay to Mrs. Elizabeth M. Barron or Mr. Wilton Hope (his son-in-law).
Letter - James Barron, Copenhagen, to John Myers, Baltimoreid168624/repositories/2/archival_objects/5518941817 October 12312Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Introducing a Mr. Poulson.
Letter - G. L. Zachariae, Copenhagen, to James Barronid168627/repositories/2/archival_objects/5518951817 November 12313Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: commission given to Capt. Leech by Barron.
Document - James Barron and Johannis Friis, a document in Danishid168630/repositories/2/archival_objects/5518961818 April 30314Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Document in Danish.
Statement - James Barronid168633/repositories/2/archival_objects/5518971818 June 1315Scope and ContentsScope and Contents
1 page. Autograph Document Signed, E. Statement re: his "new invented Pump" which he has offered to the Secretary of State.
Letter - C. Ferrau, Copenhagen, to James Barron, Elsinoreid168636/repositories/2/archival_objects/5518981818 June 24316Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Wishing him a pleasant passage.
Will - of Richard Barron as made in 1787 and 1809id168639/repositories/2/archival_objects/5518991919 June 25317Scope and Contents4 pages. Autograph copy. Will Recorded at above date.
Letter - Carolina Colbiomsen, Copenhagen, to Capt. James Barron Elsinoreid168642/repositories/2/archival_objects/5519001818 June 28318Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: St. Croix; and Barron's imminent departure.
Letter - A. Fibiger, Copenhagen, to Capt. James Barron, Elsinore and Hampton, Virginiaid168644/repositories/2/archival_objects/5519011818 June-November319Scope and Contents3 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Written to Barron as he is waiting to sail and after his arrival in Virginia.
Document - for James Barron in Danishid168649/repositories/2/archival_objects/5519021818 July 13320Scope and ContentsPrinted Autograph Document Signed. Document in Danish.
Letter - James L. Ferrau, Edinburgh, to James Barron, Virginia Coffee House, Londonid168653/repositories/2/archival_objects/5519031818 August 8321Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. James L. Ferrau having taken the degree of M.D. is returning to Copenhagen.
Letter - James Fraser, Liverpool, to Capt. James Barron, Talbot Inn, [London, England?]id168656/repositories/2/archival_objects/5519041818 August 27322Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. An offer for the purchase of the copyright of the cork cutting machine in Great Britain.
Letter - Charles K. Mallory, Washington, to Commodore James Barron, Hamptonid168659/repositories/2/archival_objects/5519051819 January 18323Scope and Contents3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. "The President (James Monroe) takes a deep interest in your welfare . . . come on immediately to Washington and see the President himself . . .." Re: the debate in General Jackson's case.
Statement - John Quincy Adams, Washingtonid168663/repositories/2/archival_objects/5519061819 February 22324Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph Copy. Re: that Capt. James Barron applied for passage to the U.S. from Gothenberg to offer his services in the war; was refused passage because the ship was under a neutral cartel, in June 1814.
Statement - J.M. Forbesid168664/repositories/2/archival_objects/5519071819 February 22325Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph copy. Re: that he saw letter addressed by Capt. Barron to the U.S. Secretary of the Navy, in 1813 offering his services to the U.S. and that Barron sought passage to the U.S. in 1814.
Letter - James Barron, Washington, to James Monroe, President of the U. Statesid168667/repositories/2/archival_objects/5519081819 March 8326Scope and Contents6 pages. Autograph draft signed. Request for readmission to the Navy, detailed denial of accusation which was contained in letter of Capt. William Lewis, 7 September 1811; he was in this country in September 1811 to April 1812.
Letter - Capt. Hugh G. Campbell, Charleston, to Capt. James Barron, Hampton, Virginiaid168669/repositories/2/archival_objects/5519091819 May 12327Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. A welcome home letter.
Letter - J.M. Forbes, Washington, to Commodore James Barron, U.S. Navy, Hampton, Virginiaid168672/repositories/2/archival_objects/5519101819 June 4328Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.
Letter - Const. Freeman, Auditor, Treasury Department, to Capt. James Barron, U.S. Navy, Hampton, Virginiaid168674/repositories/2/archival_objects/5519111819 June-December329Scope and Contents3 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Enclosing half-pay vouchers.
Letters - Correspondence of James Barron and Stephen Decatur, leading up to the duel, which was fatal to Decatur, and of their seconds, J. D. Elliott and William Bainbridgeid168677/repositories/2/archival_objects/5519121819 June-1820 March330Scope and Contents19 letters. Autograph Draft Signed, Autograph Letters Signed.
Letter - W. Croghan, "Locust Grove," near Louisville, Kentucky, to Commodore James Barron, Hampton, Virginiaid168679/repositories/2/archival_objects/5519131819 July 18331Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: warrants for land in Kentucky issued to James Barron's father for Revolutionary War service, being 7777 2/3 acres on the Cumberland River and for 1777 2/3 acres on Hartland Creek.
Letter - John B. Cooper, Hampton, to Commodore James Barron, City of Washingtonid168683/repositories/2/archival_objects/5519141820 March 20332Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Encouragement and best wishes.
Letter - D.G. Barraud, Norfolk, to his father, Dr. P. Barraud, "Bremo," near New Canton, Virginiaid169873/repositories/2/archival_objects/5519151820 March 25333Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.
Letter - J. D. Elliot, Washington, to John Myers, Norfolk, Virginiaid169875/repositories/2/archival_objects/5519161820 March 30334Scope and Contents3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Details of duel and of conversation between Barron and Decatur: re: Barron's condition.
Letters - James Barron, Norfolk, to his daughter, Mrs. Jane A. Hope, Hamptonid169877/repositories/2/archival_objects/5519171820 March335Scope and Contents2 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: his nephew, Samuel [Barron] who is at sea as a 4 year old Midshipman on a U.S. warship; and re: bounty lands in Kentucky.
Letters - J. Myers, Norfolk, to Commodore James Barron, Washingtonid169879/repositories/2/archival_objects/5519181820 March-April336Scope and Contents5 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Written to Barron while he is recovering from wound received in duel; and comment on the outcome of the duel and public opinion re: the death of Decatur.
Letters - J. D. Elliott, Norfolk, to Commo. James Barron, Philadelphia and New Yorkid169881/repositories/2/archival_objects/5519191820 March-August337Scope and Contents4 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Elliott, who was the second for Barron in his duel, writes about public opinion of the duel and Barron's coming Court of Enquiry in New York.
Letters - William Craig, Philadelphia, to Commo. James Barron, Washington and Norfolkid169883/repositories/2/archival_objects/5519201820 March-September338Scope and Contents8 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Finds that public opinion is strongly in favor of Barron after the Barron-Decatur correspondence has been published by the friends of the late Stephen Decatur.
Letters - Const. Freeman, Auditor, Treasury Department, to Capt. James Barron, U.S. Navy, Norfolk, Virginiaid169886/repositories/2/archival_objects/5519211820 March-November339Scope and Contents4 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Vouchers for pay sustenance and medical costs.
Letter - Com'dr. Tingey, Navy Yard, to Comd'r James Barron, Congress Hotel, [Washington]id169888/repositories/2/archival_objects/5519221820 April 6340Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. His respects.
Letter - Augustus Fleming, New York, to Commodore James Barron, Hamptonid169890/repositories/2/archival_objects/5519231820 April 9341Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the published correspondence of Decatur, which appears to be helping Barron.
Newspaper Editorial - The Gazette, Winchester, Virginiaid169904/repositories/2/archival_objects/5519241820 April 15342Scope and ContentsNewspaper Clipping. A lead editorial stating " . . . Com. Barron stands acquitted of all blame."
Letter - Carolina Colbiornsen, Copenhagen, to Capt. James Barron, Hampton, Virginiaid169907/repositories/2/archival_objects/5519251820 April 18343Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: American group in Copenhagen.
Letter - A. Fibiger, Copenhagen, to James Barron, Hampton, Virginiaid169911/repositories/2/archival_objects/5519261820 April 20344Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Sent with other letters from friends from Copenhagen.
Letters - James Barron to James Monroe, President of the United States, Washingtonid169914/repositories/2/archival_objects/5519271820 April345Scope and ContentsTwo letters written by James Barron to James Monroe. The first letter is eight pages, autograph draft signed, and an appeal for exoneration from the accusations made against him. The second letter is also eight pages, and a copy of a letter sent to the President of the U.S. informing him of Barron's reason for absence from the late war, also dated 1820 April.
Letter - J.H. Cocke, "Bremo," to Comdre. James Barron, Norfolkid169918/repositories/2/archival_objects/5519281820 May 1346Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: a newly invented plough of Barron's.
Printed communication - on "Uniform dress" in the Navy, issued by Smith Thompsonid169922/repositories/2/archival_objects/5519291820 May 10347Scope and Contents4 pages. Printed Material.
Letter - Joseph Cassin, Navy Yard, Washington, to Commodore James Barron, Norfolk, Virginiaid169925/repositories/2/archival_objects/5519301820 June 16348Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: Barron's wound.
Letter - W. King, Washington, to Commodore James Barronid169928/repositories/2/archival_objects/5519311820 July 5349Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: a visit to Washington.
Letters - J.M. Ellah, Elsinore, to Commodore James Barron, Norfolkid169930/repositories/2/archival_objects/5519321820 July-August350Scope and Contents2 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: affairs in Denmark and the reception of the news of the duel.
Letter - Amos Kendall, Treasury Department, to Com. James Barron, Norfolk, Virginiaid169934/repositories/2/archival_objects/5519331820 August 18351Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: attacks by Mr. King.
Power of attorney - from Adolph Christian Fibiger, Copenhagen, to James Barron, Hampton, Virginiaid169937/repositories/2/archival_objects/5519341820 September 29352Scope and Contents3 pages. Autograph Document Signed. Countersigned by John Rainals, U.S. Consul. Power to collect debts in the U.S.
Letter - R. J. Cleveland, New York, to Capt. James Barron, Norfolkid169940/repositories/2/archival_objects/5519351820 October 29353Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. The reaction in New York, "your conduct has been applauded."
Letter - Good, Rainals & Co., Copenhagen, to Commodore James Barronid169943/repositories/2/archival_objects/5519361820 October 31354Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Account for the sale of his corkwood, 1817-1820.
Letter - Gill Armistead, Hampton, to Commodore James Barron, Richmondid169946/repositories/2/archival_objects/5519371820 December 9355Scope and Contents2 copies. Autograph Letter Signed, Enc. Enclosed: power of Attorney. Re: land on Old Point in which an interest was held by Jane Barron, daughter of Samuel Barron (1) wife of G. Armistead.
Letter - W. Croghan, "Locust Grove" near Louisville, Kentucky, to Commodore James Barron, Norfolk, Virginiaid169949/repositories/2/archival_objects/5519381820 December 15356Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: Revolutionary War bounty land of Samuel Barron, father of James Barron.
Box 4id169956/repositories/2/archival_objects/5517281821Scope and ContentsThis box contains the papers of 1821 which are concerned almost entirely with correspondence and other material related to the Naval Court of Enquiry held at the Brooklyn Naval Yard. The enquiry covered (1) the accusation made by W. Lewis in a letter of 7 September 1811 to the Secretary of the Navy, regarding remarks reported to have been made by Barron while in Portugal on a commercial trip regarding the Chesapeake- Leopard Affair and (2) the desire of Barron to return to active service in the War of 1812 upon the expiration of his sentence of suspension from the Navy. Statements of the trial and reactions to the verdict are included. See also: the Proceedings of the Court of Enquiry held at the Navy Yard, Brooklyn, New York, upon Captain James Barron of the United States Navy in May, 1821.Published in Washington City by Jacob Gideon, Junior, 1822. 111 pages.; "Notes to the Trial of Commodore Barron, 1808." 8 pages. and; "Proceedings of the General Court Martial convened for the trial of Commodore James Barron, Captain Charles Gordon, Mr. William Hook, and Captain John Hall of the United States Ship Chesapeakein the month of January, 1808." 496 pages. All are included in one volume in Box 13, folder 1 of the James Barron Papers (1).
Gill Armistead, power of attorney, to James Barronid169958/repositories/2/archival_objects/5519391821 January 2941Scope and ContentsScope and Contents
2 copies. Autograph Document Signed. Attested Thomas Latimore.
Letter - John Patterson, Union Hotel, [?], to Commodore James Barron, Norfolkid169960/repositories/2/archival_objects/5519401821 February 2042Scope and Contents3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Bill allowing five years pay for Barron's father's Revolutionary services has passed the House of Delegates; the President [of the U.S.] has not directed a Court of Enquiry, but has forced Barron to demand one for himself.
Letters - James Maury, Liverpool, to Commodore James Barron, Hampton, Virginiaid169962/repositories/2/archival_objects/5519411821 February-May43Scope and Contents2 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: the sending of a pair of spectacles to Barron.
Letter - John Branch, Navy Department, to Commodore James Barron, commanding the Navy Yard, Norfolk, Virg[inia]id169964/repositories/2/archival_objects/5519421821 March 1044Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Marked "Private." Instructed by the President of the U. States to enquire whether it would be agreeable to Barron to take command of the Navy Yard in Philadelphia.
Summons to the Court of Enquiry - Smith Thompson to Captain Alexander Murrayid169966/repositories/2/archival_objects/5519431821 March 2145Scope and Contents3 pages. Autograph copies. Re: James Barron, to be held at the Brooklyn Navy Yard on or before 10 May.
Statement - by Richard Law, Londonid169968/repositories/2/archival_objects/5519441821 March 2446Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph Document Signed. Re: the residence of James Barron in Copenhagen, his trips in 1811 and 1812, and his desire to be of use to his country in the War, after he was detained in Copenhagen.
Statement - by J.M. Forbesid169970/repositories/2/archival_objects/5519451821 March 1247Scope and Contents3 pages. Autograph Copy. Re: Commo. James Barron, orig. dated 20 April 1820.
Letter - J.D. Elliott, Savannah and Norfolk, to Como. James Barron, Washington, New York, and New London, Conn.id169972/repositories/2/archival_objects/5519461821 March-August48Scope and Contents10 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Correspondence regarding the Court of Enquiry on Barron and the pamphlet [on the duel] that Elliot is publishing.
Letter - Smith Thompson, Navy Department, to Captain James Barron, Norfolk, Virginiaid169974/repositories/2/archival_objects/5519471821 April 1349Scope and Contents6 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the arrangements for the Court of Enquiry and the discussions between Smith Thompson and James Barron which have led up to it; mention of the President's interest in the case. n.d. Typed copy of the above. TCop. 3 pages.
Letter - John B. Cooper, Hampton, to Commdre. James Barron, Norfolkid169976/repositories/2/archival_objects/5519481821 April 27410Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Asking the influence of Barron toward the candidacy of Gen'l Pryor for a Marshallship.
Letter - James Barron, Norfolk, to Caesar Rodney, Wilmington, Delawareid169978/repositories/2/archival_objects/5519491821 May 1411Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph Draft. Re: representing Barron at the Court of Enquiry in New York.
Letter - James Barron, Norfolk, to Caesar A. Rodneyid169981/repositories/2/archival_objects/5519501821 May 2412Scope and Contents3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Purchased from Charles Hamilton, 1974. n.d. Typed copy of the above. Typed Copy. 1 page.
Affidavit - by Rob[ert] Brough, Norfolk County, Virginiaid169985/repositories/2/archival_objects/5519511821 May 10413Scope and ContentsScope and Contents
1 page. Autograph Document Signed. "That, the want of funds alone kept him (James Barron) from returning to his country" during the war. Folder 12 [1821]. Testimony of James Barron at the trial. ADr. 4 pages. (incomplete). See printed report of the Court of Enquiry. Proceedings, Box 13.
Court -James Barron to "Mr. President and Gentlemen of the Court" [of Enquiry]id169989/repositories/2/archival_objects/551952[1821]414Scope and Contents2 copies. Autograph Draft.
Testimony - {of James Barron] before the Court of Enquiryid169992/repositories/2/archival_objects/551953[1821]415Court - James Barron to the Hon[orab]le Thomas Penton in Congressid169994/repositories/2/archival_objects/551954[1821]416Scope and ContentsPages 9-11. Autograph Draft.
Letter - James McGowan, New York, to Commodore James Barron, New Yorkid169997/repositories/2/archival_objects/5519551821 May 12417Scope and ContentsScope and Contents
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Request for appointment to sail under James Barron.
Letter - W. Croghan, Forks of Mayfield Creek, Bowling Green, Kentucky, to W.H. Neilson, Louisville, Kentuckyid170001/repositories/2/archival_objects/5519561821 May 20418Scope and ContentsAutograph Letter Signed. Re: survey of land of Comm. Barron. Enclosure: surveyor's plot.
Letters - J[ohn] Myers, Norfolk, to Commodore James Barron, New Yorkid170004/repositories/2/archival_objects/5519571821 May-July419Scope and Contents3 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: this interest of the people in Norfolk in the results of the Court of Enquiry.
Letters - R. J. Cleveland, Lancaster, [Massachusetts] and Boston, to James Barron, New York, Ballston Spa, and Norfolkid170007/repositories/2/archival_objects/5519581821 May-November420Scope and Contents6 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: the appearance of Cleveland at the Court of Enquiry, and criticism of the "stupid, unmeaning, milk and water decision of the Court."
Letters - William Craig, Philadelphia, to Commodore James Barron, New York and Norfolkid170011/repositories/2/archival_objects/5519591821 May-November421Scope and Contents5 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: the Court of Enquiry and the Sentence of the Court in which one member did not concur and which [President] Monroe did not sign.
Letter - John Connell, Philadelphia, to C.A. Rodney, Wilmington, Delawareid170013/repositories/2/archival_objects/5519601821 June 9422Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. A report of the attempts of James Barron to return to the U.S. from Sweden on the John Adams.
Letter - [C.] Caster, Copenhagen, to James Barron, Hampton, Virginiaid170015/repositories/2/archival_objects/5519611821 June 11423Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: affairs in Copenhagen.
Letter - Fontaine Maury, Washington, to Commodore James Barron, New Yorkid170018/repositories/2/archival_objects/5519621821 June 22424Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Best wishes for the outcome of the enquiry.
Affidavit - of Robert C. Jennings, in Norfolk, Virginiaid170020/repositories/2/archival_objects/5519631821 June 23425Scope and Contents6 pages. Autograph Document Signed. Countersigned by Ino E. Hall, Mayor. Answers to questions put by Lt. Wheaton, Judge Advocate.
Letters - Allin McLane, Wilmington, to Commodore James Barron, Saratoga Springs, New York, Norfolk, Virginia, and Philadelphiaid170022/repositories/2/archival_objects/5519641821 June-December426Scope and ContentsScope and Contents
14 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: the attacks of "the Decatur faction" on Barron, the results of the Court of Enquiry, and the action of the U.S. Congress on the case.
Testimony - James Barron to "Mr. President and Gentlemen of the Court."id170024/repositories/2/archival_objects/5519651821 July 10427Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph draft. His final testimony at the Board of Enquiry.
Letter - James Barron, New York, to Smith Thompson, [Secretary of the Navy]id170026/repositories/2/archival_objects/5519661821 July 12428Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph Copy. He has been informed that the testimony has ended at the Board of Enquiry; he will remain in the city until he hears the verdict.
Letter - James Barron, New York, to John Myers, Norfolkid170028/repositories/2/archival_objects/5519671821 August 2429Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Letter in which the opinion of the Court is quoted in full; James Barron is not completely exonerated.
Letter - James Barron, New York, to the Secretary of the Navyid170030/repositories/2/archival_objects/5519681821 August 4431Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph Draft Signed. Protest against the decision of the Court.
Agreement - of James Barron, patentee, to sell to Samuel Townsend of New York City the sole right of making add selling a machine for the cleaning and polishing of leatherid170032/repositories/2/archival_objects/5519691821 August 7432Scope and Contents2 pages.
Letter - James Barron, Norfolk, to the Secretary of the Navy, Washingtonid170034/repositories/2/archival_objects/5519701821 August 18433Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph Draft signed. Requests a full copy of the proceedings of the Court.
Letter - Zebedee Cook, Boston, to Commodore James Barron, Norfolk, Virginiaid170036/repositories/2/archival_objects/5519711821 August 24434Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the sending of a rhubarb plant which Barron admired.
Cornelius Kieffe, Fort Monroe, to Commodore James Barron, Norfolkid170038/repositories/2/archival_objects/5519721821 September 25435Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: a machine designed by Barron.
Letter - J. B. Cooper, Hampton, to Commodore James Barron, Norfolkid170040/repositories/2/archival_objects/5519731821 October 9436Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. He reports the rumor that Barron is to be returned to command "very speedily."
Letter - William Maury, Liverpool, to Commodore James Barron, Philadelphiaid170042/repositories/2/archival_objects/5519741821 October 26437Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: his family and a receipt for Barron's ailment - numatic and nitric acid in warm water drunk with meals.
Letter - John Floyd, Washington City, to Capt. J. D. Elliottid170044/repositories/2/archival_objects/5519751821 December 12438Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Requesting the loan of Capt. Elliot's dueling pistols.
Letter - R. Meade to Commodore James Barronid170046/repositories/2/archival_objects/5519761821 December 19439Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. An invitation to dine.
Letter - James Barron, Norfolk, to Dr. William Thorntonid170048/repositories/2/archival_objects/5519771821440Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph copy. Re: his newly invented washing machine.
Box 5id170049/repositories/2/archival_objects/5517291822Scope and ContentsCorrespondence of the year 1822, much of it concerned with the sentence of the Court of Enquiry and opinions regarding it, including several letters each from A. McLane, Wilmington, Del., R. J. Cleveland, Lancaster, Massachuetts, Wm. Craig, Philadelphia, and Capt. J.D. Elliott, Barron's second in the duel with Decatur. Included is correspondence with Barron's daughters, Mary and Margaretha, and his son-in-law, Capt. John P. Tuttle, and business correspondence in connections with his inventions, a washing machine and a new type of oil lamp.
Letter - Mary A. A. Barron, Norfolk, to her father, Commodore James Barron, Philadelphiaid170051/repositories/2/archival_objects/5519781822 January 2651Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Family affairs.
Letters - A. McLane, Philadelphia and Wilmington, Del., to James Barron, Washington and Philadelphiaid170053/repositories/2/archival_objects/5519791822 January-December52Scope and Contents17 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Correspondence concerning the results of the Court of Enquiry, the actions of the enemies of Barron, and a suggestion that he demand a Court Martial to clear his name; and discussion of Barron's new invention, a washing machine.
Letter - Samuel Colton, Richmond, to Commodore James Barron, Philadelphiaid170055/repositories/2/archival_objects/5519801822 February 153Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: Barron's claim against the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Letter - Nath[aniel] Colby, Richmond, to Commodore James Barron, U.S. Navy, Philadelphiaid170057/repositories/2/archival_objects/5519811822 February 1354Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: Barron's claim for his father's bounty lands or for compensation.
Letter - Jno. McElroy, "Fair Hill," to Commodore James Barron, Philadelphiaid170059/repositories/2/archival_objects/5519821822 February 1555Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. "Your washing machine answers admirably well both for washing and ironing, it only wants to be known to become generally used..."
Petition - James Barron, Philadelphia. A petition to the Senate and the House of Representatives of the United Statesid170061/repositories/2/archival_objects/5519831822 March 1256Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph Draft Signed. Request for a return of duty paid on models of his machinery, which he brought to U.S. in 1815.
Letter - John Couper, Norfolk, to Commodore James Barron, Philadelphiaid170063/repositories/2/archival_objects/5519841822 March 2057Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: indemnity for the capture of the ship Jane, commanded by Barron.
Letters - R.J. Cleveland, Lancaster, Massachuetts, to Commodore James Barron, Philadelphiaid170066/repositories/2/archival_objects/5519851822 March-July58Scope and Contents4 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: the reactions to the case of Barron in the Boston area; a scandal concerning the building of gunboats and the trial of Lt. Abbott; and interest in the washing machine invented by Barron.
Letters - J.D. Elliott, Norfolk and New York, to Captain James Barron, Philadelphia and Norfolkid170068/repositories/2/archival_objects/5519861822 March-September59Scope and Contents5 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: reports of the Court of Enquiry; the publication of his correspondence connected with the Barron-Decatur duel; and a description of his going overboard on a trip to New York and being 1 l/2 hours in the water before rescue.
Letters - John P. Tuttle, U.S. Frigate Guerrier and U.S. Ship John Adams, Norfolk, to Capt. James Barron, U.S. Navy, Philadelphiaid170070/repositories/2/archival_objects/5519871822 April-July510Scope and Contents4 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Asking for the hand of Margaretta Barron in marriage, and naval news.
Letters - William Craig, Philadelphia, to Capt. James Barron, U.S. Navy, Washington and Norfolkid170072/repositories/2/archival_objects/5519881822 April-November511Scope and Contents12 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Correspondence concerning commercial matters and inventions of Barron including windlass, cutting machine for straw, oil lantern, and pump.
Letter - [Carolina Colbiornsen], St. Croix, to Commodore James Barron, Hampton, Virginiaid170074/repositories/2/archival_objects/5519891822 April 19512Scope and Contents3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: her sister, Mrs. Christmas, whose husband has recently died; and of her desire to return to Copenhagen.
Letter - J. Myers, Norfolk, to Commodore James Barron, Washingtonid170076/repositories/2/archival_objects/5519901822 April 21513Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: a recently published pamphlet, which concerns Barron; and the attitude of Congress toward Barron's claims.
Social Note - William Foster, Georgetown, D.C., to Commodore James Barron, Washingtonid170078/repositories/2/archival_objects/5519911822 May 2514Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph Letter Signed.
Request - James Barron, Washington, to Smith Thompson, Secretary of the Navyid170080/repositories/2/archival_objects/5519921822 May 2515Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph Draft Signed. A request that a decision be made on his case.
Letter - William Maury, of Maury, Latham 4 Co., Liverpool, to Commodore James Barron, Norfolk, Virginiaid170082/repositories/2/archival_objects/5519931822 May 14516Scope and Contents4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: patent on windlass invented by Barron; and disaster of "the loss of the Albion with her passengers and quarter part of the crew."
Letters - James Maury, Liverpool, to Commodore James Barron, Philadelphiaid170084/repositories/2/archival_objects/5519941822 May-June517Scope and Contents4 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: the receipt in England of models of machines invented by Barron and the showing of them to prospective buyers.
Letter - J.B. Cooper, Norfolk, to Commodore James Barron, Philadelphiaid170086/repositories/2/archival_objects/5519951822 June 19518Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Requesting a recommendation for his son to be admitted as a Cadet at West Point.
Letter - Maury, Latham 4 Co., Liverpool, to Commodore James Barron, U.S. Navy, Philadelphiaid170088/repositories/2/archival_objects/5519961822 June 28519Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: selling his windlass machine in England.
Letter - Cadw. O. Evans to Commodore James Barronid170090/repositories/2/archival_objects/5519971822 July 1520Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: a receipt.
Letter - M. Maury, of Maury, Latham G Co., Liverpool, to Captain James Barron, U.S. Navy, Norfolkid170092/repositories/2/archival_objects/5519981822 July 11521Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Business concerned with the windlass machine of Barron.
Letter - Ro. McLudlow to Commodore James Barron, Nahantid170094/repositories/2/archival_objects/5519991822 July 21522Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Sent with the gift of a spyglass.
Letter - J. Myers, Norfolk, to Commodore James Barron, Philadelphiaid170098/repositories/2/archival_objects/5520001822 August 21523Scope and Contents3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Business matters and news of Navy affairs.
Accounts - of James Barronid170100/repositories/2/archival_objects/5520011822 August524Scope and Contents3 items. Autograph Documents Signed.
Letter - Winslow Foster, U.S. Cutter Alabama, to Commodore James Barron (Norfolk)id170102/repositories/2/archival_objects/5520021822 August 10525Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Request that Barron recommend a young man to be commissioned First Lieutenant.
Letter - Eugenio Cortez, Philadelphia, to Commodore James Barron, Norfolk, Virginiaid170106/repositories/2/archival_objects/5520031822 September 19526Scope and Contents3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the completion of gunboats.
Letter - Bull Cocke, Princess Anne, to Commodore James Barron, Norfolkid170109/repositories/2/archival_objects/5520041822 October 7527Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the model for a windmill invented by Barron.
Letter - James Barron, Norfolk, to Thomas Newtonid171920/repositories/2/archival_objects/5520051822 November 24528Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: an oil lamp invented by Barron.
Letter - George Law, Baltimore, to Commodore James Barron, Norfolk, Virginiaid171922/repositories/2/archival_objects/5520061822 November 28529Scope and ContentsScope and Contents
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the "bad times" in Baltimore.
Letter - A. Fibiger, Copenhagen, to Com[m]modore James Barron, Hampton, Virginiaid171924/repositories/2/archival_objects/5520071822 December 6530Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: canvas sent to U.S. and problem of payment for it.
Letter - Eliza Christmas, Copenhagen, to Captain James Barron, Philadelphiaid171926/repositories/2/archival_objects/5520081822 December 8531Scope and Contents4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: affairs in Copenhagen.
Letter - James Barron, Norfolk, to Hugh Wilson, St. Croixid171928/repositories/2/archival_objects/5520091822 December 30532Scope and Contents1 page. Copy of Autograph Letter Signed. Introducing Mr. Brien and Captain McPharron.
Box 6id171930/repositories/2/archival_objects/5517301824Letter - Della[?] Stokes, Norfolk, to Comdr. James Barronid171932/repositories/2/archival_objects/5520101823 January 1261Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Request for a loan.
Letter - Dr. P[hilip] Barraud to James Barron, Navy Yard, [Norfolk]id171934/repositories/2/archival_objects/5520111823 January 2762Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Invitation to meet the son of John Marshall.
Letters - William Craig, Philadelphia, to Commodore James Barron, Norfolkid171936/repositories/2/archival_objects/5520121823 January-September63Scope and Contents7 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Business letters; mention of a spinning machine invented by Barron.
Letter - Const. Freeman, Treasury Department, to Capt. James Barron, Norfolkid171938/repositories/2/archival_objects/5520131823 February 864Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Enclosing payment for a requisition signed by the Secretary of the Navy plus his regular pay.
Letter - J.D. Elliott, New York, to Como. James Barron, Philadelphiaid171940/repositories/2/archival_objects/5520141823 February 1865Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Barron is in Philadelphia to consult Dr. Phisicle.
Letter - Carter Beverly, Williamsburg, to Commodore James Barron, Norfolkid171942/repositories/2/archival_objects/5520151823 February 2366Scope and Contents7 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: his faith in Barron and his defense of him in private conversations.
Letter - A. Rodney, Wilmington, Delaware, to Capt. James Barron, Norfolkid171944/repositories/2/archival_objects/5520161823 April 1267Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: personal affairs.
Letter - Comdr. Edm'd Primrose Kennedy, "Palestine," to Comdre. James Barron, Norfolkid171946/repositories/2/archival_objects/5520171823 April 1968Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: personal affairs.
Letters - Carolina Colbiornsen, St. Croix, to Commodore James Barron, Norfolkid171948/repositories/2/archival_objects/5520181823 April-October69Scope and Contents3 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Personal affairs concerned with friends in Copenhagen.
Letters - Ch. W. Goldsborough to Commre. James Barron, Norfolkid171950/repositories/2/archival_objects/5520191823 April-November610Scope and ContentsScope and Contents
2 copies. Printed Letter, ES. Announcement of the "United States Naval Chronicle" with endorsement, signed.
Letter - Ch. W. Goldsborough, Washington, to James Barron, Norfolkid171952/repositories/2/archival_objects/5520201823 November 18611Scope and ContentsAutograph Letter Signed. This letter was enclosed with the above announcement, located in Box-folder: 6:10.
Letter - Carter Beverly, Fredericksburg, to Commodore James Barron (Norfolk)id171954/repositories/2/archival_objects/5520211823 May 6612Scope and Contents4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. "The course . . . of the Executive of our country against you calls loudly for . . . indignation."
Letter - James Barron, Bayside, to his daughter, Mrs. Jane A. Hopeid171956/repositories/2/archival_objects/5520221823 July 20613Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: some great sorrow that has befallen the family.
Letter - F. Taylor, Old Point Comfort, to James Barronid171958/repositories/2/archival_objects/5520231823 October 20614Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph Letter Signed, E. Introducing Dr. French; endorsement, "who married Miss Elizabeth Barron."
A. Fibigen, Copenhagen, to Commodore James Barronid171960/repositories/2/archival_objects/5520241823 November 18615Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: canvas sold in America for which he has not been paid; and sympathy for Barron and "the intrigues of your enemies."
James Barron, Norfolk, to Thomas Newtonid171962/repositories/2/archival_objects/5520251823 November 27616Scope and ContentsScope and Contents
4 pages. Autograph Draft Signed. Re: his "miserable situation": his constant application for some employment, his visits with [President Monroe], and the lack of any response from the Navy Department.
Letter - R. J. Cleveland, New York, to James Barron, U.S. Navy, Norfolk, Virginiaid171964/repositories/2/archival_objects/5520261823 December 1617Scope and Contents3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Reports in detail his losses in a disastrous sailing venture in the Pacific.
Letter - John W. Eaton, Washington, to Commodore James Barron, Norfolkid171966/repositories/2/archival_objects/5520271823 December 23618Scope and ContentsAutograph Letter Signed. 2 pages. Gives hope that "the next incumbent of the White House may venture to look to your claim."
Letter - William Craig, Philadelphia, to Commodore James Barron, Washington Cityid171968/repositories/2/archival_objects/5520281823 December 28619Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: Barron's trip to Washington to claim his rights; and possibility that General Jackson will be Pennsylvania's candidate for the Presidency.
Letter - G. P. French, Hampton, to Commodore James Barron, Washingtonid171970/repositories/2/archival_objects/5520291824 January 10620Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. He has commended Barron to Mr. Forsythe of the U.S. Congress.
Letter - Capt. E.P. Kennedy, U.S. Ship Harnet, to Commodore John Rogers, Pres. Navy Board, Washingtonid171972/repositories/2/archival_objects/5520301824 January 14621Scope and Contents2 pages. Copy of Autograph Letter. Re: the bellows invented by Barron for ventilating ships.
Letter - John S. Crawford, Gettysburg, to Captain James Barron, Washingtonid171974/repositories/2/archival_objects/5520311824 January 19622Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Asks horticultural information.
Letters - William Craig, Philadelphia, to Commodore James Barron, Washington and Gospart, Virginiaid171976/repositories/2/archival_objects/5520321824 January-April623Scope and Contents3 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: the support that Gen'l Jackson has given Barron; and Jackson's candidacy for President.
Letters - J.D. Elliott, Norfolk, to Como. James Barron, Washington and Philadelphiaid171978/repositories/2/archival_objects/5520331824 January-September624Scope and Contents4 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: Barron's claims in Washington, his support by Gen'l Jackson, and his appointment as Commander to the Philadelphia Navy Yard.
Letter - John P. Tuttle, U.S. Ship John Adams, passing Crony Island, to James Barron, Washingtonid171981/repositories/2/archival_objects/5520341824 February 17625Scope and Contents3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: his wife, the former Margaretta Barron, and his family.
Letter - John Taliaferro, Hagley, to [?]id171982/repositories/2/archival_objects/5520351824 March 2626Scope and ContentsScope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. He expresses his sympathy with James Barron in his persecution and states his intention of bringing the matter before the Secretary of the Navy.
Letters - James Barron, Norfolk, to Captain Linus Worrington, U.S. Navy, Gosport, Virginiaid171984/repositories/2/archival_objects/5520361824 March 25627Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph Draft Signed. Re: the installation of bellows [for ventilation] on the ship commanded by Capt. Kennedy.
Letters - J.B. Mower, Washington and New York, to James Barron, Norfolk and Philadelphiaid171986/repositories/2/archival_objects/5520371824 March-August628Scope and Contents5 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: the Navy Bill before Congress; the nomination of Jackson as the candidate for President of the U.S.; add Barron's appointment to the Commander of the Philadelphia Navy Yard.
Letter - James Barron, Norfolk, to Joseph Delaplain, Philadelphiaid171989/repositories/2/archival_objects/5520381924 April 7628Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Concerning his ancestors and his present predicament.
Letter - [R.K. Carl] to Comdr. James Barron, U.S. Navy, Norfolk, Virginiaid171988/repositories/2/archival_objects/5520391823 April 13629Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph Letter. Reports, "we feel confident now we shall have the notes of Georgia."
Letter - Horace Binney to James Barronid171991/repositories/2/archival_objects/5520401824 April 24630Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. An invitation to dinner.
Letter - T. Gatewood, Norfolk, to Commodore James Barron, Philadelphiaid171993/repositories/2/archival_objects/5520411824 May 11631Scope and Contents4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: Naval matters.
Letter - J.B. Mower, Washington, to Charles G. Haines, New Yorkid171995/repositories/2/archival_objects/5520421824 May 20632Scope and ContentsScope and Contents
1 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. A letter of introduction for Comm. James Barron.
Letter - [J.D.?] E[lliott] franked "H.L. Pinckney" to Com. James Barron, Commander, Navy Yard, Philadelphiaid171997/repositories/2/archival_objects/5520431824 June 29633Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Social note.
Letter - J.G. Collins & Son, New York, to Commodore James Barron, U.S. Navy, Norfolk, Virginiaid171999/repositories/2/archival_objects/552044634Scope and Contents5 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the availability of corkwood for the making of bottle corks.
Invitation - from the City of Richmond to Commodore James Barron, Philadelphiaid172001/repositories/2/archival_objects/5520451824 July 22635Scope and Contents1 page. Printed Letter Signed. To meet General Lafayette, signed by John Adams, Mayor, and by Wm. Fitzwhylson and Tho. Brockenbrough.
Application - W. Taylor, Norfolk, to Captain James Barron, Philadelphiaid172003/repositories/2/archival_objects/5520461824 July 30636Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Application for the position of Secretary to Barron should he be called back into active service, which seems to be imminent.
Letter - Josiah Cowper, Norfolk, to Captn. James Barron, Philadelphiaid172005/repositories/2/archival_objects/5520471824 August 8637Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Expresses gratification that Barron has been called into active service by the "good old President."
Letter - John Colt, Paterson, to Comre. James Barron, Philadelphiaid172007/repositories/2/archival_objects/5520481824 August 12638Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: twilled cotton; and congratulations "on your recent change of situation."
Letter - G. P. French, Hampton, to Comdre. James Barron, Philadelphiaid172009/repositories/2/archival_objects/5520491824 August 13639Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Expresses "joy at the termination of your unmerited persecution."
Letter - J.G. Collins & Son, New York, to Commodore James Barron, Philadelphiaid172011/repositories/2/archival_objects/5520501824 August 13640Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: an order for corkwood.
Letter - Butler Maury, Norfolk, to Commodore James Barron, U.S. Navy, Philadelphiaid172013/repositories/2/archival_objects/5520511824 August 15641Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Rejoices "that you are restored to a station in the Service to which you have been so long and so justly entitled."
Letter - J. Mason, Old Point Comfort, to Commodore James Barron, Philadelphiaid172015/repositories/2/archival_objects/5520521824 August 17642Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Appreciation for the gift of a spyglass.
Letter - J. Cowper, Norfolk, to Captn. James Barron, Philadelphiaid172017/repositories/2/archival_objects/5520531824 August 18643Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: "the friendly manner the good old President received you," and "the conduct of the two scoundrels that has come out against you in Philadelphia."
Letter - W. Knight, Philadelphia, to Commodore James Barron, Philadelphiaid172019/repositories/2/archival_objects/5520541824 August 20644Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Complaining about too heavy duties in the Navy Yard (of which Barron is commander).
Letters - R. J. Cleveland, Lancaster, Massachuetts, to James Barron, Philadelphiaid172021/repositories/2/archival_objects/5520551824 August-October645Scope and Contents3 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: the appointment of Barron as Commander of the Philadelphia Navy Yard and of the resentment of some persons in Philadelphia.
Letter - Andrew Jackson, "Hermitage," near Nashville, to Com[m]odore James Barron, of the Station and Navy Yard of Philadelphiaid172023/repositories/2/archival_objects/5520561824 September 14646Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. "If my candor to Mr. Monroe had any effect in the application of the Golden Law (of justice) be assured it is a great satisfaction to me."
Letter - "A female, (a) friend to the Navy," Philadelphia, to Commo. James Barron, U.S. Navy, presentid172025/repositories/2/archival_objects/5520571824 September 20647Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Accusation against some of the officers of the Yard.
Letter - Major General Cadwalader, to Commodore James Barronid172027/repositories/2/archival_objects/5520581824 September 22648Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. An invitation to meet General Lafayette.
Letter - Benj[amin] Tilghman and William Rush to Commodore James Barron, Philadelphiaid172029/repositories/2/archival_objects/5520591824 September 25649Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Gratitude from the committee appointed to receive General Lafayette, for the Naval salutes ordered by Barron.
Letter - B[enjamin] Tilghman, Trenton, to Commodore James Barron, Philadelphiaid172031/repositories/2/archival_objects/5520601824 September 26650Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: a request by General Lafayette that a visit be made to the Naval Yard. (under the Command of Barron).
Tickets - for Commodore James Barron to be admitted to the reception of Gen. Lafayette at the Hall of Independenceid172033/repositories/2/archival_objects/5520611824 September 28651Scope and Contents2 tickets. Printed Autograph Material. Signed by J.A.S. Lewis, Chairman. Enclosed envelopes in which the tickers were enclosed, endorsed. AC.
Letter - [?] to Commodore James Barronid172037/repositories/2/archival_objects/552062[1824 September ]652Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph Document, E. Endorsed: "List of invited guests to dine with General Lafayette."
Letter - Robert C. Cutler, Nelson County, Virginia, to Com. James Barron, Philadelphiaid172038/repositories/2/archival_objects/5520631824 October 1653Scope and Contents3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. "Your appointment gives all the people of this county much satisfaction."
Letter - [?] Gatewood, Norfolk, to Como. James Barron, Philadelphiaid172039/repositories/2/archival_objects/5520641824 October 6654Scope and Contents3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: events around Norfolk.
Letter - Robert Beverly, George Town, to Commore. James Barron, Philadelphiaid172041/repositories/2/archival_objects/5520651824 October 8655Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Sympathy with Barron and daughters in their bereavement; and a notice of a runaway servant.
Letter - Dr. P[hilip] Barraud, Norfolk, Virginia, to Commodore James Barron, Navy Yard, Philadelphiaid172044/repositories/2/archival_objects/5520661824 October 10656Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Sympathy in his sorrow.
Letter - A. McLand, Washington, D.C., to Commr. James Barron, Philadelphiaid172046/repositories/2/archival_objects/5520671824 October 11657Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: a planned visit to Yorktown.
Letter - E. R. McCall, Philadelphia, to Com. James Barron, U.S. Navy, Philadelphiaid172048/repositories/2/archival_objects/5520681824 October 26658Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: a leave of absence.
Invitation - Charles D. McIndoe, Petersburg, to CommodoreJames Barronid172050/repositories/2/archival_objects/5520691824 October 29659Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. An invitation to a ball honoring General Lafayette. Card of admission enclosed.
Letter - R.C. Cutler, Lovingston, Virginia, to Com. James Barron, Philadelphiaid172051/repositories/2/archival_objects/5520701824 October 30660Scope and Contents3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the Yorktown celebration and social news.
Report - Capt. Kennedy, Havanna, to Comdre. James Barron, Philadelphiaid172054/repositories/2/archival_objects/5520711824 November 4661Scope and Contents2 pages. Copy of Autograph Letter. A report on the ship's ventilators invented by Barron.
Letter - Capt. Kennedy to Comdre. James Barronid172056/repositories/2/archival_objects/5520721824 November 4662Scope and Contents2 pages. Copy of Autograph Letter. A covering letter for the above.
Letter - Clara S. Cutbush, West Point, to Capt. James Barron, Philadelphiaid172057/repositories/2/archival_objects/5520731824 November 4663Scope and ContentsScope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed, Printed. Re: a book on "System of Pyrotechny" by her late husband, James Cutbush, written on fold of the printed prospectus.
Notice - to Commodore James Barron that he has been elected an honorary member of the New York Horticultural Society, signed by David Hosack, Presidentid172059/repositories/2/archival_objects/5520741824 November 13664Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph Letter Signed.
Request - John Crawford, Gettysburg, to Commodore James Barron, Philadelphiaid172061/repositories/2/archival_objects/5520751824 November 24665Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Request for recommendation for position of Sergeant at Arms of the House of Representatives.
Letter - G.W. Lafayette, to Commodore James Barron, Philadelphiaid172063/repositories/2/archival_objects/5520761824 November 26666Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Largely illegible, but begins, "My father gives me the agreeable task of answering your letter . . . ."
Letter - J. R. Washington, to Commodore James Barronid172065/repositories/2/archival_objects/5520771824 December 25667Scope and ContentsScope and Contents
4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: acts before Congress, including "Col. Johnson's for the abolition of imprisonment for debt and of Mr. Johnson from Louisiana to appropriate all the public land to internal improvement and education in the United States"; and that "either General Jackson or Mr. Adams must be elected (to the Presidency) by Congress."
Letter - O. Winchester, Baltimore, to General Robert B. Taylor, Norfolk, Virginiaid172067/repositories/2/archival_objects/5520781824 December 29668Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the drafting of an unspecified memorial.
Box 7id172068/repositories/2/archival_objects/5517311825-1827Letter - D. Winchester, Baltimore Ins. Co., to Gen'l Robert B. Taylor, Norfolk, Virginiaid172070/repositories/2/archival_objects/5520791825 January 1171Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: a memorial to Congress concerned with claims under the Florida Treaty.
Letter - Beverly Kennon, U.S. Ship Peacock, Balboa Bay, to Commodore James Barron, U.S. Naval Station, Philadelphiaid172072/repositories/2/archival_objects/5520801825 January 2172Scope and Contents3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Congratulations on his appointment; re: his cruise and the independence of Peru.
Letter - J. Marron, Norfolk, to Come. James Barron, Philadelphiaid172074/repositories/2/archival_objects/5520811825 January 3173Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: A Negro Man Ned, about who Gen'l Andrew Jackson was concerned.
Letters - R. Gatewood, Norfolk, to Como. James Barron, Philadelphia and Washingtonid172076/repositories/2/archival_objects/5520821825 January-December74Scope and Contents18 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Much news of Naval events in Norfolk, including criticism of the Admiral, the trial of Stewart, letter of Gen'l Jackson to Mr. Clay, and the movement of warships in and out of Norfolk.
Letter - W.G. Nicholas, Richmond, to Maj. Gen'l Taylor, Norfolkid172078/repositories/2/archival_objects/5520831825 February 375Scope and Contents3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the raising of an army.
Letter - W. Bainbridge, Washington, to Commr. James Barron, Philadelphiaid172080/repositories/2/archival_objects/5520841825 February 976Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the nephew of Barron, Midshipman [Samuel] Barron.
Letter - John Hollins, Maryland Ins. Co., Baltimore, to Robert Taylor, Norfolk, Virginiaid172082/repositories/2/archival_objects/5520851825 February 1477Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: a representation he made to Congress.
Notice - J.W. Houston, Philadelphia, to Commodore James Barronid172084/repositories/2/archival_objects/5520861825 February 2478Scope and Contents1 pages. Printed Autograph Document Signed. Notice of election to the Musical Fund Society of Philadelphia.
James Barron, Philadelphia and Washington, to his daughter, Jane A. Hope, Hampton and Norfolkid172086/repositories/2/archival_objects/5520871825 February-September79Scope and Contents14 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Family letters covering the period in Philadelphia where he commanded the Navy Yard, and his time in Washington as Chairman of a Naval Court Martial.
Letters - A. McLane, Wilmington, Delaware, to Commodore James Barron, Washington and Gosportid172088/repositories/2/archival_objects/5520881825 February-December710Scope and Contents7 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. A. McLane, a Revolutionary war veteran, writes of his experiences accompanying Gen'l Lafayette on his visits to America.
Plea - The mechanics employed in the Navy Yard, Gosport, to Commodore James Barron, Commander of the U.S. Navy Yard, Gosportid172090/repositories/2/archival_objects/5520891825 March 4711Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. A plea for more regular payment of wages.
E.R. McCall, New Brunswick, New Jersey, to Com. James Barron, Philadelphiaid172092/repositories/2/archival_objects/5520901825 March 8712Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Report of his journey to report for duty.
Letter - Charles D. Brodie, Portsmouth, to Commodore James Barron, Philadelphiaid172094/repositories/2/archival_objects/5520911825 March 8713Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the outfitting of ships; and of Barron's ventilation system, "it may be hailed as the salvation of our Navy."
Letter - John Gillespie, Copenhagen, to Commodore James Barron, Philadelphiaid172096/repositories/2/archival_objects/5520921825 March 10714Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: affairs in Copenhagen.
Letter - J. Gaillard, Charleston, to Commodore James Barron, Philadelphiaid172098/repositories/2/archival_objects/5520931825 April 15715Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Introducing John Geddes.
Letter - James Barron, Philadelphia, to Samuel L. Southard, Secretary of the Navy, Washington, D.C.id172100/repositories/2/archival_objects/5520941825 April 25716Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph Draft Signed. Recommending Henry Crabb.
Letter - Robert Kennedy, Philadelphia, to Com. James Barron, Philadelphiaid172102/repositories/2/archival_objects/5520951825 April 25717Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Supporting the claims of William Crabb, Assistant Navy Store Keeper.
Request - Henry Geddes, to Com. James Barron, Philadelphiaid172105/repositories/2/archival_objects/5520961825 April 30718Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Requesting assistance for the appointment of his son, George, to the Service.
Notice - Samuel L. Southard, Navy Department, to Capt. James Barron, Philadelphiaid172106/repositories/2/archival_objects/5520971825 May 2719Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Notice of transfer of Barron to the command of the Gosport Navy Yard in Virginia.
Request - James Renshaw to Commodore James Barron, Philadelphiaid172110/repositories/2/archival_objects/5520981825 May 9720Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Request for leave.
Request - W.W. Buchanan, West Point, New York, to James Barron, Philadelphiaid172111/repositories/2/archival_objects/5520991825 May 11721Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Request to be placed under the command of Barron.
Invitation - Robert Patterson and James M. Broom to Commodore James Barron, Philadelphiaid172113/repositories/2/archival_objects/5521001825 May 14722Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Invitation to a testimonial dinner to be given for Barron on the occasion of his removal from Philadelphia. Enclosure: a toast to Philadelphia.
Letter - J.P. Tuttle, Norfolk, to Commodore James Barron, Washingtonid172114/repositories/2/archival_objects/5521011825 May 19723Scope and Contents3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: family affairs.
Letter - J.M. Broom, Philadelphia, to Commodore James Barron, Norfolkid172116/repositories/2/archival_objects/5521021825 May 20724Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Regret at Barron's departure from Philadelphia.
Request -A. Fibigan, Copenhagen, to James Barron, Philadelphiaid172118/repositories/2/archival_objects/5521031825 May 30725Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Request advice regarding the milling of flour.
Letters - J.D. Elliott, Carlisle and Philadelphia, to Como. James Barron, Philadelphia and Norfolkid172120/repositories/2/archival_objects/5521041825 May-November726Scope and Contents3 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. He writes of his difficult situation in the Navy.
Invitation - G. Newton and M. King, Cateras, to Commodore James Barronid172122/repositories/2/archival_objects/5521051825 June 30727Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Invitation to a dinner.
Letters - Benjamin King, Washington, to Comre. James Barron, Gosport, Virginiaid172124/repositories/2/archival_objects/5521061825 June-November728Scope and Contents3 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: the pump invented by Barron.
Letter - Jno. Hollins, Baltimore, to Robert Taylor, Norfolkid172126/repositories/2/archival_objects/5521071825 July 6729Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the Florida Treaty.
Request - W.W. Buchanan, West Point, to James Barron, Washingtonid172128/repositories/2/archival_objects/5521081825 July 7730Scope and Contents3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Request for an assignment.
Letter - William Allison McRea, Alexandria, to Captain James Barron, U.S. Navy, Washington, D.C.id175141/repositories/2/archival_objects/5521091825 July 10731Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Offers self as Secretary to Barron who it is rumored is to command the Frigate Brandywine conveying Gen. Lafayette to France.
Request - M.S. Moore, Portsmouth, to Commodore James Barron, Washingtonid175143/repositories/2/archival_objects/5521101825 July 16732Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Request for help in getting his back wages from the Navy.
Letter - Louis M. Goldsborough, Lt., U.S. Navy, Washington, to Commdre. James Barron, President of the Naval Court Martialid175145/repositories/2/archival_objects/5521111825 July 21733Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Reporting as a witness at the court martial of Charles Stewart.
Letters - George T. Kennon, Norfolk, to Commodore James Barron, Gosport Navy Yardid175147/repositories/2/archival_objects/5521121825 July-October734Scope and Contents3 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: his brother, Dr. Richard Kennon, who is relieved of sea duty and placed under the command of Barron.
Letter - John Browere, Washington, to Capt. James Barron, Washingtonid175149/repositories/2/archival_objects/5521131825 September 6735Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph letter signed. Submitting his bust of Gen'l Lafayette to the Public Inspector at Washington.
Letter - J[ane Barron] Hope, Gosport, to Comdr. James Barron, U.S. Navy, Washingtonid175151/repositories/2/archival_objects/5521141825 September 17736Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the romance of Lt. Pendergrast and Virginia Barron.
Letter - James Barron, Philadelphia, to Mrs. Jane A. Hope, Norfolkid175153/repositories/2/archival_objects/5521151825 September 24737Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the suitor for the hand of Virginia Barron.
Account - Matthew Maury, New York, to Commodore James Barron, Norfolk, Virginiaid175155/repositories/2/archival_objects/5521161825 October 2738Scope and Contents2 items. Autograph letter signed, Enclosed. Enclosing account for services in taking out a patent for Barron on angle-lever-windlass.
Letterid175157/repositories/2/archival_objects/5521171825 October 7739Scope and Contents3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: some affairs before Congress - - largely illegible.
Letter - Captain Kenyon, Philadelphia, to Commodore James Barron, Norfolkid175159/repositories/2/archival_objects/5521181825 October 13740Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: verbal message given as ships passed, but not heard.
Letter - James Maury, Liverpool, to James Barronid175161/repositories/2/archival_objects/5521191825 October 24741Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph letter signed. "We all rejoiced in what must have been so gratifying to yourself after so long and so painful a period of suspense."
Report - T.U. Wiesenthal, Late Surgeon, U.S. Ship Hornet, to Sam[uel] L[ewis] Southardid175163/repositories/2/archival_objects/5521201825 November 1742Scope and Contents3 pages. Copy of Autograph letter signed. Forwarded to Captain Edmund P. Kennedy then to James Barron. A report of valuable use of the bellows invented by Barron in changing air below decks and in the control of disease there.
Request - Richard Kennon, Norfolk, to Comdr. James Barron, Gosport Navy Yardid175165/repositories/2/archival_objects/5521211825 November 5743Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Request for leave of absence.
Report - Richard Kennon to Com. James Barronid175167/repositories/2/archival_objects/5521221825 November 20744Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph letter signed. Report on return from his leave.
Letter - C.W. Goldsborough, Washington, to Commre. James Barron, Gosport, Virginiaid175169/repositories/2/archival_objects/5521231825 November 11745Scope and ContentsScope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph letter signed, Enclosed. Re: the use of the title, "Commodore" honorary since the Navy has no such rank.
Letter - Miles King, Norfolk, to Commodore James Barron, Navy Yard, Gosportid175171/repositories/2/archival_objects/5521241825 December 3746Scope and Contents1 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: transportation of powder to Richmond
Letter - Francis Grice, U.S. Navy Yard, Gosport, to James Barron, Commander, Navy Yardid175173/repositories/2/archival_objects/5521251826 January 23747Scope and Contents1 page. Copy of Autograph letter. Defense of the Navy Constructor at the Yard.
Letter - Benjamin King, Washington, to Comdr. James Barron, Norfolkid175175/repositories/2/archival_objects/5521261826 April 17748Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the ventilation on ships and suggestions for improvements.
Letter - R.S., Washington, to James Barronid175177/repositories/2/archival_objects/5521271826 April 20749Scope and ContentsScope and Contents
1 page. Autograph letter signed. Report of speech by John Randolph in which he "abused everybody" including Barron in regard to the Chesapeakeaffair and the duel with Decatur. Added note: "Burn it as soon as you read it."
Letter - Beverly Kennon, U.S. Frigate U. States, Callas, to Commodore James Barron, Norfolkid175179/repositories/2/archival_objects/5521281826 May 5750Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: his cruise, Naval discipline, and injustice the President's message recommending a Naval Academy. Re: South American politics and the fall of Callas.
Letter - H. Eckford, New York, to Commodore James Barron, Norfolkid175181/repositories/2/archival_objects/5521291826 May 20751Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the completion of ships being built to order.
Letter - A. McLane, Washington, to James Barron, Gosport, Virginiaid175183/repositories/2/archival_objects/5521301826 July 1752Scope and Contentspages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the build-up of the Navy.
Report - L. Warrington, U.S. Ship Constellation, near Pensacola, to Commodore James Barron, commanding U.S. Navy Yard, Norfolkid175651/repositories/2/archival_objects/5521311826 July 20753Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph letter signed. Report that all is quiet in that area, that no piracies are heard of.
Letters - Samuel Southard, Navy Department, to Commre. James Barron, commanding the U.S. Navy Yard, Gosport, Virginiaid175653/repositories/2/archival_objects/5521321826 July754Scope and Contents2 letters. Autograph letters signed. Correspondence regarding the new type wooden docks and new type dry docks, invented by Barron.
Letter - James Barron, Philadelphia, to Mrs. Jane Hope, Norfolkid175655/repositories/2/archival_objects/5521331826 August 20755Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: his invention of a new type of dock.
Invitation - E. Shubrick to Commodore James Barron, Walnut St., [Philadelphia]id175657/repositories/2/archival_objects/5521341826 October 7756Scope and ContentsAutograph letter signed. Invitation to dinner.
Letter - M.C. Stephens, Newbern, to Com. James Barron, Norfolkid175659/repositories/2/archival_objects/5521351826 November 5757Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the estate of John B. Osborn, grandson of David Barron.
Social Note - T. Gatewood, Norfolk, to Commodore James Barron, Philadelphiaid175661/repositories/2/archival_objects/5521361826 November 26758Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Social news.
Letter - C.K. Davis, ship Bill of Lading on "Emily Davis" from Philadelphia to Com. James Barron, Norfolk, Virginiaid175664/repositories/2/archival_objects/5521371826 December 2759Scope and Contents1 page. Printed Autograph Document Signed.
Letter - James Barron, Gosport, to Anderson Warfield, Baltimoreid175666/repositories/2/archival_objects/5521381826 December 7760Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Declining to get involved in more controversy concerning his treatment by the Navy in the past years.
Recommendation - W.H. Harrison, Washington, to James Barron, Norfolkid175668/repositories/2/archival_objects/5521391826 December 29761Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph letter signed. A recommendation of the bearer, T.H. Yateman.
Copybook of letters - exchanged by James Barron with Commo. William Bainbridge, President of the Navy Board, Washington, with Charles W. Goldsborough, Secretary of the Board of Navy command and Samuel L. Southard, Secretary of the Navyid175670/repositories/2/archival_objects/5521401826-1827762Scope and ContentsCop of Autograph letter. Relating to affairs of the Navy Yard, Gosport, Virginia.
Recommendation - T. Gatewood, Norfolk, to Commodore James Barron, Philadelphiaid175672/repositories/2/archival_objects/5521411827 March 28763Scope and Contents3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: a recommendation to the Treasury Department relative to a "system of telegraph for the United States."
Letter - Emma Prevost, Philadelphia, to Commodore James Barron, Norfolk,id175674/repositories/2/archival_objects/5521421827 April 1764Scope and Contents3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the "automatic chess player."
Letter - P. Hansen, St. Croix, to Captain Choate, Schooner Lafayette, St. Croixid175676/repositories/2/archival_objects/5521431827 April 20765Scope and Contents3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Sending a greeting to Commo. Barron from his friends in Denmark.
Letter - Tench Ringold, Washington, to Commodore James Barron, U.S. Navy Yard, Gosport, Virginiaid175678/repositories/2/archival_objects/5521441827 May 2766Scope and Contents2 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: a Mr. Butler.
Letter - T. Gatewood, Norfolk, to Commodore James Barron, Philadelphiaid175680/repositories/2/archival_objects/5521451827 June 16767Scope and Contents4 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: social news of Norfolk.
Letter - W.J. Kripgans, Cape Hatteras, to Commodore James Barron, Gosport, Virginiaid175682/repositories/2/archival_objects/5521461827 June 25768Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: shipping around the Cape.
Letter - Andrew Jackson, Hermitage, to Capt. E.P. Kennedy, Norfolkid175684/repositories/2/archival_objects/5521471827 June 30769Scope and Contents2 pages. Copy of Autograph letter. Accepting position of godfather to Kennedy's son and approving the choice of James Barron as his proxy; statement of his high regard for the Navy.
Letter - Capt. John Gallagher, Navy Yard, Charleston, Massachuetts, to Commodore James Barron, commanding Navy Yard, Gosport, Virginiaid175686/repositories/2/archival_objects/5521481827 June 8770Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Family and Naval news.
Letter - Capt. John Gallagher, Charleston, Massachuetts, to Commodore James Barron, Gosport, Virginiaid175689/repositories/2/archival_objects/5521491827 July 3771Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the log boats invented by Barron.
Request - L. Warrington to Commodore James Barron, U.S. Navy Yard, Norfolkid175691/repositories/2/archival_objects/5521501827 July 20772Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Request for the service of Coxwain Parker, sympathy at death of Lieut. Tuttle.
Invitation - Mrs. Bainbridge to Comdr. James Barronid175693/repositories/2/archival_objects/5521511827 July 27773Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph letter signed. Invitation to tea.
Letter - E.P. Kennedy, Navy Yard, Gosport, to Comdr. James Barron, Navy Yard, Gosportid175695/repositories/2/archival_objects/5521521827 August 8774Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: the success of the ventilating bellows invented by Barron.
Letter - Thomas Williamson, U.S. Naval Hospital, Gosport, Virginia, to Commodore James Barron, Gosport, Virginiaid175697/repositories/2/archival_objects/5521531827 August 16775Scope and ContentsScope and Contents
1 page. Autograph letter signed. A recommendation that he leave the area in the "sickly season" for the sake of his health.
Appointment - Comdr. Warrington, Office of the Naval Command, to Commodore James Barron, U.S. Navy Yard, Gosport, Virginiaid175699/repositories/2/archival_objects/5521541827 October 17776Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: an appointment marked "Private."
Letter - J.D. Elliott, Philadelphia, to Como. James Barron, Norfolkid175701/repositories/2/archival_objects/5521551827 November 20777Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: personal and Naval affairs.
Letter - J.H. Eaton and M. Timberlake, Washington City, to Capt. James Barron, Norfolk, Virginiaid175703/repositories/2/archival_objects/5521561827 December 13778Scope and Contents4 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: personal matters.
Box 8id175704/repositories/2/archival_objects/5517321828-1831Letter - S. Southard, Washington, to Com. James Barronid175706/repositories/2/archival_objects/5521571828 January 2681Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph letter signed. Introducing Capt. Basil Hall of the British Navy.
Letter - J.N. Reynolds, Washington, to Com. James Barron, Gosport, Virginiaid175708/repositories/2/archival_objects/5521581828 March 1882Scope and Contents3 pages. Autograph letter signed. News that he has received an appropriation of $50,000 from the Congress for an exploration.
A statement - made by Midshipman Hunterid175710/repositories/2/archival_objects/5521591828 April 583Scope and Contents3 pages. Autograph Draft. Re: the drowning of Mr. Slidwell, Mr. Rodgers, and Mr. Harrison.
Letter - J. Boyle to Com. James Barron, Gosportid175712/repositories/2/archival_objects/5521601828 April 1584Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Appreciation for an introduction.
Letter - Com. L. Warrington, Washington, to Commodore James Barron, U.S. Navy Yard, Gosport, Virginiaid175714/repositories/2/archival_objects/5521611828 April 2385Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph letter signed. Introducing Wm. Barrister.
Application - Anthony H. Timmons, Philadelphia, to Commodore James Barronid175716/repositories/2/archival_objects/5521621828 May 486Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph letter signed. Application to serve as a midshipman under Barron.
Letter - C. Selder, Washington, to Comm. James Barron, Norfolkid175719/repositories/2/archival_objects/5521631828 May 1487Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: his son who is to report to Barron for service.
Letter - John Cowper, Washington, to Commodore James Barron, Norfolkid175721/repositories/2/archival_objects/5521641828 May 3188Scope and Contents1 page. Printed letter. Re: claims under the Treaty of Ghent.
Letter - J. Adlum, near Georgetown, to Commodore James Barron, Gosport, Virginiaid175723/repositories/2/archival_objects/5521651828 June 1189Scope and Contents4 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: shipments of wine.
Draft of letter - from James Barron to General Lafayetteid175725/repositories/2/archival_objects/5521661828 August 1-6810Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph Draft Signed. Enclosed with a pamphlet on dry rot (now lost).
Request - Frances Renshaw, Philadelphia, to Comre. James Barron, Gosport, Virginiaid175727/repositories/2/archival_objects/5521671828 August 7811Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph letter signed. Request that her letters be forwarded to her son who is serving on a ship in the Pacific.
Request - W. Bainbridge, Philadelphia, to Commodore James Barron, Norfolkid175729/repositories/2/archival_objects/5521681828 August 6812Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph letter signed. Request for dimensions of the moveable crane invented by Barron.
Request - W. Bainbridge, Philadelphia, to Commodore James Barron, Norfolkid175731/repositories/2/archival_objects/5521691828 August 21813Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Request that Midshipman Joyner return to the Department.
Request - William Burke, Richmond, to Commodore James Barron, Gosportid175733/repositories/2/archival_objects/5521701828 October 26814Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Request for information on a "Denmark stove."
Recommendation - W. Bainbridge, Philadelphia, to James Barron, Norfolkid175735/repositories/2/archival_objects/5521711828 October 31815Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Recommendation for Barry Hayes.
Letter - C.D. Brodie, Pensacola, to Commodore James Barron, Norfolkid175737/repositories/2/archival_objects/5521721828 November 2816Scope and Contents4 pages. Autograph letter signed. Commending the ship's ventilators invented by Barron.
Appointment - Samuel Southard, Navy Department, to Commo. James Barron, Norfolkid175740/repositories/2/archival_objects/5521731828 November 5817Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph letter signed. Appointment of Barron to the command of the U.S. Frigate Guerriere, flagship of the Pacific Fleet.
Request - James Barron to the Secretary of the Navy, [Samuel Southard]id175742/repositories/2/archival_objects/5521741828 November 6818Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph Draft. Asking to be excused from Pacific Command because of his business in establishing claims for his father's Bounty Lands.
Letter - Peter Herbert, Portsmouth, Virginia, to Comme. James Barron, Gosportid175744/repositories/2/archival_objects/5521751828 November 8819Scope and Contents3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the curative values of wearing a steel plate next to the body.
Request - James Barron, Gosport, to Samuel L. Southard, Secretary of the Navy, Washingtonid175746/repositories/2/archival_objects/5521761828 November 8820Scope and Contents1 page. Copy of Autograph letter signed.
Request that Southard, Secretary of the Navy, revoke his orders for Barron to assume command of the Guerriere.id175748/repositories/2/archival_objects/552177undated821Scope and ContentsIncomplete copy of the above is located in folder 21. Autograph Draft. 1 page.
Letter - Andrew Jackson, Hermitage, to Commodore James Barron, Norfolkid175750/repositories/2/archival_objects/5521781828 November 14822Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph letter signed. Introduction of Midshipman Petway.
Letter - Benjamin Homans, Washington, to Commo. James Barron, Norfolkid175752/repositories/2/archival_objects/5521791828 November 15823Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: Barron's refusal of the command of the Guerriere.
Letter - Capt. Alex Claxton, U.S. Ship Hornet, New York, to Commodore James Barron, Gosport, Virginiaid175754/repositories/2/archival_objects/5521801828 November 19824Scope and Contents3 pages. Autograph letter signed, card. Marked "Private." Re: an epidemic of yellow fever on his ship which he attributes to the removal of the bellows air pump which had been removed from his ship at the last overhaul. "It is the invention of Commo. Barron . . . I consider it a thorough safe guard from local fever, and shall not willingly go to sea without one."
Letter - C.D. Brodie, Pensacola, to Commodore James Barron, Norfolkid175756/repositories/2/archival_objects/5521811828 December 13825Scope and Contents4 pages. Autograph letter signed. Congratulations to Barron On the election of his friend Andrew Jackson as President of the U.S.; news of events and ships in the Pensacola Navy Yard.
Letter - D. Randolph, near Yorktown, to Commodore JamesBarron, Navy Yard, Gosportid175758/repositories/2/archival_objects/5521821828 December 20826Scope and Contents3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Personal matters.
Letter - J. Rodney, Washington, to Com. James Barronid175760/repositories/2/archival_objects/5521831829 January 28827Scope and Contents3 pages. Autograph letter signed.
Letter - Constantine Smith to Commodore James Barronid175762/repositories/2/archival_objects/5521841829 February 13828Scope and Contents4 pages. Autograph letter signed. Smith, a former Marine, writes for "a Common pension in the country of my adoption," thanks Barron and Lieut. Pendergast for their kindness to him, and sends greetings to Gen'l Andrew Jackson and his nephew Maj. Andrew J. Donaldson.
Letter - Dr. P[hilip] Barraud, Norfolk, to Commodore James Barron, Washingtonid175764/repositories/2/archival_objects/5521851829 February 21829Scope and ContentsScope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph letter signed. A tumor that has been removed from Barron's son-in-law Pendergrass, and Re: Barron's visit with "your old Favorite General" (Pres. Jackson).
Letter - Miles King, Norfolk, to Commodore James Barron, Navy Yard, Gosportid175766/repositories/2/archival_objects/5521861829 May 19831Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: a delivery of stone on the orders of Commo. Warrington.
Letter - James Barron, Commandant's Office, U.S. Navy Yard, Gosport, Virginia, to Lieutenant Joseph Smoot, U.S. Navy Yard, Gosportid175768/repositories/2/archival_objects/5521871829 May 23832Scope and Contents4 pages. A strong letter of censure for Smoot's actions in the Yard.
Letter - Lewis McLane, Wilmington, Del., to James Barron, U.S. Navy, Norfolk, and replyid175770/repositories/2/archival_objects/5521881829 May 29, 1829 June 2834Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph letter signed, reply. A call for the repayment of a loan made by the father of McLane; Barron's reply is copied on the reverse.
Orders - Frank[li]n Buchanan, U.S. Ship Natchez, New York, to Commo. James Barron, Comm. Naval Station, Norfolkid175772/repositories/2/archival_objects/5521891829 June 8835Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: his orders to report to the Constellation, under the command of Barron.
Orders - H. Paulding, Philadelphia, to Commodore James Barron, Norfolkid175774/repositories/2/archival_objects/5521901829 June 8836Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: his orders to report to Barron for duty on the Constellation.
Letter - Mary [Holt], Williamsburg, to Commodore James Barron, Norfolkid175776/repositories/2/archival_objects/5521911829 June 23837Scope and Contents3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: gossip regarding them and Barron's romantic interest elsewhere.
Request - Benj[ami]n King, Washington, to Commodore James Barron, Gosport, Virginiaid175778/repositories/2/archival_objects/5521921829 August 3838Scope and Contents3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Requesting help in his attempt to receive another commission in the Navy.
Recommendation - Newton Keene, Alexandria, to Commodore James Barron, Gosportid175780/repositories/2/archival_objects/5521931829 August 25839Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Asking a recommendation to the President [of the U.S.].
Request - P. Hansen, St. Croix, to Captain Enoch Choate, Norfolkid175782/repositories/2/archival_objects/5521941829 September 2840Scope and Contents3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Request for help in placing the son of Hansen in a U.S. Mercantile House, and asking the assistance of Commo. Barron.
Complaint - James Barron, Commandants Office, U.S. Navy Yard, Gosport, to Commodore John Rodgers, Pres. of the Navy Board, Washington, D.C.id175784/repositories/2/archival_objects/5521951829 September 5841Scope and Contents3 pages. Autograph Draft. Complaint regarding a letter received from Rodgers and defense of his own position in regard to material for building at the Navy Yard.
Letter - William P. Williamson, New York, to Commodore James Barronid175786/repositories/2/archival_objects/5521961829 September 19842Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph letter signed. Sent with a tobacco box which was to be a gift for Gen'l Jackson.
Letter - Thomas G. Broughton to Commodore James Barron, Navy Yard, Gosportid175788/repositories/2/archival_objects/552197undated843Scope and Contents1 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: cotton duck.
Letter - Dr. P[hilip] Barraud to Commodore James Barronid175790/repositories/2/archival_objects/5521981829 November 9844Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph letter signed. Regrets that he is unable to accept invitation.
Letter - James Barron to J.H. Eatonid175792/repositories/2/archival_objects/5521991829 November 20845Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph draft. Re: something, which Eaton has requested, unnamed.
Letter - Capt. Ch[arle]s G.B. Thompson, U.S S. Guerriere, at sea, to Commodore James Barron, Norfolkid175794/repositories/2/archival_objects/5522001829 December 3846Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph letter signed. En route to Chile where a revolution is reported; and Re: a difficulty with the ship St. Peter, at sea.
Receipt - from the Patent Office, covering a plough invented by Commodore Barronid175796/repositories/2/archival_objects/5522011829 December 18847Scope and ContentsAutograph document.
Printed report - of awards to inventors of the City of Philadelphia from "John Scott's Legacy."id175798/repositories/2/archival_objects/552202[1829]848Scope and Contents2 pages. Printed material.
Letterbook - copies of correspondence of Commo. James Barron, Commandant's Office, United States Navy Yard, Gosport, Virginiaid175800/repositories/2/archival_objects/5522031829-1831849Scope and Contents112 pages used. Autograph Volume. The copies of letters are written in Barron's hand and are signed, and cover the period from 14 May 1829 through 17 May 1831.
Request - James Monroe, Steamboat Potomac, to Commodore James Barron, Norfolkid175802/repositories/2/archival_objects/5522041830 January 11850Scope and ContentsAutograph letter signed. Request that Barron send relief, for their boat is stuck on a sand bar at the Point of Shoals.
Request - James Monroe, Steamboat Potomac, to Commodore James Barron, Navy Yardid175803/repositories/2/archival_objects/5522051830 January 12850Scope and ContentsScope and Contents
Autograph letter signed. Written at "4 o'clock in the morning" a second appeal for relief.
Letter - James Monroe, Washington, to Commodore James Barron, Norfolk, Virginiaid175804/repositories/2/archival_objects/5522061830 January 18850Scope and ContentsAutograph letter signed. A letter of appreciation for Barron's "kindness and good offices."
Notice - A. Kendall, Treasury Department, to Com. James Barron, Norfolkid175806/repositories/2/archival_objects/5522071830 February 3851Scope and Contents1 page. Printed Autograph Letter Signed. Notice of pay due the late John P. Tuttle on the 11th June 1827, the day he died.
Letter - Capt. E.P. Kennedy, Washington, to Comore. James Barron, Gosport, Virginiaid175808/repositories/2/archival_objects/5522081830 March 1852Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the settling of claims, the Navy Bill, and the trial of Creighton.
Letter - Capt. E.P. Kennedy, Washington, to Comore. James Barron, Gosportid175810/repositories/2/archival_objects/5522091830 March 15853Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: activities of Tyler and Eaton.
Letter - Capt. E.P. Kennedy, Washington, to Comore. James Barron, Gosportid175812/repositories/2/archival_objects/5522101830 March 17854Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the death of Commo. Chauncy, and threat of assassination of Van Buren.
Letter - E.P. Kennedy, Washington, to Comore. James Barron, Gosportid175814/repositories/2/archival_objects/5522111830 April 7855Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the appointment of Kennedy to command the Frigate U. States on a two-year cruise, and of the opposition of Tazewell to the Navy Bill.
[Genl.] Winfield Scott, New York, to Commodore James Barron, Norfolkid175816/repositories/2/archival_objects/5522121820 April 19856Scope and ContentsAutograph letter signed. Introducing Midshipman Pitcher, son of the Governor of New York.
Amos Kendall, Treasury Department, to Com. James Barron, Commanding Navy Yard, Norfolkid175818/repositories/2/archival_objects/5522131830 June, 1830 July857Scope and Contents2 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: supplies received at the Navy Yard.
Letter - Capt. Beverley Kennon, Commandant's Office, Navy Yard, Gosport, Virginia to Commodore James Barronid175821/repositories/2/archival_objects/5522141830 July 28858Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph letter signed. Reports that he has received orders to transfer to the Brazil station.
Letter - James Barron, Gosport, to "Cleveland at Havanah."id175823/repositories/2/archival_objects/5522151830 August 4859Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph draft. Re: the death of Barron's grandson, son of Mrs. [Jane Barron] Hope.
Letter - L. Baldwin, Charleston Navy Yard, Massachuetts, to Commodore James Barron, Navy Yard, Norfolk, Virginiaid175825/repositories/2/archival_objects/5522161830 September 1860Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the cork cutter invented by Barron.
Appeal - Joseph Pulitzay, Malta, to Commodore James Barron, U.S. Navyid175827/repositories/2/archival_objects/5522171830 September 2861Scope and Contents4 pages. Autograph letter signed. An appeal to Barron to intercede with the President against the dismissal of the U.S. Consul in Malta.
Letter - James Barron, Gosport, to George Law, Baltimoreid175829/repositories/2/archival_objects/5522181830 September 28862Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: information desired from Commo. Sinclair.
Letter - J. Murdaugh, Richmond, to Commodore James Barron, Navy Yard, Gosportid175831/repositories/2/archival_objects/5522191830 October 3863Scope and Contents3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: standards of Army and Navy rank.
Letter - Capt. Edm. P. Kennedy, on the Brandywine off Cape Horn, to Como. James Barron, Navy Yd., Gosportid175833/repositories/2/archival_objects/5522201830 October 22864Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: Barron's fixtures on the ship.
Letter - James Barron to William Mauryid175835/repositories/2/archival_objects/5522211830 October 28865Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph draft signed. Re: some invention.
Letter - Robert S. Garrett, Tappahannock Collector's Office, to Capt. James Barron, U.S. Navy, Norfolkid175837/repositories/2/archival_objects/5522221830 November 15866Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the purchase of a boat.
Petition - of James Barron to Martin Van Buren, Secretary of State of the United Statesid175839/repositories/2/archival_objects/5522231830 November 16867Scope and Contents3 pages. Autograph document signed. Application for a patent on a fan.
Note - "From Janey Barron Hope's scrapbook."id175840/repositories/2/archival_objects/552224undated867Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph note. Re: Barron's cork cutter, his automatic fan; and recollections of her father Re: Barron's command office the Norfolk Navy Yard.
Letter - James Barron "To the President . . . on the dock."id175842/repositories/2/archival_objects/5522251830 November 30868Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph draft.
A statement - regarding a controversy between Commo. [J.D.] Elliott and Capt. Dallasid175844/repositories/2/archival_objects/5522261831 March 22, 1831 March 27869Scope and ContentsScope and Contents
3 pages. Autograph draft. Dated at Pensacola, signed by William H. Chase and Thomas Wright.
Request - Charles Ellery, Brooklyn, New York, to Commodore James Barron, Gosport, Virginiaid175846/repositories/2/archival_objects/5522271831 March 30870Scope and Contents3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Requesting a personal commendation, which might serve to influence the President in reversing a court martial sentence.
Request - Charles Ellery, Brooklyn, New York, to Commodore James Barron, Gosport, Virginiaid176016/repositories/2/archival_objects/5522281831 March 30870Scope and Contents3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Requesting a personal commendation, which might serve to influence the President in reversing a court martial sentence.
Capt. J. McKeever, to Commodore James Barron, Com'g Navy Yard, Norfolk, Virginiaid176018/repositories/2/archival_objects/5522291831 April 11871Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: rumor that Commo. Bainbridge will be restored to the command of the Philadelphia Navy Yard.
Letter - Capt. Edm. P. Kennedy, Navy, Washington, to Comdr. James Barron, Navy, Norfolkid176020/repositories/2/archival_objects/5522301831 April872Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: Barron's move to the command of the Philadelphia Navy Yard and chance of the reinstatement of Commo. Bainbridge at that post.
Letter - Capt. Voorhees to Comdr. James Barron, U.S. Naval Station, Gosport, Virginiaid176022/repositories/2/archival_objects/5522311831 May 3873Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph letter signed. A description of the U.S. ship John Adams.
Letter - Capt. J. McKeever, Baltimore, to Commodore James Barron, Comd'g Navy Yard, Norfolk, Virginiaid176024/repositories/2/archival_objects/552232[1831] May 5874Scope and Contents4 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: affairs at Washington and General Jackson's good offices.
Report - Capt. P.F. Voorhees, U.S. ship John Adams, at sea, off Cape Henry, to Comdr. James Barron, U.S. N. Station, Norfolkid176026/repositories/2/archival_objects/5522331831 May 7875Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Report on the good condition of the ship, as tried under sail.
Letter - W.B. Everett, Baltimore, to Commodore James Barron, Norfolkid176028/repositories/2/archival_objects/5522341831 May 7876Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph letter signed. A letter of appreciation.
Letter - F. Kirk, Gosport, to Commodore James Barronid176030/repositories/2/archival_objects/5522351831 May 14877Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph letter signed. Regret expressed that Barron is leaving the Gosport Station to take charge of another.
Receipt - for household goods in the house of the Commandant of the U.S. Navy Yard, Gosport; from G. Gaer, Navy Store Keeper, to Com. James Barronid176032/repositories/2/archival_objects/5522361831 May 18878Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph document.
Letter - E. Langdon Elwyn, to Commodore James Barron, 200 Spruce St., [?]id176034/repositories/2/archival_objects/5522371831 June 13879Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: orders for his son.
Invitation - from the Pennsylvania Society of Cincinnati from Jno. Markland and the Committee, to Comd. James Barron, U.S. Navy, for dinnerid176036/repositories/2/archival_objects/5522381831 June 27880Scope and ContentsPrinted Autograph Document Signed,Card.
Letter - James Spicer, Philadelphia, to Com. James Barron, Philadelphiaid176038/repositories/2/archival_objects/5522391831 September 1881Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: "the model of a machine intended for the transportation of the U. States' mail."
Letter - Henry Kenyon, Washington, to Commodore James Barron, Philadelphiaid176040/repositories/2/archival_objects/5522401831 September-October882Scope and Contents2 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: a government appointment; and fresh fish and oysters from the Norfolk area.
Draft of an article - marked "The Navy, For the Philadelphia Gazette", signed Barryid176042/repositories/2/archival_objects/5522411831 November 30883Scope and ContentsScope and Contents
8 pages. Autograph Draft. Endorsement on reverse of page 4, "Essays upon Naval Subjects by Commo. Barron." A cover note/enclosure: 11 December 1831. James Barron, Philadelphia, to Louis McLane. Autograph Draft. 1 page.
Letter - William Knight, Pennsylvania Hosp., to Commodore James Barron, Commanding Yard and Station at Southwark, Philadelphiaid176044/repositories/2/archival_objects/5522421831 December884Scope and Contents2 items. Autograph letter signed. Complaining of being held as insane in the hospital. 2 pages.
Box 9id176045/repositories/2/archival_objects/5517331832-1834Letter - Dr. William Barton, to Commodore James Barronid176047/repositories/2/archival_objects/5522431832 January 2491Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Urging Barron to not let it be known that he is willing to leave the Station, because of his enemies there.
Invitation - from the Union Insurance Company to Commodore James Barron to Dinner at 3 o'clock in the Mansion Houseid176049/repositories/2/archival_objects/5522441832 January 492Scope and ContentsAutograph letter.
Newspaper Article - For the Philadelphia Gazette,signed Amor Patraeid176051/repositories/2/archival_objects/5522451832 January 2893Scope and Contents3 pages. Autograph document. Endorsed: on reverse-side of page 2, "Essays upon Naval Subjects by Como. Barron." Re: the Naval Bill before Congress re: naval grades and the new grade of Admiral.
Letters - Capt. Henry Kenyon, Washington, to Commodore James Barron, Philadelphiaid176053/repositories/2/archival_objects/5522461832 January94Scope and Contents2 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: his difficulties in obtaining a government appointment.
Letters - [Comm.] J.D. Elliott, Baltimore,[Maryland] and Carlisle, [Pennsylvania], to Comm. James Barron, Washington and Bostonid176055/repositories/2/archival_objects/5522471832 January-July95Scope and Contents3 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: publications concerning the Barron-Decatur duel and articles on the subject in the Baltimore Sun.
Letter - James Barron, Philadelphia, to Amos Kendallid176057/repositories/2/archival_objects/5522481832 February 1196Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph draft signed. Re: an article in the Globe regarding John Thompson, a contractor at the Navy Yard.
Letter - Amos Kendall, Treasury Department, to Com. James Barron, Navy Yard, Philadelphiaid176059/repositories/2/archival_objects/5522491832 February 1597Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: a claim made by Thompson before the Committee of Claims of the Congress.
Letter - Lawrence Penington, Lt. U.S. Navy, Philadelphia, to Com. James Barron, U.S. Navy Yard, Philadelphiaid176061/repositories/2/archival_objects/5522501832 February 2098Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph letter signed. Regret at being unable to participate in February 22 civic ceremonies.
Letter - C.D. Brodie, U.S. Navy Yard, Pensacola, to James Barron, U.S. Navy, Philadelphiaid176063/repositories/2/archival_objects/5522511832 March 999Scope and Contents4 pages. Autograph letter signed. Mention of Barron's (second) wife; re: difficulties between Comm. Elliott and Capt. Dallas; opposition to Barron in Philadelphia; other naval news.
Letter - Capt. E.P. Kennedy, Washington, to Comdr. James Barron, Gosportid176065/repositories/2/archival_objects/552252[1832] March 30910Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph letter signed. "The President has dismissed Bryne and all the officers involved in the late duel at Philadelphia."
Letter - Levi Woodbury, Navy Department, to Capt. J.D. Elliott, and A. Dallasid176067/repositories/2/archival_objects/5522531832 April 10911Scope and ContentsCopy of Autograph letter signed. Exonerating Elliott of charges brought by Dallas. Also, copy sent to Capt. A. Dallas.
Letter - Thomas Green, Richmond, to Commodore James Barron, Philadelphiaid176069/repositories/2/archival_objects/5522541832 April 14912Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: payment for land warrants.
Letter - James Barron, Philadelphia, to the Secretary of the Navyid176071/repositories/2/archival_objects/5522551832 April 30913Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph draft. Re: his letterbooks which he is refusing to turn over to the Department.
Report - J.D. Elliott, U.S.S. Fairfax, Pensacola Bay, to Commodore James Barron, Commanding Navy Yard, Philadelphia, Pennsylvaniaid176073/repositories/2/archival_objects/5522561832 May 1914Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Marked "Confidential." Report of his difficulties with Capt. Dallas.
Request - James Barron to the Secretary of the Navyid176075/repositories/2/archival_objects/5522571832 June 9915Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph draft. Marked "Personal and confidential." Request to be transferred from his command in Philadelphia.
Letter - Sir Isaac Coffin, London, to Commodore James Barronid176077/repositories/2/archival_objects/5522581832 July 7916Scope and ContentsScope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Sent with "Murray's list" and an epitome of his life.
Certificate - William Duval's certificate respecting the Revolutionary [War] Services of Commo. James Barron, Seniorid176079/repositories/2/archival_objects/5522591832 August 4917Scope and Contents3 pages. Autograph document signed.
Letter - Mary Elliott, Carlisle, to Commodore James Barron, Comm. Navy Yard, Philadelphiaid176081/repositories/2/archival_objects/5522601832 August 8918Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: her father who is so ill that he cannot write.
Letter - A.M. Green, Sulphur Springs near Fauquier Court House, Virginia, to Commodore James Barron, Philadelphiaid176083/repositories/2/archival_objects/5522611832 August 30919Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the Revolutionary War service of Richard Tool.
Letter - The Secretary of State for Navy and Colonies, France, to M. Pinkham, Lieut. U.S. Navyid176085/repositories/2/archival_objects/5522621832 October 3920Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: the ventilators for ships invented by Barron.
Letter - William Vinyard, Philadelphia, to Comr. James Barron, Comd'g U.S. Navy Yard, Philadelphiaid176087/repositories/2/archival_objects/5522631832 December 12921Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: repairs needed on the ship "Ruth and Mary."
Letter - Thomas G. Broughton, Norfolk, to Commodore James Barron, U.S. Navy, Philadelphiaid176089/repositories/2/archival_objects/5522641832 December 12922Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph letter signed. Apologies for the non-delivery of the Norfolk Herald.
Invitation - Peter A. Browne, Philadelphia, to Commo. James Barronid176091/repositories/2/archival_objects/5522651832 December 16923Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph letter signed. Invitation to attend the lectures of the Geological Society of Pennsylvania.
Letter - William H. Tayloe, Mount Airy, [Pennsylvania], to Comre. James Barron, U.S. Navy, Philadelphiaid176093/repositories/2/archival_objects/5522661832 December 23924Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: the Arabian horse Selim (brought to U.S. by Barron after Tripolitan War).
William Duane, Philadelphia, to Joseph Cabellid176094/repositories/2/archival_objects/5522671833 January 4925Scope and ContentsScope and Contents
11 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: "The South Carolina Sedition" and the dangers of the Nullification.
Letter - J.N. Murdaugh, Richmond, Virginia, to Commodore James Barron, U.S. Navy, Philadelphiaid176097/repositories/2/archival_objects/5522681833 January 17926Scope and ContentsScope and Contents
4 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: Thomas Boucher, Commodore in Virginia Navy in 1776; the logbook of James Barron, Sr., recently discovered; and the chance that the northern manufacturers will force the "Dissolution of the Union" forming a "Southern Republic."
Letters - T. Gatewood, Norfolk, to Commodore James Barron, Philadelphia and Washingtonid176099/repositories/2/archival_objects/5522691833 January927Scope and Contents2 letters. Autograph letters signed. Newsy letters of family and naval affairs.
Request - Chas. D. Brodie, U.S. Navy Yard, Pensacola, to Commodore James Barron, U.S. Navy, Philadelphiaid176101/repositories/2/archival_objects/5522701833 February 2928Scope and Contents4 pages. Autograph letter signed. Asking his support in conflict with the Naval Department.
Complaint - Benjamin King, Navy Yard, Washington City, to Commodore James Barron, Navy Yard, Philadelphia, Pennsylvaniaid176103/repositories/2/archival_objects/5522711833 February 12929Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph letter signed. Complaint that his pay in the Navy Yard has been reduced to $1.00 per day.
Petition - of James Barron, Philadelphia, to Edward Livingston, Secretary of State of the U. Statesid176105/repositories/2/archival_objects/5522721833 February930Scope and Contents5 pages. 2 copies. Autograph draft. Petition for a patent on the log construction of ships.
Statement - by James Barron, "the Younger" (Comm. James Barron) regarding his services in the Revolutionary War with his father James Barron, Sr.id176107/repositories/2/archival_objects/5522731833 March 7931Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph draft.
Letter - R.J. Cleveland, Havana, to James Barron, U.S. Navy, Philadelphiaid176109/repositories/2/archival_objects/5522741833 March 30932Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: the death by cholera of William Thaler, Consul to Cuba; and his desire to have the post -- asking Barron's recommendation.
Letter - President [Andrew] Jackson to Commodore James Barron, Washingtonid176111/repositories/2/archival_objects/5522751833 May 3933Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph letter, E. An appointment given for "this evening or early tomorrow morning." Endorsement with list of things which Barron was to discuss with the President.
Letter - John Bruce, Washington, to James Barron, Philadelphiaid176113/repositories/2/archival_objects/5522761833 May 6934Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Plan for building a ship according to Barron's plan on the Ohio River; funds needed.
Letter - Geo[rge] S. Blake, Fredericksburg, to Como. James Barron, U.S. Navy, Philadelphiaid176115/repositories/2/archival_objects/5522771833 May 16935Scope and Contents4 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the need for Barron's ship of logs, to avoid disasters.
Letter - Dr. P[hilip] Barraud, Norfolk, to Commodore James Barron, Philadelphiaid176118/repositories/2/archival_objects/5522781833 June 10936Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: a certificate to be signed.
Letter - Mary [Barron Blake], Worcester, [Massachusetts], to her father, Com. James Barron, Philadelphiaid176119/repositories/2/archival_objects/5522791833 November 1937Scope and Contents3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Family affairs.
Letter - Peter S. DuPonceau, Philadelphia, to Victor Godonid176121/repositories/2/archival_objects/5522801833 November 1938Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the grappling hooks used by the ancients in sea battles about which Barron had enquired.
Letter - James Biddle to Com. James Barronid176123/repositories/2/archival_objects/552281[1833] November 1939Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: a ship coming into the Navy Yard to discharge the crew.
Letter - John D. Craig, Patent Office, to Com. James Barron, Philadelphia, Pennsylvaniaid176125/repositories/2/archival_objects/5522821833 November 12940Scope and ContentsScope and Contents
1 page. Autograph letter signed. Acknowledgments of receipt of specifications for patent of "Prow Ship" or "application of steam power to the purposes of War."
Letter - Lieut. Jno. Gwinn, Phila[delphia], to Commo. James Barron, U.S. Navyid176127/repositories/2/archival_objects/5522831833 November 20941Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: value of the air pump invented by Barron, as used on a cruise off the coast of Brazil.
Certificate - The County Commissions of Philadelphia County, Thomas Maguire, John Thompson, David Paul, to Commodore James Barron, U.S. Navyid176129/repositories/2/archival_objects/5522841833 November 26942Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph letter signed. Printed copy included. Certificate of the value of the valve pump invented by Barron.
Report - of the use of pump invented by Barronid176131/repositories/2/archival_objects/5522851833 November 27943Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph draft.
Request - H.S. Crabb, U.S. Navy Yard, Philadelphia, to Comm. James Barron, U.S. Navy, Washington, D.C.id176133/repositories/2/archival_objects/5522861833 December 11944Scope and Contents3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Requesting a recommendation for the position of Purser.
Enquiry - Lt. D.D. Baker, Marine Barracks, Philadelphia, to Commodore James Barron, Washington, D.C.id176135/repositories/2/archival_objects/5522871833 December 16945Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph letter signed. Enquiry regarding the "prospect of a reorganization of the Marine Corps."
Request - Otway B. Barraud, Norfolk, to James Barronid176137/repositories/2/archival_objects/5522881833 December 25946Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph letter signed. Request that he sign a certificate "to prosecute Cousin Judy's claim for her father's services."
Letter - James Barron, Washington, to Levi Woodbury, Secretary of the Navyid176139/repositories/2/archival_objects/5522891833 December 30947Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph draft signed. Re: the steam prow ship that was invented by Barron.
Letter - Levi Woodbury, Navy Department, to Com. James Barron, U.S. Navy, Washington, D.C.id176142/repositories/2/archival_objects/5522901833 December 31948Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph letter signed. Agrees that Barron should seek the consideration of Congress of his steam prow invention.
Complaint - H.S. Crabb, U.S. Navy Yard, Philad[elphia], to Comm. James Barron, Washington, D.C.id176144/repositories/2/archival_objects/5522911834 January 1949Scope and Contents3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Complaint of new rates of pay in the Navy Yard.
Letter - John Thompson, Jr., Richmond, to Commodore James Barron, Washington Cityid176146/repositories/2/archival_objects/5522921834 January 2950Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph letter signed. Report that warrant has been issued for his Revolutionary War services.
Letter - James Barron, Washington, to Andrew Stevenson, Speaker of the House of Representativesid176148/repositories/2/archival_objects/5522931834 January 5951Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph draft signed. Asking that his steam prow for battleships be presented to the House for consideration.
Letter - Chas. Cassell, Portsmouth, to Commodore James Barron, Washington, D.C.id176150/repositories/2/archival_objects/5522941834 January 22952Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Asking his support in keeping civilian workers at the Navy Yard.
Invitation John Reed, House of Representatives, to Commdre. James Barron, Washington Cityid176152/repositories/2/archival_objects/5522951834 January 25953Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph letter signed. Invitation to explain his steam prow ship to the Committee on Naval Affairs.
Letter - Levi Woodbury, Navy Department, to Commo. James Barron, U. States Navy, Washington, D.C.id176154/repositories/2/archival_objects/5522961834 January 27954Scope and ContentsCopy of Autograph letter signed. Re: "bellows ventilator which have been used in Naval Ships of the U.S. for eight or ten years, with no reward given to Barron, the inventor."
Letter - James Barron, Washington, to Levi Woodbury, Secretary of the Navy, Washingtonid176156/repositories/2/archival_objects/5522971834 January 29955Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph draft signed. Asking consideration of his bellows ventilator for use on Naval ships.
Request - James Barron, Washington, to Andrew Stevenson, Speaker of the House of Representativesid176159/repositories/2/archival_objects/5522981834 January 29956Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph draft signed. Submitting his invention of ships ventilator for consideration by the Congress.
Letters - T. Gatewood, Norfolk, to Commodore James Barron, U.S. Navy, Washington and Philadelphiaid176161/repositories/2/archival_objects/5522991834 January-August957Scope and Contents14 letters. Autograph letters signed. News letters about the family of Barron and Naval events in Norfolk; re: his trouble with a Navy agent, of Dr. Cowdery, of Lt. William Cunningham's Revolutionary War service; re: his son Phil[emon] in the Naval service.
Letters - Major J. Gibbons, Richmond, to Commodore James Barron, Navy Yard, Philadelphia and Washingtonid176164/repositories/2/archival_objects/5523001834 January-December958Scope and Contents4 letters. Autograph letters signed. Correspondence concerning bounty for Revolutionary War service.
Letters - James Barron, Washington, to the Secretary of the Navyid176167/repositories/2/archival_objects/5523011834 February 3, 1834 February 6959Scope and Contents2 letters. Autograph draft signed. Re: filtering machine invented by Barron.
Letters - John Rodgers, Navy Commissioners Office, to Levi Woodbury, Secretary of the Navyid176169/repositories/2/archival_objects/5523021834 February 4, 1834 February 25960Scope and ContentsScope and Contents
2 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: filtering machine invented by James Barron and submitted to the Navy.
Letters - Levi Woodbury, Secretary of the Navy, to Comdre. James Barron, Washington, D.C.id176171/repositories/2/archival_objects/5523031834 February 5, 1834 February 27961Scope and Contents2 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: filtering machine submitted to the Navy.
Recommendation - Ed[ward] Byrne, Lt. U.S. Navy, Philadelphia, to Como. James Barron, U.S. Navyid176174/repositories/2/archival_objects/5523041834 February 12962Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Recommendation for the ship's ventilator invented by Barron.
Letter - H.S. Crabb, U.S. Navy Yard, Philadelphia, to Como. James Barron, U.S. Navy, Washingtonid176177/repositories/2/archival_objects/5523051834 February 14963Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: completion of his pump before a committee on inventions.
Complaint - Ch. A. Grice, Portsmouth, Virginia, to Commodore James Barron, U.S. Navy, Washington, D.C.id176179/repositories/2/archival_objects/5523061834 February 14964Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Complaint regarding the rating that the Navy gives to Master Workmen in its yards.
Letter - James Barron, Washington, to Levi Woodbury, Secretary of the Navy, Washingtonid176181/repositories/2/archival_objects/5523071834 February 25965Scope and ContentsAutograph draft signed. Re: a new edition of the book on naval flag signals, the first book having been prepared by Barron. Also second copy of the same.
Letters - John D. Craig, Patent Office, to Commodore James Barron, Wash[ington] and Philadelphia, Pennsylvaniaid176183/repositories/2/archival_objects/5523081834 February-June966Scope and ContentsScope and Contents
3 letters. Autograph letters signed. Correspondence regarding patents on a ship ventilator and "cast iron blocks" [for making shells].
Letters - Ro. Pollard, Ayletts, King William Co., Virginia, to Commodore James Barron, Philadelphiaid176185/repositories/2/archival_objects/5523091834 March 28967Scope and Contents3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Recollection of meeting Barron at an oyster supper given by Col. Bassett in Williamsburg during the visit of Gen'l Lafayette in 1824; enquiry concerning Byrd Chamberlayne's service in the Revolutionary War.
Letters - Amos Kendall, Washington, to Com. James Barron, Philadelphiaid176187/repositories/2/archival_objects/5523101834 March-October968Scope and Contents6 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: a steam powered ship invented by Kendall about which there is a patent controversy with Dr. Planton (Platon).
Letter - James Barron, U.S. Navy Yard, Philad[elphia], to Joel R. Poinsett, Charleston, S.C.id176190/repositories/2/archival_objects/5523111834 April 18969Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph draft signed. Re: floating dry dock and new type pump invented by Barron.
Letter - Capt. E.P. Kennedy, Warrenton, Virginia, to Comdre. James Barron, Navy, Philadelphiaid176193/repositories/2/archival_objects/5523121834 April 24970Scope and Contents3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: new Navy regulations and back pay for self and Barron.
Letters - J.D. Elliott, Norfolk and Boston, to Como. James Barron, U.S. Navy, Philadelphia and New Yorkid176195/repositories/2/archival_objects/5523131834 May-July971Scope and Contents4 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: Barron's actions during the War of 1812 and continuing controversy which concerned Elliott's part in the Barron-Decatur duel.
Letters - Thomas Green, Richmond, to Commodore James Barron, Philadelphiaid176197/repositories/2/archival_objects/5523141834 June972Scope and Contents2 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: Revolutionary War bounties for services of Barron, his father, and Godfrey Ragsdale.
Letter - W. Grayson, Washington, to Com. James Barron, Philadelphiaid176200/repositories/2/archival_objects/5523151834 June 4973Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: pump invented by Barron.
Request - Mrs. Anne L. Glenn, Norfolk, to Commodore James Barron, Navyid176202/repositories/2/archival_objects/5523161834 June 19974Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph letter signed. Requests support for her son who is seeking an appointment to West Point.
Letter - William Gatewood, Baltimore, to Commodore James Barron, U.S. Navy, Philadelphiaid176204/repositories/2/archival_objects/5523171834 June 18975Scope and Contents12 pages. Autograph letter signed.
Drafts of letters - of James Barron to Amos Kendallid176206/repositories/2/archival_objects/5523181834 June-December976Scope and ContentsScope and Contents
6 items. Autograph draft signed. Discussions of the "steam cylinder craft" invented by Kendall.
Act - "An act for the Relief of Ann Mortimer Barron," signed by A[?] Dinkind, Chief Clerk, Department of State. Endorsed by James Barronid176208/repositories/2/archival_objects/5523191834 September 4977Scope and Contents1 page. Printed Autograph Draft Signed. Bill to pay Ann Mortimer Barron, the daughter of William Barron, for services in the Revolutionary War.
Letter - H.S. Crabb, Navy Yard, Philadelphia, to Comr. James Barron, Washingtonid176211/repositories/2/archival_objects/5523201834 February 1978Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: letters forwarded to Barron.
Letter - James Barron, Phi[l]a[delphia], to M. Dickinsonid176214/repositories/2/archival_objects/5523211834 July 5979Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph draft signed. "On the subject of Armed Steam Vessels."
Application - James Barron to the Honorable John Forsythe, Secretary of State for the United Statesid176216/repositories/2/archival_objects/5523221834 August 8980Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph document signed. An application for a patent on the process for making shells of blocks of cast iron.
Letter - James Barron, U.S. Navy Yard, Philadelphia, to Robert Armisteadid176218/repositories/2/archival_objects/5523231834 August 20981Scope and Contents5 pages. Copy of Autograph letter signed. "On the [ship] Portia's business," which was sold in Copenhagen because it was impounded there due to the war with Great Britain.
Letter - Francis A. Dickens, Washington, to Com. James Barronid176221/repositories/2/archival_objects/5523241834 September 18982Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: a descendant's war pay claim to be paid by Miss Barron.
Letter - Duff Green, Washington, to Commodore James Barron, Philadelphiaid176223/repositories/2/archival_objects/5523251834 September 24983Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: the pump invented by Barron.
Letter - [Lt.] Philemon Gatewood, Portland, [Maine], to Commodore James Barron, U.S. Navy, Philadelphia, Pennsylvaniaid176225/repositories/2/archival_objects/5523261834 September 24984Scope and Contents3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Description of Maine coastline.
James Barron, Philadel[phia], to Commo. Charles Stewartid176227/repositories/2/archival_objects/5523271834 September 25985Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph draft. Re: "on Prow Ship."
Evaluation - Cha[rle]s Stewart, Philade[lphia], to Commodore James Barron, Comm[an]d[in]g the Navy Yard, Philade[lphia]id176229/repositories/2/archival_objects/5523281834 October 25986Scope and ContentsScope and Contents
pages. Autograph letter signed, Copy of Autograph letter signed. Evaluation of the "Prow Ship" invented by Barron.
Letter - Francis Faior, Philade[lphia], to Captn. James Barron, U.S. Navy, Philadelphiaid176231/repositories/2/archival_objects/5523291834 November 5987Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph letter signed. Thanking Barron for information regarding the steam boat.
Copy of a letter - James Barron, U.S. Navy Yard, Philad[elphia]id176233/repositories/2/archival_objects/5523301834 November 6988Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph draft. "Copy of a letter written by me for the S[ecretary] of the Navy on the pay of officers." He urges increases in Navy pay in all grades.
Letter - A.J. Dallas, Washington, to Com. James Barron, Washingtonid176235/repositories/2/archival_objects/5523311834 December 18989Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Comment on the steam prow ship.
Box 10id176236/repositories/2/archival_objects/5517341835-1839Letter - James Barron, Washington, to Samuel Bell, Member of the Judiciary Committee of the Senate of the U.S.id176238/repositories/2/archival_objects/5523321835 January 9101Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph draft. Re: the cork cutting machine and the pump invented by Barron.
J.D. Elliott, Navy Yard, Boston, to Commodore James Barron, U.S. Navy, Washington, D.C.id176240/repositories/2/archival_objects/5523331835 January 14102Scope and Contents3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the opposition of the local whig party to him as a Jackson man.
Letter - James Barron, Washington, to Mahlon Dickerson, Secretary of the Navyid176242/repositories/2/archival_objects/5523341835 January 15103Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph Draft Signed. Re: the claim of John Thompson.
Bill - "A BILL To extend two patents of James Barron."id176245/repositories/2/archival_objects/5523351835 January 15104Scope and Contents2 pages. Printed material. Re: the pump and cork-cutter.
Petition - to Congress for a renewal of patents for pump and cork cutter by James Barronid176247/repositories/2/archival_objects/552336[1835 January ]105Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph draft.
Letter - Mrs. M[ary] A. B[lake], Fredericksburg, Virginia, to James Barron, U.S. Navy, Washington, D.C.id178535/repositories/2/archival_objects/5523371835 February 2106Scope and Contents3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Family Affairs.
Letter - Philemon [Gatewood], Norfolk, to Comr. James Barron, U.S. Navy, Washington, D.C.id178537/repositories/2/archival_objects/5523381835 February 4107Scope and Contents4 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: an order on him from Taylor.
Letter - James Barron to the House of Representativesid178539/repositories/2/archival_objects/5523391835 February 4108Scope and Contents15 pages. Autograph Draft Signed. Re: the steam prow war ship.
Receipt - to James Barron, U.S. Navy, for a deposit for the patent on "Bellows Ventilation for removing foul air from Vessels," signed Geo[rge] M. Davisid178541/repositories/2/archival_objects/5523401835 February 6109Scope and Contents1 page. Printed Autograph Document Signed.
Account - of Commo. James Barron with "Brown's Indian Queen Hotel, Washington City" signed F. Hume for J. Brownid178543/repositories/2/archival_objects/5523411835 February 111010Scope and Contents1 page. Printed Autograph Document Signed. Letterhead has engraving of the hotel front.
Letter - Isaac Coffin, Chettenham, to Commodore James Barron, Philadelphiaid178545/repositories/2/archival_objects/5523421835 February 171011Scope and Contents3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: a portrait of Barron.
Letter - James Barron, Philadelphia, to [?]id178547/repositories/2/archival_objects/5523431835 February 71012Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph draft. Re: wind mill improved by Barron.
Letter - Thomas William Earle, Liverpool, to Commodore James Barron, Philadelphiaid178550/repositories/2/archival_objects/5523441835 February 261013Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph letter signed. Enclosing a letter from Adm. Sir Isaac Coffin Bart.
Letter - Ade. Martini, Washington, to Commodore James Barron, Philadelphiaid178554/repositories/2/archival_objects/5523451835 February 271014Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: steam prow ship.
Letter - James Barron, Phi[ladelphia], to Monsieur Martini, Washingtonid178556/repositories/2/archival_objects/5523461835 March 61015Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph draft signed. Re: steam prow ship.
Letters - Amos Kendall, Washington, to Commo. James Barron, Washington and Philadelphiaid178559/repositories/2/archival_objects/5523471835 March-April1016Scope and Contents2 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: the sharing of profits on the invention of the cylinder steam boat and plans for building such a craft.
Letters - James Barron, Philadelphia, to Amos Kendallid178561/repositories/2/archival_objects/5523481835 March-July1017Scope and Contents2 letters. Autograph drafts. Re: the cylinder steam boat.
Request - J.J. Martinez, Madrid, to Commodore James Barron, U.S. Navyid178564/repositories/2/archival_objects/5523491835 April 201018Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Requesting the plans of the U.S. Ship John Adams to serve as a model for war ships being built by Spain.
Letters - T. Gatewood, Norfolk, to Commodore James Barron, U.S. Navy, Philadelphiaid178566/repositories/2/archival_objects/5523501835 May-October1019Scope and Contents3 letters. Autograph letters signed. Family letters, including notice of the death of Mrs. Pendergast, the daughter of Barron, and of Barron's grandchild.
Letter - James Barron, to Com. J. Biddleid178568/repositories/2/archival_objects/5523511835 June 171020Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph draft. Re: the model of a boat which is to be built.
Letter - James Barron, Ph[iladelph]ia, to Colo[nel] Tompkinsid178571/repositories/2/archival_objects/5523521835 June 191021Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph draft. Re: Revolutionary War claims.
Letter - James Barron, Philad[elphia], to Judge Porterid178574/repositories/2/archival_objects/5523531835 June 241022Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph draft. Re: patent rights to the pump invented by Barron.
Letter - James Barron, Philadelphia, to the N[avy] Com[mittee]id178576/repositories/2/archival_objects/5523541835 July 51023Scope and Contents2 Autograph drafts. Re: problems of armed steam vessels.
Letter - James Barron, Phil[adelphia], to M. Dickersonid178579/repositories/2/archival_objects/5523551835 July 71024Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph draft. Re: on the subject of armed steam vessels.
Account - of Commodore James Barron with Emma Prevostid178581/repositories/2/archival_objects/5523561835 September 41025Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph document signed.
Account - of Com[m]odore James Barron at the Blue Bell, signed by John Hallid178584/repositories/2/archival_objects/5523571835 September 51026Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph document signed.
Account - of Commodore James Barron with Frederick Brown's Drug and Chemical Store, Philad[elphi]aid178587/repositories/2/archival_objects/5523581835 September 171027Scope and ContentsAutograph document signed. 1 p. Engraving of the interior of the store is on the letterhead.
Philemon G[atewood], U.S. Rev. Cutter Dallas, Baltimore, to Com. James Barron, Norfolk, Virginiaid178590/repositories/2/archival_objects/5523591835 November 91028Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: War bounties which have run out because of lapsed time.
Letter - James Barron to [H.A. Mix]id178593/repositories/2/archival_objects/5523601835 December 71029Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph draft. Re: pay of ship masters.
Letter - James Barron, Washington, to Leonard Jarvis, Chairman of the Naval Committeeid178595/repositories/2/archival_objects/5523611835 December 151030Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph draft signed. Re: letter of Capt. [H.A.] Mix of the Navy.
Letter - James Barron, Wash[ington], to Balie Paytonid178598/repositories/2/archival_objects/5523621835 December [28?]1031Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph draft signed. Re: the renewal of patents on the cork cutter and pump.
Account - A printed account of the claims on Virginia for naval service in the Revolutionary War, made "for the other Heirs and Himself, James Barron."id178601/repositories/2/archival_objects/552363[1835]1032Scope and Contents1 page. Printed material.
Appeal - James Barron "to General Andrew Jackson, President of the U.S. & Commander in Chief of the Military and Naval forces thereof,"id178603/repositories/2/archival_objects/5523641836 January 51033Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph draft signed. An appeal for the command of a ship or permission to build his steam prow warship "when a war was considered inevitable."
Letter - James Barron, Washington, to Elisha Whittlesey, Chairman of Committee of Claims, H[ouse] of R[epresentatives]id178605/repositories/2/archival_objects/5523651836 January 161034Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph draft signed. Re: the case of John Thompson.
Letter - James Barron, Wash[ington], to John Taliaferroid178607/repositories/2/archival_objects/5523661836 February 81035Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph Draft Signed. Re: Barron's business before the Committee of Claims.
Letter - M.P. Gillis, Philadelphia, to Commo. James Barron, U.S. Navy, Washington Cityid178609/repositories/2/archival_objects/5523671836 February 91036Scope and Contents3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: need for the increase in the Navy.
Letter - T. Gatewood, Norfolk, to Commodore James Barron, U.S. Navy, Washington, D.C.id178611/repositories/2/archival_objects/5523681836 February 241037Scope and Contents3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Norfolk news.
Estimate - William E. [?], Washingtonid178613/repositories/2/archival_objects/5523691836 March 41038Scope and ContentsAutograph document. "Estimate for a floating dock for repairing Schooners of 175 tons burthen."
Letter - James Barron, W[ashington], to Eli Mooreid178615/repositories/2/archival_objects/5523701836 March 41039Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph draft signed. A reference to [Henry A.] Wise.
A.] Wise. Box-folder 10:40 Letter - H.M. Prevost, Philadelphia, to Commodore James Barron, U.S. Navy, Washington, D.C.id178617/repositories/2/archival_objects/5523711836 March 71040Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: money sent from Mr. Pendergast, Barron's son-in-law.
Letter - E. Shubrick, Charleston, to Commodore James Barron, Com[man]d[in]g N[avy] Yard, Philadelphiaid178619/repositories/2/archival_objects/5523721836 March 201041Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: floating dry dock invented by Barron.
Letter - James Barron, P[hiladelphia], to Andrew T. Judsonid178621/repositories/2/archival_objects/5523731836 March 261042Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph draft signed. Re: a new type of dock.
Receipt - Henry L. Ellsworth, Patent Office, to Com. James Barron, U.S. Navy Yard, Philadelphia, Pennsylvaniaid178623/repositories/2/archival_objects/5523741836 September 81043Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph letter signed. Receipt for the model of the floating dock invented by Barron.
Letter - Nichs. I. Keefe, U.S. Ship Hudson, New York, to James Barron, Navy Yard, Philadelphiaid178625/repositories/2/archival_objects/5523751836 September 131044Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Appreciation for Barron's interest in him.
Power of Attorney - James Barron, U.S. Navy Yard, Ph[iladelphi]a, to Judge Tompkins, Glasgow, Barren County, Kentuckyid178627/repositories/2/archival_objects/5523761836 October 191045Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph draft. Power of attorney for land claims.
Receipt - A.B. Ellison, U.S. Navy Yard, New York, to Commodore James Barron, Commanding U.S. Navy Yard, Philadelphiaid178629/repositories/2/archival_objects/5523771836 November 11046Scope and Contents1 page. Printed Autograph Document Signed. Receipt for the description of a valve-board pump.
Letter - Mary Elliott, Carlisle, [Pennsylvania], to Commre. James Barron, Commanding U.S. Navy Yard, Philadelphiaid178631/repositories/2/archival_objects/5523781836 November 101047Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Appreciation for a portrait.
Letter - Capt. E.P. Kennedy, Flag Ship Peacock, Marathan, Lower California, to Comdr. John Rodgers, Pres. of the Board of N[avy] C[ommissioners], Washingtonid178633/repositories/2/archival_objects/5523791836 November 141048Scope and Contents4 pages. Autograph letter signed. Accounts of experiments made with bellows invented by Barron.
Letter - Capt. E.P. Kennedy, Marathan, Gulph [sic] of California, U.S.S. Peacock, to Comdre. James Barron, U. States Navy, Philadelphiaid178635/repositories/2/archival_objects/5523801836 November 161048Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph letter signed. Signs self as commanding the East India and Asia [?].
Receipt - W.L. Ellsworth, Patent Office, to Como. James Barron, Navy Yard, Philadelphia, Pennsylvaniaid178636/repositories/2/archival_objects/5523811836 November 251049Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph letter signed Receipt for "additional remarks on your galley."
Letter - Jacob P. Giraud, New York, to Commodore James Barron, U.S. Navy Yard, Philadelphiaid178638/repositories/2/archival_objects/5523821836 December 131050Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: samples of cork.
Petition - James Barron, Philadelphia, "to the Honorable Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled."id178640/repositories/2/archival_objects/5523831836 December 191051Scope and Contents2 copies. Autograph drafts signed. Petition concerning the Navy signals which Barron first reorganized in 1798 and 1799.
Letter - Lt. Jno. P. Gillis, Springfield, Illinois, to Commo. James Barron, U.S. Navy, Philadelphiaid178642/repositories/2/archival_objects/5523847 January 18371052Scope and Contents3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Enclosing a sketch of "Floating Dry Dock at Smithland on the Ohio River, mouth of Cumberland."
Letters - Ch. A. Grice, Portsmouth, Virginia, to Commodore James Barron, U.S. Navy, Philadelphiaid178644/repositories/2/archival_objects/5523851837 January-March1053Scope and Contents5 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: the galley invented by Barron.
Letters - Lt. James Glynn, U.S. Barque Consort, Norfolk, Virginia, to Commo. James Barron, Com[mandin]g Navy Yard, Philadelphiaid178646/repositories/2/archival_objects/5523861837 January-June1054Scope and Contents3 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: a galley invented by Barron.
Letter - Henry A. Wise, Washington, to Com. James Barron, U.S. Navy Yard, Philadelphiaid178648/repositories/2/archival_objects/5523871837 February 51055Scope and ContentsScope and Contents
1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: the "Bill reported for the Ventilator" [to Congress].
Invitation - to Com. James Barron from Colonel Pageid178650/repositories/2/archival_objects/5523881837 March 81056Scope and ContentsPrinted autograph material, Card.
Jno. Rodgers, Navy Commander's Office, to Samuel Humphrey, Chief Naval Contractor, Washingtonid178652/repositories/2/archival_objects/5523891837 March 171057Scope and Contents2 pages. Copy of Autograph letter signed. Re: repairs to U.S. Ship Pennsylvania.
Letters - T. Gatewood, Norfolk, to Commodore James Barron, U.S. Navy, Philadelphiaid178654/repositories/2/archival_objects/5523901837 March-October1058Scope and Contents3 letters. Autograph letters signed. Family and other news from Norfolk, including reaction to his resignation from the command of the Navy Yard in Philadelphia.
Letter - Mrs. Frances Elliott, Carlisle, [Pennsylvania], to Comd. James Barron, Navy Yard, Philadelphiaid178656/repositories/2/archival_objects/5523911837 May 11059Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph letter signed. Appreciation for a box sent her by Barron.
Letter - James Barron, U.S. Navy Yard, Philadelphia, to Amos Kendallid178658/repositories/2/archival_objects/5523921837 May 51060Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph draft signed. Re: the rumor that Comm. Rodgers has resigned the presidency of the Board of Naval Commissioners and that an officer junior to Barron may be appointed to the position.
Request - Lewis J. Cist, Cincinnati, [Ohio], to Commodore James Barron, Philadelphiaid178660/repositories/2/archival_objects/5523931837 May 291061Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph letter signed. Request for an autograph for his collection.
Resignation - James Barron, Philadelphia, Navy Yard, to James Buchanan, Lancaster, Pennsylvaniaid178662/repositories/2/archival_objects/5523941837 June 61062Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph draft signed. Resigning his command because a junior officer who has served him as a Lieutenant is being placed over him.
Letter - J.W. Hand, Patent Office, to Commodore James Barron, Navy Yard, Philadelphiaid178664/repositories/2/archival_objects/5523951837 June 191063Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the patent for the floating dry dock.
Account - T. Brick & Co., Phila[delphia], to Com. James Barronid178666/repositories/2/archival_objects/5523961837 June 221064Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph document signed. An account sheet.
Letter - Henry S. Crabbe, U.S. Navy Yard, Philadelphia, to Commodore James Barronid178668/repositories/2/archival_objects/5523971837 July 11065Scope and Contents3 pages. Autograph letter signed. A farewell letter as Barron left the command of the Yard.
Letter - James Barron, Philadelphia, to R. Kennedy, W. Myers, W. Vinyard, John Southall, A. Powell, W.T. Donaldson, H.S. Crabbe, H. Snyder, B. Fitzimons, A. Levy, and J.D. Andersonid178670/repositories/2/archival_objects/5523981837 July 51066Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph draft signed. Appreciation for an affectionate letter of farewell from these.
Letter - James Barron, Philadelphia, to W.W. McKean and 22 othersid178672/repositories/2/archival_objects/5523991837 July 51067Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph draft signed. Appreciation of a letter of farewell from these.
Letter - James Barron, Philadelphia, to Frederick Vincentid178674/repositories/2/archival_objects/5524001837 September 171068Scope and ContentsAutograph letter, Autograph draft. Re: Miles King.
Letter - Henry A. Wise, Washington, to Com. James Barron, City of Philadelphiaid178676/repositories/2/archival_objects/5524011837 October 31069Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: his readiness to act in Barron's behalf.
Letter - James Barron, Ph[iladelph]ia, to Henry A. Wiseid178678/repositories/2/archival_objects/5524021837 October 91070Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph draft signed. Complaining about his treatment by the Navy.
Receipt - to Commodore James Barron from Carey & Hart, Booksellers, Philadelphiaid178680/repositories/2/archival_objects/5524031837 November 171071Scope and ContentsPrinted Autograph Document Signed. For Life of Burr.
Letter - Lt. [S.W.] Godon, Philadelphia, to Commodore James Barron, Norfolk, Virginiaid178682/repositories/2/archival_objects/5524041837 December 161072Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: articles and letters received for Barron after his departure from Philadelphia.
Henry S. Crabbe, U.S. Navy Yard, Philad[elphi]a, to Comm. James Barronid178684/repositories/2/archival_objects/5524051837 December 261073Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: gun carriage invented by Barron.
Letter - F. Mallory, Washington, to Comm. James Barron, Norfolk, Virg[ini]aid178686/repositories/2/archival_objects/5524061838 January 141074Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph letter signed. Offering his assistance needed by Barron that he can render.
Letter - Lawrence Myers, Philad[elphi]a, to Comdr. James Barron, Norfolk, Virginiaid178688/repositories/2/archival_objects/5524071838 January 271075Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: stoves left by Barron.
Letters - Lt. S.W. Godon, Philadelphia and New York, to Commodore James Barron, U.S. Navy, Norfolk, Virginiaid178690/repositories/2/archival_objects/5524081838 February-March1076Scope and Contents2 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: the pump invented by Barron.
Letter - A. B. Pinkham, Portsmouth, to Com. James Barronid181004/repositories/2/archival_objects/5524091838 March 211077Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph letter signed. Introducing Capt. Von Shanter of the Russian Imperial Navy.
Letter - James Ferguson, Philadelphia Navy Yard, to Commodore James Barronid181007/repositories/2/archival_objects/5524101838 April 21078Scope and Contents4 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the conditions of (sailing) Masters in the Navy and a memorial on the subject which was before Congress.
Letter - Henry A. Wise, Washington, to Comm. James Barron, Norfolk, Virginiaid181014/repositories/2/archival_objects/5524111838 April 21079Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: "my connexion [sic] with that unhappy duel."
John L. and Lavinia Watson, Germantown, [Pennsylvania], to Commodore James Barron, Philadelphia, Pennsylvaniaid181021/repositories/2/archival_objects/5524121838 April 91080Scope and Contents3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the Polar Expedition and regret at Barron's leaving Philadelphia.
Letter - Mrs. J[ane Barron] Hope, Hampton, Virginia, to her sister, Mrs. Virginia S.V. Pendergrast, Washington Cityid181030/repositories/2/archival_objects/5524131838 June 11081Scope and Contents3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Family affairs, with greetings to her father, James Barron.
Letter - H.S. Crabbe, U.S. Navy Yard, Philad[elphi]a, to Commodore James Barron, U.S. Navy, Washington, D.C.id181039/repositories/2/archival_objects/5524141838 June 81082Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the gun carriage and steam vessels.
Account - of Como. James Barron with Thomas Purcell, Washingtonid181047/repositories/2/archival_objects/5524151838 June 291083Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph letter signed.
Letters - T. Gatewood, Norfolk, to Commodore James Barron, U.S. Navy, Washingtonid181053/repositories/2/archival_objects/5524161838 June-August1084Scope and Contents2 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: family and Norfolk affairs.
Report - J.D. Elliott, U.S.S. Constitution, Ham[pton] Roads, Norfolk, to J.A. Pauling, [Secretary of the Navy]id181062/repositories/2/archival_objects/5524171838 July 311085Scope and Contents4 pages. Autograph letter signed. A report at the end of a cruise of three years and six months.
Letter - Lt. and Mrs. S.G. Pendergast, Charleston, Massachuetts, to her father, Commodore James Barron, U.S. Navy, Washington Cityid181067/repositories/2/archival_objects/5524181838 September 251086Scope and Contents3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Family affairs.
Complaints - J.D. Elliott, U.S.S. Constitution and Carlisle, [Pennsylvania], to Como. James Barron, U.S. Navy, Washingtonid181072/repositories/2/archival_objects/5524191838 September-November1087Scope and Contents3 letters. Autograph letters signed. Complaining against continued slander in the newspapers.
Letter - Frederick Vincent, Norfolk, to Commodore James Barron, U.S. Navy, Washington Cityid181078/repositories/2/archival_objects/5524201838 October 261088Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the services of Barron's father in the Revolutionary War.
Letter - J.K. Paulding, Navy Department, to Comde. Jesse D. Elliott, U.S. Navy, Carlisle, Pennsylvaniaid181086/repositories/2/archival_objects/5524211838 November 151089Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: the importing of Jack Asses by the Commanders of Squadrons.
Application - Capt. William Gatewood, New York, to Com. James Barron, U.S. Navyid181092/repositories/2/archival_objects/5524221838 November 201090Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph letter signed. Applying for the position of chief clerk for Barron when he becomes President of the Navy Board. Enclosed: newspaper clipping announcing the rumor that Barron is to be appointed President of the Navy Board.
Letter - [J.D. Elliott], Carlisle, [Pennsylvania], to J.K. Paulding, [Secretary of the Navy]id181105/repositories/2/archival_objects/5524231838 November 271091Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph draft. Explanation for the importation of "Jack Asses and other animals." Enclosure: "Extract from Hon. Sam'l L. Southard," signed Dan[ie]l F. Patten. Re: animals, seeds, and plants.
Report - Jno. P. Gillis, U.S. Ship North Carolina, Callao, to Commo. James Barron, U.S. Navy, Norfolk, Virginiaid181185/repositories/2/archival_objects/5524241838 November 281092Scope and Contents3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Report on the political situation in South America.
Complaint - J.D. Elliott, Carlisle, [Pennsylvania], to Com. James Barron, U.S. Navy, Washingtonid181190/repositories/2/archival_objects/5524251838 December 11093Scope and Contents3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Complaints about the Navy Board.
Letters - J.D. Elliott, Carlisle, [Pennsylvania], to Com. James Barron, Washington, D.C. and Germantown, [Pennsylvania]id181195/repositories/2/archival_objects/5524261839 January-December1094Scope and Contents6 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: troubles that Elliott had experienced on his last cruise with his officers and Marines; of the conflict that he was having with Mr. Paulding, Secretary of the Navy; and of rumors of arrangements for the trial of Elliott.
Statement - James Barron, Washingtonid181201/repositories/2/archival_objects/5524271839 February 31095Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph draft signed. A statement regarding his claims on the Navy.
Letter - T. Gatewood, Norfolk, to Commodore James Barron, Washington, D.C.id181210/repositories/2/archival_objects/5524281839 February 71096Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the death of his son, Philemon.
Complaints - William Gatewood, New York, to Commodore James Barron, U.S. Navy, Washington Cityid181215/repositories/2/archival_objects/5524291839 March1097Scope and Contents2 letters. Autograph letters signed. Complaints about his treatment by the Navy; and valuable information on the " Portia," the commercial ship captained by Barron which was held in Copenhagen by the outbreak of the War of 1812.
Letter - Edward Dyem, Washington City, "To All Whom it May Concern,"id181224/repositories/2/archival_objects/5524301839 July 271098Scope and Contents1 page. Autograph letter signed. A note sent with "Judy, a colored woman," who is proceeding to Germantown, [Pennsylvania], where she is to be the servant of Commodore James Barron and family.
Box 11id181230/repositories/2/archival_objects/5517351840-1851Letter - Rob't J.M. Glenacher, Germantown, to Commo. James Barronid181235/repositories/2/archival_objects/5524311840 October 24111Scope and ContentsAutograph document signed. Tuition and board for Master J. Hope (grandson of JB).
Inquiry - Joshua & Jewett[e], Smithland, Kentucky, to Commo. James Barron, Germantown, near Philadelphia, Pennsylvaniaid181244/repositories/2/archival_objects/5524321840 December 17112Scope and ContentsAutograph letter signed, R. Inquiry concerning land owned by Barron's father (war bounty lands). Reply regarding the sale of some land by his brother, Samuel Barron, as the administrator of their father's estate.
Article - "Navigation by steam" by "Neptune" [Commo. James Barron] from the Pennsylvanianid181251/repositories/2/archival_objects/552433[1840]113Scope and ContentsPrinted material. Suggesting that steam vessels, made 400 feet long by 100 feet wide, drawing 20 feet of water, could make the passage to Europe in eight days.
Letter - J.H. Jewett[e], Smithland, Kentucky, to Commo. James Barron, Germantown, near Philadelphia, Pennsylvaniaid181254/repositories/2/archival_objects/5524341841 March 9114Scope and ContentsAutograph letter signed. Re: 2,000 acres of land for which $1000 is offered.
Letter - Geo. E. Badger, Washington, to Commo. Barronid181258/repositories/2/archival_objects/5524351841 March 14115Scope and ContentsAutograph letter signed, R. New President of the Navy Department thanks Barron for a letter in which he asks Pres. William Henry Harrison for an appointment.
Letter - Geo. E. Badger, Washington, to Commo. James Barron, Germantown, Pennsylvaniaid181261/repositories/2/archival_objects/5524361841 March 18116Scope and ContentsAutograph letter signed, Card. The Secretary of the Navy writes, sending the greetings of the President.
Letter - G. Dyer, Washington, to Commo. James Barron, US Navy, Germantown, Pennsylvaniaid181264/repositories/2/archival_objects/5524371841 April 17117Scope and ContentsAutograph letter signed. Re: the death of General Harrison and of Gov. Tyler, his successor.
Letter - S. Burche, Washington, to Commo. James Barron, Germantown, Pennsylvaniaid181268/repositories/2/archival_objects/5524381841 April 20118Scope and ContentsAutograph letter signed. Re: Barron's chances under the new President, Tyler.
Letter - B. Homans, Washington, to Commo. James Barron, Germantown, Pennsylvaniaid181274/repositories/2/archival_objects/5524391841 May 4119Scope and ContentsAutograph letter signed. Re: the calling of attention of the Secretary of the Navy to articles by Barron on naval subject; the articles are listed.
Letter - Lt. S[amuel] Barron, US Ship Delaware, Hampton Roads, to Commo. James Barron, Germantown, Pennsylvaniaid181282/repositories/2/archival_objects/552440[1841] October 261110Scope and ContentsAutograph letter signed. Re: his preparations to sail for Rio.
Letter - Capt. Jno. Gwinn, navy [?], to Commo. James Barron, Germantown, Pennsylvaniaid181289/repositories/2/archival_objects/5524411841 November 261111Scope and ContentsAutograph letter signed. Re: Navy Department and reappointment of Barron.
Letter - Mrs. Jane A. Hope and her son, James [Barron] Hope, to Commo. And Mrs. James Barron, Germantown, Pennsylvaniaid181293/repositories/2/archival_objects/5524421841 December 31112Scope and ContentsAutograph letter signed, E. Endorsed "Commo B's 2nd wife, formerly Mary Anne Wilson."
Letter - Lt. S. W. Godon, Philadelphia, to Commo. James Barron, Germantown, Pennsylvaniaid181299/repositories/2/archival_objects/5524431841 December 141113Scope and ContentsAutograph letter signed. Navy news.
Letter - Lt. S. W. Godon, US Steam Frigate Mississippi, off New Castle, to Commo. James Barron, Germantown, Pennsylvaniaid181306/repositories/2/archival_objects/5524441842 January 11114Scope and ContentsAutograph letter signed. "The engines will be ready to be tried in 8 days..."
Letter - James Barron Hope and his mother, Mrs. J[ane] Hope to his grandfather, James Barron, and Mrs. Barronid181311/repositories/2/archival_objects/5524451842 January 111115Scope and ContentsAutograph letter signed. Family affairs, with endorsement of explanation.
Endorsement - A.P. Uphur, Navy Department, to Commo. Jas. Biddle, Governor Naval Asylum, Philadelphiaid181323/repositories/2/archival_objects/5524461842 January 211116Scope and Contents2 copies. Autograph letter signed, E. Endorsement: "The secretary of the Navy to Commo. Biddle approving his discharging of Joshua Parker, a Pensioner for bad conduct as complained of by the Commodore in his letter of January 19. A precedent for like cases."
Power of attorney - for Garret J. Pendergast to handle lands for heirs of James Barron (1)id181333/repositories/2/archival_objects/5524471842 March 231117Scope and ContentsAutograph document signed. Bounty lands for Revolutionary War service of JB (1).
Orders - A.P. Upshur, Navy Department, to Commo. James Barron, Germantown, Pennsylvaniaid181342/repositories/2/archival_objects/5524481842 March 311118Scope and ContentsAutograph copies. Orders to assume command of the Naval Asylum at Philadelphia.
Letter - T. Gatewood, Norfolk, to Commo. James Barron, Germantown, Pennsylvaniaid181353/repositories/2/archival_objects/5524491842 April 61119Scope and ContentsAutograph letter signed. Norfolk news.
Letter - G. W. Guest, Philadelphia, to Commo. James Barron, Germantownid181360/repositories/2/archival_objects/5524501842 April 61120Scope and ContentsAutograph letter signed. Offering services as Secretary.
Letter - "Extract of Commo. Barron's Letter to the Secretary of the Navy" from the Naval Asylumid181371/repositories/2/archival_objects/5524511842 April 231121Scope and ContentsAutograph draft signed. Expressing the need for a carpenter.
Letter - Capt. HA Adams, Memphis, Tennessee To Commo. Jas. Barron, US Navy, Philadelphiaid181379/repositories/2/archival_objects/5524521842 April 261122Scope and ContentsAutograph letter signed. Re: the "solid-bottomed steamboat."
Request - James Barron, Naval Asylum to A. P. Upshur, Secretary of the Navy, Washingtonid181389/repositories/2/archival_objects/5524531842 May 101123Scope and Contents2 copies. Autograph draft signed. Request for a boat for the inmates.
Cover - for a circular from the Navy Departmentid181400/repositories/2/archival_objects/5524541842 May 101124Scope and ContentsCard,E.
Letter - James Barron Hope and Mrs. J[ane] Hope, Hampton, to "Papa" James Barronid181407/repositories/2/archival_objects/5524551842 May 171125Scope and ContentsAutograph letter signed, E. Endorsement by Miss Janey Hope Marr.
Letter - Mrs. J[ane] Hope, Hampton, to Mrs. Mary Blake, care of Commo. Barron, US Naval Asylum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvaniaid181417/repositories/2/archival_objects/552456[1842] May 181126Scope and ContentsAutograph letter signed. Family affairs.
T. Gatewood, Norfolk, to Commo. James Barron, Philadelphiaid181424/repositories/2/archival_objects/5524571842 June 61127Scope and ContentsAutograph letter signed. Recommending Edward Higgins.
L. S. Sims, Washington City, to Commo. Jesse D. Elliott, West Whiteland, Ellwood College, Chester Co., Pennsylvaniaid181428/repositories/2/archival_objects/5524581842 August 151128Scope and ContentsAutograph letter signed. Re: a presidential review of the decision in the court martial of Elliott.
M. M. Noah, New York, to Commo. Jesse D. Elliott, West Whiteland, Chester County, Pennsylvaniaid181436/repositories/2/archival_objects/5524591842 August 221129Scope and ContentsScope and Contents
Autograph letter signed. "You have had a rough time of it ever since the battle of Lake Erie...." Comments on Cooper, "undoubtedly the finest among our Literary Men" and on the necessity of reform in the Court Martial system.
T. Gatewood, Norfolk, to Commo. James Barron, Naval Asylum, Philadelphiaid181443/repositories/2/archival_objects/5524601842 August 261130Scope and ContentsAutograph letter signed. Re: his removal from office by the President of the U.S.
Commo. J.D. Elliott, Ellwoods, West Whiteland, Chester County, [Pennsylvania], to Commo. James Barron, Naval Asylum, Philadelphiaid181453/repositories/2/archival_objects/5524611842 August 281131Scope and ContentsAutograph letter signed. Re: letters received and letter of Noah in which there is "Cooper's explanation of the Erie Affair."
J. Guest, Washington City, to Commo. Barron, U.S. Naval Asylum, Philadelphiaid181461/repositories/2/archival_objects/5524621842 September 11132Scope and ContentsAutograph letter signed. Introducing Midsh. John Guest, "who is about commencing his studies at the Naval Asylum."
James Barron, Naval Asylum, to A. P. Upshur, Secretary of the Navy, Washingtonid181470/repositories/2/archival_objects/5524631842 September 231133Scope and ContentsAutograph draft signed. Report that he has expelled Daniel Conway and Joshua Parker.
A. P. Upshur [Secretary of the Navy], to Commo. James Barron, Governor of the Naval Asylumid181478/repositories/2/archival_objects/5524641842 October 11134Scope and ContentsAutograph letter signed. Order to readmit Conway and Parker to the Asylum.
James Barron, Naval Asylum, to A. P. Upshur, Secretary of the Navy, Washingtonid181483/repositories/2/archival_objects/5524651842 October 51135Scope and ContentsAutograph draft signed. Reply concerning Conway and Parker.
T. Gatewood, Norfolk, to Commo. James Barron, Navy Asylum, Phila.id181485/repositories/2/archival_objects/5524661842 October 81136Scope and ContentsAutograph letter signed. Personal affairs.
R.J. Cleveland, Boston, to James Barron, Naval Asylum, Phila.id181488/repositories/2/archival_objects/5524671842 October 111137Scope and ContentsAutograph letter signed. Re: some cider he has sent; and decrying the state of the country with failing banks, etc.
Statement by James Barron regarding his service in the Navy from 1798 to 1842id181491/repositories/2/archival_objects/5524681842 October 111138Scope and ContentsAutograph draft signed.
James Barron, Naval Asylum, to A.P. Upshur, Secretary to the Navy, Washingtonid181495/repositories/2/archival_objects/5524691842 October 201139Scope and ContentsAutograph draft signed. Re: pay for the Carpenter's Mate at the Asylum.
James Barron, Naval Asylum, to A.P. Upshur, Secretary of the Navy, Washingtonid181499/repositories/2/archival_objects/5524701842 October 241140Scope and ContentsAutograph draft signed. Re: an inmate, Patrick Malloy.
Orders from A.P. Upshur, A Secretary of the Navyid181502/repositories/2/archival_objects/5524711842 October 261141Scope and ContentsCard. Re: medical officer's reports.
A.P. Upshur, Navy Department, to Commo. James Barron, Governor of the Naval Asylum, Phila.id181507/repositories/2/archival_objects/5524721842 October 271142Scope and Contents2 copies. Autograph letter signed, R. Asking a report on all employees at the Naval Asylum and Hospital. Reply that the reports are being prepared.
Joseph Abbott, St. Croix, to Commo. James Barron, U.S.N., Phila.id181511/repositories/2/archival_objects/5524731842 October 301143Scope and ContentsAutograph letter signed. Introducing John F. Abbott.
James Barron, Naval Asylum, to A.P. Upshur, Secretary of the Navy, Washingtonid181514/repositories/2/archival_objects/5524741842 November 11144Scope and Contents2 copies. Autograph draft signed. Letter enclosing reports on the personnel of the Asylum.
Wm. P.C. Barton, Navy Department, Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, Washington, to James Barron, Capt. U.S.N., Gov. Naval Asylum, Phila.id181517/repositories/2/archival_objects/5524751842 November 31145Scope and ContentsCopy of Autograph letter signed. Directs the discharge of Patrick Malloy.
James Barron, Naval Asylum to A.P. Upshur, Secretary of the Navy, Washingtonid181519/repositories/2/archival_objects/5524761842 November 41146Scope and ContentsAutograph draft signed. Re: orders sent without the approval of Barron.
James Barron, Naval Asylum, to W.P.C. Barton, Chief of the Bureau of Medicines and Surgery, Washingtonid181521/repositories/2/archival_objects/5524771842 November 81147Scope and ContentsScope and Contents
Autograph draft signed. Resentment for addressing Barron as "Captain" instead of ''Commodore.''
A.P. Upshur, Secretary of the Navy to Commo. James Barron, Gov. U.S. Naval Asylum, Phila.id181523/repositories/2/archival_objects/5524781842 November 81148Scope and ContentsAutograph letter signed. Stating that all letters from Chiefs of Bureaus are to be considered official.
Wm. P.C. Barton, Navy Dept., Bur. of Med. and Surgery, Washington, to Commo. James Barron, Gov. of Naval Asylum, Phila. and replyid181526/repositories/2/archival_objects/5524791842 November 121149Scope and ContentsAutograph letter signed. Letter concerns Patrick Malloy Reply Re: 12 November 1842. JB to Wp. Cb Autograph Draft Signed. Reply to the above.
A.O. Dayton, Treasury Department, to Wp.C. Barton, Chief of the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, Navy Departmentid181529/repositories/2/archival_objects/5524801842 November 121150Scope and ContentsCopies of Autograph letter signed. Re: Patrick Maley.
A.P. Upshur, Navy Department, to Commo. James Barron, Gov., Naval Asylum, Phila.id181533/repositories/2/archival_objects/5524811842 November 141151Scope and ContentsAutograph letter signed. Re: plans for the building of the Asylum.
Robt. Pettit, Purser, U.S. Naval Asylum, to Wp.C. Barton Chief of Bureau of Medicine, etc., Washington Cityid181553/repositories/2/archival_objects/5524821842 November 141152Scope and ContentsCopy of Autograph letter signed. Re: Patrick Maley.
James, Barron, Naval Asylum, to the Secretary of the Navyid181557/repositories/2/archival_objects/5524831842 November 171153Scope and ContentsAutograph draft signed. Requesting a leave of absence.
Wm. P.C. Barton, Navy Department, Bureau of Medicine & Surgery, to Commo. James Barron, Gov. Naval Asylum, Phila.id181561/repositories/2/archival_objects/5524841842 November 191154Scope and ContentsCopy of Autograph letter signed. Re: report of the Purser, Mr. Pettit.
A.P. Upshur, Navy Department, to Commo. Jas. Barron, Gov., U.S. Naval Asylum, Phila.id181565/repositories/2/archival_objects/5524851842 November 211155Scope and ContentsAutograph letter signed. Giving permission for Barron to retire from the Asylum.
James Barron, Naval Asylum, to Wp.C. Barton, Chief of the Bureau of Medicine & Surgery, Washingtonid181570/repositories/2/archival_objects/5524861842 November 221156Scope and ContentsAutograph draft signed. Returning letter which is "unworthy of my notice."
Account of Commo. Barron with Samuel Jonesid181575/repositories/2/archival_objects/5524871842 November1157Scope and ContentsAutograph document signed. Includes tuition for Jas. Barron Hope for one year.
A.P. Upshur, Navy Department, to Commo. James Barron, U.S. Navy, Phila.id181580/repositories/2/archival_objects/5524881842 December 21158Scope and ContentsAutograph letter signed. Granting leave of absence for three months from November 30.
Copy of "Section 5 of an Act to Reorganize the Navy Department of the U. States, passed August 31st, 1842,"id181585/repositories/2/archival_objects/5524891842 December 121159Scope and ContentsAutograph document.
Gen. Augustus Fleming, New York, to Commo. James Barron, Philadelphiaid181589/repositories/2/archival_objects/5524901843 January 261160Scope and ContentsAutograph letter signed. Re: Navy affairs, esp. Dr. Barton.
"43 Pensioners" Naval Asylum, Philadelphia, to the Secretary of the Navyid181594/repositories/2/archival_objects/5524911843 February 41161Scope and ContentsAutograph copy. Re: the trouble caused by Dr. Barton, in contrast to good offices of Commo. Biddle and Commo. Barron.
Charles W. Handy, Washington, to Commo. James Barron, U.S. Navy, Philadelphiaid181596/repositories/2/archival_objects/5524921843 February 171162Scope and ContentsAutograph letter signed. Re: a naval engagement of the Revolutionary War between the barge Victory of Accomac and six barges of Capt. Kidd of which only Barron has memory. Enclosed is newspaper clipping of the engagement.
Account of Commo. Barron with Alexander W. Roberts, Philadelphiaid181599/repositories/2/archival_objects/5524931843 April 211163Scope and ContentsAutograph document signed.
S.V. P[endergrast], Washington Navy Yard, to her father, Commo. James Barron, Philadelphiaid181602/repositories/2/archival_objects/5524941843 July 241164Scope and ContentsAutograph letter signed. Family news.
Wm. C . Gatewood, Sandersons Hotel, [Phila], to Commo. James Barron, Philadelphiaid181605/repositories/2/archival_objects/5524951843 August 271165Scope and ContentsAutograph letter signed. Re: introduction to Chas. A. Magwood and Joseph R. Payne.
Capt. B. Kennan, Bureau of Construction & Equipment, to Commo. G.R. Pendergrast, U.S. Ship Boston, Bostonid181609/repositories/2/archival_objects/5524961843 October 61166Scope and ContentsAutograph letter signed. Re: arrangement of the rooms of the forward officers.
James J. Lewis, Norfolk, to Commo. James Barron, Philadelphiaid181612/repositories/2/archival_objects/5524971844 January 101167Scope and ContentsAutograph letter signed. Request for a loan.
James J. Lewis, Norfolk, to Commo. James Barron, Philadelphiaid181618/repositories/2/archival_objects/5524981844 February 71168Scope and ContentsAutograph letter signed. Appreciation for a loan.
J. Wilkinson, Navy Yard, Gosport, to Frederick Vincent, Attorney at Law, Philadelphiaid181622/repositories/2/archival_objects/5524991844 April 101169Scope and ContentsAutograph letter signed. Re: references to Commo. Barron in "Commo. Elliott's book."
T.H. Gillis, Treasury Dept., to Commo. James Barron, Norfolk, Virginiaid181626/repositories/2/archival_objects/5525001844 September 71170Scope and ContentsAutograph letter signed. Re: "Revolutionary Pensions."
James Barron, Norfolk, to "My very Dear and Highly Esteemed Friend,"id181628/repositories/2/archival_objects/5525011844 December 51170Scope and ContentsAutograph letter signed.
T.R. Freas, Office of the Telegraph, Germantown, to Commo. James Barron, Norfolk, Virginiaid181631/repositories/2/archival_objects/5525021845 May 171171Scope and ContentsAutograph letter signed. Personal letter. Re: Barron's building a new house in Norfolk.
M[ary] A.A. B[lake], New Bedford, and her son F[rank] B. B[lake] to her father, Commo. James Barron, Norfolk, Virginiaid181635/repositories/2/archival_objects/5525031845 May 281172Scope and ContentsAutograph letter signed. Family letter.
James Barron Hope and Mrs. J[ane] Hope, Hampton, to Commo. James Barron, Norfolk, Virginiaid181639/repositories/2/archival_objects/5525041845 July 21173Scope and ContentsAutograph letter signed. Re: a recent storm in Hampton.
Henry S. Crabbe, U.S. Navy Yard, Phila. to Commo. James Barronid181643/repositories/2/archival_objects/5525051846 January 151174Scope and ContentsAutograph letter signed. Re: pump invented by Barron and need for a loan of $2000 to go into business.
James Barron, Norfolk to [? ]id181647/repositories/2/archival_objects/5525061846 July1175Scope and ContentsAutograph draft signed. Re: a claim for his father's "commutation pay and land bounty."
Geo. S. Blake, Phila., to [Commo. James Barron]id181651/repositories/2/archival_objects/5525071847 July 151176Scope and ContentsAutograph letter signed. Family letter from the son-in-law of Barron.
G.P. Upshur, Commander and Superintendent of Naval School, Annapolis, to Commo. Jas. Barron, Norfolk, Virginiaid181656/repositories/2/archival_objects/5525081847 July 171177Scope and ContentsAutograph letter signed. Enquiry concerning past practice in examining Midshipmen (Barron did this when he was in charge of the Naval Asylum in Philadelphia) in connection with the establishment of the Naval Academy.
Advertisement for the Virginia State Lottery "for endowing Leesburg Academy and other purposes,"id181660/repositories/2/archival_objects/55250918471178Scope and ContentsAutograph letter signed.
R.J. Cleveland, to James Barron, Norfolk, Virginiaid181663/repositories/2/archival_objects/552510[1847]1179Scope and ContentsAutograph letter signed. Incomplete. Incomplete.
Charles [?] Barton, Lt. USN, to Commo. Barronid182872/repositories/2/archival_objects/5525111848 February 71180Scope and ContentsAutograph letter signed. Note accompanying 2 sketches (not enclosed).
One letter and two repliesid182873/repositories/2/archival_objects/5525121848 April 11-161181Scope and Contents3 items. 11-16 April 1848. Robt. W. Land, Phila., to Capt. Blake, U.S. Navy, Walnut St., [Phila.]. ALS,R. Offering a place near Germantown for sale.
Robt. W. Land, Phila., to Capt. Blake, U.S. Navy, Walnut St., [Phila.]id182874/repositories/2/archival_objects/5525131848 April 11-161181Scope and ContentsAutograph letter signed,R. Offering a place near Germantown for sale.
Reply by Blake sent to his father-in-law, [Commo. Barron]id182877/repositories/2/archival_objects/5525141848 April 121181Draft reply [by Barron]id182879/repositories/2/archival_objects/5525151848 April 11-161181Scope and ContentsHe has no desire to buy a place in Germantown.
James Barron Hope, Williamsburg, to his grandfather, [Commo James Barron]id182880/repositories/2/archival_objects/5525161848 June 81182Scope and ContentsAutograph letter signed. Re: his collegiate activities and expenses at [the College of William and Mary].
Miriam Etting, Phila., to Commo. James Barronid182883/repositories/2/archival_objects/5525171848 July 271183Scope and ContentsAutograph letter signed. Appreciation for a letter of sympathy.
P.H. Eaton, Washington, to Commo. Jas. Barron, Norfolk, Virginiaid182885/repositories/2/archival_objects/5525181848 October 141184Scope and ContentsAutograph letter signed. Re: seniority of Barron in the Navy, having been made Captain in May 1799.
Redwood Fisher, Phila., to Commo. James Barron, Norfolk, Virginiaid182887/repositories/2/archival_objects/5525191849 July 41185Scope and ContentsAutograph letter signed. Marked "Private and Confidential." Personal matters.
James [Barron Hope] to his mother, Mrs. Jane A. Hope, Hampton, Virginiaid182890/repositories/2/archival_objects/5525201849 October 241186Scope and ContentsScope and Contents
Autograph letter signed. Written while visiting "Papa" (his grandfather, Commo. James Barron).
James Lyons, Richmond, to Commo. Barron, Norfolkid182893/repositories/2/archival_objects/5525211849 November 51187Scope and ContentsAutograph letter signed. Re: Barron's claim.
James Barron, Norfolk, Virginia [M.M. Noah]id182895/repositories/2/archival_objects/5525221850 January 91188Scope and Contents2 copies. Autograph draft signed. Letter to a newspaper concerning an article which concerned his stay in Denmark during the War of 1812.
R.J. Cleveland, Burlington, [Vermont], to James Barron, Norfolk, Virginiaid182898/repositories/2/archival_objects/5525231850 January 211189Scope and ContentsAutograph letter signed. Family and personal affairs; and concerning preservation of the Union under General Taylor.
R.J. Cleveland, Burlington, [Vermont], to James Barronid184570/repositories/2/archival_objects/5525241850 February 11190Scope and ContentsAutograph letter signed. A long discussion of the danger of the Southern threat for the dissolution of the Union and the determination of the Northerners to preserve it; and concerning the freeing of the slaves in the District of Columbia by constitutional means.
Charles H. Morse, Boston, to James Barronid184574/repositories/2/archival_objects/5525251850 February 11191Scope and ContentsAutograph letter signed. A request for his autograph.
John P. Duvall, Tallahassee, Florida, to "the heirs of Commo. James and Lieut. William Barron, Virginia State Navy, War of Revolution, Norfolk, Virginia,"id184577/repositories/2/archival_objects/5525261850 February 211192Scope and ContentsAutograph letter signed, Card. Armouring that he has documents establishing the war claims of these men and will furnish them for "one fourth of the recovery."
Antonia Dosier, New York, to Commo. James Barron and replyid184579/repositories/2/archival_objects/5525271850 June 21193Scope and ContentsAutograph letter signed,R. A servant of madam magino writes to Barron thanking him for his kindness to her years before at the Gosport Navy Yard. Reply [from J.B.] in a very shaky hand.
A printed letter of tribute to the late Pres. Zachary Taylorid184582/repositories/2/archival_objects/5525281850 July 171194Scope and ContentsPrinted autograph letter, Card. Inviting Commo. James Barron to join the procession in tribute in Norfolk.
S. V[irginia], P[endergrast], near Louisville, Kentucky, to her father, [Commo. James Barron]id184584/repositories/2/archival_objects/5525291850 September 151195Scope and ContentsAutograph letter signed. A family letter.
John p. Watson, Phila, to Commo. James Barron, Norfolk, Virginiaid184587/repositories/2/archival_objects/5525301851 April 51196Scope and ContentsAutograph letter signed. Report that Capt. Sam. Barron has sailed for Africa with his son as Secretary and Clerk; and concerning his own children, one of whom is in business in San Francisco.
A statement that the document is to be published in such form as seems best, signed James Barronid184590/repositories/2/archival_objects/5525311851 March 291197Scope and Contents2 copies. 17 pages.Autograph document signed,Card. The History of a transaction which there ought never to have been occasion for, the duel with Decatur on 22 March 1820. Dictated 11 August 1842 at the Naval Asylum in the presence of J.L. Watson. Also included are other papers marked, A Document to precede the History of the Duel.2 pieces.
"A Poem Recited at the base of Crawford's Equestrian Statue of Washington, On the Capital Square in Richmond....Aged 29,"id184594/repositories/2/archival_objects/5525321858 February 21198Scope and ContentsScope and Contents
23 pages. Autograph document signed, E. Endorsement "Copy by Mrs. Annie B. Hope" (Probably a poem of James Barron Hope, grandson of Commo. James Barron).
[?] to Mrs. S.J. Pendergrast, care of Commo. Pendergrast, Philadelphia, Pa.id184597/repositories/2/archival_objects/5525331861 December 291199Scope and ContentsAutograph letter signed. Family letter.
Mrs. J. V[irginia] Pendergrast, Norfolk, to her sisterid184600/repositories/2/archival_objects/552534[1862] April 811100Scope and ContentsAutograph letter signed. Re: family affairs.
P. Forrest, Navy Dept. Confederate States of America, to Capt. S.S. Sterrett, C.S.N., Richmond, Virginiaid184602/repositories/2/archival_objects/5525351862 May 2011101Scope and ContentsScope and Contents
Autograph letter signed. Appointing him President of a Naval Court of Enquiry on the destruction of C.S. Steamers "Brenville," "Carondelet," and "Pamlico" in the waters of Lake Porchetrain.
Wellington Gordon, Kenmuirt, to Miss Barronid184605/repositories/2/archival_objects/5525361862 March 2011102Scope and ContentsAutograph letter signed. An account for James Barron, a student; and concerning the retreat of the Army from Manassas.
Five autographed poems, endorsed by Jas. Barron Hope. See A Wreath of Virginia Bay Leavesid184609/repositories/2/archival_objects/552537undated11103Scope and ContentsAutograph draft. Titles included are listed as the following: Three Names, George the Third at Kent, John Smith, Sir Walter Raleigh, Pockahontas.
Box 12id184691/repositories/2/archival_objects/551736undatedundated Letters, Invitations, etc. received by Commodore James Barronid184693/repositories/2/archival_objects/552538undatedInvitation from Pres. and Mrs. Adams to Capt. Barron, for dinnerid184698/repositories/2/archival_objects/552585undated121Scope and ContentsPrinted Autograph Document Signed.
Amicus Justicia, pseudonym, to Commo. James Barron, Norfolk, Virginiaid184702/repositories/2/archival_objects/552586undated122Scope and ContentsAutograph letter signed. Re: Dr. Thos. G. Peachy of Williamsburg who reported that Capt. Gordon (of the U.S. Ship Chesapeakeat the time of The Chesapeake-Leopard Affair) felt that Barron was "an injured man."
Chester Bailey, Mansion House, to Commo. Barron, Phila.id184706/repositories/2/archival_objects/552587undated, Monday123Scope and ContentsScope and Contents
Autograph letter signed. Request for the loan of a "Handsome Flag" for the visit of Gen. Lafayette.
Invitation from Commo. Bainbridge, Williamsburg, Virginia, to Commo. Barron, U.S. Navy, for dinnerid184710/repositories/2/archival_objects/552588[year?] August 4124Scope and ContentsAutograph letter.
Commo. Bainbridge, [Phila.] to Commo. Barron, Walnut St. [Phila.]id184713/repositories/2/archival_objects/552589undated125Scope and ContentsAutograph letter. An invitation to dinner.
Dr. P[hilip] Barraud, to Commo. Barronid184719/repositories/2/archival_objects/552590undated126Scope and ContentsAutograph letter signed. Re: an illness of the daughter of Barron.
G. Bermard, [New York], to Commo. Barron, U.S. Navy, New Yorkid184723/repositories/2/archival_objects/552591[year?] July 11127Scope and ContentsAutograph letter. An invitation to dinner.
W.C[raig] to Commo. James Barron, Norfolk, Virginiaid184730/repositories/2/archival_objects/552592[1821]128Scope and ContentsAutograph letter signed. Personal letter.
Announcement of a "Tribute of Respect" for Mr. Henry Eckford, to Commo. James Barron, Navy Yard, Norfolk, Virginiaid184926/repositories/2/archival_objects/552593[year?] July 2129Scope and ContentsPrinted Material.
Jno. McElroy to Commo. Barron, Philadelphia, Februaryid184930/repositories/2/archival_objects/552594[year?] February1210Scope and ContentsAutograph letter signed. Re. the washing machine invented by Barron.
undated letters from J.D. Elliott to James Barronid184933/repositories/2/archival_objects/552595undated1211Scope and Contents12 letters. Autograph letters signed.
D.G. Farragut, U.S. Ship Erie, to Commo. James Barronid184935/repositories/2/archival_objects/552596undated1212Scope and Contents6 pages. Autograph letter signed. A comparison of the advances of the French Navy over the practices of the American and English navies.
G. Galt to Commo. Barronid184941/repositories/2/archival_objects/552597[year?] July 41213Scope and ContentsAutograph letter signed. Re: a letter to Mr. Thompson.
undated letters from T. Gatewood to James Barronid184944/repositories/2/archival_objects/552598undated1214Scope and Contents2 letters. Autograph letter signed.
Wm. Gatewood to Commo. James Barronid184948/repositories/2/archival_objects/552599undated1215Scope and ContentsPrinted Autograph Material Signed. A printed broadsheet, Highly important to Commerce and the Navigation of the Pacific.
J. Gibbons to Commo. Barron, Hamptonid184951/repositories/2/archival_objects/552600undated1216Scope and ContentsAutograph letter signed. Re: D.M. Randolph.
Dr. Gillespy to Commo. Barronid184954/repositories/2/archival_objects/552601[year?] March 211217Scope and ContentsAutograph letter signed. An invitation.
Thomas Glenn to Commo. James Barron, Navy Yard, Gosportid186578/repositories/2/archival_objects/552602undated1218Scope and ContentsAutograph letter signed. Re: An enclosed bill.
S.W. Godon, Philadelphia, to James Barron, Norfolkid186582/repositories/2/archival_objects/552603[year?] March 291219Scope and ContentsAutograph letter signed. Re: business matters. Endorsement re: "Lieut. Godon."
Chas. W. Goldsborough, to Commo. Barronid186585/repositories/2/archival_objects/552604undated1220Scope and ContentsAutograph letter signed. Introducing his brother.
An invitation from Mrs. Greland to Commo. Barron, Spruce St., [Phila.]id186588/repositories/2/archival_objects/552605undated1221Scope and ContentsAutograph letter signed.
Francis Grive to James Barronid186591/repositories/2/archival_objects/552606undated1222Scope and ContentsAutograph letter signed. Re: the repairs on the ship Constellation.
undated letters from Capt. John Gwinn, Navy Yard, to Commo. James Barronid186596/repositories/2/archival_objects/552607undated1223Scope and Contents6 letters. Autograph letters signed.
Invitation from Dr. Hare to Commo. Barronid186601/repositories/2/archival_objects/55260819 October, no year1224Scope and ContentsAutograph letter signed.
Invitation from [President] Harrison to Commo. Barronid186605/repositories/2/archival_objects/552609Saturday the 19th1225Scope and ContentsAutograph letter signed.
Capt. Beverley Kennon to Commo. Barronid186607/repositories/2/archival_objects/552610Wednesday, undated1226Scope and ContentsAutograph letter signed. Re: Barron's bride.
Capt. Edm. P. Kennedy to Commo. Barronid186609/repositories/2/archival_objects/552611undated1227Scope and ContentsAutograph letter signed. Re: Commo. Rodgers and a procession.
Invitation from General Macomb to Commo. Barron, U.S. Navyid186613/repositories/2/archival_objects/552612[year?] July 221228Scope and ContentsAutograph letter signed.
Capt. J. MacKeever, Navy Yard, Gosport, to Commo. James Barron, Washingtonid186620/repositories/2/archival_objects/552613[year?] November 201229Scope and ContentsAutograph letter signed. Re: affairs at the Navy Yard.
Morris Myers to Commo. Barron, Navy Yardid186628/repositories/2/archival_objects/552614undated1230Scope and ContentsAutograph letter signed. Re: "two pieces of timber."
Francis Page to Commo. James Barron, Norfolkid186631/repositories/2/archival_objects/552615undated1231Scope and ContentsAutograph letter signed. Enquiry about the activities of Gen'l Thomas Nelson in the Revolutionary War, made by the son of Gov. John Page. Reply of to be directed in care of Thos. N. Page in Richmond.
Rich'd E. Parker, Norfolk, to James Barronid186634/repositories/2/archival_objects/552616[year?] December 241232Scope and ContentsAutograph letter signed. Re: General Taylor and the defense of Coney Island.
Invitations from the President to Commo. Barronid186639/repositories/2/archival_objects/552617undated1233Scope and ContentsPrinted autograph document signed. Three invitations to dinner (the President is not named).
The Chevalier De Tacon to Commo. Barron, Brown's Hotel, [?]id186643/repositories/2/archival_objects/552618[year?] January 311234Scope and ContentsAutograph letter. Re: dimensions of a barge and dining bell.
Lt. Wm. Tazewell to Commo. Barronid186645/repositories/2/archival_objects/552619[year?] June 261235Scope and ContentsAutograph letter signed. Introducing John Ambler.
Letters and Drafts of Letters sent by Commodore James Barronid186646/repositories/2/archival_objects/552539undatedJames Barron to Tho. Broughton, Norfolkid186648/repositories/2/archival_objects/552620[year?] July 281237Scope and ContentsAutograph draft.
James Barron to Dr. Hermann, introducing Dr. Harrisid186650/repositories/2/archival_objects/552621undated1238Scope and ContentsAutograph draft.
James Barron to Moffatt and Lawid186652/repositories/2/archival_objects/552622undated1239Scope and ContentsAutograph draft signed. 2 drafts on one sheet.
James Barron "To a Member of Congress respecting Mid'n Henderson Williams,"id186654/repositories/2/archival_objects/552623undated1240Scope and ContentsAutograph draft signed.
James Barron to Alexander Porterid186656/repositories/2/archival_objects/552624undated1241Scope and ContentsAutograph draft.
James Barron to James Rammageid186658/repositories/2/archival_objects/552625undated1242Scope and ContentsAutograph draft.
James Barron to James Ronaldson, Pres. of the Faculty of the Franklin Institute, Philadelphiaid186660/repositories/2/archival_objects/552626undated1243Scope and ContentsAutograph draft.
James Barron to the Secretary of the Navy respecting Lyman Lawid186664/repositories/2/archival_objects/552627undated1244Scope and ContentsAutograph draft signed.
James Barron to the Secretary of the Navy. Re: "on poppy seed,"id186666/repositories/2/archival_objects/552628undated1245Scope and ContentsAutograph draft.
James Barron to the Secretary of the Navy. Re: "on change of stations,"id186668/repositories/2/archival_objects/552629undated1246Scope and ContentsAutograph draft.
James Barron to Mr. Thompsonid186671/repositories/2/archival_objects/552630undated1247Scope and ContentsAutograph draft.
James Barron to John Thompson, Richmondid186676/repositories/2/archival_objects/552631undated1248Scope and ContentsAutograph draft.
James Barron to Purser Thorntonid186679/repositories/2/archival_objects/552632undated1249Scope and ContentsAutograph draft.
James Barron to [?]id186684/repositories/2/archival_objects/552633undated1250Scope and ContentsAutograph draft.
Manuscripts written by, or preserved by Commodore James Barronid186687/repositories/2/archival_objects/552540undatedA statementid186691/repositories/2/archival_objects/552634undated1251Scope and ContentsAutograph document. Re: "Inventions and essays on Naval Subjects by Commodore James Barron...."
Papers addressed to Commo. James Barron and written by himid186696/repositories/2/archival_objects/552635undated1252Scope and Contents8 items. Autograph drafts. Re: the reorganization of the Board of Navy Commissioners.
On "Telegraph" or "Rapid intercourse between distant places by sound or vision" by James Barronid186702/repositories/2/archival_objects/552636undated1253Scope and Contents7 pages. Autograph draft. Also enclosed are drawings of telegraph positions. 3 pages.
Item concerns a system of signals, based on those written by James Barron in 1798-99id186706/repositories/2/archival_objects/552637undated1254Scope and ContentsAutograph draft.
Item concerns the considerations of "the Board" in the defense of the coasts of Virginia [in the War of 1812]id186711/repositories/2/archival_objects/552638undated1255Scope and ContentsAutograph draft.
Item concerns "steam boats" from early experiments made in 1784 or 1785 by James Barronid186714/repositories/2/archival_objects/552639undated1256Scope and ContentsAutograph draft.
Item concerns the Naval defense of Philadelphia [by James Barron]id186717/repositories/2/archival_objects/552640undated1257Scope and ContentsAutograph draft.
A letter to an editor by James Barronid186719/repositories/2/archival_objects/552641undated1258Scope and ContentsAutograph draft. Re: the need for a school ship to train Americans.
Re: the need for a school ship to train Americans. Box-folder 12:59 "Memorandum of my Business before Congress" [by James Barron]id186721/repositories/2/archival_objects/552642undated1259Scope and ContentsAutograph draft. Extension of patents, remuneration for code signals, ventilators and prow ships, claim for father's bounty land vs. the claims of John Thompson.
A claim for injuries received in 1798, 1799, and 1800id186723/repositories/2/archival_objects/552643undated1260Scope and ContentsAutograph draft.
"The Patriot and Capt. Starlius," a Revolutionary War account [by James Barron]id186725/repositories/2/archival_objects/552644undated1261Scope and Contents5 pages. Autograph draft.
"Transactions in Virginia" in the Revolutionary Warid186727/repositories/2/archival_objects/552645undated1262Scope and ContentsAutograph draft. Lord Dunmore is mentioned.
"A Short History of the Continental Frigate Alliance,"id186729/repositories/2/archival_objects/552646undated1263Scope and Contents5 pages. Autograph Volume.
Item concerns military maneuversid186731/repositories/2/archival_objects/552647undated1264Scope and ContentsAutograph document.
Item concerns "rape seed."id186733/repositories/2/archival_objects/552648undated1265Scope and ContentsAutograph draft.
A poem, unsigned and untitledid186735/repositories/2/archival_objects/552649undated1266Scope and ContentsAutograph draft.
"Extract from a letter to the Hon'ble Secretary of State of the United States,"id186737/repositories/2/archival_objects/552650undated1267Scope and ContentsAutograph draft. Re: "the Raise and Capt. Egery in Tripoli."
Item concerns Capt. Rodgers and Commo. Barronid186739/repositories/2/archival_objects/552651undated1268Scope and Contents2 items. Autograph draft.
Item concerns Commo. Stewartid186741/repositories/2/archival_objects/552652undated1269Scope and ContentsAutograph draft.
Item concerns Colonel Cropper and Commo. Haleyid186743/repositories/2/archival_objects/552653undated1270Scope and ContentsAutograph draft.
Item concerns Mr. Draytonid186746/repositories/2/archival_objects/552654undated1271Scope and ContentsAutograph draft.
"Indecent and disrepectful conduct on the part of G.K. towards James Barron,"id186748/repositories/2/archival_objects/552655undated1272Scope and ContentsAutograph draft.
"Original documents in Reply to Miles King" [by James Barron]id186752/repositories/2/archival_objects/552656undated1273Scope and ContentsAutograph draft.
Item concerns Mr. Armstead's testimony on the ship Portiain Denmark and Mr. Laakie, U.S. Consul in Copenhagen, by James Barronid186755/repositories/2/archival_objects/552657undated1274Scope and ContentsAutograph draft.
Port directionsid186757/repositories/2/archival_objects/552658undated1275Scope and ContentsAutograph draft.
"Narrative, War for Independence,"id186760/repositories/2/archival_objects/552659undated1276Scope and ContentsAutograph draft. Re: Allen McLane.
Item concerns "The Case of France and the U. States" in opposition to the opinion of Mr. Tazewellid186763/repositories/2/archival_objects/552660undated1277Scope and ContentsAutograph draft.
Largely illegibleid186766/repositories/2/archival_objects/552661undated1278Scope and ContentsAutograph draft.
"From Polybius upon Ancient Ships,"id186769/repositories/2/archival_objects/552662undated1279Scope and ContentsAutograph draft.
A sketch of a portion of the Baltic Sea and northern German landsid186772/repositories/2/archival_objects/552663undated1280Scope and ContentsAutograph draft.
An address to "Young Ladies,"id186774/repositories/2/archival_objects/552664undated1281Scope and ContentsAutograph draft. Re: Susan B. Anthony.
Accounts, Lists and the Likeid186775/repositories/2/archival_objects/552541undatedTwo account sheetsid186778/repositories/2/archival_objects/552665undated1282Scope and Contents2 items. Autograph document. Endorsement: "A Memorandum showing the difference between the price asked and that paid for building a Carriage House."
Statement about "Materials for a boat 10 by 15."id186779/repositories/2/archival_objects/552666undated1282Scope and ContentsAutograph document.
"The relative value of wood & coal as an article of fuel on board Ships of War,"id186783/repositories/2/archival_objects/552667undated1283Scope and ContentsAutograph document.
"Estimate for a floating dock to contain a Frigate of 1st class," signed Wm P. Asisyid186786/repositories/2/archival_objects/552668undated1284Scope and ContentsAutograph document signed,E. Endorsed: Commo. J. Barron's floating dock.
"A Proportion of ammunition, stores, etc. for a 12 & 6 pounder and 5 ½ inch Howitzer,"id186789/repositories/2/archival_objects/552669undated1285Scope and ContentsAutograph document.
Lists of infantry and artillery officers of Virginiaid186793/repositories/2/archival_objects/552670undated1286Scope and ContentsAutograph document.
"A List of Floating Lights on the Coast of England,"id186796/repositories/2/archival_objects/552671undated1287Scope and ContentsAutograph document.
Box 13id186799/repositories/2/archival_objects/5517371822Bound volume printed in Washington City by Jacob Gideon, Jr. and includes the following three articlesid186800/repositories/2/archival_objects/5525421822131Proceedings of a Court of Enquiry, May 1821, upon Captain James Barron.id186804/repositories/2/archival_objects/5525431822131Scope and Contents11 pages. Printed volume.
Notes to the trial of Commodore Barron, 1808id186806/repositories/2/archival_objects/5525441822131Scope and Contents8 pages.
Proceedings of the General Court Martial, January, 1808, Covered for the trial of Commodore James Barron.id186808/repositories/2/archival_objects/5525451822131Scope and Contents496 pages.
Proceedings of a Court of Enquiry, held at the Navy Yard, Brooklyn, New York, upon Captain James Barron of the United States Navy in May, 1821.id186810/repositories/2/archival_objects/5525461822132Scope and Contents111 pages. Pritned volume, E. Autograph endorsement of 3 pages is included.
Notes to the trial of Commodore Barron, 1808id186812/repositories/2/archival_objects/552547undated133Scope and ContentsPrinted material. Includes a long letter from Ro. Saunders, Williamsburg, June 30, 1808, condemning the decision of the Court.
"The Fencing Master's Daughter," (a play)id186814/repositories/2/archival_objects/552548undated134Scope and Contents92 pages. Autograph volume.
Portions of a printed bookletid186816/repositories/2/archival_objects/552549undated135Scope and ContentsNumbered pages included are as follows: 9, 10, 15, 16, 19-22, 25-32, 43-46. Printed material. Re: Jamestown celebrations, with remarks made by G. Baidwin and John Madison.
Handmade parchment envelopeid186818/repositories/2/archival_objects/552550undated136Scope and ContentsAutograph material. Endorsed, "Mrs. Hope. For my dear Mrs. Hope to keep Memoranda or Letters in."
Box 14id186820/repositories/2/archival_objects/5517381818-1955Papers connected with the inventions of James Barron, 1822-1848id186822/repositories/2/archival_objects/552551undatedA survey of "Inventions and essays on Naval Subjects by Commodore James Barron,"id186826/repositories/2/archival_objects/552672undated141Scope and ContentsAutograph draft.
Cork cutter description, [as invented by James Barron]id186829/repositories/2/archival_objects/552673undated142Scope and ContentsAutograph draft.
"Original papers relating to the filtering machine" [as invented by James Barron]id186831/repositories/2/archival_objects/552674[1834]143Scope and ContentsAutograph draft. See correspondence of February 1834.
Flag signals, papers connected withid186834/repositories/2/archival_objects/552675undated144Scope and ContentsScope and Contents
7 items. Autograph draft. Original letter on signals by James Barron. A review of the work done by Barron on signals. Draft of a resolution before the Senate and House of Representatives and the report of the committee on Naval Affairs. Charts and instructions on the use of Flag signals.
Log dock descriptions, as invented by James Barronid186837/repositories/2/archival_objects/552676undated145Scope and Contents4 pages. Autograph draft. Sketch included.
James Barron "To the Public,"id186840/repositories/2/archival_objects/552677undated146Scope and ContentsAutograph draft signed. A description of the log ship. Typescript copy of the above also included, 1848. Endorsed: "Southern Argus."
Description of the valve pump invented by James Barronid186845/repositories/2/archival_objects/552678undated147Scope and Contents5 items. Autograph draft.
Steam ram model photographsid186849/repositories/2/archival_objects/5526791827148Scope and ContentsScope and Contents
3 photographs. Photograph. "Submitted to the Navy Dep't by Commo. James Barron, U.S.N."
Re: ships ventilators and bellows invented by James Barronid186853/repositories/2/archival_objects/552680undated149Scope and Contents3 items. Autograph draft.
"Ventilators,"id186857/repositories/2/archival_objects/552681undated1410Scope and ContentsAutograph volume. A 15 page booklet explaining that foul air is the cause of dry rot in the timber of vessels and of sickness among the crew with detailed plans for a more open construction of ships, with ventilators and bellows to change the air.
"Plan of a vessel," [as invented by James Barron]id186860/repositories/2/archival_objects/552682undated1411Scope and ContentsAutograph draft.
"Directions for using the washing machine [invented by James Barron]id186864/repositories/2/archival_objects/552683undated1412Scope and ContentsAutograph draft.
Patent issued to James Barron for a winch, with drawingid186868/repositories/2/archival_objects/5526841822 April 251413Scope and ContentsPrinted autograph document signed.
Patent issued to James Barron for "a Fan, moved by mechanism, for Bed Chambers, Dining Rooms, Halls, etc."id186873/repositories/2/archival_objects/5526851837 May 51414Scope and ContentsPrinted autograph document signed.
Patent issued to James Barron for "a new and useful improvement in the Washing Machine & for mangling Cloaths,"id186876/repositories/2/archival_objects/5526861837 May 51415Scope and ContentsPrinted autograph document signed.
Pictorial Images, 1818id186877/repositories/2/archival_objects/552552undatedPhotograph of miniature. Item shows either Commo. James Barron, the Elder (Comm. of Virginia Navy in the War of Independence) or his father, Capt. Samuel Barron who commanded at Fort Georgeid186880/repositories/2/archival_objects/552687undated1416Scope and Contents2 items. Photograph, E.
Photograph of James Barron the Elder's Commission in the State Navyid187372/repositories/2/archival_objects/552688undated1417Scope and ContentsPhotograph, E. The original image is signed by Thomas Jefferson, as Governor of Virginia, and framed in piece of the 'Constitution.'
Photograph of a miniature of Commo. James Barron the Younger, painted by the Court Painter of Denmarkid187374/repositories/2/archival_objects/552689[1818]1418Scope and Contents2 copies. Photograph, E.
Photograph taken from a portrait of Commo. James Barron, the Youngerid187376/repositories/2/archival_objects/552690undated1419Scope and ContentsPhotograph, E.
Engraving of Commodore James Barron of the U.S. Navy. The engraving was produced by J.W. Steel, from the original painting by Neagleid187378/repositories/2/archival_objects/552691undated1420Scope and ContentsPhotograph.
Copper plate for printing of portraits of Commodore James Barronid187380/repositories/2/archival_objects/552692undated1421Scope and ContentsCopper plate.
Three photographs of Samuel Barron, Mary Barron, and Frank Blakeid187382/repositories/2/archival_objects/552693undated1422Scope and ContentsPhotograph, Card, E. The photographs were enclosed in a cover, endorsed: " 'Uncle' 'Sam' Barron, nephew of Commo. Jas. Barron and son of Commo. Samuel Barron." "Mary Barron, daughter of Commo. James Barron, U.S.N. and wife of Commo. Geo. S. Blake, U.S.N. who remained on the Northern side." "Frank Blake, son of Mary Barron and Geo. S. Blake."
Box 15id187383/repositories/2/archival_objects/551739"Extra" edition of the Norfolk Beacon announcing the duel between Commodore Barron and Commodore Decaturid187385/repositories/2/archival_objects/5525531820 March 24151Scope and ContentsNewspaper. Time of newspaper issue: 2 o'clock P.M. Mailed to Commo. Barron, U.S. Navy, Beal's Hotel, Washington.
Six newspaper clippings of reports of the Barron-Decatur duelid187386/repositories/2/archival_objects/5525541820 March 23-25151Scope and ContentsScope and Contents
6 items. Newspaper Clipping. The newspaper clippings include the following: Georgetown [Metropolitan],23 March 1820; Baltimore Fed. Rep., 23 March 1820, and Baltimore American, 24 March 1820; National Intelligencer, Washington City Gazette, and Georgetown Metropolitan, [22-23 March 1820]; National Messenger, 24 March 1820; Niles Register, 25 March 1820; An one undated account.
Report of the resolutions offered by Mr. Randolph in the House of Representativesid187388/repositories/2/archival_objects/552555[1820 March]152Scope and ContentsNewspaper clipping. Re: mourning for Decatur and withdrawn for lack of support.
"Indian Oration of the death of Commo. Decatur." from the National Gazetteid187390/repositories/2/archival_objects/552556undated153Scope and ContentsNewspaper clipping.
Three reports of the arrangements for the funeral of Commo. Stephen Decaturid187392/repositories/2/archival_objects/5525571820 March 23-25154Scope and Contents3 items. Newspaper clipping.
Later reactions to the duelid187394/repositories/2/archival_objects/552558undated155Scope and Contents3 items. Newspaper clipping.
Reports of the return of Commo. Barron to Norfolk after convalescing from his wound, in Washingtonid187396/repositories/2/archival_objects/5525591820 April 17156Scope and Contents2 items. Newspaper clipping. Articles taken from The Herald and Norfolk.
Reports of the charge delivered by Chief Justice Cranch to the Grand Jury relative to the Barron-Decatur duelid187398/repositories/2/archival_objects/5525601820 June 28157Scope and Contents2 items. Newspaper clipping. The Herald and the National Intelligencer reports.
An editorial on the Barron-Decatur duel, which condemned all duelsid187400/repositories/2/archival_objects/552561[1820]158Scope and ContentsNewspaper clipping.
Newspaper reports of the published correspondence of Barron and Decaturid187402/repositories/2/archival_objects/5525621820 April 8-22159Scope and ContentsScope and Contents
6 items. Newspaper clipping. The newspaper clippings include the following: American Beacon, 8 April 1820; Norfolk, 11 April 1820; The Gazette, Winchester, 15 April 1820; American Advocate, 22 April 1820; and two undated articles.
Newspaper reports of a pamphlet of 26 pages published by the friends of Commo. Decatur containing the letters, which led up to the Barron-Decatur duelid187404/repositories/2/archival_objects/552563[1820]1510Scope and Contents2 items. Newspaper clipping.
Newspaper reports of the decision of the Naval Court of Enquiry on Commo. Barronid187406/repositories/2/archival_objects/5525641821 August 131511Scope and Contents3 items.
Newspaper reports of the discovery of the "Rodney Urn" in Philadelphia and its return to Norfolk, where it was placed on displayid187408/repositories/2/archival_objects/5525651947-19551512Scope and ContentsScope and Contents
4 items. Autograph draft. The "Rodney Urn" was a silver urn, given to Caesar Rodney, a former Attorney General of the U.S. who had defended James Barron at the Court of Enquiry without pay. The newspaper articles include the following: Norfolk Ledger-Dispatch, 10 January 1947; Norfolk Virginian-Pilot, 14 November 1954; Norfolk Virginian-Pilot, 1 January 1955.
The complete issue of the National Gazette and Literary Register, Philadelphiaid187410/repositories/2/archival_objects/5525661821 September 261513Scope and ContentsNewspaper. This includes an editorial opinion of the Court of Enquiry upon Commo. Barron.
The complete issue of the Norfolk and Portsmouth Heraldid187412/repositories/2/archival_objects/5525671823 July 41514Scope and ContentsNewspaper. This contains the obituary of Mrs. Elizabeth Moseley Barron, late wife of Commo. James Barron.
The complete issue of the Norfolk and Portsmouth Heraldid187414/repositories/2/archival_objects/5525681824 August 181515Scope and ContentsNewspaper. This includes an editorial on the testimonial dinner offered to Commo. James Barron upon his assuming the command of the Philadelphia Naval Yard and his declining of it due to his wish "to avoid all appearance of ostentation or triumph."
The complete issue of the American Watchman and Delaware Advertiser, Wilmingtonid187416/repositories/2/archival_objects/5525691824 August 201516Scope and ContentsNewspaper. This includes an account of the landing of General Lafayette in New York.
The complete issue of the Columbian Observer, Philadelphiaid187418/repositories/2/archival_objects/5525701824 August 201517Scope and ContentsNewspaper. This includes an editorial on Lafayette, "good man, sincere Patriot, and distinguished Soldier of our Revolution."
The complete issue of the Delaware Gazette, Wilmingtonid187420/repositories/2/archival_objects/5525711824 August 271518Scope and ContentsNewspaper. This includes a report of the visit of General Lafayette to New York, Brooklyn, and New Haven.
The complete issue of the United States Gazette, Philadelphiaid187422/repositories/2/archival_objects/5525721824 September 231519Scope and ContentsNewspaper. This includes an announcement of the expected arrival of General Lafayette in Philadelphia with the order of Civic Procession.
The complete issue of the United States Gazette, Philadelphiaid187424/repositories/2/archival_objects/5525731824 September 251520Scope and ContentsNewspaper. This includes reports of the departure of General Lafayette from New York and his reception in Troy, New York.
The complete issue of the Philadelphia Gazette and Daily Advertiserid187426/repositories/2/archival_objects/5525741824 September 291521Scope and ContentsNewspaper. This includes an account of the continuing journeys of "The Nation's Guest," General Lafayette.
The complete issue of The Philadelphia Gazette and Daily Advertiserid187428/repositories/2/archival_objects/5525751824 October 41522Scope and ContentsNewspaper. This includes an account of the visit of General Lafayette to the Philadelphia Naval Yard, Commo. James Barron, commanding.
The complete issue of The New York Gazette and General Advertisingid187430/repositories/2/archival_objects/5525761824 October 51523Scope and ContentsScope and Contents
Newspaper. This includes an account of the visit of "The Nation's Guest" General Lafayette, to the Philadelphia Naval Yard.
The complete issue of The United States Gazette, Philadelphiaid187432/repositories/2/archival_objects/5525771824 October 81524Scope and ContentsNewspaper. This includes a report of the visit of General Lafayette to Philadelphia and of his further journey to Chester, Pa., and on to Delaware.
The complete issue of the Washington Gazetteid187434/repositories/2/archival_objects/5525781824 December 111525Scope and ContentsNewspaper. This includes a report of the reception of General Lafayette by the United States Congress.
Newspaper clippingid187436/repositories/2/archival_objects/5525791825 July 221526Scope and ContentsNewspaper clipping. Re: Naval Courts, printed in The Herald.
Article on the order of Procession for the funeral of Commo. Hull in Philadelphiaid187438/repositories/2/archival_objects/5525801843 February 191527Scope and ContentsNewspaper clipping.
Renewed discussion of Commo. Barron in the Chesapeake Affairid187440/repositories/2/archival_objects/5525811850 January 51528Scope and Contents2 items. Newspaper clipping.
The complete issue of The American Beacon and Norfolk and Portsmouth Advertiserid187442/repositories/2/archival_objects/5525821851 May 11529Scope and ContentsNewspaper. This includes the obituary of Commo. James Barron.
An editorial from The Landmark, Norfolk, founded by James Barron Hope, suggesting that a vessel be named for the late Commo. James Barronid187444/repositories/2/archival_objects/5525831899 November 151530Scope and ContentsNewspaper clipping.
Letter - Thomas Truxton, Norfolk, Virginia to Capt. James Severid187445/repositories/2/archival_objects/5525841800 April 261530Scope and ContentsScope and Contents
Physical Location: Filed with the 1999 accessions. Number: 1999.44. 1 page. Autograph letter signed. Orders Sever to take over the Chesapeake toward the end of May as Capt. James Barron says it will be ready then; he is to take his crew, the marine officer and marines, the master and about thirty seamen, such midshipmen and "pettee officers" as he thinks proper, and two or three warrant officers. The Chesapeake will move down to the Cran[e]y Island. It is essential to get the ship out as early as possible.