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These\n subjects include: The Leopard-Chesapeake Affair,\n Box-folder: 1:50-82; Undated Material, Box-folder: 12:1-35;\n Letters and drafts sent by James Barron, Box-folder: 12:\n 27-50; Manuscripts, Box-folder: 12:51-81; Accounts,\n Box-folder: 12:82-87; Papers connected with the inventions\n of James Barron, Box-folder: 14:1- 15; Pictorial Images,\n Box-folder: 14:16-22; and Newspaper Articles, Box: 15.","This collection is arranged mostly by date with certain\n subjects and materials being grouped together. These\n subjects include: The Leopard-Chesapeake Affair,\n Box-folder: 1:50-82; Undated Material, Box-folder: 12:1-35;\n Letters and drafts sent by James Barron, Box-folder: 12:\n 27-50; Manuscripts, Box-folder: 12:51-81; Accounts,\n Box-folder: 12:82-87; Papers connected with the inventions\n of James Barron, Box-folder: 14:1- 15; Pictorial Images,\n Box-folder: 14:16-22; and Newspaper Articles, Box: 15.","Organization This collection is organized into fifteen series, one\n series for each of the fifteen boxes in this\n collection.","This collection is organized into fifteen series, one\n series for each of the fifteen boxes in this\n collection.","Commodore James Barron, born 15 September 1768 in Hampton,\n Virginia, died 21 April 1851 in Norfolk, served under his\n father, Commodore James Barron the Elder, in the Revolutionary\n War. He was made Captain in the Virginia Navy in 1799 and\n transferred to the newly formed U.S. Navy in 1803. During the\n War with Tripoli he commanded the U.S. Frigates \n New York and \n President when his brother,\n Commodore Samuel Barron, was commander of the Mediterranean\n Squadron. He assisted his brother in that command when the\n latter's health failed and returned with him to Norfolk in\n 1805.","Appointed Commander of the Mediterranean Squadron in 1806\n with the rank of Commodore, which title he retained for the\n rest of his life, he sailed aboard the U.S. \n Chesapeake. The British ship \n Leopard attacked the \n Chesapeake when Barron refused\n to allow his ship to be boarded in a search for British\n deserters. After a brief battle, Barron surrendered and on the\n request of his junior officers he was brought before a Naval\n court martial. The command was turned over to Capt. Stephen\n Decatur who in the Algerian War of 1815 became a national\n hero. Barron was suspended from the Navy for five years in a\n decision criticized by many, including B. Cocke of Washington\n and Robert Saunders of Williamsburg.","Barron took command of the merchant ship \n Portia , and after several\n voyages was caught in a Danish port by the outbreak of the War\n of 1812. He attempted to get passage home but was refused it\n because of the Danish neutrality and remained in Copenhagen\n until 1819. During this period he supported himself with his\n inventions including a new type of mill, a rope spinning\n machine, a cork cutter, and a dough kneading machine. Upon his\n return he sought a command in the Navy and in the course of\n this an argument by mail with Decatur resulted in the famous\n duel in which Barron was seriously injured and Decatur\n fatally. His second in the duel, Capt. J. D. Elliott was\n coupled with Barron in responsibility for the duel, though\n perhaps unfairly.","A Naval Court of Enquiry was held in 1821 to clear the name\n of Barron for his absence in the War of 1812 and other charges\n brought against him. The decision was very noncommittal and\n was criticized by many, including Carter Beverley and John\n Taliaferro of Williamsburg.","In 1824, Barron was given the command of the Philadelphia\n Navy Yard, largely through the influence of his friend,\n General Andrew Jackson. While there he participated in the\n entertaining of General Lafayette when he visited the U.S.","Commodore Barron took command of the Gosport Navy Yard in\n 1825 where he remained until 1831 when he returned to the\n command of the Philadelphia Navy Yard. In 1837, he resigned\n that command because an officer junior to him had been\n appointed President of the Naval Board in Washington, and was\n without command until 1842. From 13 March to 30 November 1842\n he commanded the Navy Asylum, a retirement home for Naval men\n in Philadelphia. In that position he was also in charge of the\n training and examination of Midshipmen for the Navy, and his\n advice was asked when plans were being made for organization\n of the Naval Academy at Annapolis in 1847. In 1845, he\n returned to Norfolk where he lived in retirement until his\n death in 1851.","During all this time he continued his interest in\n inventions which included a new type of pump and bellows\n ventilator for ships, a steam-powered battleship, a new type\n of dry dock, and a cylinder steam for ships developed with\n Amos Kendali. He was instrumental in the development of the\n Naval flag signal, which he first revised in 1798.","Commodore Barron supported the education of his grandson,\n James Barron Hope, whose early letters, a poem on Washington,\n and other poems are included at the end of Box 11. (See the\n James Barron Hope Papers for a continuation of these papers,\n and the Samuel Barron Papers for a chart to the genealogy of\n the Barron family.)","Materials related to this collection can be found under\n the James Barron Hope Papers and the Samuel Barron Papers,\n Manuscripts and Rare Books Department, Swem Library,\n College of William and Mary.","Samuel Barron Papers, Manuscripts and Rare Books\n Department, Swem Library, College of William and Mary,\n Williamsburg, Virginia. \n Samuel Barron Papers, \n 1793-1942. 538 items. Collection number: Mss. 65 B29.","James Barron Hope Papers, Manuscripts and Rare\n Books Department, Swem Library, College of William and\n Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia. \n James Barron Hope Papers, \n 1790-1965, 1847-1887. 993 items. Collection number: Mss. 65 H77.","Correspondence and papers of Commodore James Barron\n relating to his career in the United States Navy, and\n especially relating to The Chesapeake-Leopard Affair in 1807\n and to his duel with Stephen Decatur. Collection includes\n photocopies of patents issued to Barron for his inventions and\n a typescript of William Oliver Stevens' \n An Affair of Honor , a biography\n of Barron. Correspondents include John Adams, Jesse Duncan\n Elliott, Andrew Jackson, Thomas Jefferson, Amos Kendall, Duff\n Green and Abel P. Upshur.","Genealogical notes on the Barron Family are to be\n found in this box together with an autobiographical note\n by James Barron (1768-1851) and \"Revolutionary\n Reminiscences\" by his father, James Barron the Elder (d.\n 1787). (A genealogical chart of the Barron Family is to\n be found in the Samuel Barron Papers, Box 1, folder 1.)\n Naval commissions of James Barron together with his\n personal and naval correspondence from 1803 to 1807 are\n included in this first box.","Correspondence of 1803 to 1805 covers the period from\n Barron's first commission through his command of the\n U.S. Frigates \n New York and \n President in the\n Mediterranean Squadron during the war with Tripoli.\n Several letters concern his duties as assistant to his\n brother, Commodore Samuel Barron, who was commander of\n the Squadron before relinquishing the command to Capt.\n John Rodgers because of ill health.","The papers of the 1806-1807 period begin with the\n preparations for Barron to leave Norfolk on the U.S.\n Ship \n Chesapeake to take command\n of the Mediterranean Squadron with the rank of\n Commodore. The correspondence with Comm. Rodgers, which\n nearly ended in a duel but was amicably settled by the\n seconds is included. A description of the affair with\n the British warship \n Leopard describes the\n brief skirmish and the capitulation of Barron. The\n request of his officers for his arrest as a result of\n the capitulation, the passing of the command of his ship\n to Capt. Stephen Decatur, the preparations for the Court\n Martial, the testimony, and the sentence of suspension\n are in the material found in this box. Opinions\n regarding the unfairness of the sentence by B. Cocke of\n Washington and Robert Saunders, President of William and\n Mary College, and others, are included.","\"Jan. 17, 1961 . . . Note at top is Janey Hope\n Marr's\" signed A[nne] W. Marr.","\"Memoir of Comd're Jas. Barron,\" 2 pages; and a\n memorandum regarding the writing of such a\n memoir.","Re: naval engagements in the War, in one of which\n \"the two Captains Barron\" were involved.","Re: \"the remarkable escape of the private armed\n Ship Marquis La Fayette,\" 1779-to 1781.","Item concerns the recommendation of Capt. James\n Barron, who is seeking a promotion.","Re: Barron's new post.","Re: ship which is being completed; Kentucky papers\n [for war bounty lands] sent by Mr. Saunders; and\n inquiry about their value.","Item is criticizing the U.S. ship, \n Insurgent by stating, \"\n . . . would not go to sea in her for the world . . .\n .\"","Re: completion of the signals.","Includes a draft payment.","Re: Instructions to bring the ship up the Potomac\n to Washington.","R[ober]t Smith writes that no Captain is\n available for such a secondary position aboard\n ship. He accepts Truxton's resignation and\n appoints Capt. Morris to command the \n Chesapeake .","Comm. Truxton denies that he intended to resign\n his commission but only meant to be relieved of\n the command of the Mediterranean Squadron.","Re: Comm. Dale and sailing plans.","Re: war in the Mediterranean; expectation to sail\n for Tripoli; criticism of way war is carried on;\n Algiers and Tangiers both threatening war; his order\n to give up command of the \n New York and take\n command of a \"much neglected and horribly\n disciplined\" ship; message to Bainbridge, etc.","Re: a horse for which he wants $5,000.","The letter accompanied a gift of a Damascus\n saber.","Re: Orders for the taking command of the \n President and future\n movements of the ship and Squadron.","Re: Orders for the collection of the Squadron, \"If\n the Business here is Settled.\"","Re: affairs in the Mediterranean after James\n Barron left. News of Col. Lear and Comm. Rodgers at\n Tunis, Lear negotiating to avoid war, Rodgers\n continuing to fire on Tunisian vessels. News of the\n duplicity of Comm. Rodgers; of Lord Nelson's\n unsuccessful pursuit of the French; of 9 American\n ships at Gibraltar, prizes of the British.","Orders: after delivering the \n President to Capt.\n Tingey, James Barron is to prepare for the\n construction of a 74 gun ship at Portsmouth.","Item contains 4 letters and 16 poems.","Re: Arab horse, Selim, which was sent to\n America.","An order to hold himself ready to sail on the\n frigate \n Chesapeake for the\n purpose of taking the command of the American\n Squadron in the Mediterranean; suspension of the\n orders because the \n Chesapeake was not\n ready to sail.","Felicitation on appointment to command the\n Mediterranean Squadron; re: a brother who was a\n Midshipman on the Constitution.","Re: the affair between Barron and Comm. Rodgers\n concerning which \"much anxiety is excited\n among...your friends.\"","Relative to threatened duel between Barron and\n Rodgers; printed terms of settlement published 31\n January 1807.","Arrangements are made to meet at Havre de Grace,\n Maryland, for the duel of Barron and Rodgers, despite\n the orders of the Secretary of the Navy; news that\n agreement to a settlement has been reached.","Re: new orders shortly to come to Capt. Barron,\n until which time he \"will not move from that place\n without special orders from me.\"","Preparations for the sailing on the \n Chesapeake , including\n a question regarding the powder which was \"not fit\n for service\" and was to be remanufactured at Malta,\n 23 March 1807; endorsement by James Barron, \"The \n Chesapeake 's Powder,\n an important paper.\"","He is sending up the Seamen for the \n Chesapeake .","Re: deserters from the newly assembled crew.","Re: attempted sale of James Barron's Dry Dock\n plan; news of Norfolk business interests.","Request that James Barron take an enclosed letter\n to Mr. Niggins at Malta and ask him to send back a\n pipe of Marsala Madeira if conveyance is available.\n Endorsement: \"From that infamous Hypocrite, T.\n Jefferson\" and \"No consequence.\"","Re: the Arabian horse, Selim.","Re: the conduct of James Cosgrove, who had been a\n gunman on the U.S.S. Essex: \"most perverse.\"","Letter by Mrs. Cole asking that her husband be\n released from service on the \n Chesapeake .","A letter sent by Comm. Barron to Gibraltar (never\n delivered to Col. H.M.Clavering).","Items in this subseries include: A description of\n the affair between the U.S.S. \n Chesaspeake commanded\n by Barron and the British warship \n Leopard , involving the\n brief skirmish and the capitulation of Barron; the\n request of Barron's officers for his arrest as a\n result of the capitulation; the passing of the\n command of Barron's ship to Capt. Stephen Decatur;\n the preparations for the Court Martial; the\n testimony; and the sentence of suspension. Opinions\n regarding the unfairness of the sentence are given\n by: B. Cocke of Washington; Robert Saunders,\n President of William and Mary College; and\n others.","\"Sensible of the disgrace . . . in the\n premature surrender of the U.S. Ship \n Chesapeake to the\n English Ship of \n Leopard . . .\n request that an order be issued for the arrest of\n Commander James Barron . . . .\"","He (Comdr. James Barron) has forwarded a copy\n of the letter of accusations, as requested.","An account of the half hour battle in which 3\n men were killed and 16 wounded.","Re: the letter sent by his officers and his\n inability to travel due to his wounds.","Explaining the action between the \n Chesapeake and the\n English Warship \n Leopard .","Re: divisions of cabins aboard ship.","Order to turn over command of the Frigate \n Chesapeake to Capt.\n Decatur.","Re: information needed for the Court of Enquiry\n of the Affair of the \n Chesapeake and \n Leopard , involving\n his brother [James Barron].","Item was sent to Robert Smith, Secretary of the\n Navy, [by James Barron], by way of Capt.\n Gordon.","Enclosing a call for a Court of Enquiry to\n investigate conduct of James Barron, for October\n 5.","Re: the chance that the \n Chesapeake affair\n might be cause for a declaration of war.","Re: his wound, which makes it impossible for\n him to sit up; and his comments on the affair of\n the \n Chesapeake and the \n Leopard .","Re: the action of the \n Chesapeake on 22 of\n June.","A list of the armament and complement of\n officers and men on the Ship \n Leopard ; and a copy\n of the order of 1 June 1807 given by G. Berkeley,\n given in Halifax, Nova Scotia, under which the\n attack was made by the \n Leopard .","Re: postponement of the trial to Friday the\n 16th, due to Barron's \"feeble state of\n health.\"","Re: the taking of Mr. Saunders to assist Taylor\n in the defense of James Barron.","Re: the day fixed for the Court Martial.","Re: the Report of the Court of Enquiry . . .\n \"Rascally . . .grounded with prejudice.","Testimony of Captain Gordon in\n \"Chesapeake-Leopard\" trial. ADr; Testimony of\n Captain Hall in \"Chesapeake-Leopard\" trial. 8\n pages. ADr; Capt. Gordon's 2nd dep'n. 4 pages.\n ADr; \"Testimony\" at the Chesapeake- Leopard trial.\n ADr. (See printed report of the Court Martial\n Proceedings, Box 13.)","Re: rumors of war with England; suggesting that\n subscriptions be raised for a ship of commerce to\n be commanded by James Barron, and that the\n President might remit his sentence.","Re: Madison's appearance as a witness to the\n trial of Commodore James Barron.","The charges and decisions are given in detail;\n part of page 22, the last paragraph has been cut\n away. Endorsement [by James Barron]: \"The Congress\n of the U. States took up this affair and appointed\n a Committee to examine into my conduct. That\n Committee acquited (sic) me of all sort of blame;\n their report is to be found on their records.\"","States that \"Doct. Bullus has been your decided\n enemy.\"","Re: the decision of the Court Martial, which\n has not yet appeared.","Re: Charges against Fitz. H. Babbit.","Re: the chance of the President's remitting the\n sentence of the Court Martial of James Barron, the\n President is expected hourly from Monticello.","Re: dissatisfaction with the outcome of the\n Court Martial of James Barron, criticism of the\n trial and \"this unhallowed sentence against you\";\n and hopes for a full publication of the trial.","Copy of the above included.","At the beginning of this box is to be found a curious\n ten page document from John Peake to Lord Gambier, 4\n June 1811; in it he recommends \"an entirely new system\n for naval vessels.\" Also from this period, 7 September\n 1811 is the letter from W. Lewis to Chas. W.\n Goldsborough, Secretary of the Navy, which formed the\n basis for one of the accusations in the later Naval\n Enquiry on James Barron.","The remainder of the material is from the years that\n Barron spent in exile in Copenhagen. Having arrived\n there in command of a commercial ship, \n Portia , in 1812, he was\n forced to sell the ship and remain in Denmark. His\n correspondence in connection with his attempts to make a\n living by his inventions show that he received patents\n on machines for spinning hemp into rope, cutting cork,\n kneading dough, and an improvised wind mill. His letter\n to Wm. Jones, Secretary of the Navy, asking an\n opportunity to serve his country at the conclusion of\n his sentence, 22 July 1813, remained unanswered. His\n correspondence of 1814 when he sold his European patents\n in expectation of an opportunity to return to the U.S.\n ended in disappointment. Much correspondence with his\n daughter, Jane A. Barron is from this period.","A long discussion of \"Naval imbecility\" etc.","The report of the remarks made by Capt. James\n Barron to Mr. Lyons, British Consul, re: The\n Chesapeake-Leopard Affair. \"I am now convinced that\n he is not only a coward, but a traitor....\"","Re: Business matters.","Concerned with the sale of the ship formerly\n commanded by Barron and other business matters.","Re: the sale of the ship \n Portia , formerly\n commanded by Barron and other business matters.","Re: a previous letter.","Re: battles, \"Lord Wellington's victory over the\n Marmont.\"","Re: a suit against Capt. A. Murray in the District\n Court, District of Delaware.","Re: \"Declaration of War on our part of 14th inst.\"\n And Capt. Hull's successful encounter with the\n Guerrier.","Re: the purchase of Barron's ship.","Re: business affairs connected with the hemp\n spinning machine.","Re: his activity on a ship of Capt. Bradley and\n his desire to return to Barron.","A petition to have his naval recommendation put\n into practice.","A defense of his action [in The Chesapeake-Leopard\n Affair] and an accusation against his accusers,\n especially Capt. Gordon.","The term of his suspension having expired, Barron\n asks for opportunity to serve his country.","In one he mentions that he is writing to the\n Secretary of the Navy to offer his services to his\n country in the War.","Re: defense of Virginia, with mention of the\n Peninsula, Richmond, Petersburg, etc.","Re: patent for rope machine.","Offer to carry communications to America on his\n next trip.","Agreement to sell to John Murray Forbes the patent\n to a hemp spinning machine, patented in Denmark,\n Sweden, and Russia.","Sale of the rights to the machine outside Denmark\n to James Barron.","Addressed to \"Commodore Murray, at the Collector\n of Delaware.\" re: duties on the cargo of the British\n ship Superior.","Re: Barron's attempts to return home and sale of\n his European patents.","Written when Barron expected to get passage back\n to the U.S. from Gothenberg when he sold his European\n patents to Forbes.","Personal affairs.","Grants permission to Capt. James Barron for the\n construction of a wind mill on which he, Forbes,\n holds patent rights.","Re: chance for employment in France.","Preliminaries of peace were signed at Ghent\n between the British and American ministers.","\"Taylor . . . is my brother.\"","Appeals to Barron to aid him, and a letter after\n his release from prison.","News of his attempts to set up in business in\n Europe and of his new invention, a cork-cutting\n machine.","Business letters in which Ferrau expresses the\n sympathy in Copenhagen with the cause of Napoleon,\n and disappointed at his defeat.","Business affairs.","Re: transactions in tobacco. Enclosed: 2\n receipts.","Re: Barron's right of reinstatement among his\n countrymen.","For a patent on a machine for cutting corks.","The correspondence of 1816 through 1820 begins with\n business and family letters received in Copenhagen.\n After his return to the U.S. in 1819 there is\n correspondence with the Navy Department and President\n Monroe regarding the reinstatement of Barron in a naval\n command. The correspondence of June 1819 to March 1820\n with Capt. Stephen Decatur is preserved, along with an\n account of the duel in which Barron was gravely injured\n and Decatur killed. (See \"The History of a transaction\n which there ought never to have been occasion for,\" an\n account of the duel written by James Barron in the\n Samuel Barron Papers, Box 1, Folder 8.) The\n correspondence with Capt. J. D. Elliott, his second, and\n reports of the controversies which followed the duel are\n included. Family letters include many from his daughter,\n Mrs. Jane Barron Hope.","Re: his life in the West Indies where he has gone\n from Copenhagen.","Business affairs; permission granted to import\n refined sugar into Russia.","Business affairs.","Re: his hope of returning to U.S. within the year;\n and of the impending marriage of Jane.","News from home: re: Capt. Johnson and lucrative\n business in the Dismal Swamp Canal; trade with St.\n Iago De Cuba; Capt. Sinclair; plans to move the Naval\n Yard from Gosport to York, still undecided; Capt.\n Fawn's misfortune; flourishing condition of Norfolk;\n $100,000 subscribed to open the \"Roan Oak Canal\";\n Chs. K. Mallory, Collector; Barron's family living in\n town after their country house burned.","Re: his machine for cutting corks now successful,\n and his desire for a patent on it.","Re: her husband; detailed explanations of his cork\n cutting machine and his mill which \"will grind 100\n bushels of corn in 24 hours, can be completed for\n little more than a common pidgeon house.\"","Re: a knife [for the cork cutting machine].","Contracts in Danish.","Contract for Elliptical Valve Pump Boxes, to be\n made and sold by Barron after getting a Danish\n patent.","Authorization for the accountant of the U.S. Navy\n to pay the balance of his half-pay to Mrs. Elizabeth\n M. Barron or Mr. Wilton Hope (his son-in-law).","Introducing a Mr. Poulson.","Re: commission given to Capt. Leech by Barron.","Document in Danish.","Statement re: his \"new invented Pump\" which he has\n offered to the Secretary of State.","Wishing him a pleasant passage.","Will Recorded at above date.","Re: St. Croix; and Barron's imminent\n departure.","Written to Barron as he is waiting to sail and\n after his arrival in Virginia.","Document in Danish.","James L. Ferrau having taken the degree of M.D. is\n returning to Copenhagen.","An offer for the purchase of the copyright of the\n cork cutting machine in Great Britain.","\"The President (James Monroe) takes a deep\n interest in your welfare . . . come on immediately to\n Washington and see the President himself . . ..\" Re:\n the debate in General Jackson's case.","Re: that Capt. James Barron applied for passage to\n the U.S. from Gothenberg to offer his services in the\n war; was refused passage because the ship was under a\n neutral cartel, in June 1814.","Re: that he saw letter addressed by Capt. Barron\n to the U.S. Secretary of the Navy, in 1813 offering\n his services to the U.S. and that Barron sought\n passage to the U.S. in 1814.","Request for readmission to the Navy, detailed\n denial of accusation which was contained in letter of\n Capt. William Lewis, 7 September 1811; he was in this\n country in September 1811 to April 1812.","A welcome home letter.","Enclosing half-pay vouchers.","Re: warrants for land in Kentucky issued to James\n Barron's father for Revolutionary War service, being\n 7777 2/3 acres on the Cumberland River and for 1777\n 2/3 acres on Hartland Creek.","Encouragement and best wishes.","Details of duel and of conversation between Barron\n and Decatur: re: Barron's condition.","Re: his nephew, Samuel [Barron] who is at sea as a\n 4 year old Midshipman on a U.S. warship; and re:\n bounty lands in Kentucky.","Written to Barron while he is recovering from\n wound received in duel; and comment on the outcome of\n the duel and public opinion re: the death of\n Decatur.","Elliott, who was the second for Barron in his\n duel, writes about public opinion of the duel and\n Barron's coming Court of Enquiry in New York.","Finds that public opinion is strongly in favor of\n Barron after the Barron-Decatur correspondence has\n been published by the friends of the late Stephen\n Decatur.","Vouchers for pay sustenance and medical costs.","His respects.","Re: the published correspondence of Decatur, which\n appears to be helping Barron.","A lead editorial stating \" . . . Com. Barron\n stands acquitted of all blame.\"","Re: American group in Copenhagen.","Sent with other letters from friends from\n Copenhagen.","An appeal for exoneration from the accusations\n made against him.","Re: a newly invented plough of Barron's.","Re: Barron's wound.","Re: a visit to Washington.","Re: affairs in Denmark and the reception of the\n news of the duel.","Re: attacks by Mr. King.","Countersigned by John Rainals, U.S. Consul. Power\n to collect debts in the U.S.","The reaction in New York, \"your conduct has been\n applauded.\"","Account for the sale of his corkwood,\n 1817-1820.","Enclosed: power of Attorney. Re: land on Old Point\n in which an interest was held by Jane Barron,\n daughter of Samuel Barron (1) wife of G.\n Armistead.","Re: Revolutionary War bounty land of Samuel\n Barron, father of James Barron.","This box contains the papers of 1821 which are\n concerned almost entirely with correspondence and other\n material related to the Naval Court of Enquiry held at\n the Brooklyn Naval Yard. The enquiry covered (1) the\n accusation made by W. Lewis in a letter of 7 September\n 1811 to the Secretary of the Navy, regarding remarks\n reported to have been made by Barron while in Portugal\n on a commercial trip regarding the Chesapeake- Leopard\n Affair and (2) the desire of Barron to return to active\n service in the War of 1812 upon the expiration of his\n sentence of suspension from the Navy. Statements of the\n trial and reactions to the verdict are included.","See also: the \n Proceedings of the Court of\n Enquiry held at the Navy Yard, Brooklyn, New York, upon\n Captain James Barron of the United States Navy in May,\n 1821. Published in Washington City by Jacob\n Gideon, Junior, 1822. 111 pages.; \"Notes to the Trial of\n Commodore Barron, 1808.\" 8 pages. and; \"Proceedings of\n the General Court Martial convened for the trial of\n Commodore James Barron, Captain Charles Gordon, Mr.\n William Hook, and Captain John Hall of the United States\n Ship \n Chesapeake in the month of\n January, 1808.\" 496 pages. All are included in one\n volume in Box 13, folder 1 of the James Barron Papers\n (1).","Attested Th[omas] Latimore.","Bill allowing five years pay for Barron's father's\n Revolutionary services has passed the House of\n Delegates; the President [of the U.S.] has not\n directed a Court of Enquiry, but has forced Barron to\n demand one for himself.","Re: the sending of a pair of spectacles to\n Barron.","Marked \"Private.\" Instructed by the President of\n the U. States to enquire whether it would be\n agreeable to Barron to take command of the Navy Yard\n in Philadelphia.","Re: James Barron, to be held at the Brooklyn Navy\n Yard on or before 10 May.","Re: the residence of James Barron in Copenhagen,\n his trips in 1811 and 1812, and his desire to be of\n use to his country in the War, after he was detained\n in Copenhagen.","Re: Commo. James Barron, orig. dated 20 April\n 1820.","Correspondence regarding the Court of Enquiry on\n Barron and the pamphlet [on the duel] that Elliot is\n publishing.","Re: the arrangements for the Court of Enquiry and\n the discussions between Smith Thompson and James\n Barron which have led up to it; mention of the\n President's interest in the case.","n.d. Typed copy of the above. TCop. 3 pages.","Asking the influence of Barron toward the\n candidacy of Gen'l Pryor for a Marshallship.","Re: representing Barron at the Court of Enquiry in\n New York.","Purchased from Charles Hamilton, 1974.","n.d. Typed copy of the above. TCop. 1 p.","\"That, the want of funds alone kept him (James\n Barron) from returning to his country\" during the\n war.","Folder 12 [1821]. Testimony of [James Barron] at\n the trial. ADr. 4 pages. (incomplete).","See printed report of the Court of Enquiry.\n Proceedings, Box 13.","Request for appointment to sail under James\n Barron.","Re: survey of land of Comm. Barron. Enclosure:\n surveyor's plot.","Re: this interest of the people in Norfolk in the\n results of the Court of Enquiry.","Re: the appearance of Cleveland at the Court of\n Enquiry, and criticism of the \"stupid, unmeaning,\n milk and water decision of the Court.\"","Re: the Court of Enquiry and the Sentence of the\n Court in which one member did not concur and which\n [President] Monroe did not sign.","A report of the attempts of James Barron to return\n to the U.S. from Sweden on the John Adams.","Re: affairs in Copenhagen.","Best wishes for the outcome of the enquiry.","Countersigned by Ino E. Hall, Mayor. Answers to\n questions put by Lt. Wheaton, Judge Advocate.","Re: the attacks of \"the Decatur faction\" on\n Barron, the results of the Court of Enquiry, and the\n action of the U.S. Congress on the case.","His final testimony at the Board of Enquiry.","He has been informed that the testimony has ended\n at the Board of Enquiry; he will remain in the city\n until he hears the verdict.","Letter in which the opinion of the Court is quoted\n in full; James Barron is not completely\n exonerated.","Protest against the decision of the Court.","Requests a full copy of the proceedings of the\n Court.","Re: the sending of a rhubarb plant which Barron\n admired.","Re: a machine designed by Barron.","He reports the rumor that Barron is to be returned\n to command \"very speedily.\"","Re: his family and a receipt for Barron's ailment\n - numatic and nitric acid in warm water drunk with\n meals.","Requesting the loan of Capt. Elliot's dueling\n pistols.","An invitation to dine.","Re: his newly invented washing machine.","Correspondence of the year 1822, much of it concerned\n with the sentence of the Court of Enquiry and opinions\n regarding it, including several letters each from A.\n McLane, Wilmington, Del., R. J. Cleveland, Lancaster,\n Massachuetts, Wm. Craig, Philadelphia, and Capt. J.D.\n Elliott, Barron's second in the duel with Decatur.\n Included is correspondence with Barron's daughters, Mary\n and Margaretha, and his son-in-law, Capt. John P.\n Tuttle, and business correspondence in connections with\n his inventions, a washing machine and a new type of oil\n lamp.","Family affairs.","Correspondence concerning the results of the Court\n of Enquiry, the actions of the enemies of Barron, and\n a suggestion that he demand a Court Martial to clear\n his name; and discussion of Barron's new invention, a\n washing machine.","Re: Barron's claim against the Commonwealth of\n Virginia.","Re: Barron's claim for his father's bounty lands\n or for compensation.","\"Your washing machine answers admirably well both\n for washing and ironing, it only wants to be known to\n become generally used...\"","Request for a return of duty paid on models of his\n machinery, which he brought to U.S. in 1815.","Re: indemnity for the capture of the ship \n Jane , commanded by\n Barron.","Re: the reactions to the case of Barron in the\n Boston area; a scandal concerning the building of\n gunboats and the trial of Lt. Abbott; and interest in\n the washing machine invented by Barron.","Re: reports of the Court of Enquiry; the\n publication of his correspondence connected with the\n Barron-Decatur duel; and a description of his going\n overboard on a trip to New York and being 1 l/2 hours\n in the water before rescue.","Asking for the hand of Margaretta Barron in\n marriage, and naval news.","Correspondence concerning commercial matters and\n inventions of Barron including windlass, cutting\n machine for straw, oil lantern, and pump.","Re: her sister, Mrs. Christmas, whose husband has\n recently died; and of her desire to return to\n Copenhagen.","Re: a recently published pamphlet, which concerns\n Barron; and the attitude of Congress toward Barron's\n claims.","A request that a decision be made on his case.","Re: patent on windlass invented by Barron; and\n disaster of \"the loss of the Albion with her\n passengers and quarter part of the crew.\"","Re: the receipt in England of models of machines\n invented by Barron and the showing of them to\n prospective buyers.","Requesting a recommendation for his son to be\n admitted as a Cadet at West Point.","Re: selling his windlass machine in England.","Re: a receipt.","Business concerned with the windlass machine of\n Barron.","Sent with the gift of a spyglass.","Business matters and news of Navy affairs.","Request that Barron recommend a young man to be\n commissioned First Lieutenant.","Re: the completion of gunboats.","Re: the model for a windmill invented by\n Barron.","Re: an oil lamp invented by Barron.","Re: the \"bad times\" in Baltimore.","Re: canvas sent to U.S. and problem of payment for\n it.","Re: affairs in Copenhagen.","Introducing Mr. Brien and Captain McPharron.","Events of 1824 covered in the correspondence include\n the appointment of Commodore Barron to the Command of\n the Navy Yard in Philadelphia, the congratulations of\n his friends on his reappointment in the Navy, and the\n reports of opposition to the appointment in\n Philadelphia; the visit of Gen'l Lafayette, Barron's\n part in entertaining the General. Included are a letter\n of 26 November from G.W. Lafayette, son of the General,\n and a letter from Gen'l Andrew Jackson, 14\n September.","Request for a loan.","Invitation to meet the son of John Marshall.","Business letters; mention of a spinning machine\n invented by Barron.","Enclosing payment for a requisition signed by the\n Secretary of the Navy plus his regular pay.","Barron is in Philadelphia to consult Dr.\n Phisicle.","Re: his faith in Barron and his defense of him in\n private conversations.","Re: personal affairs.","Re: personal affairs.","Personal affairs concerned with friends in\n Copenhagen.","Announcement of the \"United States Naval\n Chronicle\" with endorsement, signed.","This letter was enclosed with the above\n announcement, located in Box-folder: 6:10.","\"The course . . . of the Executive of our country\n against you calls loudly for . . . indignation.\"","Re: some great sorrow that has befallen the\n family.","Introducing Dr. French; endorsement, \"who married\n Miss Elizabeth Barron.\"","Re: canvas sold in America for which he has not\n been paid; and sympathy for Barron and \"the intrigues\n of your enemies.\"","Re: his \"miserable situation\": his constant\n application for some employment, his visits with\n [President Monroe], and the lack of any response from\n the Navy Department.","Reports in detail his losses in a disastrous\n sailing venture in the Pacific.","Gives hope that \"the next incumbent of the White\n House may venture to look to your claim.\"","Re: Barron's trip to Washington to claim his\n rights; and possibility that General Jackson will be\n Pennsylvania's candidate for the Presidency.","He has commended Barron to Mr. Forsythe of the\n U.S. Congress.","Re: the bellows invented by Barron for ventilating\n ships.","Asks horticultural information.","Re: the support that Gen'l Jackson has given\n Barron; and Jackson's candidacy for President.","Re: Barron's claims in Washington, his support by\n Gen'l Jackson, and his appointment as Commander to\n the Philadelphia Navy Yard.","Re: his wife, the former Margaretta Barron, and\n his family.","He expresses his sympathy with James Barron in his\n persecution and states his intention of bringing the\n matter before the Secretary of the Navy.","Re: the installation of bellows [for ventilation]\n on the ship commanded by Capt. Kennedy.","Re: the Navy Bill before Congress; the nomination\n of Jackson as the candidate for President of the\n U.S.; add Barron's appointment to the Commander of\n the Philadelphia Navy Yard.","Concerning his ancestors and his present\n predicament.","Reports, \"we feel confident now we shall have the\n notes of Georgia.\"","An invitation to dinner.","Re: Naval matters.","A letter of introduction for Comm. James\n Barron.","Social note.","Re: the availability of corkwood for the making of\n bottle corks.","To meet General Lafayette, signed by John Adams,\n Mayor, and by Wm. Fitzwhylson and Tho.\n Brockenbrough.","Application for the position of Secretary to\n Barron should he be called back into active service,\n which seems to be imminent.","Expresses gratification that Barron has been\n called into active service by the \"good old\n President.\"","Re: twilled cotton; and congratulations \"on your\n recent change of situation.\"","Expresses \"joy at the termination of your\n unmerited persecution.\"","Re: an order for corkwood.","Rejoices \"that you are restored to a station in\n the Service to which you have been so long and so\n justly entitled.\"","Appreciation for the gift of a spyglass.","Re: \"the friendly manner the good old President\n received you,\" and \"the conduct of the two scoundrels\n that has come out against you in Philadelphia.\"","Complaining about too heavy duties in the Navy\n Yard (of which Barron is commander).","Re: the appointment of Barron as Commander of the\n Philadelphia Navy Yard and of the resentment of some\n persons in Philadelphia.","\"If my candor to Mr. Monroe had any effect in the\n application of the Golden Law (of justice) be assured\n it is a great satisfaction to me.\"","Accusation against some of the officers of the\n Yard.","An invitation to meet General Lafayette.","Gratitude from the committee appointed to receive\n General Lafayette, for the Naval salutes ordered by\n Barron.","Re: a request by General Lafayette that a visit be\n made to the Naval Yard. (under the Command of\n Barron).","Signed by J.A.S. Lewis, Chairman. Enclosed\n envelopes in which the tickers were enclosed,\n endorsed. AC.","Endorsed: \"List of invited guests to dine with\n General Lafayette.\"","\"Your appointment gives all the people of this\n county much satisfaction.\"","Re: events around Norfolk.","Sympathy with Barron and daughters in their\n bereavement; and a notice of a runaway servant.","Sympathy in his sorrow.","Re: a planned visit to Yorktown.","Re: a leave of absence.","An invitation to a ball honoring General\n Lafayette. Card of admission enclosed.","Re: the Yorktown celebration and social news.","A report on the ship's ventilators invented by\n Barron.","A covering letter for the above.","Re: a book on \"System of Pyrotechny\" by her late\n husband, James Cutbush, written on fold of the\n printed prospectus.","Request for recommendation for position of\n Sergeant at Arms of the House of Representatives.","Largely illegible, but begins, \"My father gives me\n the agreeable task of answering your letter . . .\n .\"","Re: acts before Congress, including \"Col.\n Johnson's for the abolition of imprisonment for debt\n and of Mr. Johnson from Louisiana to appropriate all\n the public land to internal improvement and education\n in the United States\"; and that \"either General\n Jackson or Mr. Adams must be elected (to the\n Presidency) by Congress.\"","Re: the drafting of an unspecified memorial.","Correspondence of the years 1825 to 1827, includes\n correspondence with A. McLane, Wilmington, Delaware who\n described his experiences when he accompanied Gen'l\n Lafayette on a part of his visit to the U.S.; with\n Charles D. Brodie, Portsmouth, who was enthusiastic\n about the ventilating system for ships invented by\n Barron; with Benjamin King, Washington, D.C. about the\n ventilating system and the pump invented by Barron; with\n Samuel L. Southard, Secretary of the Navy, and Chas. W.\n Goldsborough, Secretary of the Naval Command, including\n a copybook of letters written to them by Barron; and\n with his daughters, Mrs. Jane Barron Hope and Mrs.\n Virginia Barron Pendergast. In 1825, Barron returned to\n Norfolk to command the Naval Post at Gosport, and\n presided at a Naval Court Martial in Washington. There\n is a letter from \"R.S.,\" Washington, D.C., reporting a\n speech made in Congress by John Randolph on The\n Chesapeake-Leopard Affair and on the Barron-Decatur\n duel, and one from Andrew Jackson, the Hermitage, asking\n Barron to serve as proxy godfather for him, 30 June\n 1827.","Re: a memorial to Congress concerned with claims\n under the Florida Treaty.","Congratulations on his appointment; re: his cruise\n and the independence of Peru.","Re: A Negro Man Ned, about who Gen'l Andrew\n Jackson was concerned.","Much news of Naval events in Norfolk, including\n criticism of the Admiral, the trial of Stewart,\n letter of Gen'l Jackson to Mr. Clay, and the movement\n of warships in and out of Norfolk.","Re: the raising of an army.","Re: the nephew of Barron, Midshipman [Samuel]\n Barron.","Re: a representation he made to Congress.","Notice of election to the Musical Fund Society of\n Philadelphia.","Family letters covering the period in Philadelphia\n where he commanded the Navy Yard, and his time in\n Washington as Chairman of a Naval Court Martial.","A. McLane, a Revolutionary war veteran, writes of\n his experiences accompanying Gen'l Lafayette on his\n visits to America.","A plea for more regular payment of wages.","Report of his journey to report for duty.","Re: the outfitting of ships; and of Barron's\n ventilation system, \"it may be hailed as the\n salvation of our Navy.\"","Re: affairs in Copenhagen.","Introducing John Geddes.","Recommending Henry Crabb.","Supporting the claims of William Crabb, Assistant\n Navy Store Keeper.","Requesting assistance for the appointment of his\n son, George, to the Service.","Notice of transfer of Barron to the command of the\n Gosport Navy Yard in Virginia.","Request for leave.","Request to be placed under the command of\n Barron.","Invitation to a testimonial dinner to be given for\n Barron on the occasion of his removal from\n Philadelphia. Enclosure: a toast to Philadelphia.","Re: family affairs.","Regret at Barron's departure from\n Philadelphia.","Request advice regarding the milling of flour.","He writes of his difficult situation in the\n Navy.","Invitation to a dinner.","Re: the pump invented by Barron.","Re: the Florida Treaty.","Request for an assignment.","Offers self as Secretary to Barron who it is\n rumored is to command the Frigate Brandywine\n conveying Gen. Lafayette to France.","Request for help in getting his back wages from\n the Navy.","Reporting as a witness at the court martial of\n Charles Stewart.","Re: his brother, Dr. Richard Kennon, who is\n relieved of sea duty and placed under the command of\n Barron.","Submitting his bust of Gen'l Lafayette to the\n Public Inspector at Washington.","Re: the romance of Lt. Pendergrast and Virginia\n Barron.","Re: the suitor for the hand of Virginia\n Barron.","Enclosing account for services in taking out a\n patent for Barron on angle-lever-windlass.","Re: some affairs before Congress - - largely\n illegible.","Re: verbal message given as ships passed, but not\n heard.","\"We all rejoiced in what must have been so\n gratifying to yourself after so long and so painful a\n period of suspense.\"","Forwarded to Captain Edmund P. Kennedy then to\n James Barron. A report of valuable use of the bellows\n invented by Barron in changing air below decks and in\n the control of disease there.","Request for leave of absence.","Report on return from his leave.","Re: the use of the title, \"Commodore\" honorary\n since the Navy has no such rank.","Re: transportation of powder to Richmond.","Defense of the Navy Constructor at the Yard.","Re: the ventilation on ships and suggestions for\n improvements.","Report of speech by John Randolph in which he\n \"abused everybody\" including Barron in regard to the \n Chesapeake affair and\n the duel with Decatur. Added note: \"Burn it as soon\n as you read it.\"","Re: his cruise, Naval discipline, and injustice\n the President's message recommending a Naval Academy.\n Re: South American politics and the fall of\n Callas.","Re: the completion of ships being built to\n order.","Re: the build-up of the Navy.","Report that all is quiet in that area, that no\n piracies are heard of.","Correspondence regarding the new type wooden docks\n and new type dry docks, invented by Barron.","Re: his invention of a new type of dock.","Invitation to dinner.","Re: the estate of John B. Osborn, grandson of\n David Barron.","Social news.","Declining to get involved in more controversy\n concerning his treatment by the Navy in the past\n years.","A recommendation of the bearer, T.H. Yateman.","Relating to affairs of the Navy Yard, Gosport,\n Virginia.","Re: a recommendation to the Treasury Department\n relative to a \"system of telegraph for the United\n States.\"","Re: the \"automatic chess player.\"","Sending a greeting to Commo. Barron from his\n friends in Denmark.","Re: a Mr. Butler.","Re: social news of Norfolk.","Re: shipping around the Cape.","Accepting position of godfather to Kennedy's son\n and approving the choice of James Barron as his\n proxy; statement of his high regard for the Navy.","Family and Naval news.","Re: the log boats invented by Barron.","Request for the service of Coxwain Parker,\n sympathy at death of Lieut. Tuttle.","Invitation to tea.","Re: the success of the ventilating bellows\n invented by Barron.","A recommendation that he leave the area in the\n \"sickly season\" for the sake of his health.","Re: an appointment marked \"Private.\"","Re: personal and Naval affairs.","Re: personal matters.","Introducing Capt. Basil Hall of the British\n Navy.","News that he has received an appropriation of\n $50,000 from the Congress for an exploration.","Re: the drowning of Mr. Slidwell, Mr. Rodgers, and\n Mr. Harrison.","Appreciation for an introduction.","Introducing Wm. Barrister.","Application to serve as a midshipman under\n Barron.","Re: his son who is to report to Barron for\n service.","Re: claims under the Treaty of Ghent.","Re: shipments of wine.","Enclosed with a pamphlet on dry rot (now\n lost).","Request that her letters be forwarded to her son\n who is serving on a ship in the Pacific.","Request for dimensions of the moveable crane\n invented by Barron.","Request that Midshipman Joyner return to the\n Department.","Request for information on a \"Denmark stove.\"","Recommendation for Barry Hayes.","Commending the ship's ventilators invented by\n Barron.","Appointment of Barron to the command of the U.S.\n Frigate Guerriere, flagship of the Pacific Fleet.","Asking to be excused from Pacific Command because\n of his business in establishing claims for his\n father's Bounty Lands.","Re: the curative values of wearing a steel plate\n next to the body.","Request that Southard, Secretary of the Navy,\n revoke his orders for Barron to assume command of the\n Guerriere.","Incomplete copy of the above is located in folder\n 21. ADr. 1 page.","Introduction of Midshipman Petway.","Re: Barron's refusal of the command of the\n Guerriere.","Marked \"Private.\" Re: an epidemic of yellow fever\n on his ship which he attributes to the removal of the\n bellows air pump which had been removed from his ship\n at the last overhaul. \"It is the invention of Commo.\n Barron . . . I consider it a thorough safe guard from\n local fever, and shall not willingly go to sea\n without one.\"","Congratulations to Barron On the election of his\n friend Andrew Jackson as President of the U.S.; news\n of events and ships in the Pensacola Navy Yard.","Personal matters.","Smith, a former Marine, writes for \"a Common\n pension in the country of my adoption,\" thanks Barron\n and Lieut. Pendergast for their kindness to him, and\n sends greetings to Gen'l Andrew Jackson and his\n nephew Maj. Andrew J. Donaldson.","A tumor that has been removed from Barron's\n son-in-law Pendergrass, and Re: Barron's visit with\n \"your old Favorite General\" (Pres. Jackson).","Re: a delivery of stone on the orders of Commo.\n Warrington.","A strong letter of censure for Smoot's actions in\n the Yard.","A call for the repayment of a loan made by the\n father of McLane; Barron's reply is copied on the\n reverse.","Re: his orders to report to the Constellation,\n under the command of Barron.","Re: his orders to report to Barron for duty on the\n Constellation.","Re: gossip regarding them and Barron's romantic\n interest elsewhere.","Requesting help in his attempt to receive another\n commission in the Navy.","Asking a recommendation to the President [of the\n U.S.].","Request for help in placing the son of Hansen in a\n U.S. Mercantile House, and asking the assistance of\n Commo. Barron.","Complaint regarding a letter received from Rodgers\n and defense of his own position in regard to material\n for building at the Navy Yard.","Sent with a tobacco box which was to be a gift for\n Gen'l Jackson.","Re: cotton duck.","Regrets that he is unable to accept\n invitation.","Re: something, which Eaton has requested,\n unnamed.","En route to Chile where a revolution is reported;\n and Re: a difficulty with the ship St. Peter, at\n sea.","The copies of letters are written in Barron's hand\n and are signed, and cover the period from 14 May 1829\n through 17 May 1831.","Request that Barron send relief, for their boat is\n stuck on a sand bar at the Point of Shoals.","Written at \"4 o'clock in the morning\" a second\n appeal for relief.","A letter of appreciation for Barron's \"kindness\n and good offices.\"","Notice of pay due the late John P. Tuttle on the\n 11th June 1827, the day he died.","Re: the settling of claims, the Navy Bill, and the\n trial of Creighton.","Re: activities of Tyler and Eaton.","Re: the death of Commo. Chauncy, and threat of\n assassination of Van Buren.","Re: the appointment of Kennedy to command the\n Frigate U. States on a two-year cruise, and of the\n opposition of Tazewell to the Navy Bill.","Introducing Midshipman Pitcher, son of the\n Governor of New York.","Re: supplies received at the Navy Yard.","Reports that he has received orders to transfer to\n the Brazil station.","Re: the death of Barron's grandson, son of Mrs.\n [Jane Barron] Hope.","Re: the cork cutter invented by Barron.","An appeal to Barron to intercede with the\n President against the dismissal of the U.S. Consul in\n Malta.","Re: information desired from Commo. Sinclair.","Re: standards of Army and Navy rank.","Re: Barron's fixtures on the ship.","Re: some invention.","Re: the purchase of a boat.","Application for a patent on a fan.","Re: Barron's cork cutter, his automatic fan; and\n recollections of her father Re: Barron's command\n office the Norfolk Navy Yard.","Dated at Pensacola, signed by W[illia]m H. Chase\n and Tho[mas] Wright.","Requesting a personal commendation, which might\n serve to influence the President in reversing a court\n martial sentence.","Re: rumor that Commo. Bainbridge will be restored\n to the command of the Philadelphia Navy Yard.","Re: Barron's move to the command of the\n Philadelphia Navy Yard and chance of the\n reinstatement of Commo. Bainbridge at that post.","A description of the U.S. ship John Adams.","Re: affairs at Washington and General Jackson's\n good offices.","Report on the good condition of the ship, as tried\n under sail.","A letter of appreciation.","Regret expressed that Barron is leaving the\n Gosport Station to take charge of another.","Re: orders for his son.","Re: \"the model of a machine intended for the\n transportation of the U. States' mail.\"","Re: a government appointment; and fresh fish and\n oysters from the Norfolk area.","Endorsement on reverse of page 4, \"Essays upon\n Naval Subjects by Commo. Barron.\"","A cover note/enclosure: 11 December 1831. J[ames]\n B[arron], Philadelphia, to Louis McLane. ADr. 1\n page.","Complaining of being held as insane in the\n hospital. 2 pages.","Papers from the years 1832 to 1834 includes much\n correspondence with his daughter, Mrs. Mary Barron\n Blake, Worcester, Massachuetts, and other members of his\n family; with T. Gatewood, Norfolk, giving news from that\n area; and with Comm. J.D. Elliott, regarding the\n republication of material on the Barron-Decatur duel and\n the trouble that Commodore Elliott had at the Pensacola\n Naval Station with Captain Dallas. There is\n correspondence connected with Barron's inventions: the\n log construction of ships, the steam prow for use on\n battleships, a valve board pump that was used\n successfully during the construction of a bridge at\n Philadelphia, and the air pump for ventilating ships,\n regarding which there is a report of its successful use\n off the coast of Brazil and an enquiry from the French\n Secretary of State for the Navy and Colonies. There is\n correspondence with Amos Kendall who had invented a\n steam motor for ships.","Included also are: an article by Barron for the \n Philadelphia Gazette on\n the Navy Bill which was before Congress, written under a\n pseudonym, 28 January 1832; a statement by Barron on his\n Revolutionary War Service under his father, Commodore\n James Barron, the Elder, 7 March 1833; and a copy of an\n 11 page document from Wm. Duane, Philadelphia, to Joseph\n Cabell in which he denounces the Nullification Plan as\n \"the South Carolina Sedition,\" 4 January 1833. There are\n several drafts of letters sent by Barron during this\n period.","Urging Barron to not let it be known that he is\n willing to leave the Station, because of his enemies\n there.","Endorsed: on reverse-side of page 2, \"Essays upon\n Naval Subjects by Como. Barron.\" Re: the Naval Bill\n before Congress re: naval grades and the new grade of\n Admiral.","Re: his difficulties in obtaining a government\n appointment.","Re: publications concerning the Barron-Decatur\n duel and articles on the subject in the Baltimore\n Sun.","Re: an article in the Globe regarding John\n Thompson, a contractor at the Navy Yard.","Re: a claim made by Thompson before the Committee\n of Claims of the Congress.","Regret at being unable to participate in February\n 22 civic ceremonies.","Mention of Barron's (second) wife; re:\n difficulties between Comm. Elliott and Capt. Dallas;\n opposition to Barron in Philadelphia; other naval\n news.","\"The President has dismissed Bryne and all the\n officers involved in the late duel at\n Philadelphia.\"","Exonerating Elliott of charges brought by Dallas.\n Also, copy sent to Capt. A. Dallas.","Re: payment for land warrants.","Re: his letterbooks which he is refusing to turn\n over to the Department.","Marked \"Confidential.\" Report of his difficulties\n with Capt. Dallas.","Marked \"Personal and confidential.\" Request to be\n transferred from his command in Philadelphia.","Sent with \"Murray's list\" and an epitome of his\n life.","Re: her father who is so ill that he cannot\n write.","Re: the Revolutionary War service of Richard\n Tool.","Re: the ventilators for ships invented by\n Barron.","Re: repairs needed on the ship \"Ruth and\n Mary.\"","Apologies for the non-delivery of the Norfolk\n Herald.","Invitation to attend the lectures of the\n Geological Society of Pennsylvania.","Re: the Arabian horse Selim (brought to U.S. by\n Barron after Tripolitan War).","Re: \"The South Carolina Sedition\" and the dangers\n of the Nullification.","Re: Thomas Boucher, Commodore in Virginia Navy in\n 1776; the logbook of James Barron, Sr., recently\n discovered; and the chance that the northern\n manufacturers will force the \"Dissolution of the\n Union\" forming a \"Southern Republic.\"","Newsy letters of family and naval affairs.","Asking his support in conflict with the Naval\n Department.","Complaint that his pay in the Navy Yard has been\n reduced to $1.00 per day.","Petition for a patent on the log construction of\n ships.","Re: the death by cholera of William Thaler, Consul\n to Cuba; and his desire to have the post -- asking\n Barron's recommendation.","An appointment given for \"this evening or early\n tomorrow morning.\" Endorsement with list of things\n which Barron was to discuss with the President.","Plan for building a ship according to Barron's\n plan on the Ohio River; funds needed.","Re: the need for Barron's ship of logs, to avoid\n disasters.","Re: a certificate to be signed.","Family affairs.","Re: the grappling hooks used by the ancients in\n sea battles about which Barron had enquired.","Re: a ship coming into the Navy Yard to discharge\n the crew.","Acknowledgments of receipt of specifications for\n patent of \"Prow Ship\" or \"application of steam power\n to the purposes of War.\"","Re: value of the air pump invented by Barron, as\n used on a cruise off the coast of Brazil.","Certificate of the value of the valve pump\n invented by Barron.","Requesting a recommendation for the position of\n Purser.","Enquiry regarding the \"prospect of a\n reorganization of the Marine Corps.\"","Request that he sign a certificate \"to prosecute\n Cousin Judy's claim for her father's services.\"","Re: the steam prow ship that was invented by\n Barron.","Agrees that Barron should seek the consideration\n of Congress of his steam prow invention.","Complaint of new rates of pay in the Navy\n Yard.","Report that warrant has been issued for his\n Revolutionary War services.","Asking that his steam prow for battleships be\n presented to the House for consideration.","Asking his support in keeping civilian workers at\n the Navy Yard.","Invitation to explain his steam prow ship to the\n Committee on Naval Affairs.","Re: \"bellows ventilator which have been used in\n Naval Ships of the U.S. for eight or ten years, with\n no reward given to Barron, the inventor.\"","Asking consideration of his bellows ventilator for\n use on Naval ships.","Submitting his invention of ships ventilator for\n consideration by the Congress.","News letters about the family of Barron and Naval\n events in Norfolk; re: his trouble with a Navy agent,\n of Dr. Cowdery, of Lt. William Cunningham's\n Revolutionary War service; re: his son Phil[emon] in\n the Naval service.","Correspondence concerning bounty for Revolutionary\n War service.","Re: filtering machine invented by Barron.","Re: filtering machine invented by James Barron and\n submitted to the Navy.","Re: filtering machine submitted to the Navy.","Recommendation for the ship's ventilator invented\n by Barron.","Re: completion of his pump before a committee on\n inventions.","Complaint regarding the rating that the Navy gives\n to Master Workmen in its yards.","Re: a new edition of the book on naval flag\n signals, the first book having been prepared by\n Barron. Also second copy of the same.","Correspondence regarding patents on a ship\n ventilator and \"cast iron blocks\" [for making\n shells].","Recollection of meeting Barron at an oyster supper\n given by Col. Bassett in Williamsburg during the\n visit of Gen'l Lafayette in 1824; enquiry concerning\n Byrd Chamberlayne's service in the Revolutionary\n War.","Re: a steam powered ship invented by Kendall about\n which there is a patent controversy with Dr. Planton\n (Platon).","Re: floating dry dock and new type pump invented\n by Barron.","Re: new Navy regulations and back pay for self and\n Barron.","Re: Barron's actions during the War of 1812 and\n continuing controversy which concerned Elliott's part\n in the Barron-Decatur duel.","Re: Revolutionary War bounties for services of\n Barron, his father, and Godfrey Ragsdale.","Re: pump invented by Barron.","Requests support for her son who is seeking an\n appointment to West Point.","Discussions of the \"steam cylinder craft\" invented\n by Kendall.","Bill to pay Ann Mortimer Barron, the daughter of\n William Barron, for services in the Revolutionary\n War.","Re: letters forwarded to Barron.","\"On the subject of Armed Steam Vessels.\"","An application for a patent on the process for\n making shells of blocks of cast iron.","\"On the [ship] \n Portia 's business,\"\n which was sold in Copenhagen because it was impounded\n there due to the war with Great Britain.","Re: a descendant's war pay claim to be paid by\n Miss Barron.","Re: the pump invented by Barron.","Description of Maine coastline.","Re: \"on Prow Ship.\"","Evaluation of the \"Prow Ship\" invented by\n Barron.","Thanking Barron for information regarding the\n steam boat.","\"Copy of a letter written by me for the\n S[ecretary] of the Navy on the pay of officers.\" He\n urges increases in Navy pay in all grades.","Comment on the steam prow ship.","Correspondence of the years 1835 to 1839 reflects\n Barron's continued involvement with his inventions. In\n 1835 he is able to get the patents to his cork-cutting\n machine and his pump extended by an Act of Congress, 15\n January. He continued his attempts to have the Navy\n adopt his \"bellows ventilation for removing foul air\n from the vessels\" and his \"steam prow for warships,\" and\n worked with Amos Kendall on the perfecting of a cylinder\n steam propulsion system for ships. Other inventions\n which he continued to perfect were the new type wind\n mill, the floating dry dock, a ship's galley, and a gun\n carriage. He was interested in bringing out a new\n edition of naval instructions for flag signals, a system\n which he first reorganized in 1798.","In 1836, \"when war was considered inevitable,\" he\n appealed to President Jackson to give him the command of\n a ship or to give him an order to build his steam prow\n war ship, 5 January. In 1837 he resigned his naval\n command, the Philadelphia Naval Yard, because an officer\n junior to him had been appointed President of the Navy\n Board, 6 June. The next year there is a rumor that he is\n to assume the Presidency of the Board, 20 November 1838;\n and in 1839 he moves again, this time to Germantown,\n Pennsylvania, 27 July 1839.","Included are letters concerned with the Revolutionary\n War, service of Barron and his father, of Barron's\n commercial command of the ship \n Portia , which was held in\n a Danish port by the outbreak of the War of 1812, and\n with the court martial of Comm. J.D. Elliott, 5 December\n 1839.","Re: the cork cutting machine and the pump invented\n by Barron.","Re: the opposition of the local whig party to him\n as a Jackson man.","Re: the claim of John Thompson.","Re: the pump and cork-cutter.","Family affairs.","Re: an order on him from Taylor.","Re: the steam prow war ship.","Letterhead has engraving of the hotel front.","Re: a portrait of Barron.","Re: wind mill improved by Barron.","Enclosing a letter from Adm. Sir Isaac Coffin\n Bart.","Re: steam prow ship.","Re: steam prow ship.","Re: the sharing of profits on the invention of the\n cylinder steam boat and plans for building such a\n craft.","Re: the cylinder steam boat.","Requesting the plans of the U.S. Ship John Adams\n to serve as a model for war ships being built by\n Spain.","Family letters, including notice of the death of\n Mrs. Pendergast, the daughter of Barron, and of\n Barron's grandchild.","Re: the model of a boat which is to be built.","Re: Revolutionary War claims.","Re: patent rights to the pump invented by\n Barron.","Re: problems of armed steam vessels.","Re: on the subject of armed steam vessels.","Re: War bounties which have run out because of\n lapsed time.","Re: pay of ship masters.","Re: letter of Capt. [H.A.] Mix of the Navy.","Re: the renewal of patents on the cork cutter and\n pump.","An appeal for the command of a ship or permission\n to build his steam prow warship \"when a war was\n considered inevitable.\"","Re: the case of John Thompson.","Re: Barron's business before the Committee of\n Claims.","Re: need for the increase in the Navy.","Norfolk news.","\"Estimate for a floating dock for repairing\n Schooners of 175 tons burthen.\"","A reference to [Henry A.] Wise.","Re: money sent from Mr. Pendergast, Barron's\n son-in-law.","Re: floating dry dock invented by Barron.","Re: a new type of dock.","Receipt for the model of the floating dock\n invented by Barron.","Appreciation for Barron's interest in him.","Power of attorney for land claims.","Receipt for the description of a valve-board\n pump.","Appreciation for a portrait.","Accounts of experiments made with bellows invented\n by Barron.","Signs self as commanding the East India and Asia\n [?].","Receipt for \"additional remarks on your\n galley.\"","Re: samples of cork.","Petition concerning the Navy signals which Barron\n first reorganized in 1798 and 1799.","Enclosing a sketch of \"Floating Dry Dock at\n Smithland on the Ohio River, mouth of\n Cumberland.\"","Re: the galley invented by Barron.","Re: a galley invented by Barron.","Re: the \"Bill reported for the Ventilator\" [to\n Congress].","Re: repairs to U.S. Ship Pennsylvania.","Family and other news from Norfolk, including\n reaction to his resignation from the command of the\n Navy Yard in Philadelphia.","Appreciation for a box sent her by Barron.","Re: the rumor that Comm. Rodgers has resigned the\n presidency of the Board of Naval Commissioners and\n that an officer junior to Barron may be appointed to\n the position.","Request for an autograph for his collection.","Resigning his command because a junior officer who\n has served him as a Lieutenant is being placed over\n him.","Re: the patent for the floating dry dock.","An account sheet.","A farewell letter as Barron left the command of\n the Yard.","Appreciation for an affectionate letter of\n farewell from these.","Appreciation of a letter of farewell from\n these.","Re: Miles King.","Re: his readiness to act in Barron's behalf.","Complaining about his treatment by the Navy.","For \n Life of Burr .","Re: articles and letters received for Barron after\n his departure from Philadelphia.","Re: gun carriage invented by Barron.","Offering his assistance needed by Barron that he\n can render.","Re: stoves left by Barron.","Re: the pump invented by Barron.","Introducing Capt. Von Shanter of the Russian\n Imperial Navy.","Re: the conditions of (sailing) Masters in the\n Navy and a memorial on the subject which was before\n Congress.","Re: \"my connexion [sic] with that unhappy\n duel.\"","Re: the Polar Expedition and regret at Barron's\n leaving Philadelphia.","Family affairs, with greetings to her father,\n James Barron.","Re: the gun carriage and steam vessels.","Re: family and Norfolk affairs.","A report at the end of a cruise of three years and\n six months.","Family affairs.","Complaining against continued slander in the\n newspapers.","Re: the services of Barron's father in the\n Revolutionary War.","Re: the importing of Jack Asses by the Commanders\n of Squadrons.","Applying for the position of chief clerk for\n Barron when he becomes President of the Navy Board.\n Enclosed: newspaper clipping announcing the rumor\n that Barron is to be appointed President of the Navy\n Board.","Explanation for the importation of \"Jack Asses and\n other animals.\" Enclosure: \"Extract from Hon. Sam'l\n L. Southard,\" signed Dan[ie]l F. Patten. Re: animals,\n seeds, and plants.","Report on the political situation in South\n America.","Complaints about the Navy Board.","Re: troubles that Elliott had experienced on his\n last cruise with his officers and Marines; of the\n conflict that he was having with Mr. Paulding,\n Secretary of the Navy; and of rumors of arrangements\n for the trial of Elliott.","A statement regarding his claims on the Navy.","Re: the death of his son, Philemon.","Complaints about his treatment by the Navy; and\n valuable information on the \" \n Portia ,\" the\n commercial ship captained by Barron which was held in\n Copenhagen by the outbreak of the War of 1812.","A note sent with \"Judy, a colored woman,\" who is\n proceeding to Germantown, [Pennsylvania], where she\n is to be the servant of Commodore James Barron and\n family.","The correspondence of 1840 to Barron's death in 1851,\n covers the years in which he assumed his last command in\n the Navy. Living in Germantown, outside of Philadelphia,\n he sought a position of Naval command under Presidents\n Harrison and Tyler. On 31 March 1842, he assumed command\n of the Naval Asylum in Philadelphia (a home for retired\n men of the Navy). In that position he also supervised\n training and examination of Midshipmen. When G.P.\n Upshur, then Secretary of the Navy, organized the Naval\n Academy in Annapolis, he wrote to Barron for advice on\n training and examinations as they had been held under\n him, 17 July 1847. On 30 November 1842 Barron retired\n from the command of the Naval Asylum and in 1845 moved\n back to Norfolk where he built a house for his\n retirement at the age of 77. There is much\n correspondence in this period in regard to Revolutionary\n War bounty lands and pensions: in 1848 Barron was\n recognized as the Senior Officer in the Navy, having\n been made Captain in May 1799.","Included is a list of articles on naval matters\n written by Barron 4 May 1841; correspondence regarding\n the sentence handed down in the court martial of Commo.\n J.D. Elliot, including a discussion \"the Battle of Lake\n Erie\" August 1842; and an exchange with his old friend,\n R.J. Cleveland, regarding the danger of the dissolution\n of the Union and the respective positions of the North\n and the South in the controversy, January-February 1850.\n The last letter in Barron's handwriting is to be found\n in a draft of a reply to Antonia Dosier, a servant girl\n to whom he had shown kindness many years before at the\n Gosport Navy Yard, June 1850; and the last signature is\n dated 29 March 1851 on a statement that he wished to\n have published after his death his detailed account of\n the duel with Decatur which he had dictated on 11 August\n 1842, when there was a renewed interest in the\n Barron-Decatur duel, together with criticism of Barron\n and Commo. Elliot, his second. He died on 21 April\n 1851.","Included in this box are letters from Barron's\n daughters, Mrs. Virginia Pendergrast, Mrs. Mary Blake,\n and Mrs. Jane A. Hope, and from his grandson, James\n Barron Hope (see the James Barron Hope Papers). Letters\n from JBH cover the period 1842 to 8 June 1848 when he\n wrote to his grandfather from the College of William and\n Mary, discussing his courses and expenses. There are\n four family letters of 1861-1862 included at the end of\n this box, as well as a 23 page autograph copy of \"A Poem\n Recited at the base of Crawford's Equestrian Statue of\n Washington on the Capital Square in Richmond...Aged 29\"\n which was probably written by James Barron Hope and\n other poems by him.","Tuition and board for Master J. Hope (grandson of\n JB).","Inquiry concerning land owned by Barron's father\n (war bounty lands). Reply regarding the sale of some\n land by his brother, Samuel Barron, as the\n administrator of their father's estate.","Suggesting that steam vessels, made 400 feet long\n by 100 feet wide, drawing 20 feet of water, could\n make the passage to Europe in eight days.","Re: 2,000 acres of land for which $1000 is\n offered.","New President of the Navy Department thanks Barron\n for a letter in which he asks Pres. William Henry\n Harrison for an appointment.","The Secretary of the Navy writes, sending the\n greetings of the President.","Re: the death of General Harrison and of Gov.\n Tyler, his successor.","Re: Barron's chances under the new President,\n Tyler.","Re: the calling of attention of the Secretary of\n the Navy to articles by Barron on naval subject; the\n articles are listed.","Re: his preparations to sail for Rio.","Re: Navy Department and reappointment of\n Barron.","Endorsed \"Commo B's 2nd wife, formerly Mary Anne\n Wilson.\"","Navy news.","\"The engines will be ready to be tried in 8\n days...\"","Family affairs, with endorsement of\n explanation.","Endorsement: \"The secretary of the Navy to Commo.\n Biddle approving his discharging of Joshua Parker, a\n Pensioner for bad conduct as complained of by the\n Commodore in his letter of January 19. A precedent\n for like cases.\"","Bounty lands for Revolutionary War service of JB\n (1).","Orders to assume command of the Naval Asylum at\n Philadelphia.","Norfolk news.","Offering services as Secretary.","Expressing the need for a carpenter.","Re: the \"solid-bottomed steamboat.\"","Request for a boat for the inmates.","Endorsement by Miss Janey Hope Marr.","Family affairs.","Recommending Edward Higgins.","Re: a presidential review of the decision in the\n court martial of Elliott.","\"You have had a rough time of it ever since the\n battle of Lake Erie....\" Comments on Cooper,\n \"undoubtedly the finest among our Literary Men\" and\n on the necessity of reform in the Court Martial\n system.","Re: his removal from office by the President of\n the U.S.","Re: letters received and letter of Noah in which\n there is \"Cooper's explanation of the Erie\n Affair.\"","Introducing Midsh. John Guest, \"who is about\n commencing his studies at the Naval Asylum.\"","Report that he has expelled Daniel Conway and\n Joshua Parker.","Order to readmit Conway and Parker to the\n Asylum.","Reply concerning Conway and Parker.","Personal affairs.","Re: some cider he has sent; and decrying the state\n of the country with failing banks, etc.","Re: pay for the Carpenter's Mate at the\n Asylum.","Re: an inmate, Patrick Malloy.","Re: medical officer's reports.","Asking a report on all employees at the Naval\n Asylum and Hospital. Reply that the reports are being\n prepared.","Introducing John F. Abbott.","Letter enclosing reports on the personnel of the\n Asylum.","Directs the discharge of Patrick Malloy.","Re: orders sent without the approval of\n Barron.","Resentment for addressing Barron as \"Captain\"\n instead of ''Commodore.''","Stating that all letters from Chiefs of Bureaus\n are to be considered official.","Letter concerns Patrick Malloy","Reply Re: 12 November 1842. JB to Wp. Cb ADrS.\n Reply to the above.","Re: Patrick Maley.","Re: plans for the building of the Asylum.","Re: Patrick Maley.","Requesting a leave of absence.","Re: report of the Purser, Mr. Pettit.","Giving permission for Barron to retire from the\n Asylum.","Returning letter which is \"unworthy of my\n notice.\"","Includes tuition for Jas. Barron Hope for one\n year.","Granting leave of absence for three months from\n November 30.","Re: Navy affairs, esp. Dr. Barton.","Re: the trouble caused by Dr. Barton, in contrast\n to good offices of Commo. Biddle and Commo.\n Barron.","Re: a naval engagement of the Revolutionary War\n between the barge Victory of Accomac and six barges\n of Capt. Kidd of which only Barron has memory.\n Enclosed is newspaper clipping of the engagement.","Family news.","Re: introduction to Chas. A. Magwood and Joseph R.\n Payne.","Re: arrangement of the rooms of the forward\n officers.","Request for a loan.","Appreciation for a loan.","Re: references to Commo. Barron in \"Commo.\n Elliott's book.\"","Re: \"Revolutionary Pensions.\"","Personal letter re: Barron's building a new house\n in Norfolk.","Family letter.","Re: a recent storm in Hampton.","Re: pump invented by Barron and need for a loan of\n $2000 to go into business.","Re: a claim for his father's \"commutation pay and\n land bounty.\"","Family letter from the son-in-law of Barron.","Enquiry concerning past practice in examining\n Midshipmen (Barron did this when he was in charge of\n the Naval Asylum in Philadelphia) in connection with\n the establishment of the Naval Academy.","Incomplete.","Note accompanying 2 sketches (not enclosed).","11-16 April 1848. Robt. W. Land, Phila., to Capt.\n Blake, U.S. Navy, Walnut St., [Phila.]. ALS,R.\n Offering a place near Germantown for sale.","Offering a place near Germantown for sale.","He has no desire to buy a place in\n Germantown.","Re: his collegiate activities and expenses at [the\n College of William and Mary].","Appreciation for a letter of sympathy.","Re: seniority of Barron in the Navy, having been\n made Captain in May 1799.","Marked \"Private and Confidential.\" Personal\n matters.","Written while visiting \"Papa\" (his grandfather,\n Commo. James Barron).","Re: Barron's claim.","Letter to a newspaper concerning an article which\n concerned his stay in Denmark during the War of\n 1812.","Family and personal affairs; and concerning\n preservation of the Union under General Taylor.","A long discussion of the danger of the Southern\n threat for the dissolution of the Union and the\n determination of the Northerners to preserve it; and\n concerning the freeing of the slaves in the District\n of Columbia by constitutional means.","A request for his autograph.","Armouring that he has documents establishing the\n war claims of these men and will furnish them for\n \"one fourth of the recovery.\"","A servant of madam magino writes to Barron\n thanking him for his kindness to her years before at\n the Gosport Navy Yard. Reply [from J.B.] in a very\n shaky hand.","Inviting Commo. James Barron to join the\n procession in tribute in Norfolk.","A family letter.","Report that Capt. Sam. Barron has sailed for\n Africa with his son as Secretary and Clerk; and\n concerning his own children, one of whom is in\n business in San Francisco.","The History of a transaction\n which there ought never to have been occasion\n for , the duel with Decatur on 22 March 1820.\n Dictated 11 August 1842 at the Naval Asylum in the\n presence of J.L. Watson.","Also included are other papers marked, \n A Document to precede the\n History of the Duel. 2 pieces.","Endorsement \"Copy by Mrs. Annie B. Hope\" (Probably\n a poem of James Barron Hope, grandson of Commo. James\n Barron).","Family letter.","Re: family affairs.","Appointing him President of a Naval Court of\n Enquiry on the destruction of C.S. Steamers\n \"Brenville,\" \"Carondelet,\" and \"Pamlico\" in the\n waters of Lake Porchetrain.","An account for James Barron, a student; and\n concerning the retreat of the Army from Manassas.","Titles included are listed as the following: \n Three Names, George the Third at\n Kent, John Smith, Sir Walter Raleigh, Pockahontas.","Undated manuscript material in this box includes 32\n undated letters, alphabetically arranged. In this group\n are 6 letters from Capt. John Gwinn, 12 letters from\n Commo. J.D Elliott, and several invitations to dinner\n with the President of the United States, as well as a 6\n page epistle by D.G. Farragut comparing the advanced\n techniques of the French Navy with the antiquated\n procedures of the British and American Naval forces.","There are 15 drafts of letters by James Barron, 11\n estimates, accounts, and the like and 44 other pieces of\n manuscript material including: a list of writings by\n Barron; several articles on the plans for the\n reorganization of the Navy Department; one each on the\n defense of the coasts, steamboats, telegraphic\n communications, the influx of foreigners; an application\n for the extension of his patents and a claim for\n injuries, two accounts of events in the War of\n Independence, \n A Short History of the Frigate\n Alliance, and an untitled poem; a six page\n \"Extract from a letter to the Secretary of State of the\n United States\" concerning the war with Tripoli and a\n discussion of his difficulties with Commo. Rodgers which\n almost ended in a duel; and an extract from the logbook\n of the \n Chesapeake .","Re: Dr. Thos. G. Peachy of Williamsburg who\n reported that Capt. Gordon (of the U.S. Ship \n Chesapeake at the\n time of The Chesapeake-Leopard Affair) felt that\n Barron was \"an injured man.\"","Request for the loan of a \"Handsome Flag\" for\n the visit of Gen. Lafayette.","An invitation to dinner.","Re: an illness of the daughter of Barron.","An invitation to dinner.","Personal letter.","Re. the washing machine invented by Barron.","A comparison of the advances of the French Navy\n over the practices of the American and English\n navies.","Re: a letter to Mr. Thompson.","A printed broadsheet, \n Highly important to\n Commerce and the Navigation of the\n Pacific.","Re: D.M. Randolph.","An invitation.","Re: An enclosed bill.","Re: business matters. Endorsement re: \"Lieut.\n Godon.\"","Introducing his brother.","Re: the repairs on the ship Constellation.","Re: Barron's bride.","Re: Commo. Rodgers and a procession.","Re: affairs at the Navy Yard.","Re: \"two pieces of timber.\"","Enquiry about the activities of Gen'l Thomas\n Nelson in the Revolutionary War, made by the son\n of Gov. John Page. Reply of to be directed in care\n of Thos. N. Page in Richmond.","Re: General Taylor and the defense of Coney\n Island.","Three invitations to dinner (the President is\n not named).","Re: dimensions of a barge and dining bell.","Introducing John Ambler.","Re: \"Inventions and essays on Naval Subjects by\n Commodore James Barron....\"","Re: the reorganization of the Board of Navy\n Commissioners.","Also enclosed are drawings of telegraph\n positions. 3 pages.","Re: the need for a school ship to train\n Americans.","Extension of patents, remuneration for code\n signals, ventilators and prow ships, claim for\n father's bounty land vs. the claims of John\n Thompson.","Lord Dunmore is mentioned.","Re: \"the Raise and Capt. Egery in Tripoli.\"","Re: Allen McLane.","Re: Susan B. Anthony.","Endorsement: \"A Memorandum showing the\n difference between the price asked and that paid\n for building a Carriage House.\"","Endorsed: Commo. J. Barron's floating dock.","A bound volume printed in Washington City in 1822 by\n Jacob Gideon, Jr. \n Proceedings of a Court of Enquiry\n held at the Navy Yard, Brooklyn, New York upon Capt.\n James Barron of the United States Navy in May,\n 1821. 111 pages.","Notes to the Trial of Commodore\n Barron, 1808. 8 pages.","Proceedings of the General Court\n Martial convened for the trial of Commodore James\n Barron, Captain Charles Gordon, Mr. Witttam Nook and\n Capt. John Hall of the United States Ship Chesapeake in\n the Month of January, 1808. Published by Order of\n the Navy Department. 496 pages.","Second Copy of \n Proceedings of the Court of\n Enquiry, May 1821 with 3 page autographed\n introduction [by James Barron].","Second copy of \n Notes to the Trial,\n 1808.","Autograph volume of a drama, \"The Fencing Master's\n Daughter.\" 92 pages. unsigned.","Autograph endorsement of 3 pages is included.","Includes a long letter from Ro. Saunders,\n Williamsburg, June 30, 1808, condemning the decision\n of the Court.","Re: Jamestown celebrations, with remarks made by\n G. Baidwin and John Madison.","Endorsed, \"Mrs. Hope. For my dear Mrs. Hope to\n keep Memoranda or Letters in.\"","Papers connected with the inventions of James Barron,\n which are not included in previous boxes are collected\n here. There is an autograph summary statement regarding\n his inventions and collections of papers concerned with:\n ship ventilators, log ship, log dock, cork cutter, flag\n signals, board pump, washing machine, filtering machine,\n steam ram for battleships, vessel construction, and fan\n lifting mechanism.","There are also photographs of: a miniature of James\n Barron as a young man, made when he was living in\n Copenhagen; of a painting made of him in a later year;\n of a miniature of his father, Commo. James Barron, the\n Elder, of his nephew Commo. Samuel Barron (III), of his\n daughter, Mrs. George S.(Mary Barron) Blake and his\n grandson Frank Blake.","See correspondence of February 1834.","Original letter on signals [by James Barron]. A\n review of the work done by Barron on signals.\n Draft of a resolution before the Senate and House\n of Representatives and the report of the committee\n on Naval Affairs. Charts and instructions on the\n use of Flag signals.","Sketch included.","A description of the log ship.","Typescript copy of the above also included,\n 1848. Endorsed: \"Southern Argus.\"","\"Submitted to the Navy Dep't by Commo. James\n Barron, U.S.N.\"","A 15 page booklet explaining that foul air is\n the cause of dry rot in the timber of vessels and\n of sickness among the crew with detailed plans for\n a more open construction of ships, with\n ventilators and bellows to change the air.","The original image is signed by Thomas Jefferson,\n as Governor of Virginia, and framed in piece of the\n 'Constitution.'","The photographs were enclosed in a cover,\n endorsed: \" 'Uncle' 'Sam' Barron, nephew of Commo.\n Jas. Barron and son of Commo. Samuel Barron.\" \"Mary\n Barron, daughter of Commo. James Barron, U.S.N. and\n wife of Commo. Geo. S. Blake, U.S.N. who remained on\n the Northern side.\" \"Frank Blake, son of Mary Barron\n and Geo. S. Blake.\"","A collection of newspaper clippings and complete\n 4-page newspapers collected by Commo. James Barron, plus\n a few pieces regarding him collected by his family after\n his death. Included is one clipping from the \n Boston Traveler , [1808],\n in which there is criticism of the sentence of the court\n martial on The Chesapeake-Leopard Affair. From the \n Wall Street Reporter of 5\n January 1850, little more than a year before his death,\n there is a long article, \"Commodore Barron and the\n affair of the \n Chesapeake .\"","Regarding the Barron-Decatur duel, there is the\n \"Extra\" issued by the \n Norfolk Beacon , 24 March\n 1820, and clipping of reports of the duel from 7 other\n papers. In addition to a newspaper clipping of Mr.\n Randolph's resolution to Congress on the death of\n Decatur (which were withdrawn) and an \"Indian oration\"\n on the death,there are 6 reports of the duel, two on the\n return of James Barron to Norfolk after his\n convalescence in Washington, waiting for the healing of\n his wound sufficient for him to be moved, one on the\n action of the Grand Jury investigating the duel, and one\n editorial opposing the practice of dueling. There are 6\n clippings on the Barron-Decatur duel as published in the\n papers and two on the pamphlet, which was published,\n containing the correspondence. Finally there is an\n article from 1850, a year before the death of\n Barron.","There are 3 clippings regarding the 1821 Naval Court\n of Enquiry held on James Barron and 5 clippings,\n 1947-1955, on the \"Rodney Urn.\" This urn, given by some\n citizens of Norfolk to Caesar A. Rodney, a famous\n lawyer, previously U.S. Attorney General, who defended\n Barron at that Enquiry without pay. The urn, presented\n to Rodney \"for his magnamanimous defense of Commo.\n Barron,\" was discovered in Independence Hall,\n Philadelphia, and was returned to Norfolk in 1954, where\n it is preserved.","Complete newspapers included in the collection are a\n copy of the \n National Gazette ,\n Philadelphia, in which there is an editorial on the\n Court of Enquiry which is derogatory to Barron; a copy\n of the \n Norfolk and Portsmouth\n Herald , 4 July 1823, with the obituary of Mrs.\n Elizabeth Mosely Barron, late wife of James Barron; and\n a copy of the same paper, 28 August 1824, which contains\n an account of Barron's invitation to a testimonial\n dinner in Philadelphia, soon after his reinstatement in\n the Navy when he took command of the Navy Yard there. He\n rejected the testimonial as being an inappropriate\n action at that time. There are ten complete copies of\n newspapers which reported the visit of General Lafayette\n to the U.S. in 1824: The \n American Watchman ,\n Wilmington, of 20 August; the \n Columbian Observer ,\n Phila., of August 20; the \n Delaware Gazette ,\n Wilmington, of August 27; the \n U.S. Gazette , Phila., of\n 23 and 25 September and 8 October; \n The New York Gazette , New\n York, of October; and the \n Washington Gazette ,\n Washington, D.C. of 11 December. Included also is the\n complete \n American Beacon of\n Norfolk, of 1 May 1851, announcing the death of Commo.\n Barron on 21 April 1851.","There is also an editorial from the \n Norfolk Landmark , founded\n by James B----- Hope, suggesting that a battleship be\n names for B-----, and an undated article, written in\n Philadelphia [1825-1840] under the pseudonym Neptune, by\n James Barron, predicting that commercial steamships\n would some day be built 400 feet long to make the\n journey to Europe in eight days.","Time of newspaper issue: 2 o'clock P.M. Mailed to\n Commo. Barron, U.S. Navy, Beal's Hotel,\n Washington.","The newspaper clippings include the following: \n Georgetown\n [Metropolitan] ,23 March 1820; \n Baltimore Fed. Rep. ,\n 23 March 1820, and \n Baltimore American , 24\n March 1820; \n National\n Intelligencer , \n Washington City\n Gazette , and \n Georgetown\n Metropolitan , [22-23 March 1820]; \n National Messenger , 24\n March 1820; \n Niles Register , 25\n March 1820; An one undated account.","Re: mourning for Decatur and withdrawn for lack of\n support.","Articles taken from \n The Herald and \n Norfolk .","The Herald and the \n National\n Intelligencer reports.","The newspaper clippings include the following: \n American Beacon , 8\n April 1820; \n Norfolk , 11 April\n 1820; \n The Gazette ,\n Winchester, 15 April 1820; \n American Advocate , 22\n April 1820; and two undated articles.","The \"Rodney Urn\" was silver urn, given to Caesar\n Rodney, a former Attorney General of the U.S. who had\n defended James Barron at the Court of Enquiry without\n pay. The newspaper articles include the following: \n Norfolk\n Ledger-Dispatch , 10 January 1947; \n Norfolk\n Virginian-Pilot , 14 November 1954; \n Norfolk\n Virginian-Pilot , 1 January 1955.","This includes an editorial opinion of the Court of\n Enquiry upon Commo. Barron.","This contains the obituary of Mrs. Elizabeth\n Moseley Barron, late wife of Commo. James Barron.","This includes an editorial on the testimonial\n dinner offered to Commo. James Barron upon his\n assuming the command of the Philadelphia Naval Yard\n and his declining of it due to his wish \"to avoid all\n appearance of ostentation or triumph.\"","This includes an account of the landing of General\n Lafayette in New York.","This includes an editorial on Lafayette, \"good\n man, sincere Patriot, and distinguished Soldier of\n our Revolution.\"","This includes a report of the visit of General\n Lafayette to New York, Brooklyn, and New Haven.","This includes an announcement of the expected\n arrival of General Lafayette in Philadelphia with the\n order of Civic Procession.","This includes reports of the departure of General\n Lafayette from New York and his reception in Troy,\n New York.","This includes an account of the continuing\n journeys of \"The Nation's Guest,\" General\n Lafayette.","This includes an account of the visit of General\n Lafayette to the Philadelphia Naval Yard, Commo.\n James Barron, commanding.","This includes an account of the visit of \"The\n Nation's Guest\" General Lafayette, to the\n Philadelphia Naval Yard.","This includes a report of the visit of General\n Lafayette to Philadelphia and of his further journey\n to Chester, Pa., and on to Delaware.","This includes a report of the reception of General\n Lafayette by the United States Congress.","Re: Naval Courts, printed in \n The Herald .","This includes the obituary of Commo. James\n Barron.","Orders Sever to take over the \n Chesapeake toward the\n end of May as Capt. [James] Barron says it will be\n ready then; he is to take his crew, the marine\n officer and marines, the master and about thirty\n seamen, such midshipmen and \"pettee officers\" as he\n thinks proper, and two or three warrant officers. The\n Chesapeake will move\n down to the Cran[e]y Island. It is essential to get\n the ship out as early as possible.","Before publishing quotations or excerpts from any\n materials, permission must be obtained from the Curator of\n Manuscripts and Rare Books, and the holder of the\n copyright, if not Swem Library.","Correspondence and papers of\n Commodore James Barron relating to his career in the United\n States Navy, and especially relating to The Chesapeake-Leopard\n Affair in 1807 and to his duel with Stephen\n Decatur.","James Barron,","John Adams (1735-1826),","Andrew Jackson (1767-1845),","Amos Kendall (1789-1869),","Duff Green (1791-1875),","A.P. (Abel Parker) Upshur (1790-1844),","Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826),","William Oliver Stevens (1878-1955),","Jesse Duncan Elliott (1782-1845).","Decatur, Stephen,\n 1779-1820.","Adams, John, 1735-\n 1826.","Jackson, Andrew,\n 1767-1845.","Kendall, Amos,\n 1789-1869.","Green, Duff, 1791-\n 1875.","Upshur, A. P. (Abel Parker),\n 1790-1844.","Jefferson, Thomas,\n 1743-1826.","Stevens, William Oliver,\n 1878-1955.","Elliott, Jesse Duncan,\n 1782-1845.","English"],"unitid_tesim":["Mss. 65 B27"],"normalized_title_ssm":["James Barron Papers (1), \n \n 1766-1899."],"collection_title_tesim":["James Barron Papers (1), \n \n 1766-1899."],"collection_ssim":["James Barron Papers (1), \n \n 1766-1899."],"repository_ssm":["College of William and Mary"],"repository_ssim":["College of William and Mary"],"creator_ssm":["James Barron, John Adams (1735-1826), Andrew Jackson (1767-1845), Amos Kendall (1789-1869), Duff Green (1791-1875), A.P. (Abel Parker) Upshur (1790-1844), Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826), William Oliver Stevens (1878-1955), Jesse Duncan Elliott (1782-1845)."],"creator_ssim":["James Barron, John Adams (1735-1826), Andrew Jackson (1767-1845), Amos Kendall (1789-1869), Duff Green (1791-1875), A.P. (Abel Parker) Upshur (1790-1844), Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826), William Oliver Stevens (1878-1955), Jesse Duncan Elliott (1782-1845)."],"creator_persname_ssim":["James Barron,","John Adams (1735-1826),","Andrew Jackson (1767-1845),","Amos Kendall (1789-1869),","Duff Green (1791-1875),","A.P. (Abel Parker) Upshur (1790-1844),","Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826),","William Oliver Stevens (1878-1955),","Jesse Duncan Elliott (1782-1845)."],"creators_ssim":["James Barron,","John Adams (1735-1826),","Andrew Jackson (1767-1845),","Amos Kendall (1789-1869),","Duff Green (1791-1875),","A.P. (Abel Parker) Upshur (1790-1844),","Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826),","William Oliver Stevens (1878-1955),","Jesse Duncan Elliott (1782-1845)."],"acqinfo_ssim":["Gift: 2,739 items, \n 04/24/1945. Purchased: 1 item, \n 05/00/1969. Purchased: 1 item, \n 04/00/1970. Purchased: 1 item, \n 08/13/1979. Purchased: 1 item, \n 09/15/1999."],"access_subjects_ssim":["United States.\n Navy--History--19th century.","United States.\n Navy--History--Tripolitan War, 1801-1805.","Chesapeake-Leopard Affair,\n 1807.","Courts-martial and courts of\n inquiry--United States.","Dueling--Virginia.","Patents-- United\n States.","Subject:\n Inventions--History--United States.","United\n States--History--Tripolitan War, 1801- 1805."],"access_subjects_ssm":["United States.\n Navy--History--19th century.","United States.\n Navy--History--Tripolitan War, 1801-1805.","Chesapeake-Leopard Affair,\n 1807.","Courts-martial and courts of\n inquiry--United States.","Dueling--Virginia.","Patents-- United\n States.","Subject:\n Inventions--History--United States.","United\n States--History--Tripolitan War, 1801- 1805."],"has_online_content_ssim":["false"],"physdesc_tesim":["2,743 items."],"accessrestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eCollection is open to all researchers.\u003c/p\u003e"],"accessrestrict_heading_ssm":["Restrictions on Access"],"accessrestrict_tesim":["Collection is open to all researchers."],"arrangement_html_tesm":["\u003carrangement\u003e\n \u003chead\u003eArrangement\u003c/head\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThis collection is arranged mostly by date with certain\n subjects and materials being grouped together. These\n subjects include: The Leopard-Chesapeake Affair,\n Box-folder: 1:50-82; Undated Material, Box-folder: 12:1-35;\n Letters and drafts sent by James Barron, Box-folder: 12:\n 27-50; Manuscripts, Box-folder: 12:51-81; Accounts,\n Box-folder: 12:82-87; Papers connected with the inventions\n of James Barron, Box-folder: 14:1- 15; Pictorial Images,\n Box-folder: 14:16-22; and Newspaper Articles, Box: 15.\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/arrangement\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis collection is arranged mostly by date with certain\n subjects and materials being grouped together. These\n subjects include: The Leopard-Chesapeake Affair,\n Box-folder: 1:50-82; Undated Material, Box-folder: 12:1-35;\n Letters and drafts sent by James Barron, Box-folder: 12:\n 27-50; Manuscripts, Box-folder: 12:51-81; Accounts,\n Box-folder: 12:82-87; Papers connected with the inventions\n of James Barron, Box-folder: 14:1- 15; Pictorial Images,\n Box-folder: 14:16-22; and Newspaper Articles, Box: 15.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003carrangement\u003e\n \u003chead\u003eOrganization\u003c/head\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThis collection is organized into fifteen series, one\n series for each of the fifteen boxes in this\n collection.\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/arrangement\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis collection is organized into fifteen series, one\n series for each of the fifteen boxes in this\n collection.\u003c/p\u003e"],"arrangement_heading_ssm":["Arrangement","Arrangement","Organization"],"arrangement_tesim":["Arrangement This collection is arranged mostly by date with certain\n subjects and materials being grouped together. These\n subjects include: The Leopard-Chesapeake Affair,\n Box-folder: 1:50-82; Undated Material, Box-folder: 12:1-35;\n Letters and drafts sent by James Barron, Box-folder: 12:\n 27-50; Manuscripts, Box-folder: 12:51-81; Accounts,\n Box-folder: 12:82-87; Papers connected with the inventions\n of James Barron, Box-folder: 14:1- 15; Pictorial Images,\n Box-folder: 14:16-22; and Newspaper Articles, Box: 15.","This collection is arranged mostly by date with certain\n subjects and materials being grouped together. These\n subjects include: The Leopard-Chesapeake Affair,\n Box-folder: 1:50-82; Undated Material, Box-folder: 12:1-35;\n Letters and drafts sent by James Barron, Box-folder: 12:\n 27-50; Manuscripts, Box-folder: 12:51-81; Accounts,\n Box-folder: 12:82-87; Papers connected with the inventions\n of James Barron, Box-folder: 14:1- 15; Pictorial Images,\n Box-folder: 14:16-22; and Newspaper Articles, Box: 15.","Organization This collection is organized into fifteen series, one\n series for each of the fifteen boxes in this\n collection.","This collection is organized into fifteen series, one\n series for each of the fifteen boxes in this\n collection."],"bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eCommodore James Barron, born 15 September 1768 in Hampton,\n Virginia, died 21 April 1851 in Norfolk, served under his\n father, Commodore James Barron the Elder, in the Revolutionary\n War. He was made Captain in the Virginia Navy in 1799 and\n transferred to the newly formed U.S. Navy in 1803. During the\n War with Tripoli he commanded the U.S. Frigates \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eNew York\u003c/title\u003eand \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003ePresident\u003c/title\u003ewhen his brother,\n Commodore Samuel Barron, was commander of the Mediterranean\n Squadron. He assisted his brother in that command when the\n latter's health failed and returned with him to Norfolk in\n 1805.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppointed Commander of the Mediterranean Squadron in 1806\n with the rank of Commodore, which title he retained for the\n rest of his life, he sailed aboard the U.S. \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eChesapeake.\u003c/title\u003eThe British ship \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eLeopard\u003c/title\u003eattacked the \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eChesapeake\u003c/title\u003ewhen Barron refused\n to allow his ship to be boarded in a search for British\n deserters. After a brief battle, Barron surrendered and on the\n request of his junior officers he was brought before a Naval\n court martial. The command was turned over to Capt. Stephen\n Decatur who in the Algerian War of 1815 became a national\n hero. Barron was suspended from the Navy for five years in a\n decision criticized by many, including B. Cocke of Washington\n and Robert Saunders of Williamsburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBarron took command of the merchant ship \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003ePortia\u003c/title\u003e, and after several\n voyages was caught in a Danish port by the outbreak of the War\n of 1812. He attempted to get passage home but was refused it\n because of the Danish neutrality and remained in Copenhagen\n until 1819. During this period he supported himself with his\n inventions including a new type of mill, a rope spinning\n machine, a cork cutter, and a dough kneading machine. Upon his\n return he sought a command in the Navy and in the course of\n this an argument by mail with Decatur resulted in the famous\n duel in which Barron was seriously injured and Decatur\n fatally. His second in the duel, Capt. J. D. Elliott was\n coupled with Barron in responsibility for the duel, though\n perhaps unfairly.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA Naval Court of Enquiry was held in 1821 to clear the name\n of Barron for his absence in the War of 1812 and other charges\n brought against him. The decision was very noncommittal and\n was criticized by many, including Carter Beverley and John\n Taliaferro of Williamsburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn 1824, Barron was given the command of the Philadelphia\n Navy Yard, largely through the influence of his friend,\n General Andrew Jackson. While there he participated in the\n entertaining of General Lafayette when he visited the U.S.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCommodore Barron took command of the Gosport Navy Yard in\n 1825 where he remained until 1831 when he returned to the\n command of the Philadelphia Navy Yard. In 1837, he resigned\n that command because an officer junior to him had been\n appointed President of the Naval Board in Washington, and was\n without command until 1842. From 13 March to 30 November 1842\n he commanded the Navy Asylum, a retirement home for Naval men\n in Philadelphia. In that position he was also in charge of the\n training and examination of Midshipmen for the Navy, and his\n advice was asked when plans were being made for organization\n of the Naval Academy at Annapolis in 1847. In 1845, he\n returned to Norfolk where he lived in retirement until his\n death in 1851.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDuring all this time he continued his interest in\n inventions which included a new type of pump and bellows\n ventilator for ships, a steam-powered battleship, a new type\n of dry dock, and a cylinder steam for ships developed with\n Amos Kendali. He was instrumental in the development of the\n Naval flag signal, which he first revised in 1798.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCommodore Barron supported the education of his grandson,\n James Barron Hope, whose early letters, a poem on Washington,\n and other poems are included at the end of Box 11. (See the\n James Barron Hope Papers for a continuation of these papers,\n and the Samuel Barron Papers for a chart to the genealogy of\n the Barron family.)\u003c/p\u003e"],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Biographical/Historical Information"],"bioghist_tesim":["Commodore James Barron, born 15 September 1768 in Hampton,\n Virginia, died 21 April 1851 in Norfolk, served under his\n father, Commodore James Barron the Elder, in the Revolutionary\n War. He was made Captain in the Virginia Navy in 1799 and\n transferred to the newly formed U.S. Navy in 1803. During the\n War with Tripoli he commanded the U.S. Frigates \n New York and \n President when his brother,\n Commodore Samuel Barron, was commander of the Mediterranean\n Squadron. He assisted his brother in that command when the\n latter's health failed and returned with him to Norfolk in\n 1805.","Appointed Commander of the Mediterranean Squadron in 1806\n with the rank of Commodore, which title he retained for the\n rest of his life, he sailed aboard the U.S. \n Chesapeake. The British ship \n Leopard attacked the \n Chesapeake when Barron refused\n to allow his ship to be boarded in a search for British\n deserters. After a brief battle, Barron surrendered and on the\n request of his junior officers he was brought before a Naval\n court martial. The command was turned over to Capt. Stephen\n Decatur who in the Algerian War of 1815 became a national\n hero. Barron was suspended from the Navy for five years in a\n decision criticized by many, including B. Cocke of Washington\n and Robert Saunders of Williamsburg.","Barron took command of the merchant ship \n Portia , and after several\n voyages was caught in a Danish port by the outbreak of the War\n of 1812. He attempted to get passage home but was refused it\n because of the Danish neutrality and remained in Copenhagen\n until 1819. During this period he supported himself with his\n inventions including a new type of mill, a rope spinning\n machine, a cork cutter, and a dough kneading machine. Upon his\n return he sought a command in the Navy and in the course of\n this an argument by mail with Decatur resulted in the famous\n duel in which Barron was seriously injured and Decatur\n fatally. His second in the duel, Capt. J. D. Elliott was\n coupled with Barron in responsibility for the duel, though\n perhaps unfairly.","A Naval Court of Enquiry was held in 1821 to clear the name\n of Barron for his absence in the War of 1812 and other charges\n brought against him. The decision was very noncommittal and\n was criticized by many, including Carter Beverley and John\n Taliaferro of Williamsburg.","In 1824, Barron was given the command of the Philadelphia\n Navy Yard, largely through the influence of his friend,\n General Andrew Jackson. While there he participated in the\n entertaining of General Lafayette when he visited the U.S.","Commodore Barron took command of the Gosport Navy Yard in\n 1825 where he remained until 1831 when he returned to the\n command of the Philadelphia Navy Yard. In 1837, he resigned\n that command because an officer junior to him had been\n appointed President of the Naval Board in Washington, and was\n without command until 1842. From 13 March to 30 November 1842\n he commanded the Navy Asylum, a retirement home for Naval men\n in Philadelphia. In that position he was also in charge of the\n training and examination of Midshipmen for the Navy, and his\n advice was asked when plans were being made for organization\n of the Naval Academy at Annapolis in 1847. In 1845, he\n returned to Norfolk where he lived in retirement until his\n death in 1851.","During all this time he continued his interest in\n inventions which included a new type of pump and bellows\n ventilator for ships, a steam-powered battleship, a new type\n of dry dock, and a cylinder steam for ships developed with\n Amos Kendali. He was instrumental in the development of the\n Naval flag signal, which he first revised in 1798.","Commodore Barron supported the education of his grandson,\n James Barron Hope, whose early letters, a poem on Washington,\n and other poems are included at the end of Box 11. (See the\n James Barron Hope Papers for a continuation of these papers,\n and the Samuel Barron Papers for a chart to the genealogy of\n the Barron family.)"],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eJames Barron Papers, Manuscripts and Rare Books\n Department, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.\u003c/p\u003e"],"prefercite_tesim":["James Barron Papers, Manuscripts and Rare Books\n Department, Swem Library, College of William and Mary."],"relatedmaterial_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eMaterials related to this collection can be found under\n the James Barron Hope Papers and the Samuel Barron Papers,\n Manuscripts and Rare Books Department, Swem Library,\n College of William and Mary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\n \u003carchref type=\"simple\" href=\"\"\u003eSamuel Barron Papers, Manuscripts and Rare Books\n Department, Swem Library, College of William and Mary,\n Williamsburg, Virginia. \n \u003cunittitle\u003eSamuel Barron Papers, \n \u003cunitdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1793-1942.\u003c/unitdate\u003e\u003c/unittitle\u003e\u003cphysdesc\u003e538 items.\u003c/physdesc\u003e\u003cunitid\u003eCollection number: Mss. 65 B29.\u003c/unitid\u003e\u003c/archref\u003e\n \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\n \u003carchref type=\"simple\" href=\"\"\u003eJames Barron Hope Papers, Manuscripts and Rare\n Books Department, Swem Library, College of William and\n Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia. \n \u003cunittitle\u003eJames Barron Hope Papers, \n \u003cunitdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1790-1965, 1847-1887.\u003c/unitdate\u003e\u003c/unittitle\u003e\u003cphysdesc\u003e993 items.\u003c/physdesc\u003e\u003cunitid\u003eCollection number: Mss. 65 H77.\u003c/unitid\u003e\u003c/archref\u003e\n \u003c/p\u003e"],"relatedmaterial_heading_ssm":["Related Material"],"relatedmaterial_tesim":["Materials related to this collection can be found under\n the James Barron Hope Papers and the Samuel Barron Papers,\n Manuscripts and Rare Books Department, Swem Library,\n College of William and Mary.","Samuel Barron Papers, Manuscripts and Rare Books\n Department, Swem Library, College of William and Mary,\n Williamsburg, Virginia. \n Samuel Barron Papers, \n 1793-1942. 538 items. Collection number: Mss. 65 B29.","James Barron Hope Papers, Manuscripts and Rare\n Books Department, Swem Library, College of William and\n Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia. \n James Barron Hope Papers, \n 1790-1965, 1847-1887. 993 items. Collection number: Mss. 65 H77."],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence and papers of Commodore James Barron\n relating to his career in the United States Navy, and\n especially relating to The Chesapeake-Leopard Affair in 1807\n and to his duel with Stephen Decatur. Collection includes\n photocopies of patents issued to Barron for his inventions and\n a typescript of William Oliver Stevens' \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eAn Affair of Honor\u003c/title\u003e, a biography\n of Barron. Correspondents include John Adams, Jesse Duncan\n Elliott, Andrew Jackson, Thomas Jefferson, Amos Kendall, Duff\n Green and Abel P. Upshur.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGenealogical notes on the Barron Family are to be\n found in this box together with an autobiographical note\n by James Barron (1768-1851) and \"Revolutionary\n Reminiscences\" by his father, James Barron the Elder (d.\n 1787). (A genealogical chart of the Barron Family is to\n be found in the Samuel Barron Papers, Box 1, folder 1.)\n Naval commissions of James Barron together with his\n personal and naval correspondence from 1803 to 1807 are\n included in this first box.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence of 1803 to 1805 covers the period from\n Barron's first commission through his command of the\n U.S. Frigates \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eNew York\u003c/title\u003eand \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003ePresident\u003c/title\u003ein the\n Mediterranean Squadron during the war with Tripoli.\n Several letters concern his duties as assistant to his\n brother, Commodore Samuel Barron, who was commander of\n the Squadron before relinquishing the command to Capt.\n John Rodgers because of ill health.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe papers of the 1806-1807 period begin with the\n preparations for Barron to leave Norfolk on the U.S.\n Ship \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eChesapeake\u003c/title\u003eto take command\n of the Mediterranean Squadron with the rank of\n Commodore. The correspondence with Comm. Rodgers, which\n nearly ended in a duel but was amicably settled by the\n seconds is included. A description of the affair with\n the British warship \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eLeopard\u003c/title\u003edescribes the\n brief skirmish and the capitulation of Barron. The\n request of his officers for his arrest as a result of\n the capitulation, the passing of the command of his ship\n to Capt. Stephen Decatur, the preparations for the Court\n Martial, the testimony, and the sentence of suspension\n are in the material found in this box. Opinions\n regarding the unfairness of the sentence by B. Cocke of\n Washington and Robert Saunders, President of William and\n Mary College, and others, are included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Jan. 17, 1961 . . . Note at top is Janey Hope\n Marr's\" signed A[nne] W. Marr.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Memoir of Comd're Jas. Barron,\" 2 pages; and a\n memorandum regarding the writing of such a\n memoir.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: naval engagements in the War, in one of which\n \"the two Captains Barron\" were involved.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: \"the remarkable escape of the private armed\n Ship Marquis La Fayette,\" 1779-to 1781.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItem concerns the recommendation of Capt. James\n Barron, who is seeking a promotion.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Barron's new post.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: ship which is being completed; Kentucky papers\n [for war bounty lands] sent by Mr. Saunders; and\n inquiry about their value.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItem is criticizing the U.S. ship, \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eInsurgent\u003c/title\u003eby stating, \"\n . . . would not go to sea in her for the world . . .\n .\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: completion of the signals.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes a draft payment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Instructions to bring the ship up the Potomac\n to Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eR[ober]t Smith writes that no Captain is\n available for such a secondary position aboard\n ship. He accepts Truxton's resignation and\n appoints Capt. Morris to command the \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eChesapeake\u003c/title\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComm. Truxton denies that he intended to resign\n his commission but only meant to be relieved of\n the command of the Mediterranean Squadron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Comm. Dale and sailing plans.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: war in the Mediterranean; expectation to sail\n for Tripoli; criticism of way war is carried on;\n Algiers and Tangiers both threatening war; his order\n to give up command of the \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eNew York\u003c/title\u003eand take\n command of a \"much neglected and horribly\n disciplined\" ship; message to Bainbridge, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: a horse for which he wants $5,000.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe letter accompanied a gift of a Damascus\n saber.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Orders for the taking command of the \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003ePresident\u003c/title\u003eand future\n movements of the ship and Squadron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Orders for the collection of the Squadron, \"If\n the Business here is Settled.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: affairs in the Mediterranean after James\n Barron left. News of Col. Lear and Comm. Rodgers at\n Tunis, Lear negotiating to avoid war, Rodgers\n continuing to fire on Tunisian vessels. News of the\n duplicity of Comm. Rodgers; of Lord Nelson's\n unsuccessful pursuit of the French; of 9 American\n ships at Gibraltar, prizes of the British.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrders: after delivering the \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003ePresident\u003c/title\u003eto Capt.\n Tingey, James Barron is to prepare for the\n construction of a 74 gun ship at Portsmouth.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItem contains 4 letters and 16 poems.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Arab horse, Selim, which was sent to\n America.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn order to hold himself ready to sail on the\n frigate \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eChesapeake\u003c/title\u003efor the\n purpose of taking the command of the American\n Squadron in the Mediterranean; suspension of the\n orders because the \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eChesapeake\u003c/title\u003ewas not\n ready to sail.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFelicitation on appointment to command the\n Mediterranean Squadron; re: a brother who was a\n Midshipman on the Constitution.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the affair between Barron and Comm. Rodgers\n concerning which \"much anxiety is excited\n among...your friends.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRelative to threatened duel between Barron and\n Rodgers; printed terms of settlement published 31\n January 1807.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArrangements are made to meet at Havre de Grace,\n Maryland, for the duel of Barron and Rodgers, despite\n the orders of the Secretary of the Navy; news that\n agreement to a settlement has been reached.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: new orders shortly to come to Capt. Barron,\n until which time he \"will not move from that place\n without special orders from me.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePreparations for the sailing on the \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eChesapeake\u003c/title\u003e, including\n a question regarding the powder which was \"not fit\n for service\" and was to be remanufactured at Malta,\n 23 March 1807; endorsement by James Barron, \"The \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eChesapeake\u003c/title\u003e's Powder,\n an important paper.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHe is sending up the Seamen for the \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eChesapeake\u003c/title\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: deserters from the newly assembled crew.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: attempted sale of James Barron's Dry Dock\n plan; news of Norfolk business interests.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest that James Barron take an enclosed letter\n to Mr. Niggins at Malta and ask him to send back a\n pipe of Marsala Madeira if conveyance is available.\n Endorsement: \"From that infamous Hypocrite, T.\n Jefferson\" and \"No consequence.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the Arabian horse, Selim.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the conduct of James Cosgrove, who had been a\n gunman on the U.S.S. Essex: \"most perverse.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter by Mrs. Cole asking that her husband be\n released from service on the \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eChesapeake\u003c/title\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA letter sent by Comm. Barron to Gibraltar (never\n delivered to Col. H.M.Clavering).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItems in this subseries include: A description of\n the affair between the U.S.S. \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eChesaspeake\u003c/title\u003ecommanded\n by Barron and the British warship \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eLeopard\u003c/title\u003e, involving the\n brief skirmish and the capitulation of Barron; the\n request of Barron's officers for his arrest as a\n result of the capitulation; the passing of the\n command of Barron's ship to Capt. Stephen Decatur;\n the preparations for the Court Martial; the\n testimony; and the sentence of suspension. Opinions\n regarding the unfairness of the sentence are given\n by: B. Cocke of Washington; Robert Saunders,\n President of William and Mary College; and\n others.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Sensible of the disgrace . . . in the\n premature surrender of the U.S. Ship \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eChesapeake\u003c/title\u003eto the\n English Ship of \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eLeopard\u003c/title\u003e. . .\n request that an order be issued for the arrest of\n Commander James Barron . . . .\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHe (Comdr. James Barron) has forwarded a copy\n of the letter of accusations, as requested.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn account of the half hour battle in which 3\n men were killed and 16 wounded.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the letter sent by his officers and his\n inability to travel due to his wounds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExplaining the action between the \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eChesapeake\u003c/title\u003eand the\n English Warship \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eLeopard\u003c/title\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: divisions of cabins aboard ship.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrder to turn over command of the Frigate \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eChesapeake\u003c/title\u003eto Capt.\n Decatur.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: information needed for the Court of Enquiry\n of the Affair of the \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eChesapeake\u003c/title\u003eand \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eLeopard\u003c/title\u003e, involving\n his brother [James Barron].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItem was sent to Robert Smith, Secretary of the\n Navy, [by James Barron], by way of Capt.\n Gordon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosing a call for a Court of Enquiry to\n investigate conduct of James Barron, for October\n 5.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the chance that the \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eChesapeake\u003c/title\u003eaffair\n might be cause for a declaration of war.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: his wound, which makes it impossible for\n him to sit up; and his comments on the affair of\n the \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eChesapeake\u003c/title\u003eand the \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eLeopard\u003c/title\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the action of the \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eChesapeake\u003c/title\u003eon 22 of\n June.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA list of the armament and complement of\n officers and men on the Ship \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eLeopard\u003c/title\u003e; and a copy\n of the order of 1 June 1807 given by G. Berkeley,\n given in Halifax, Nova Scotia, under which the\n attack was made by the \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eLeopard\u003c/title\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: postponement of the trial to Friday the\n 16th, due to Barron's \"feeble state of\n health.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the taking of Mr. Saunders to assist Taylor\n in the defense of James Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the day fixed for the Court Martial.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the Report of the Court of Enquiry . . .\n \"Rascally . . .grounded with prejudice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTestimony of Captain Gordon in\n \"Chesapeake-Leopard\" trial. ADr; Testimony of\n Captain Hall in \"Chesapeake-Leopard\" trial. 8\n pages. ADr; Capt. Gordon's 2nd dep'n. 4 pages.\n ADr; \"Testimony\" at the Chesapeake- Leopard trial.\n ADr. (See printed report of the Court Martial\n Proceedings, Box 13.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: rumors of war with England; suggesting that\n subscriptions be raised for a ship of commerce to\n be commanded by James Barron, and that the\n President might remit his sentence.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Madison's appearance as a witness to the\n trial of Commodore James Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe charges and decisions are given in detail;\n part of page 22, the last paragraph has been cut\n away. Endorsement [by James Barron]: \"The Congress\n of the U. States took up this affair and appointed\n a Committee to examine into my conduct. That\n Committee acquited (sic) me of all sort of blame;\n their report is to be found on their records.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStates that \"Doct. Bullus has been your decided\n enemy.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the decision of the Court Martial, which\n has not yet appeared.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Charges against Fitz. H. Babbit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the chance of the President's remitting the\n sentence of the Court Martial of James Barron, the\n President is expected hourly from Monticello.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: dissatisfaction with the outcome of the\n Court Martial of James Barron, criticism of the\n trial and \"this unhallowed sentence against you\";\n and hopes for a full publication of the trial.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of the above included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAt the beginning of this box is to be found a curious\n ten page document from John Peake to Lord Gambier, 4\n June 1811; in it he recommends \"an entirely new system\n for naval vessels.\" Also from this period, 7 September\n 1811 is the letter from W. Lewis to Chas. W.\n Goldsborough, Secretary of the Navy, which formed the\n basis for one of the accusations in the later Naval\n Enquiry on James Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe remainder of the material is from the years that\n Barron spent in exile in Copenhagen. Having arrived\n there in command of a commercial ship, \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003ePortia\u003c/title\u003e, in 1812, he was\n forced to sell the ship and remain in Denmark. His\n correspondence in connection with his attempts to make a\n living by his inventions show that he received patents\n on machines for spinning hemp into rope, cutting cork,\n kneading dough, and an improvised wind mill. His letter\n to Wm. Jones, Secretary of the Navy, asking an\n opportunity to serve his country at the conclusion of\n his sentence, 22 July 1813, remained unanswered. His\n correspondence of 1814 when he sold his European patents\n in expectation of an opportunity to return to the U.S.\n ended in disappointment. Much correspondence with his\n daughter, Jane A. Barron is from this period.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA long discussion of \"Naval imbecility\" etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe report of the remarks made by Capt. James\n Barron to Mr. Lyons, British Consul, re: The\n Chesapeake-Leopard Affair. \"I am now convinced that\n he is not only a coward, but a traitor....\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Business matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerned with the sale of the ship formerly\n commanded by Barron and other business matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the sale of the ship \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003ePortia\u003c/title\u003e, formerly\n commanded by Barron and other business matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: a previous letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: battles, \"Lord Wellington's victory over the\n Marmont.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: a suit against Capt. A. Murray in the District\n Court, District of Delaware.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: \"Declaration of War on our part of 14th inst.\"\n And Capt. Hull's successful encounter with the\n Guerrier.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the purchase of Barron's ship.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: business affairs connected with the hemp\n spinning machine.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: his activity on a ship of Capt. Bradley and\n his desire to return to Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA petition to have his naval recommendation put\n into practice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA defense of his action [in The Chesapeake-Leopard\n Affair] and an accusation against his accusers,\n especially Capt. Gordon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe term of his suspension having expired, Barron\n asks for opportunity to serve his country.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn one he mentions that he is writing to the\n Secretary of the Navy to offer his services to his\n country in the War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: defense of Virginia, with mention of the\n Peninsula, Richmond, Petersburg, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: patent for rope machine.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffer to carry communications to America on his\n next trip.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAgreement to sell to John Murray Forbes the patent\n to a hemp spinning machine, patented in Denmark,\n Sweden, and Russia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSale of the rights to the machine outside Denmark\n to James Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAddressed to \"Commodore Murray, at the Collector\n of Delaware.\" re: duties on the cargo of the British\n ship Superior.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Barron's attempts to return home and sale of\n his European patents.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten when Barron expected to get passage back\n to the U.S. from Gothenberg when he sold his European\n patents to Forbes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePersonal affairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGrants permission to Capt. James Barron for the\n construction of a wind mill on which he, Forbes,\n holds patent rights.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: chance for employment in France.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePreliminaries of peace were signed at Ghent\n between the British and American ministers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Taylor . . . is my brother.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppeals to Barron to aid him, and a letter after\n his release from prison.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNews of his attempts to set up in business in\n Europe and of his new invention, a cork-cutting\n machine.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBusiness letters in which Ferrau expresses the\n sympathy in Copenhagen with the cause of Napoleon,\n and disappointed at his defeat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBusiness affairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: transactions in tobacco. Enclosed: 2\n receipts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Barron's right of reinstatement among his\n countrymen.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor a patent on a machine for cutting corks.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe correspondence of 1816 through 1820 begins with\n business and family letters received in Copenhagen.\n After his return to the U.S. in 1819 there is\n correspondence with the Navy Department and President\n Monroe regarding the reinstatement of Barron in a naval\n command. The correspondence of June 1819 to March 1820\n with Capt. Stephen Decatur is preserved, along with an\n account of the duel in which Barron was gravely injured\n and Decatur killed. (See \"The History of a transaction\n which there ought never to have been occasion for,\" an\n account of the duel written by James Barron in the\n Samuel Barron Papers, Box 1, Folder 8.) The\n correspondence with Capt. J. D. Elliott, his second, and\n reports of the controversies which followed the duel are\n included. Family letters include many from his daughter,\n Mrs. Jane Barron Hope.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: his life in the West Indies where he has gone\n from Copenhagen.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBusiness affairs; permission granted to import\n refined sugar into Russia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBusiness affairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: his hope of returning to U.S. within the year;\n and of the impending marriage of Jane.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNews from home: re: Capt. Johnson and lucrative\n business in the Dismal Swamp Canal; trade with St.\n Iago De Cuba; Capt. Sinclair; plans to move the Naval\n Yard from Gosport to York, still undecided; Capt.\n Fawn's misfortune; flourishing condition of Norfolk;\n $100,000 subscribed to open the \"Roan Oak Canal\";\n Chs. K. Mallory, Collector; Barron's family living in\n town after their country house burned.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: his machine for cutting corks now successful,\n and his desire for a patent on it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: her husband; detailed explanations of his cork\n cutting machine and his mill which \"will grind 100\n bushels of corn in 24 hours, can be completed for\n little more than a common pidgeon house.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: a knife [for the cork cutting machine].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContracts in Danish.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContract for Elliptical Valve Pump Boxes, to be\n made and sold by Barron after getting a Danish\n patent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAuthorization for the accountant of the U.S. Navy\n to pay the balance of his half-pay to Mrs. Elizabeth\n M. Barron or Mr. Wilton Hope (his son-in-law).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroducing a Mr. Poulson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: commission given to Capt. Leech by Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocument in Danish.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStatement re: his \"new invented Pump\" which he has\n offered to the Secretary of State.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishing him a pleasant passage.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill Recorded at above date.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: St. Croix; and Barron's imminent\n departure.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten to Barron as he is waiting to sail and\n after his arrival in Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocument in Danish.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames L. Ferrau having taken the degree of M.D. is\n returning to Copenhagen.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn offer for the purchase of the copyright of the\n cork cutting machine in Great Britain.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"The President (James Monroe) takes a deep\n interest in your welfare . . . come on immediately to\n Washington and see the President himself . . ..\" Re:\n the debate in General Jackson's case.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: that Capt. James Barron applied for passage to\n the U.S. from Gothenberg to offer his services in the\n war; was refused passage because the ship was under a\n neutral cartel, in June 1814.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: that he saw letter addressed by Capt. Barron\n to the U.S. Secretary of the Navy, in 1813 offering\n his services to the U.S. and that Barron sought\n passage to the U.S. in 1814.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest for readmission to the Navy, detailed\n denial of accusation which was contained in letter of\n Capt. William Lewis, 7 September 1811; he was in this\n country in September 1811 to April 1812.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA welcome home letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosing half-pay vouchers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: warrants for land in Kentucky issued to James\n Barron's father for Revolutionary War service, being\n 7777 2/3 acres on the Cumberland River and for 1777\n 2/3 acres on Hartland Creek.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncouragement and best wishes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDetails of duel and of conversation between Barron\n and Decatur: re: Barron's condition.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: his nephew, Samuel [Barron] who is at sea as a\n 4 year old Midshipman on a U.S. warship; and re:\n bounty lands in Kentucky.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten to Barron while he is recovering from\n wound received in duel; and comment on the outcome of\n the duel and public opinion re: the death of\n Decatur.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElliott, who was the second for Barron in his\n duel, writes about public opinion of the duel and\n Barron's coming Court of Enquiry in New York.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFinds that public opinion is strongly in favor of\n Barron after the Barron-Decatur correspondence has\n been published by the friends of the late Stephen\n Decatur.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVouchers for pay sustenance and medical costs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis respects.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the published correspondence of Decatur, which\n appears to be helping Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA lead editorial stating \" . . . Com. Barron\n stands acquitted of all blame.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: American group in Copenhagen.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSent with other letters from friends from\n Copenhagen.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn appeal for exoneration from the accusations\n made against him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: a newly invented plough of Barron's.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Barron's wound.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: a visit to Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: affairs in Denmark and the reception of the\n news of the duel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: attacks by Mr. King.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCountersigned by John Rainals, U.S. Consul. Power\n to collect debts in the U.S.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe reaction in New York, \"your conduct has been\n applauded.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount for the sale of his corkwood,\n 1817-1820.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosed: power of Attorney. Re: land on Old Point\n in which an interest was held by Jane Barron,\n daughter of Samuel Barron (1) wife of G.\n Armistead.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Revolutionary War bounty land of Samuel\n Barron, father of James Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis box contains the papers of 1821 which are\n concerned almost entirely with correspondence and other\n material related to the Naval Court of Enquiry held at\n the Brooklyn Naval Yard. The enquiry covered (1) the\n accusation made by W. Lewis in a letter of 7 September\n 1811 to the Secretary of the Navy, regarding remarks\n reported to have been made by Barron while in Portugal\n on a commercial trip regarding the Chesapeake- Leopard\n Affair and (2) the desire of Barron to return to active\n service in the War of 1812 upon the expiration of his\n sentence of suspension from the Navy. Statements of the\n trial and reactions to the verdict are included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSee also: the \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eProceedings of the Court of\n Enquiry held at the Navy Yard, Brooklyn, New York, upon\n Captain James Barron of the United States Navy in May,\n 1821.\u003c/title\u003ePublished in Washington City by Jacob\n Gideon, Junior, 1822. 111 pages.; \"Notes to the Trial of\n Commodore Barron, 1808.\" 8 pages. and; \"Proceedings of\n the General Court Martial convened for the trial of\n Commodore James Barron, Captain Charles Gordon, Mr.\n William Hook, and Captain John Hall of the United States\n Ship \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eChesapeake\u003c/title\u003ein the month of\n January, 1808.\" 496 pages. All are included in one\n volume in Box 13, folder 1 of the James Barron Papers\n (1).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAttested Th[omas] Latimore.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill allowing five years pay for Barron's father's\n Revolutionary services has passed the House of\n Delegates; the President [of the U.S.] has not\n directed a Court of Enquiry, but has forced Barron to\n demand one for himself.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the sending of a pair of spectacles to\n Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMarked \"Private.\" Instructed by the President of\n the U. States to enquire whether it would be\n agreeable to Barron to take command of the Navy Yard\n in Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: James Barron, to be held at the Brooklyn Navy\n Yard on or before 10 May.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the residence of James Barron in Copenhagen,\n his trips in 1811 and 1812, and his desire to be of\n use to his country in the War, after he was detained\n in Copenhagen.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Commo. James Barron, orig. dated 20 April\n 1820.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence regarding the Court of Enquiry on\n Barron and the pamphlet [on the duel] that Elliot is\n publishing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the arrangements for the Court of Enquiry and\n the discussions between Smith Thompson and James\n Barron which have led up to it; mention of the\n President's interest in the case.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003en.d. Typed copy of the above. TCop. 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsking the influence of Barron toward the\n candidacy of Gen'l Pryor for a Marshallship.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: representing Barron at the Court of Enquiry in\n New York.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePurchased from Charles Hamilton, 1974.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003en.d. Typed copy of the above. TCop. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"That, the want of funds alone kept him (James\n Barron) from returning to his country\" during the\n war.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFolder 12 [1821]. Testimony of [James Barron] at\n the trial. ADr. 4 pages. (incomplete).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSee printed report of the Court of Enquiry.\n Proceedings, Box 13.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest for appointment to sail under James\n Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: survey of land of Comm. Barron. Enclosure:\n surveyor's plot.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: this interest of the people in Norfolk in the\n results of the Court of Enquiry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the appearance of Cleveland at the Court of\n Enquiry, and criticism of the \"stupid, unmeaning,\n milk and water decision of the Court.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the Court of Enquiry and the Sentence of the\n Court in which one member did not concur and which\n [President] Monroe did not sign.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA report of the attempts of James Barron to return\n to the U.S. from Sweden on the John Adams.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: affairs in Copenhagen.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBest wishes for the outcome of the enquiry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCountersigned by Ino E. Hall, Mayor. Answers to\n questions put by Lt. Wheaton, Judge Advocate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the attacks of \"the Decatur faction\" on\n Barron, the results of the Court of Enquiry, and the\n action of the U.S. Congress on the case.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis final testimony at the Board of Enquiry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHe has been informed that the testimony has ended\n at the Board of Enquiry; he will remain in the city\n until he hears the verdict.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter in which the opinion of the Court is quoted\n in full; James Barron is not completely\n exonerated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProtest against the decision of the Court.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests a full copy of the proceedings of the\n Court.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the sending of a rhubarb plant which Barron\n admired.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: a machine designed by Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHe reports the rumor that Barron is to be returned\n to command \"very speedily.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: his family and a receipt for Barron's ailment\n - numatic and nitric acid in warm water drunk with\n meals.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequesting the loan of Capt. Elliot's dueling\n pistols.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn invitation to dine.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: his newly invented washing machine.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence of the year 1822, much of it concerned\n with the sentence of the Court of Enquiry and opinions\n regarding it, including several letters each from A.\n McLane, Wilmington, Del., R. J. Cleveland, Lancaster,\n Massachuetts, Wm. Craig, Philadelphia, and Capt. J.D.\n Elliott, Barron's second in the duel with Decatur.\n Included is correspondence with Barron's daughters, Mary\n and Margaretha, and his son-in-law, Capt. John P.\n Tuttle, and business correspondence in connections with\n his inventions, a washing machine and a new type of oil\n lamp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily affairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence concerning the results of the Court\n of Enquiry, the actions of the enemies of Barron, and\n a suggestion that he demand a Court Martial to clear\n his name; and discussion of Barron's new invention, a\n washing machine.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Barron's claim against the Commonwealth of\n Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Barron's claim for his father's bounty lands\n or for compensation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Your washing machine answers admirably well both\n for washing and ironing, it only wants to be known to\n become generally used...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest for a return of duty paid on models of his\n machinery, which he brought to U.S. in 1815.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: indemnity for the capture of the ship \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eJane\u003c/title\u003e, commanded by\n Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the reactions to the case of Barron in the\n Boston area; a scandal concerning the building of\n gunboats and the trial of Lt. Abbott; and interest in\n the washing machine invented by Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: reports of the Court of Enquiry; the\n publication of his correspondence connected with the\n Barron-Decatur duel; and a description of his going\n overboard on a trip to New York and being 1 l/2 hours\n in the water before rescue.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsking for the hand of Margaretta Barron in\n marriage, and naval news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence concerning commercial matters and\n inventions of Barron including windlass, cutting\n machine for straw, oil lantern, and pump.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: her sister, Mrs. Christmas, whose husband has\n recently died; and of her desire to return to\n Copenhagen.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: a recently published pamphlet, which concerns\n Barron; and the attitude of Congress toward Barron's\n claims.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA request that a decision be made on his case.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: patent on windlass invented by Barron; and\n disaster of \"the loss of the Albion with her\n passengers and quarter part of the crew.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the receipt in England of models of machines\n invented by Barron and the showing of them to\n prospective buyers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequesting a recommendation for his son to be\n admitted as a Cadet at West Point.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: selling his windlass machine in England.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: a receipt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBusiness concerned with the windlass machine of\n Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSent with the gift of a spyglass.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBusiness matters and news of Navy affairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest that Barron recommend a young man to be\n commissioned First Lieutenant.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the completion of gunboats.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the model for a windmill invented by\n Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: an oil lamp invented by Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the \"bad times\" in Baltimore.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: canvas sent to U.S. and problem of payment for\n it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: affairs in Copenhagen.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroducing Mr. Brien and Captain McPharron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEvents of 1824 covered in the correspondence include\n the appointment of Commodore Barron to the Command of\n the Navy Yard in Philadelphia, the congratulations of\n his friends on his reappointment in the Navy, and the\n reports of opposition to the appointment in\n Philadelphia; the visit of Gen'l Lafayette, Barron's\n part in entertaining the General. Included are a letter\n of 26 November from G.W. Lafayette, son of the General,\n and a letter from Gen'l Andrew Jackson, 14\n September.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest for a loan.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation to meet the son of John Marshall.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBusiness letters; mention of a spinning machine\n invented by Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosing payment for a requisition signed by the\n Secretary of the Navy plus his regular pay.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBarron is in Philadelphia to consult Dr.\n Phisicle.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: his faith in Barron and his defense of him in\n private conversations.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: personal affairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: personal affairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePersonal affairs concerned with friends in\n Copenhagen.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnnouncement of the \"United States Naval\n Chronicle\" with endorsement, signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis letter was enclosed with the above\n announcement, located in Box-folder: 6:10.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"The course . . . of the Executive of our country\n against you calls loudly for . . . indignation.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: some great sorrow that has befallen the\n family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroducing Dr. French; endorsement, \"who married\n Miss Elizabeth Barron.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: canvas sold in America for which he has not\n been paid; and sympathy for Barron and \"the intrigues\n of your enemies.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: his \"miserable situation\": his constant\n application for some employment, his visits with\n [President Monroe], and the lack of any response from\n the Navy Department.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports in detail his losses in a disastrous\n sailing venture in the Pacific.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives hope that \"the next incumbent of the White\n House may venture to look to your claim.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Barron's trip to Washington to claim his\n rights; and possibility that General Jackson will be\n Pennsylvania's candidate for the Presidency.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHe has commended Barron to Mr. Forsythe of the\n U.S. Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the bellows invented by Barron for ventilating\n ships.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks horticultural information.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the support that Gen'l Jackson has given\n Barron; and Jackson's candidacy for President.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Barron's claims in Washington, his support by\n Gen'l Jackson, and his appointment as Commander to\n the Philadelphia Navy Yard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: his wife, the former Margaretta Barron, and\n his family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHe expresses his sympathy with James Barron in his\n persecution and states his intention of bringing the\n matter before the Secretary of the Navy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the installation of bellows [for ventilation]\n on the ship commanded by Capt. Kennedy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the Navy Bill before Congress; the nomination\n of Jackson as the candidate for President of the\n U.S.; add Barron's appointment to the Commander of\n the Philadelphia Navy Yard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning his ancestors and his present\n predicament.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports, \"we feel confident now we shall have the\n notes of Georgia.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn invitation to dinner.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Naval matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA letter of introduction for Comm. James\n Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSocial note.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the availability of corkwood for the making of\n bottle corks.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo meet General Lafayette, signed by John Adams,\n Mayor, and by Wm. Fitzwhylson and Tho.\n Brockenbrough.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApplication for the position of Secretary to\n Barron should he be called back into active service,\n which seems to be imminent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpresses gratification that Barron has been\n called into active service by the \"good old\n President.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: twilled cotton; and congratulations \"on your\n recent change of situation.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpresses \"joy at the termination of your\n unmerited persecution.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: an order for corkwood.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRejoices \"that you are restored to a station in\n the Service to which you have been so long and so\n justly entitled.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppreciation for the gift of a spyglass.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: \"the friendly manner the good old President\n received you,\" and \"the conduct of the two scoundrels\n that has come out against you in Philadelphia.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComplaining about too heavy duties in the Navy\n Yard (of which Barron is commander).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the appointment of Barron as Commander of the\n Philadelphia Navy Yard and of the resentment of some\n persons in Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"If my candor to Mr. Monroe had any effect in the\n application of the Golden Law (of justice) be assured\n it is a great satisfaction to me.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccusation against some of the officers of the\n Yard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn invitation to meet General Lafayette.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGratitude from the committee appointed to receive\n General Lafayette, for the Naval salutes ordered by\n Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: a request by General Lafayette that a visit be\n made to the Naval Yard. (under the Command of\n Barron).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by J.A.S. Lewis, Chairman. Enclosed\n envelopes in which the tickers were enclosed,\n endorsed. AC.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEndorsed: \"List of invited guests to dine with\n General Lafayette.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Your appointment gives all the people of this\n county much satisfaction.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: events around Norfolk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSympathy with Barron and daughters in their\n bereavement; and a notice of a runaway servant.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSympathy in his sorrow.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: a planned visit to Yorktown.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: a leave of absence.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn invitation to a ball honoring General\n Lafayette. Card of admission enclosed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the Yorktown celebration and social news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA report on the ship's ventilators invented by\n Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA covering letter for the above.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: a book on \"System of Pyrotechny\" by her late\n husband, James Cutbush, written on fold of the\n printed prospectus.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest for recommendation for position of\n Sergeant at Arms of the House of Representatives.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLargely illegible, but begins, \"My father gives me\n the agreeable task of answering your letter . . .\n .\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: acts before Congress, including \"Col.\n Johnson's for the abolition of imprisonment for debt\n and of Mr. Johnson from Louisiana to appropriate all\n the public land to internal improvement and education\n in the United States\"; and that \"either General\n Jackson or Mr. Adams must be elected (to the\n Presidency) by Congress.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the drafting of an unspecified memorial.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence of the years 1825 to 1827, includes\n correspondence with A. McLane, Wilmington, Delaware who\n described his experiences when he accompanied Gen'l\n Lafayette on a part of his visit to the U.S.; with\n Charles D. Brodie, Portsmouth, who was enthusiastic\n about the ventilating system for ships invented by\n Barron; with Benjamin King, Washington, D.C. about the\n ventilating system and the pump invented by Barron; with\n Samuel L. Southard, Secretary of the Navy, and Chas. W.\n Goldsborough, Secretary of the Naval Command, including\n a copybook of letters written to them by Barron; and\n with his daughters, Mrs. Jane Barron Hope and Mrs.\n Virginia Barron Pendergast. In 1825, Barron returned to\n Norfolk to command the Naval Post at Gosport, and\n presided at a Naval Court Martial in Washington. There\n is a letter from \"R.S.,\" Washington, D.C., reporting a\n speech made in Congress by John Randolph on The\n Chesapeake-Leopard Affair and on the Barron-Decatur\n duel, and one from Andrew Jackson, the Hermitage, asking\n Barron to serve as proxy godfather for him, 30 June\n 1827.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: a memorial to Congress concerned with claims\n under the Florida Treaty.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCongratulations on his appointment; re: his cruise\n and the independence of Peru.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: A Negro Man Ned, about who Gen'l Andrew\n Jackson was concerned.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMuch news of Naval events in Norfolk, including\n criticism of the Admiral, the trial of Stewart,\n letter of Gen'l Jackson to Mr. Clay, and the movement\n of warships in and out of Norfolk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the raising of an army.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the nephew of Barron, Midshipman [Samuel]\n Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: a representation he made to Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotice of election to the Musical Fund Society of\n Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily letters covering the period in Philadelphia\n where he commanded the Navy Yard, and his time in\n Washington as Chairman of a Naval Court Martial.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA. McLane, a Revolutionary war veteran, writes of\n his experiences accompanying Gen'l Lafayette on his\n visits to America.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA plea for more regular payment of wages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport of his journey to report for duty.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the outfitting of ships; and of Barron's\n ventilation system, \"it may be hailed as the\n salvation of our Navy.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: affairs in Copenhagen.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroducing John Geddes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecommending Henry Crabb.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSupporting the claims of William Crabb, Assistant\n Navy Store Keeper.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequesting assistance for the appointment of his\n son, George, to the Service.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotice of transfer of Barron to the command of the\n Gosport Navy Yard in Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest for leave.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest to be placed under the command of\n Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation to a testimonial dinner to be given for\n Barron on the occasion of his removal from\n Philadelphia. Enclosure: a toast to Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: family affairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegret at Barron's departure from\n Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest advice regarding the milling of flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHe writes of his difficult situation in the\n Navy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation to a dinner.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the pump invented by Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the Florida Treaty.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest for an assignment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffers self as Secretary to Barron who it is\n rumored is to command the Frigate Brandywine\n conveying Gen. Lafayette to France.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest for help in getting his back wages from\n the Navy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReporting as a witness at the court martial of\n Charles Stewart.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: his brother, Dr. Richard Kennon, who is\n relieved of sea duty and placed under the command of\n Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubmitting his bust of Gen'l Lafayette to the\n Public Inspector at Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the romance of Lt. Pendergrast and Virginia\n Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the suitor for the hand of Virginia\n Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosing account for services in taking out a\n patent for Barron on angle-lever-windlass.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: some affairs before Congress - - largely\n illegible.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: verbal message given as ships passed, but not\n heard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"We all rejoiced in what must have been so\n gratifying to yourself after so long and so painful a\n period of suspense.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eForwarded to Captain Edmund P. Kennedy then to\n James Barron. A report of valuable use of the bellows\n invented by Barron in changing air below decks and in\n the control of disease there.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest for leave of absence.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport on return from his leave.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the use of the title, \"Commodore\" honorary\n since the Navy has no such rank.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: transportation of powder to Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDefense of the Navy Constructor at the Yard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the ventilation on ships and suggestions for\n improvements.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport of speech by John Randolph in which he\n \"abused everybody\" including Barron in regard to the \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eChesapeake\u003c/title\u003eaffair and\n the duel with Decatur. Added note: \"Burn it as soon\n as you read it.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: his cruise, Naval discipline, and injustice\n the President's message recommending a Naval Academy.\n Re: South American politics and the fall of\n Callas.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the completion of ships being built to\n order.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the build-up of the Navy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport that all is quiet in that area, that no\n piracies are heard of.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence regarding the new type wooden docks\n and new type dry docks, invented by Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: his invention of a new type of dock.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation to dinner.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the estate of John B. Osborn, grandson of\n David Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSocial news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeclining to get involved in more controversy\n concerning his treatment by the Navy in the past\n years.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA recommendation of the bearer, T.H. Yateman.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRelating to affairs of the Navy Yard, Gosport,\n Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: a recommendation to the Treasury Department\n relative to a \"system of telegraph for the United\n States.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the \"automatic chess player.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending a greeting to Commo. Barron from his\n friends in Denmark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: a Mr. Butler.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: social news of Norfolk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: shipping around the Cape.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccepting position of godfather to Kennedy's son\n and approving the choice of James Barron as his\n proxy; statement of his high regard for the Navy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily and Naval news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the log boats invented by Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest for the service of Coxwain Parker,\n sympathy at death of Lieut. Tuttle.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation to tea.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the success of the ventilating bellows\n invented by Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA recommendation that he leave the area in the\n \"sickly season\" for the sake of his health.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: an appointment marked \"Private.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: personal and Naval affairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: personal matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroducing Capt. Basil Hall of the British\n Navy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNews that he has received an appropriation of\n $50,000 from the Congress for an exploration.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the drowning of Mr. Slidwell, Mr. Rodgers, and\n Mr. Harrison.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppreciation for an introduction.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroducing Wm. Barrister.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApplication to serve as a midshipman under\n Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: his son who is to report to Barron for\n service.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: claims under the Treaty of Ghent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: shipments of wine.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosed with a pamphlet on dry rot (now\n lost).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest that her letters be forwarded to her son\n who is serving on a ship in the Pacific.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest for dimensions of the moveable crane\n invented by Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest that Midshipman Joyner return to the\n Department.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest for information on a \"Denmark stove.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecommendation for Barry Hayes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCommending the ship's ventilators invented by\n Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppointment of Barron to the command of the U.S.\n Frigate Guerriere, flagship of the Pacific Fleet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsking to be excused from Pacific Command because\n of his business in establishing claims for his\n father's Bounty Lands.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the curative values of wearing a steel plate\n next to the body.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest that Southard, Secretary of the Navy,\n revoke his orders for Barron to assume command of the\n Guerriere.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncomplete copy of the above is located in folder\n 21. ADr. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduction of Midshipman Petway.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Barron's refusal of the command of the\n Guerriere.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMarked \"Private.\" Re: an epidemic of yellow fever\n on his ship which he attributes to the removal of the\n bellows air pump which had been removed from his ship\n at the last overhaul. \"It is the invention of Commo.\n Barron . . . I consider it a thorough safe guard from\n local fever, and shall not willingly go to sea\n without one.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCongratulations to Barron On the election of his\n friend Andrew Jackson as President of the U.S.; news\n of events and ships in the Pensacola Navy Yard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePersonal matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSmith, a former Marine, writes for \"a Common\n pension in the country of my adoption,\" thanks Barron\n and Lieut. Pendergast for their kindness to him, and\n sends greetings to Gen'l Andrew Jackson and his\n nephew Maj. Andrew J. Donaldson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA tumor that has been removed from Barron's\n son-in-law Pendergrass, and Re: Barron's visit with\n \"your old Favorite General\" (Pres. Jackson).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: a delivery of stone on the orders of Commo.\n Warrington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA strong letter of censure for Smoot's actions in\n the Yard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA call for the repayment of a loan made by the\n father of McLane; Barron's reply is copied on the\n reverse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: his orders to report to the Constellation,\n under the command of Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: his orders to report to Barron for duty on the\n Constellation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: gossip regarding them and Barron's romantic\n interest elsewhere.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequesting help in his attempt to receive another\n commission in the Navy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsking a recommendation to the President [of the\n U.S.].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest for help in placing the son of Hansen in a\n U.S. Mercantile House, and asking the assistance of\n Commo. Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComplaint regarding a letter received from Rodgers\n and defense of his own position in regard to material\n for building at the Navy Yard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSent with a tobacco box which was to be a gift for\n Gen'l Jackson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: cotton duck.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegrets that he is unable to accept\n invitation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: something, which Eaton has requested,\n unnamed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEn route to Chile where a revolution is reported;\n and Re: a difficulty with the ship St. Peter, at\n sea.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe copies of letters are written in Barron's hand\n and are signed, and cover the period from 14 May 1829\n through 17 May 1831.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest that Barron send relief, for their boat is\n stuck on a sand bar at the Point of Shoals.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten at \"4 o'clock in the morning\" a second\n appeal for relief.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA letter of appreciation for Barron's \"kindness\n and good offices.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotice of pay due the late John P. Tuttle on the\n 11th June 1827, the day he died.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the settling of claims, the Navy Bill, and the\n trial of Creighton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: activities of Tyler and Eaton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the death of Commo. Chauncy, and threat of\n assassination of Van Buren.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the appointment of Kennedy to command the\n Frigate U. States on a two-year cruise, and of the\n opposition of Tazewell to the Navy Bill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroducing Midshipman Pitcher, son of the\n Governor of New York.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: supplies received at the Navy Yard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports that he has received orders to transfer to\n the Brazil station.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the death of Barron's grandson, son of Mrs.\n [Jane Barron] Hope.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the cork cutter invented by Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn appeal to Barron to intercede with the\n President against the dismissal of the U.S. Consul in\n Malta.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: information desired from Commo. Sinclair.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: standards of Army and Navy rank.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Barron's fixtures on the ship.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: some invention.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the purchase of a boat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApplication for a patent on a fan.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Barron's cork cutter, his automatic fan; and\n recollections of her father Re: Barron's command\n office the Norfolk Navy Yard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDated at Pensacola, signed by W[illia]m H. Chase\n and Tho[mas] Wright.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequesting a personal commendation, which might\n serve to influence the President in reversing a court\n martial sentence.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: rumor that Commo. Bainbridge will be restored\n to the command of the Philadelphia Navy Yard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Barron's move to the command of the\n Philadelphia Navy Yard and chance of the\n reinstatement of Commo. Bainbridge at that post.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA description of the U.S. ship John Adams.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: affairs at Washington and General Jackson's\n good offices.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport on the good condition of the ship, as tried\n under sail.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA letter of appreciation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegret expressed that Barron is leaving the\n Gosport Station to take charge of another.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: orders for his son.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: \"the model of a machine intended for the\n transportation of the U. States' mail.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: a government appointment; and fresh fish and\n oysters from the Norfolk area.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEndorsement on reverse of page 4, \"Essays upon\n Naval Subjects by Commo. Barron.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA cover note/enclosure: 11 December 1831. J[ames]\n B[arron], Philadelphia, to Louis McLane. ADr. 1\n page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComplaining of being held as insane in the\n hospital. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePapers from the years 1832 to 1834 includes much\n correspondence with his daughter, Mrs. Mary Barron\n Blake, Worcester, Massachuetts, and other members of his\n family; with T. Gatewood, Norfolk, giving news from that\n area; and with Comm. J.D. Elliott, regarding the\n republication of material on the Barron-Decatur duel and\n the trouble that Commodore Elliott had at the Pensacola\n Naval Station with Captain Dallas. There is\n correspondence connected with Barron's inventions: the\n log construction of ships, the steam prow for use on\n battleships, a valve board pump that was used\n successfully during the construction of a bridge at\n Philadelphia, and the air pump for ventilating ships,\n regarding which there is a report of its successful use\n off the coast of Brazil and an enquiry from the French\n Secretary of State for the Navy and Colonies. There is\n correspondence with Amos Kendall who had invented a\n steam motor for ships.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncluded also are: an article by Barron for the \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003ePhiladelphia Gazette\u003c/title\u003eon\n the Navy Bill which was before Congress, written under a\n pseudonym, 28 January 1832; a statement by Barron on his\n Revolutionary War Service under his father, Commodore\n James Barron, the Elder, 7 March 1833; and a copy of an\n 11 page document from Wm. Duane, Philadelphia, to Joseph\n Cabell in which he denounces the Nullification Plan as\n \"the South Carolina Sedition,\" 4 January 1833. There are\n several drafts of letters sent by Barron during this\n period.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUrging Barron to not let it be known that he is\n willing to leave the Station, because of his enemies\n there.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEndorsed: on reverse-side of page 2, \"Essays upon\n Naval Subjects by Como. Barron.\" Re: the Naval Bill\n before Congress re: naval grades and the new grade of\n Admiral.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: his difficulties in obtaining a government\n appointment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: publications concerning the Barron-Decatur\n duel and articles on the subject in the Baltimore\n Sun.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: an article in the Globe regarding John\n Thompson, a contractor at the Navy Yard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: a claim made by Thompson before the Committee\n of Claims of the Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegret at being unable to participate in February\n 22 civic ceremonies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMention of Barron's (second) wife; re:\n difficulties between Comm. Elliott and Capt. Dallas;\n opposition to Barron in Philadelphia; other naval\n news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"The President has dismissed Bryne and all the\n officers involved in the late duel at\n Philadelphia.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExonerating Elliott of charges brought by Dallas.\n Also, copy sent to Capt. A. Dallas.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: payment for land warrants.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: his letterbooks which he is refusing to turn\n over to the Department.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMarked \"Confidential.\" Report of his difficulties\n with Capt. Dallas.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMarked \"Personal and confidential.\" Request to be\n transferred from his command in Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSent with \"Murray's list\" and an epitome of his\n life.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: her father who is so ill that he cannot\n write.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the Revolutionary War service of Richard\n Tool.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the ventilators for ships invented by\n Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: repairs needed on the ship \"Ruth and\n Mary.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApologies for the non-delivery of the Norfolk\n Herald.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation to attend the lectures of the\n Geological Society of Pennsylvania.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the Arabian horse Selim (brought to U.S. by\n Barron after Tripolitan War).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: \"The South Carolina Sedition\" and the dangers\n of the Nullification.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Thomas Boucher, Commodore in Virginia Navy in\n 1776; the logbook of James Barron, Sr., recently\n discovered; and the chance that the northern\n manufacturers will force the \"Dissolution of the\n Union\" forming a \"Southern Republic.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNewsy letters of family and naval affairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsking his support in conflict with the Naval\n Department.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComplaint that his pay in the Navy Yard has been\n reduced to $1.00 per day.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePetition for a patent on the log construction of\n ships.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the death by cholera of William Thaler, Consul\n to Cuba; and his desire to have the post -- asking\n Barron's recommendation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn appointment given for \"this evening or early\n tomorrow morning.\" Endorsement with list of things\n which Barron was to discuss with the President.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePlan for building a ship according to Barron's\n plan on the Ohio River; funds needed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the need for Barron's ship of logs, to avoid\n disasters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: a certificate to be signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily affairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the grappling hooks used by the ancients in\n sea battles about which Barron had enquired.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: a ship coming into the Navy Yard to discharge\n the crew.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments of receipt of specifications for\n patent of \"Prow Ship\" or \"application of steam power\n to the purposes of War.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: value of the air pump invented by Barron, as\n used on a cruise off the coast of Brazil.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCertificate of the value of the valve pump\n invented by Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequesting a recommendation for the position of\n Purser.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnquiry regarding the \"prospect of a\n reorganization of the Marine Corps.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest that he sign a certificate \"to prosecute\n Cousin Judy's claim for her father's services.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the steam prow ship that was invented by\n Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAgrees that Barron should seek the consideration\n of Congress of his steam prow invention.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComplaint of new rates of pay in the Navy\n Yard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport that warrant has been issued for his\n Revolutionary War services.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsking that his steam prow for battleships be\n presented to the House for consideration.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsking his support in keeping civilian workers at\n the Navy Yard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation to explain his steam prow ship to the\n Committee on Naval Affairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: \"bellows ventilator which have been used in\n Naval Ships of the U.S. for eight or ten years, with\n no reward given to Barron, the inventor.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsking consideration of his bellows ventilator for\n use on Naval ships.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubmitting his invention of ships ventilator for\n consideration by the Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNews letters about the family of Barron and Naval\n events in Norfolk; re: his trouble with a Navy agent,\n of Dr. Cowdery, of Lt. William Cunningham's\n Revolutionary War service; re: his son Phil[emon] in\n the Naval service.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence concerning bounty for Revolutionary\n War service.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: filtering machine invented by Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: filtering machine invented by James Barron and\n submitted to the Navy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: filtering machine submitted to the Navy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecommendation for the ship's ventilator invented\n by Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: completion of his pump before a committee on\n inventions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComplaint regarding the rating that the Navy gives\n to Master Workmen in its yards.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: a new edition of the book on naval flag\n signals, the first book having been prepared by\n Barron. Also second copy of the same.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence regarding patents on a ship\n ventilator and \"cast iron blocks\" [for making\n shells].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecollection of meeting Barron at an oyster supper\n given by Col. Bassett in Williamsburg during the\n visit of Gen'l Lafayette in 1824; enquiry concerning\n Byrd Chamberlayne's service in the Revolutionary\n War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: a steam powered ship invented by Kendall about\n which there is a patent controversy with Dr. Planton\n (Platon).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: floating dry dock and new type pump invented\n by Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: new Navy regulations and back pay for self and\n Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Barron's actions during the War of 1812 and\n continuing controversy which concerned Elliott's part\n in the Barron-Decatur duel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Revolutionary War bounties for services of\n Barron, his father, and Godfrey Ragsdale.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: pump invented by Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests support for her son who is seeking an\n appointment to West Point.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscussions of the \"steam cylinder craft\" invented\n by Kendall.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill to pay Ann Mortimer Barron, the daughter of\n William Barron, for services in the Revolutionary\n War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: letters forwarded to Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"On the subject of Armed Steam Vessels.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn application for a patent on the process for\n making shells of blocks of cast iron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"On the [ship] \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003ePortia\u003c/title\u003e's business,\"\n which was sold in Copenhagen because it was impounded\n there due to the war with Great Britain.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: a descendant's war pay claim to be paid by\n Miss Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the pump invented by Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescription of Maine coastline.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: \"on Prow Ship.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEvaluation of the \"Prow Ship\" invented by\n Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanking Barron for information regarding the\n steam boat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Copy of a letter written by me for the\n S[ecretary] of the Navy on the pay of officers.\" He\n urges increases in Navy pay in all grades.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComment on the steam prow ship.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence of the years 1835 to 1839 reflects\n Barron's continued involvement with his inventions. In\n 1835 he is able to get the patents to his cork-cutting\n machine and his pump extended by an Act of Congress, 15\n January. He continued his attempts to have the Navy\n adopt his \"bellows ventilation for removing foul air\n from the vessels\" and his \"steam prow for warships,\" and\n worked with Amos Kendall on the perfecting of a cylinder\n steam propulsion system for ships. Other inventions\n which he continued to perfect were the new type wind\n mill, the floating dry dock, a ship's galley, and a gun\n carriage. He was interested in bringing out a new\n edition of naval instructions for flag signals, a system\n which he first reorganized in 1798.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn 1836, \"when war was considered inevitable,\" he\n appealed to President Jackson to give him the command of\n a ship or to give him an order to build his steam prow\n war ship, 5 January. In 1837 he resigned his naval\n command, the Philadelphia Naval Yard, because an officer\n junior to him had been appointed President of the Navy\n Board, 6 June. The next year there is a rumor that he is\n to assume the Presidency of the Board, 20 November 1838;\n and in 1839 he moves again, this time to Germantown,\n Pennsylvania, 27 July 1839.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncluded are letters concerned with the Revolutionary\n War, service of Barron and his father, of Barron's\n commercial command of the ship \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003ePortia\u003c/title\u003e, which was held in\n a Danish port by the outbreak of the War of 1812, and\n with the court martial of Comm. J.D. Elliott, 5 December\n 1839.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the cork cutting machine and the pump invented\n by Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the opposition of the local whig party to him\n as a Jackson man.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the claim of John Thompson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the pump and cork-cutter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily affairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: an order on him from Taylor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the steam prow war ship.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetterhead has engraving of the hotel front.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: a portrait of Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: wind mill improved by Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosing a letter from Adm. Sir Isaac Coffin\n Bart.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: steam prow ship.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: steam prow ship.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the sharing of profits on the invention of the\n cylinder steam boat and plans for building such a\n craft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the cylinder steam boat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequesting the plans of the U.S. Ship John Adams\n to serve as a model for war ships being built by\n Spain.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily letters, including notice of the death of\n Mrs. Pendergast, the daughter of Barron, and of\n Barron's grandchild.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the model of a boat which is to be built.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Revolutionary War claims.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: patent rights to the pump invented by\n Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: problems of armed steam vessels.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: on the subject of armed steam vessels.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: War bounties which have run out because of\n lapsed time.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: pay of ship masters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: letter of Capt. [H.A.] Mix of the Navy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the renewal of patents on the cork cutter and\n pump.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn appeal for the command of a ship or permission\n to build his steam prow warship \"when a war was\n considered inevitable.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the case of John Thompson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Barron's business before the Committee of\n Claims.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: need for the increase in the Navy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNorfolk news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Estimate for a floating dock for repairing\n Schooners of 175 tons burthen.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA reference to [Henry A.] Wise.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: money sent from Mr. Pendergast, Barron's\n son-in-law.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: floating dry dock invented by Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: a new type of dock.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for the model of the floating dock\n invented by Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppreciation for Barron's interest in him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePower of attorney for land claims.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for the description of a valve-board\n pump.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppreciation for a portrait.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccounts of experiments made with bellows invented\n by Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigns self as commanding the East India and Asia\n [?].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for \"additional remarks on your\n galley.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: samples of cork.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePetition concerning the Navy signals which Barron\n first reorganized in 1798 and 1799.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosing a sketch of \"Floating Dry Dock at\n Smithland on the Ohio River, mouth of\n Cumberland.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the galley invented by Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: a galley invented by Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the \"Bill reported for the Ventilator\" [to\n Congress].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: repairs to U.S. Ship Pennsylvania.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily and other news from Norfolk, including\n reaction to his resignation from the command of the\n Navy Yard in Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppreciation for a box sent her by Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the rumor that Comm. Rodgers has resigned the\n presidency of the Board of Naval Commissioners and\n that an officer junior to Barron may be appointed to\n the position.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest for an autograph for his collection.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eResigning his command because a junior officer who\n has served him as a Lieutenant is being placed over\n him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the patent for the floating dry dock.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn account sheet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA farewell letter as Barron left the command of\n the Yard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppreciation for an affectionate letter of\n farewell from these.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppreciation of a letter of farewell from\n these.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Miles King.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: his readiness to act in Barron's behalf.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComplaining about his treatment by the Navy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eLife of Burr\u003c/title\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: articles and letters received for Barron after\n his departure from Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: gun carriage invented by Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffering his assistance needed by Barron that he\n can render.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: stoves left by Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the pump invented by Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroducing Capt. Von Shanter of the Russian\n Imperial Navy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the conditions of (sailing) Masters in the\n Navy and a memorial on the subject which was before\n Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: \"my connexion [sic] with that unhappy\n duel.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the Polar Expedition and regret at Barron's\n leaving Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily affairs, with greetings to her father,\n James Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the gun carriage and steam vessels.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: family and Norfolk affairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA report at the end of a cruise of three years and\n six months.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily affairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComplaining against continued slander in the\n newspapers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the services of Barron's father in the\n Revolutionary War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the importing of Jack Asses by the Commanders\n of Squadrons.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApplying for the position of chief clerk for\n Barron when he becomes President of the Navy Board.\n Enclosed: newspaper clipping announcing the rumor\n that Barron is to be appointed President of the Navy\n Board.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExplanation for the importation of \"Jack Asses and\n other animals.\" Enclosure: \"Extract from Hon. Sam'l\n L. Southard,\" signed Dan[ie]l F. Patten. Re: animals,\n seeds, and plants.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport on the political situation in South\n America.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComplaints about the Navy Board.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: troubles that Elliott had experienced on his\n last cruise with his officers and Marines; of the\n conflict that he was having with Mr. Paulding,\n Secretary of the Navy; and of rumors of arrangements\n for the trial of Elliott.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA statement regarding his claims on the Navy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the death of his son, Philemon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComplaints about his treatment by the Navy; and\n valuable information on the \" \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003ePortia\u003c/title\u003e,\" the\n commercial ship captained by Barron which was held in\n Copenhagen by the outbreak of the War of 1812.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA note sent with \"Judy, a colored woman,\" who is\n proceeding to Germantown, [Pennsylvania], where she\n is to be the servant of Commodore James Barron and\n family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe correspondence of 1840 to Barron's death in 1851,\n covers the years in which he assumed his last command in\n the Navy. Living in Germantown, outside of Philadelphia,\n he sought a position of Naval command under Presidents\n Harrison and Tyler. On 31 March 1842, he assumed command\n of the Naval Asylum in Philadelphia (a home for retired\n men of the Navy). In that position he also supervised\n training and examination of Midshipmen. When G.P.\n Upshur, then Secretary of the Navy, organized the Naval\n Academy in Annapolis, he wrote to Barron for advice on\n training and examinations as they had been held under\n him, 17 July 1847. On 30 November 1842 Barron retired\n from the command of the Naval Asylum and in 1845 moved\n back to Norfolk where he built a house for his\n retirement at the age of 77. There is much\n correspondence in this period in regard to Revolutionary\n War bounty lands and pensions: in 1848 Barron was\n recognized as the Senior Officer in the Navy, having\n been made Captain in May 1799.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncluded is a list of articles on naval matters\n written by Barron 4 May 1841; correspondence regarding\n the sentence handed down in the court martial of Commo.\n J.D. Elliot, including a discussion \"the Battle of Lake\n Erie\" August 1842; and an exchange with his old friend,\n R.J. Cleveland, regarding the danger of the dissolution\n of the Union and the respective positions of the North\n and the South in the controversy, January-February 1850.\n The last letter in Barron's handwriting is to be found\n in a draft of a reply to Antonia Dosier, a servant girl\n to whom he had shown kindness many years before at the\n Gosport Navy Yard, June 1850; and the last signature is\n dated 29 March 1851 on a statement that he wished to\n have published after his death his detailed account of\n the duel with Decatur which he had dictated on 11 August\n 1842, when there was a renewed interest in the\n Barron-Decatur duel, together with criticism of Barron\n and Commo. Elliot, his second. He died on 21 April\n 1851.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncluded in this box are letters from Barron's\n daughters, Mrs. Virginia Pendergrast, Mrs. Mary Blake,\n and Mrs. Jane A. Hope, and from his grandson, James\n Barron Hope (see the James Barron Hope Papers). Letters\n from JBH cover the period 1842 to 8 June 1848 when he\n wrote to his grandfather from the College of William and\n Mary, discussing his courses and expenses. There are\n four family letters of 1861-1862 included at the end of\n this box, as well as a 23 page autograph copy of \"A Poem\n Recited at the base of Crawford's Equestrian Statue of\n Washington on the Capital Square in Richmond...Aged 29\"\n which was probably written by James Barron Hope and\n other poems by him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTuition and board for Master J. Hope (grandson of\n JB).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInquiry concerning land owned by Barron's father\n (war bounty lands). Reply regarding the sale of some\n land by his brother, Samuel Barron, as the\n administrator of their father's estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSuggesting that steam vessels, made 400 feet long\n by 100 feet wide, drawing 20 feet of water, could\n make the passage to Europe in eight days.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: 2,000 acres of land for which $1000 is\n offered.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNew President of the Navy Department thanks Barron\n for a letter in which he asks Pres. William Henry\n Harrison for an appointment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe Secretary of the Navy writes, sending the\n greetings of the President.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the death of General Harrison and of Gov.\n Tyler, his successor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Barron's chances under the new President,\n Tyler.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the calling of attention of the Secretary of\n the Navy to articles by Barron on naval subject; the\n articles are listed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: his preparations to sail for Rio.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Navy Department and reappointment of\n Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEndorsed \"Commo B's 2nd wife, formerly Mary Anne\n Wilson.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNavy news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"The engines will be ready to be tried in 8\n days...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily affairs, with endorsement of\n explanation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEndorsement: \"The secretary of the Navy to Commo.\n Biddle approving his discharging of Joshua Parker, a\n Pensioner for bad conduct as complained of by the\n Commodore in his letter of January 19. A precedent\n for like cases.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBounty lands for Revolutionary War service of JB\n (1).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrders to assume command of the Naval Asylum at\n Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNorfolk news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffering services as Secretary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpressing the need for a carpenter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the \"solid-bottomed steamboat.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest for a boat for the inmates.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEndorsement by Miss Janey Hope Marr.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily affairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecommending Edward Higgins.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: a presidential review of the decision in the\n court martial of Elliott.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"You have had a rough time of it ever since the\n battle of Lake Erie....\" Comments on Cooper,\n \"undoubtedly the finest among our Literary Men\" and\n on the necessity of reform in the Court Martial\n system.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: his removal from office by the President of\n the U.S.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: letters received and letter of Noah in which\n there is \"Cooper's explanation of the Erie\n Affair.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroducing Midsh. John Guest, \"who is about\n commencing his studies at the Naval Asylum.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport that he has expelled Daniel Conway and\n Joshua Parker.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrder to readmit Conway and Parker to the\n Asylum.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReply concerning Conway and Parker.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePersonal affairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: some cider he has sent; and decrying the state\n of the country with failing banks, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: pay for the Carpenter's Mate at the\n Asylum.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: an inmate, Patrick Malloy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: medical officer's reports.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsking a report on all employees at the Naval\n Asylum and Hospital. Reply that the reports are being\n prepared.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroducing John F. Abbott.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter enclosing reports on the personnel of the\n Asylum.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDirects the discharge of Patrick Malloy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: orders sent without the approval of\n Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eResentment for addressing Barron as \"Captain\"\n instead of ''Commodore.''\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStating that all letters from Chiefs of Bureaus\n are to be considered official.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns Patrick Malloy\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReply Re: 12 November 1842. JB to Wp. Cb ADrS.\n Reply to the above.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Patrick Maley.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: plans for the building of the Asylum.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Patrick Maley.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequesting a leave of absence.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: report of the Purser, Mr. Pettit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGiving permission for Barron to retire from the\n Asylum.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReturning letter which is \"unworthy of my\n notice.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes tuition for Jas. Barron Hope for one\n year.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGranting leave of absence for three months from\n November 30.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Navy affairs, esp. Dr. Barton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the trouble caused by Dr. Barton, in contrast\n to good offices of Commo. Biddle and Commo.\n Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: a naval engagement of the Revolutionary War\n between the barge Victory of Accomac and six barges\n of Capt. Kidd of which only Barron has memory.\n Enclosed is newspaper clipping of the engagement.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: introduction to Chas. A. Magwood and Joseph R.\n Payne.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: arrangement of the rooms of the forward\n officers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest for a loan.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppreciation for a loan.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: references to Commo. Barron in \"Commo.\n Elliott's book.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: \"Revolutionary Pensions.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePersonal letter re: Barron's building a new house\n in Norfolk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: a recent storm in Hampton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: pump invented by Barron and need for a loan of\n $2000 to go into business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: a claim for his father's \"commutation pay and\n land bounty.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily letter from the son-in-law of Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnquiry concerning past practice in examining\n Midshipmen (Barron did this when he was in charge of\n the Naval Asylum in Philadelphia) in connection with\n the establishment of the Naval Academy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNote accompanying 2 sketches (not enclosed).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e11-16 April 1848. Robt. W. Land, Phila., to Capt.\n Blake, U.S. Navy, Walnut St., [Phila.]. ALS,R.\n Offering a place near Germantown for sale.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffering a place near Germantown for sale.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHe has no desire to buy a place in\n Germantown.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: his collegiate activities and expenses at [the\n College of William and Mary].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppreciation for a letter of sympathy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: seniority of Barron in the Navy, having been\n made Captain in May 1799.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMarked \"Private and Confidential.\" Personal\n matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten while visiting \"Papa\" (his grandfather,\n Commo. James Barron).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Barron's claim.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter to a newspaper concerning an article which\n concerned his stay in Denmark during the War of\n 1812.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily and personal affairs; and concerning\n preservation of the Union under General Taylor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA long discussion of the danger of the Southern\n threat for the dissolution of the Union and the\n determination of the Northerners to preserve it; and\n concerning the freeing of the slaves in the District\n of Columbia by constitutional means.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA request for his autograph.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArmouring that he has documents establishing the\n war claims of these men and will furnish them for\n \"one fourth of the recovery.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA servant of madam magino writes to Barron\n thanking him for his kindness to her years before at\n the Gosport Navy Yard. Reply [from J.B.] in a very\n shaky hand.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInviting Commo. James Barron to join the\n procession in tribute in Norfolk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA family letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport that Capt. Sam. Barron has sailed for\n Africa with his son as Secretary and Clerk; and\n concerning his own children, one of whom is in\n business in San Francisco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eThe History of a transaction\n which there ought never to have been occasion\n for\u003c/title\u003e, the duel with Decatur on 22 March 1820.\n Dictated 11 August 1842 at the Naval Asylum in the\n presence of J.L. Watson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlso included are other papers marked, \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eA Document to precede the\n History of the Duel.\u003c/title\u003e2 pieces.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEndorsement \"Copy by Mrs. Annie B. Hope\" (Probably\n a poem of James Barron Hope, grandson of Commo. James\n Barron).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: family affairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppointing him President of a Naval Court of\n Enquiry on the destruction of C.S. Steamers\n \"Brenville,\" \"Carondelet,\" and \"Pamlico\" in the\n waters of Lake Porchetrain.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn account for James Barron, a student; and\n concerning the retreat of the Army from Manassas.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTitles included are listed as the following: \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eThree Names,\u003c/title\u003e\u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eGeorge the Third at\n Kent,\u003c/title\u003e\u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eJohn Smith,\u003c/title\u003e\u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eSir Walter Raleigh,\u003c/title\u003e\u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003ePockahontas.\u003c/title\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUndated manuscript material in this box includes 32\n undated letters, alphabetically arranged. In this group\n are 6 letters from Capt. John Gwinn, 12 letters from\n Commo. J.D Elliott, and several invitations to dinner\n with the President of the United States, as well as a 6\n page epistle by D.G. Farragut comparing the advanced\n techniques of the French Navy with the antiquated\n procedures of the British and American Naval forces.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThere are 15 drafts of letters by James Barron, 11\n estimates, accounts, and the like and 44 other pieces of\n manuscript material including: a list of writings by\n Barron; several articles on the plans for the\n reorganization of the Navy Department; one each on the\n defense of the coasts, steamboats, telegraphic\n communications, the influx of foreigners; an application\n for the extension of his patents and a claim for\n injuries, two accounts of events in the War of\n Independence, \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eA Short History of the Frigate\n Alliance,\u003c/title\u003eand an untitled poem; a six page\n \"Extract from a letter to the Secretary of State of the\n United States\" concerning the war with Tripoli and a\n discussion of his difficulties with Commo. Rodgers which\n almost ended in a duel; and an extract from the logbook\n of the \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eChesapeake\u003c/title\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Dr. Thos. G. Peachy of Williamsburg who\n reported that Capt. Gordon (of the U.S. Ship \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eChesapeake\u003c/title\u003eat the\n time of The Chesapeake-Leopard Affair) felt that\n Barron was \"an injured man.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest for the loan of a \"Handsome Flag\" for\n the visit of Gen. Lafayette.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn invitation to dinner.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: an illness of the daughter of Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn invitation to dinner.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePersonal letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe. the washing machine invented by Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA comparison of the advances of the French Navy\n over the practices of the American and English\n navies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: a letter to Mr. Thompson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA printed broadsheet, \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eHighly important to\n Commerce and the Navigation of the\n Pacific.\u003c/title\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: D.M. Randolph.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn invitation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: An enclosed bill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: business matters. Endorsement re: \"Lieut.\n Godon.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroducing his brother.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the repairs on the ship Constellation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Barron's bride.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Commo. Rodgers and a procession.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: affairs at the Navy Yard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: \"two pieces of timber.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnquiry about the activities of Gen'l Thomas\n Nelson in the Revolutionary War, made by the son\n of Gov. John Page. Reply of to be directed in care\n of Thos. N. Page in Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: General Taylor and the defense of Coney\n Island.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThree invitations to dinner (the President is\n not named).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: dimensions of a barge and dining bell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroducing John Ambler.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: \"Inventions and essays on Naval Subjects by\n Commodore James Barron....\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the reorganization of the Board of Navy\n Commissioners.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlso enclosed are drawings of telegraph\n positions. 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the need for a school ship to train\n Americans.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExtension of patents, remuneration for code\n signals, ventilators and prow ships, claim for\n father's bounty land vs. the claims of John\n Thompson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLord Dunmore is mentioned.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: \"the Raise and Capt. Egery in Tripoli.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Allen McLane.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Susan B. Anthony.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEndorsement: \"A Memorandum showing the\n difference between the price asked and that paid\n for building a Carriage House.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEndorsed: Commo. J. Barron's floating dock.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA bound volume printed in Washington City in 1822 by\n Jacob Gideon, Jr. \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eProceedings of a Court of Enquiry\n held at the Navy Yard, Brooklyn, New York upon Capt.\n James Barron of the United States Navy in May,\n 1821.\u003c/title\u003e111 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eNotes to the Trial of Commodore\n Barron, 1808.\u003c/title\u003e8 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eProceedings of the General Court\n Martial convened for the trial of Commodore James\n Barron, Captain Charles Gordon, Mr. Witttam Nook and\n Capt. John Hall of the United States Ship Chesapeake in\n the Month of January, 1808.\u003c/title\u003ePublished by Order of\n the Navy Department. 496 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSecond Copy of \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eProceedings of the Court of\n Enquiry, May 1821\u003c/title\u003ewith 3 page autographed\n introduction [by James Barron].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSecond copy of \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eNotes to the Trial,\n 1808.\u003c/title\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph volume of a drama, \"The Fencing Master's\n Daughter.\" 92 pages. unsigned.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph endorsement of 3 pages is included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes a long letter from Ro. Saunders,\n Williamsburg, June 30, 1808, condemning the decision\n of the Court.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Jamestown celebrations, with remarks made by\n G. Baidwin and John Madison.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEndorsed, \"Mrs. Hope. For my dear Mrs. Hope to\n keep Memoranda or Letters in.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePapers connected with the inventions of James Barron,\n which are not included in previous boxes are collected\n here. There is an autograph summary statement regarding\n his inventions and collections of papers concerned with:\n ship ventilators, log ship, log dock, cork cutter, flag\n signals, board pump, washing machine, filtering machine,\n steam ram for battleships, vessel construction, and fan\n lifting mechanism.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThere are also photographs of: a miniature of James\n Barron as a young man, made when he was living in\n Copenhagen; of a painting made of him in a later year;\n of a miniature of his father, Commo. James Barron, the\n Elder, of his nephew Commo. Samuel Barron (III), of his\n daughter, Mrs. George S.(Mary Barron) Blake and his\n grandson Frank Blake.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSee correspondence of February 1834.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOriginal letter on signals [by James Barron]. A\n review of the work done by Barron on signals.\n Draft of a resolution before the Senate and House\n of Representatives and the report of the committee\n on Naval Affairs. Charts and instructions on the\n use of Flag signals.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSketch included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA description of the log ship.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTypescript copy of the above also included,\n 1848. Endorsed: \"Southern Argus.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Submitted to the Navy Dep't by Commo. James\n Barron, U.S.N.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA 15 page booklet explaining that foul air is\n the cause of dry rot in the timber of vessels and\n of sickness among the crew with detailed plans for\n a more open construction of ships, with\n ventilators and bellows to change the air.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe original image is signed by Thomas Jefferson,\n as Governor of Virginia, and framed in piece of the\n 'Constitution.'\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe photographs were enclosed in a cover,\n endorsed: \" 'Uncle' 'Sam' Barron, nephew of Commo.\n Jas. Barron and son of Commo. Samuel Barron.\" \"Mary\n Barron, daughter of Commo. James Barron, U.S.N. and\n wife of Commo. Geo. S. Blake, U.S.N. who remained on\n the Northern side.\" \"Frank Blake, son of Mary Barron\n and Geo. S. Blake.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA collection of newspaper clippings and complete\n 4-page newspapers collected by Commo. James Barron, plus\n a few pieces regarding him collected by his family after\n his death. Included is one clipping from the \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eBoston Traveler\u003c/title\u003e, [1808],\n in which there is criticism of the sentence of the court\n martial on The Chesapeake-Leopard Affair. From the \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eWall Street Reporter\u003c/title\u003eof 5\n January 1850, little more than a year before his death,\n there is a long article, \"Commodore Barron and the\n affair of the \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eChesapeake\u003c/title\u003e.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegarding the Barron-Decatur duel, there is the\n \"Extra\" issued by the \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eNorfolk Beacon\u003c/title\u003e, 24 March\n 1820, and clipping of reports of the duel from 7 other\n papers. In addition to a newspaper clipping of Mr.\n Randolph's resolution to Congress on the death of\n Decatur (which were withdrawn) and an \"Indian oration\"\n on the death,there are 6 reports of the duel, two on the\n return of James Barron to Norfolk after his\n convalescence in Washington, waiting for the healing of\n his wound sufficient for him to be moved, one on the\n action of the Grand Jury investigating the duel, and one\n editorial opposing the practice of dueling. There are 6\n clippings on the Barron-Decatur duel as published in the\n papers and two on the pamphlet, which was published,\n containing the correspondence. Finally there is an\n article from 1850, a year before the death of\n Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThere are 3 clippings regarding the 1821 Naval Court\n of Enquiry held on James Barron and 5 clippings,\n 1947-1955, on the \"Rodney Urn.\" This urn, given by some\n citizens of Norfolk to Caesar A. Rodney, a famous\n lawyer, previously U.S. Attorney General, who defended\n Barron at that Enquiry without pay. The urn, presented\n to Rodney \"for his magnamanimous defense of Commo.\n Barron,\" was discovered in Independence Hall,\n Philadelphia, and was returned to Norfolk in 1954, where\n it is preserved.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComplete newspapers included in the collection are a\n copy of the \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eNational Gazette\u003c/title\u003e,\n Philadelphia, in which there is an editorial on the\n Court of Enquiry which is derogatory to Barron; a copy\n of the \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eNorfolk and Portsmouth\n Herald\u003c/title\u003e, 4 July 1823, with the obituary of Mrs.\n Elizabeth Mosely Barron, late wife of James Barron; and\n a copy of the same paper, 28 August 1824, which contains\n an account of Barron's invitation to a testimonial\n dinner in Philadelphia, soon after his reinstatement in\n the Navy when he took command of the Navy Yard there. He\n rejected the testimonial as being an inappropriate\n action at that time. There are ten complete copies of\n newspapers which reported the visit of General Lafayette\n to the U.S. in 1824: The \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eAmerican Watchman\u003c/title\u003e,\n Wilmington, of 20 August; the \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eColumbian Observer\u003c/title\u003e,\n Phila., of August 20; the \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eDelaware Gazette\u003c/title\u003e,\n Wilmington, of August 27; the \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eU.S. Gazette\u003c/title\u003e, Phila., of\n 23 and 25 September and 8 October; \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eThe New York Gazette\u003c/title\u003e, New\n York, of October; and the \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eWashington Gazette\u003c/title\u003e,\n Washington, D.C. of 11 December. Included also is the\n complete \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eAmerican Beacon\u003c/title\u003eof\n Norfolk, of 1 May 1851, announcing the death of Commo.\n Barron on 21 April 1851.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThere is also an editorial from the \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eNorfolk Landmark\u003c/title\u003e, founded\n by James B----- Hope, suggesting that a battleship be\n names for B-----, and an undated article, written in\n Philadelphia [1825-1840] under the pseudonym Neptune, by\n James Barron, predicting that commercial steamships\n would some day be built 400 feet long to make the\n journey to Europe in eight days.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTime of newspaper issue: 2 o'clock P.M. Mailed to\n Commo. Barron, U.S. Navy, Beal's Hotel,\n Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe newspaper clippings include the following: \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eGeorgetown\n [Metropolitan]\u003c/title\u003e,23 March 1820; \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eBaltimore Fed. Rep.\u003c/title\u003e,\n 23 March 1820, and \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eBaltimore American\u003c/title\u003e, 24\n March 1820; \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eNational\n Intelligencer\u003c/title\u003e, \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eWashington City\n Gazette\u003c/title\u003e, and \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eGeorgetown\n Metropolitan\u003c/title\u003e, [22-23 March 1820]; \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eNational Messenger\u003c/title\u003e, 24\n March 1820; \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eNiles Register\u003c/title\u003e, 25\n March 1820; An one undated account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: mourning for Decatur and withdrawn for lack of\n support.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArticles taken from \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eThe Herald\u003c/title\u003eand \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eNorfolk\u003c/title\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eThe Herald\u003c/title\u003eand the \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eNational\n Intelligencer\u003c/title\u003ereports.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe newspaper clippings include the following: \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eAmerican Beacon\u003c/title\u003e, 8\n April 1820; \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eNorfolk\u003c/title\u003e, 11 April\n 1820; \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eThe Gazette\u003c/title\u003e,\n Winchester, 15 April 1820; \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eAmerican Advocate\u003c/title\u003e, 22\n April 1820; and two undated articles.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe \"Rodney Urn\" was silver urn, given to Caesar\n Rodney, a former Attorney General of the U.S. who had\n defended James Barron at the Court of Enquiry without\n pay. The newspaper articles include the following: \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eNorfolk\n Ledger-Dispatch\u003c/title\u003e, 10 January 1947; \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eNorfolk\n Virginian-Pilot\u003c/title\u003e, 14 November 1954; \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eNorfolk\n Virginian-Pilot\u003c/title\u003e, 1 January 1955.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis includes an editorial opinion of the Court of\n Enquiry upon Commo. Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis contains the obituary of Mrs. Elizabeth\n Moseley Barron, late wife of Commo. James Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis includes an editorial on the testimonial\n dinner offered to Commo. James Barron upon his\n assuming the command of the Philadelphia Naval Yard\n and his declining of it due to his wish \"to avoid all\n appearance of ostentation or triumph.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis includes an account of the landing of General\n Lafayette in New York.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis includes an editorial on Lafayette, \"good\n man, sincere Patriot, and distinguished Soldier of\n our Revolution.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis includes a report of the visit of General\n Lafayette to New York, Brooklyn, and New Haven.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis includes an announcement of the expected\n arrival of General Lafayette in Philadelphia with the\n order of Civic Procession.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis includes reports of the departure of General\n Lafayette from New York and his reception in Troy,\n New York.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis includes an account of the continuing\n journeys of \"The Nation's Guest,\" General\n Lafayette.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis includes an account of the visit of General\n Lafayette to the Philadelphia Naval Yard, Commo.\n James Barron, commanding.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis includes an account of the visit of \"The\n Nation's Guest\" General Lafayette, to the\n Philadelphia Naval Yard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis includes a report of the visit of General\n Lafayette to Philadelphia and of his further journey\n to Chester, Pa., and on to Delaware.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis includes a report of the reception of General\n Lafayette by the United States Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Naval Courts, printed in \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eThe Herald\u003c/title\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis includes the obituary of Commo. James\n Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrders Sever to take over the \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eChesapeake\u003c/title\u003etoward the\n end of May as Capt. [James] Barron says it will be\n ready then; he is to take his crew, the marine\n officer and marines, the master and about thirty\n seamen, such midshipmen and \"pettee officers\" as he\n thinks proper, and two or three warrant officers. The\n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eChesapeake\u003c/title\u003ewill move\n down to the Cran[e]y Island. It is essential to get\n the ship out as early as possible.\u003c/p\u003e"],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Content Information"],"scopecontent_tesim":["Correspondence and papers of Commodore James Barron\n relating to his career in the United States Navy, and\n especially relating to The Chesapeake-Leopard Affair in 1807\n and to his duel with Stephen Decatur. Collection includes\n photocopies of patents issued to Barron for his inventions and\n a typescript of William Oliver Stevens' \n An Affair of Honor , a biography\n of Barron. Correspondents include John Adams, Jesse Duncan\n Elliott, Andrew Jackson, Thomas Jefferson, Amos Kendall, Duff\n Green and Abel P. Upshur.","Genealogical notes on the Barron Family are to be\n found in this box together with an autobiographical note\n by James Barron (1768-1851) and \"Revolutionary\n Reminiscences\" by his father, James Barron the Elder (d.\n 1787). (A genealogical chart of the Barron Family is to\n be found in the Samuel Barron Papers, Box 1, folder 1.)\n Naval commissions of James Barron together with his\n personal and naval correspondence from 1803 to 1807 are\n included in this first box.","Correspondence of 1803 to 1805 covers the period from\n Barron's first commission through his command of the\n U.S. Frigates \n New York and \n President in the\n Mediterranean Squadron during the war with Tripoli.\n Several letters concern his duties as assistant to his\n brother, Commodore Samuel Barron, who was commander of\n the Squadron before relinquishing the command to Capt.\n John Rodgers because of ill health.","The papers of the 1806-1807 period begin with the\n preparations for Barron to leave Norfolk on the U.S.\n Ship \n Chesapeake to take command\n of the Mediterranean Squadron with the rank of\n Commodore. The correspondence with Comm. Rodgers, which\n nearly ended in a duel but was amicably settled by the\n seconds is included. A description of the affair with\n the British warship \n Leopard describes the\n brief skirmish and the capitulation of Barron. The\n request of his officers for his arrest as a result of\n the capitulation, the passing of the command of his ship\n to Capt. Stephen Decatur, the preparations for the Court\n Martial, the testimony, and the sentence of suspension\n are in the material found in this box. Opinions\n regarding the unfairness of the sentence by B. Cocke of\n Washington and Robert Saunders, President of William and\n Mary College, and others, are included.","\"Jan. 17, 1961 . . . Note at top is Janey Hope\n Marr's\" signed A[nne] W. Marr.","\"Memoir of Comd're Jas. Barron,\" 2 pages; and a\n memorandum regarding the writing of such a\n memoir.","Re: naval engagements in the War, in one of which\n \"the two Captains Barron\" were involved.","Re: \"the remarkable escape of the private armed\n Ship Marquis La Fayette,\" 1779-to 1781.","Item concerns the recommendation of Capt. James\n Barron, who is seeking a promotion.","Re: Barron's new post.","Re: ship which is being completed; Kentucky papers\n [for war bounty lands] sent by Mr. Saunders; and\n inquiry about their value.","Item is criticizing the U.S. ship, \n Insurgent by stating, \"\n . . . would not go to sea in her for the world . . .\n .\"","Re: completion of the signals.","Includes a draft payment.","Re: Instructions to bring the ship up the Potomac\n to Washington.","R[ober]t Smith writes that no Captain is\n available for such a secondary position aboard\n ship. He accepts Truxton's resignation and\n appoints Capt. Morris to command the \n Chesapeake .","Comm. Truxton denies that he intended to resign\n his commission but only meant to be relieved of\n the command of the Mediterranean Squadron.","Re: Comm. Dale and sailing plans.","Re: war in the Mediterranean; expectation to sail\n for Tripoli; criticism of way war is carried on;\n Algiers and Tangiers both threatening war; his order\n to give up command of the \n New York and take\n command of a \"much neglected and horribly\n disciplined\" ship; message to Bainbridge, etc.","Re: a horse for which he wants $5,000.","The letter accompanied a gift of a Damascus\n saber.","Re: Orders for the taking command of the \n President and future\n movements of the ship and Squadron.","Re: Orders for the collection of the Squadron, \"If\n the Business here is Settled.\"","Re: affairs in the Mediterranean after James\n Barron left. News of Col. Lear and Comm. Rodgers at\n Tunis, Lear negotiating to avoid war, Rodgers\n continuing to fire on Tunisian vessels. News of the\n duplicity of Comm. Rodgers; of Lord Nelson's\n unsuccessful pursuit of the French; of 9 American\n ships at Gibraltar, prizes of the British.","Orders: after delivering the \n President to Capt.\n Tingey, James Barron is to prepare for the\n construction of a 74 gun ship at Portsmouth.","Item contains 4 letters and 16 poems.","Re: Arab horse, Selim, which was sent to\n America.","An order to hold himself ready to sail on the\n frigate \n Chesapeake for the\n purpose of taking the command of the American\n Squadron in the Mediterranean; suspension of the\n orders because the \n Chesapeake was not\n ready to sail.","Felicitation on appointment to command the\n Mediterranean Squadron; re: a brother who was a\n Midshipman on the Constitution.","Re: the affair between Barron and Comm. Rodgers\n concerning which \"much anxiety is excited\n among...your friends.\"","Relative to threatened duel between Barron and\n Rodgers; printed terms of settlement published 31\n January 1807.","Arrangements are made to meet at Havre de Grace,\n Maryland, for the duel of Barron and Rodgers, despite\n the orders of the Secretary of the Navy; news that\n agreement to a settlement has been reached.","Re: new orders shortly to come to Capt. Barron,\n until which time he \"will not move from that place\n without special orders from me.\"","Preparations for the sailing on the \n Chesapeake , including\n a question regarding the powder which was \"not fit\n for service\" and was to be remanufactured at Malta,\n 23 March 1807; endorsement by James Barron, \"The \n Chesapeake 's Powder,\n an important paper.\"","He is sending up the Seamen for the \n Chesapeake .","Re: deserters from the newly assembled crew.","Re: attempted sale of James Barron's Dry Dock\n plan; news of Norfolk business interests.","Request that James Barron take an enclosed letter\n to Mr. Niggins at Malta and ask him to send back a\n pipe of Marsala Madeira if conveyance is available.\n Endorsement: \"From that infamous Hypocrite, T.\n Jefferson\" and \"No consequence.\"","Re: the Arabian horse, Selim.","Re: the conduct of James Cosgrove, who had been a\n gunman on the U.S.S. Essex: \"most perverse.\"","Letter by Mrs. Cole asking that her husband be\n released from service on the \n Chesapeake .","A letter sent by Comm. Barron to Gibraltar (never\n delivered to Col. H.M.Clavering).","Items in this subseries include: A description of\n the affair between the U.S.S. \n Chesaspeake commanded\n by Barron and the British warship \n Leopard , involving the\n brief skirmish and the capitulation of Barron; the\n request of Barron's officers for his arrest as a\n result of the capitulation; the passing of the\n command of Barron's ship to Capt. Stephen Decatur;\n the preparations for the Court Martial; the\n testimony; and the sentence of suspension. Opinions\n regarding the unfairness of the sentence are given\n by: B. Cocke of Washington; Robert Saunders,\n President of William and Mary College; and\n others.","\"Sensible of the disgrace . . . in the\n premature surrender of the U.S. Ship \n Chesapeake to the\n English Ship of \n Leopard . . .\n request that an order be issued for the arrest of\n Commander James Barron . . . .\"","He (Comdr. James Barron) has forwarded a copy\n of the letter of accusations, as requested.","An account of the half hour battle in which 3\n men were killed and 16 wounded.","Re: the letter sent by his officers and his\n inability to travel due to his wounds.","Explaining the action between the \n Chesapeake and the\n English Warship \n Leopard .","Re: divisions of cabins aboard ship.","Order to turn over command of the Frigate \n Chesapeake to Capt.\n Decatur.","Re: information needed for the Court of Enquiry\n of the Affair of the \n Chesapeake and \n Leopard , involving\n his brother [James Barron].","Item was sent to Robert Smith, Secretary of the\n Navy, [by James Barron], by way of Capt.\n Gordon.","Enclosing a call for a Court of Enquiry to\n investigate conduct of James Barron, for October\n 5.","Re: the chance that the \n Chesapeake affair\n might be cause for a declaration of war.","Re: his wound, which makes it impossible for\n him to sit up; and his comments on the affair of\n the \n Chesapeake and the \n Leopard .","Re: the action of the \n Chesapeake on 22 of\n June.","A list of the armament and complement of\n officers and men on the Ship \n Leopard ; and a copy\n of the order of 1 June 1807 given by G. Berkeley,\n given in Halifax, Nova Scotia, under which the\n attack was made by the \n Leopard .","Re: postponement of the trial to Friday the\n 16th, due to Barron's \"feeble state of\n health.\"","Re: the taking of Mr. Saunders to assist Taylor\n in the defense of James Barron.","Re: the day fixed for the Court Martial.","Re: the Report of the Court of Enquiry . . .\n \"Rascally . . .grounded with prejudice.","Testimony of Captain Gordon in\n \"Chesapeake-Leopard\" trial. ADr; Testimony of\n Captain Hall in \"Chesapeake-Leopard\" trial. 8\n pages. ADr; Capt. Gordon's 2nd dep'n. 4 pages.\n ADr; \"Testimony\" at the Chesapeake- Leopard trial.\n ADr. (See printed report of the Court Martial\n Proceedings, Box 13.)","Re: rumors of war with England; suggesting that\n subscriptions be raised for a ship of commerce to\n be commanded by James Barron, and that the\n President might remit his sentence.","Re: Madison's appearance as a witness to the\n trial of Commodore James Barron.","The charges and decisions are given in detail;\n part of page 22, the last paragraph has been cut\n away. Endorsement [by James Barron]: \"The Congress\n of the U. States took up this affair and appointed\n a Committee to examine into my conduct. That\n Committee acquited (sic) me of all sort of blame;\n their report is to be found on their records.\"","States that \"Doct. Bullus has been your decided\n enemy.\"","Re: the decision of the Court Martial, which\n has not yet appeared.","Re: Charges against Fitz. H. Babbit.","Re: the chance of the President's remitting the\n sentence of the Court Martial of James Barron, the\n President is expected hourly from Monticello.","Re: dissatisfaction with the outcome of the\n Court Martial of James Barron, criticism of the\n trial and \"this unhallowed sentence against you\";\n and hopes for a full publication of the trial.","Copy of the above included.","At the beginning of this box is to be found a curious\n ten page document from John Peake to Lord Gambier, 4\n June 1811; in it he recommends \"an entirely new system\n for naval vessels.\" Also from this period, 7 September\n 1811 is the letter from W. Lewis to Chas. W.\n Goldsborough, Secretary of the Navy, which formed the\n basis for one of the accusations in the later Naval\n Enquiry on James Barron.","The remainder of the material is from the years that\n Barron spent in exile in Copenhagen. Having arrived\n there in command of a commercial ship, \n Portia , in 1812, he was\n forced to sell the ship and remain in Denmark. His\n correspondence in connection with his attempts to make a\n living by his inventions show that he received patents\n on machines for spinning hemp into rope, cutting cork,\n kneading dough, and an improvised wind mill. His letter\n to Wm. Jones, Secretary of the Navy, asking an\n opportunity to serve his country at the conclusion of\n his sentence, 22 July 1813, remained unanswered. His\n correspondence of 1814 when he sold his European patents\n in expectation of an opportunity to return to the U.S.\n ended in disappointment. Much correspondence with his\n daughter, Jane A. Barron is from this period.","A long discussion of \"Naval imbecility\" etc.","The report of the remarks made by Capt. James\n Barron to Mr. Lyons, British Consul, re: The\n Chesapeake-Leopard Affair. \"I am now convinced that\n he is not only a coward, but a traitor....\"","Re: Business matters.","Concerned with the sale of the ship formerly\n commanded by Barron and other business matters.","Re: the sale of the ship \n Portia , formerly\n commanded by Barron and other business matters.","Re: a previous letter.","Re: battles, \"Lord Wellington's victory over the\n Marmont.\"","Re: a suit against Capt. A. Murray in the District\n Court, District of Delaware.","Re: \"Declaration of War on our part of 14th inst.\"\n And Capt. Hull's successful encounter with the\n Guerrier.","Re: the purchase of Barron's ship.","Re: business affairs connected with the hemp\n spinning machine.","Re: his activity on a ship of Capt. Bradley and\n his desire to return to Barron.","A petition to have his naval recommendation put\n into practice.","A defense of his action [in The Chesapeake-Leopard\n Affair] and an accusation against his accusers,\n especially Capt. Gordon.","The term of his suspension having expired, Barron\n asks for opportunity to serve his country.","In one he mentions that he is writing to the\n Secretary of the Navy to offer his services to his\n country in the War.","Re: defense of Virginia, with mention of the\n Peninsula, Richmond, Petersburg, etc.","Re: patent for rope machine.","Offer to carry communications to America on his\n next trip.","Agreement to sell to John Murray Forbes the patent\n to a hemp spinning machine, patented in Denmark,\n Sweden, and Russia.","Sale of the rights to the machine outside Denmark\n to James Barron.","Addressed to \"Commodore Murray, at the Collector\n of Delaware.\" re: duties on the cargo of the British\n ship Superior.","Re: Barron's attempts to return home and sale of\n his European patents.","Written when Barron expected to get passage back\n to the U.S. from Gothenberg when he sold his European\n patents to Forbes.","Personal affairs.","Grants permission to Capt. James Barron for the\n construction of a wind mill on which he, Forbes,\n holds patent rights.","Re: chance for employment in France.","Preliminaries of peace were signed at Ghent\n between the British and American ministers.","\"Taylor . . . is my brother.\"","Appeals to Barron to aid him, and a letter after\n his release from prison.","News of his attempts to set up in business in\n Europe and of his new invention, a cork-cutting\n machine.","Business letters in which Ferrau expresses the\n sympathy in Copenhagen with the cause of Napoleon,\n and disappointed at his defeat.","Business affairs.","Re: transactions in tobacco. Enclosed: 2\n receipts.","Re: Barron's right of reinstatement among his\n countrymen.","For a patent on a machine for cutting corks.","The correspondence of 1816 through 1820 begins with\n business and family letters received in Copenhagen.\n After his return to the U.S. in 1819 there is\n correspondence with the Navy Department and President\n Monroe regarding the reinstatement of Barron in a naval\n command. The correspondence of June 1819 to March 1820\n with Capt. Stephen Decatur is preserved, along with an\n account of the duel in which Barron was gravely injured\n and Decatur killed. (See \"The History of a transaction\n which there ought never to have been occasion for,\" an\n account of the duel written by James Barron in the\n Samuel Barron Papers, Box 1, Folder 8.) The\n correspondence with Capt. J. D. Elliott, his second, and\n reports of the controversies which followed the duel are\n included. Family letters include many from his daughter,\n Mrs. Jane Barron Hope.","Re: his life in the West Indies where he has gone\n from Copenhagen.","Business affairs; permission granted to import\n refined sugar into Russia.","Business affairs.","Re: his hope of returning to U.S. within the year;\n and of the impending marriage of Jane.","News from home: re: Capt. Johnson and lucrative\n business in the Dismal Swamp Canal; trade with St.\n Iago De Cuba; Capt. Sinclair; plans to move the Naval\n Yard from Gosport to York, still undecided; Capt.\n Fawn's misfortune; flourishing condition of Norfolk;\n $100,000 subscribed to open the \"Roan Oak Canal\";\n Chs. K. Mallory, Collector; Barron's family living in\n town after their country house burned.","Re: his machine for cutting corks now successful,\n and his desire for a patent on it.","Re: her husband; detailed explanations of his cork\n cutting machine and his mill which \"will grind 100\n bushels of corn in 24 hours, can be completed for\n little more than a common pidgeon house.\"","Re: a knife [for the cork cutting machine].","Contracts in Danish.","Contract for Elliptical Valve Pump Boxes, to be\n made and sold by Barron after getting a Danish\n patent.","Authorization for the accountant of the U.S. Navy\n to pay the balance of his half-pay to Mrs. Elizabeth\n M. Barron or Mr. Wilton Hope (his son-in-law).","Introducing a Mr. Poulson.","Re: commission given to Capt. Leech by Barron.","Document in Danish.","Statement re: his \"new invented Pump\" which he has\n offered to the Secretary of State.","Wishing him a pleasant passage.","Will Recorded at above date.","Re: St. Croix; and Barron's imminent\n departure.","Written to Barron as he is waiting to sail and\n after his arrival in Virginia.","Document in Danish.","James L. Ferrau having taken the degree of M.D. is\n returning to Copenhagen.","An offer for the purchase of the copyright of the\n cork cutting machine in Great Britain.","\"The President (James Monroe) takes a deep\n interest in your welfare . . . come on immediately to\n Washington and see the President himself . . ..\" Re:\n the debate in General Jackson's case.","Re: that Capt. James Barron applied for passage to\n the U.S. from Gothenberg to offer his services in the\n war; was refused passage because the ship was under a\n neutral cartel, in June 1814.","Re: that he saw letter addressed by Capt. Barron\n to the U.S. Secretary of the Navy, in 1813 offering\n his services to the U.S. and that Barron sought\n passage to the U.S. in 1814.","Request for readmission to the Navy, detailed\n denial of accusation which was contained in letter of\n Capt. William Lewis, 7 September 1811; he was in this\n country in September 1811 to April 1812.","A welcome home letter.","Enclosing half-pay vouchers.","Re: warrants for land in Kentucky issued to James\n Barron's father for Revolutionary War service, being\n 7777 2/3 acres on the Cumberland River and for 1777\n 2/3 acres on Hartland Creek.","Encouragement and best wishes.","Details of duel and of conversation between Barron\n and Decatur: re: Barron's condition.","Re: his nephew, Samuel [Barron] who is at sea as a\n 4 year old Midshipman on a U.S. warship; and re:\n bounty lands in Kentucky.","Written to Barron while he is recovering from\n wound received in duel; and comment on the outcome of\n the duel and public opinion re: the death of\n Decatur.","Elliott, who was the second for Barron in his\n duel, writes about public opinion of the duel and\n Barron's coming Court of Enquiry in New York.","Finds that public opinion is strongly in favor of\n Barron after the Barron-Decatur correspondence has\n been published by the friends of the late Stephen\n Decatur.","Vouchers for pay sustenance and medical costs.","His respects.","Re: the published correspondence of Decatur, which\n appears to be helping Barron.","A lead editorial stating \" . . . Com. Barron\n stands acquitted of all blame.\"","Re: American group in Copenhagen.","Sent with other letters from friends from\n Copenhagen.","An appeal for exoneration from the accusations\n made against him.","Re: a newly invented plough of Barron's.","Re: Barron's wound.","Re: a visit to Washington.","Re: affairs in Denmark and the reception of the\n news of the duel.","Re: attacks by Mr. King.","Countersigned by John Rainals, U.S. Consul. Power\n to collect debts in the U.S.","The reaction in New York, \"your conduct has been\n applauded.\"","Account for the sale of his corkwood,\n 1817-1820.","Enclosed: power of Attorney. Re: land on Old Point\n in which an interest was held by Jane Barron,\n daughter of Samuel Barron (1) wife of G.\n Armistead.","Re: Revolutionary War bounty land of Samuel\n Barron, father of James Barron.","This box contains the papers of 1821 which are\n concerned almost entirely with correspondence and other\n material related to the Naval Court of Enquiry held at\n the Brooklyn Naval Yard. The enquiry covered (1) the\n accusation made by W. Lewis in a letter of 7 September\n 1811 to the Secretary of the Navy, regarding remarks\n reported to have been made by Barron while in Portugal\n on a commercial trip regarding the Chesapeake- Leopard\n Affair and (2) the desire of Barron to return to active\n service in the War of 1812 upon the expiration of his\n sentence of suspension from the Navy. Statements of the\n trial and reactions to the verdict are included.","See also: the \n Proceedings of the Court of\n Enquiry held at the Navy Yard, Brooklyn, New York, upon\n Captain James Barron of the United States Navy in May,\n 1821. Published in Washington City by Jacob\n Gideon, Junior, 1822. 111 pages.; \"Notes to the Trial of\n Commodore Barron, 1808.\" 8 pages. and; \"Proceedings of\n the General Court Martial convened for the trial of\n Commodore James Barron, Captain Charles Gordon, Mr.\n William Hook, and Captain John Hall of the United States\n Ship \n Chesapeake in the month of\n January, 1808.\" 496 pages. All are included in one\n volume in Box 13, folder 1 of the James Barron Papers\n (1).","Attested Th[omas] Latimore.","Bill allowing five years pay for Barron's father's\n Revolutionary services has passed the House of\n Delegates; the President [of the U.S.] has not\n directed a Court of Enquiry, but has forced Barron to\n demand one for himself.","Re: the sending of a pair of spectacles to\n Barron.","Marked \"Private.\" Instructed by the President of\n the U. States to enquire whether it would be\n agreeable to Barron to take command of the Navy Yard\n in Philadelphia.","Re: James Barron, to be held at the Brooklyn Navy\n Yard on or before 10 May.","Re: the residence of James Barron in Copenhagen,\n his trips in 1811 and 1812, and his desire to be of\n use to his country in the War, after he was detained\n in Copenhagen.","Re: Commo. James Barron, orig. dated 20 April\n 1820.","Correspondence regarding the Court of Enquiry on\n Barron and the pamphlet [on the duel] that Elliot is\n publishing.","Re: the arrangements for the Court of Enquiry and\n the discussions between Smith Thompson and James\n Barron which have led up to it; mention of the\n President's interest in the case.","n.d. Typed copy of the above. TCop. 3 pages.","Asking the influence of Barron toward the\n candidacy of Gen'l Pryor for a Marshallship.","Re: representing Barron at the Court of Enquiry in\n New York.","Purchased from Charles Hamilton, 1974.","n.d. Typed copy of the above. TCop. 1 p.","\"That, the want of funds alone kept him (James\n Barron) from returning to his country\" during the\n war.","Folder 12 [1821]. Testimony of [James Barron] at\n the trial. ADr. 4 pages. (incomplete).","See printed report of the Court of Enquiry.\n Proceedings, Box 13.","Request for appointment to sail under James\n Barron.","Re: survey of land of Comm. Barron. Enclosure:\n surveyor's plot.","Re: this interest of the people in Norfolk in the\n results of the Court of Enquiry.","Re: the appearance of Cleveland at the Court of\n Enquiry, and criticism of the \"stupid, unmeaning,\n milk and water decision of the Court.\"","Re: the Court of Enquiry and the Sentence of the\n Court in which one member did not concur and which\n [President] Monroe did not sign.","A report of the attempts of James Barron to return\n to the U.S. from Sweden on the John Adams.","Re: affairs in Copenhagen.","Best wishes for the outcome of the enquiry.","Countersigned by Ino E. Hall, Mayor. Answers to\n questions put by Lt. Wheaton, Judge Advocate.","Re: the attacks of \"the Decatur faction\" on\n Barron, the results of the Court of Enquiry, and the\n action of the U.S. Congress on the case.","His final testimony at the Board of Enquiry.","He has been informed that the testimony has ended\n at the Board of Enquiry; he will remain in the city\n until he hears the verdict.","Letter in which the opinion of the Court is quoted\n in full; James Barron is not completely\n exonerated.","Protest against the decision of the Court.","Requests a full copy of the proceedings of the\n Court.","Re: the sending of a rhubarb plant which Barron\n admired.","Re: a machine designed by Barron.","He reports the rumor that Barron is to be returned\n to command \"very speedily.\"","Re: his family and a receipt for Barron's ailment\n - numatic and nitric acid in warm water drunk with\n meals.","Requesting the loan of Capt. Elliot's dueling\n pistols.","An invitation to dine.","Re: his newly invented washing machine.","Correspondence of the year 1822, much of it concerned\n with the sentence of the Court of Enquiry and opinions\n regarding it, including several letters each from A.\n McLane, Wilmington, Del., R. J. Cleveland, Lancaster,\n Massachuetts, Wm. Craig, Philadelphia, and Capt. J.D.\n Elliott, Barron's second in the duel with Decatur.\n Included is correspondence with Barron's daughters, Mary\n and Margaretha, and his son-in-law, Capt. John P.\n Tuttle, and business correspondence in connections with\n his inventions, a washing machine and a new type of oil\n lamp.","Family affairs.","Correspondence concerning the results of the Court\n of Enquiry, the actions of the enemies of Barron, and\n a suggestion that he demand a Court Martial to clear\n his name; and discussion of Barron's new invention, a\n washing machine.","Re: Barron's claim against the Commonwealth of\n Virginia.","Re: Barron's claim for his father's bounty lands\n or for compensation.","\"Your washing machine answers admirably well both\n for washing and ironing, it only wants to be known to\n become generally used...\"","Request for a return of duty paid on models of his\n machinery, which he brought to U.S. in 1815.","Re: indemnity for the capture of the ship \n Jane , commanded by\n Barron.","Re: the reactions to the case of Barron in the\n Boston area; a scandal concerning the building of\n gunboats and the trial of Lt. Abbott; and interest in\n the washing machine invented by Barron.","Re: reports of the Court of Enquiry; the\n publication of his correspondence connected with the\n Barron-Decatur duel; and a description of his going\n overboard on a trip to New York and being 1 l/2 hours\n in the water before rescue.","Asking for the hand of Margaretta Barron in\n marriage, and naval news.","Correspondence concerning commercial matters and\n inventions of Barron including windlass, cutting\n machine for straw, oil lantern, and pump.","Re: her sister, Mrs. Christmas, whose husband has\n recently died; and of her desire to return to\n Copenhagen.","Re: a recently published pamphlet, which concerns\n Barron; and the attitude of Congress toward Barron's\n claims.","A request that a decision be made on his case.","Re: patent on windlass invented by Barron; and\n disaster of \"the loss of the Albion with her\n passengers and quarter part of the crew.\"","Re: the receipt in England of models of machines\n invented by Barron and the showing of them to\n prospective buyers.","Requesting a recommendation for his son to be\n admitted as a Cadet at West Point.","Re: selling his windlass machine in England.","Re: a receipt.","Business concerned with the windlass machine of\n Barron.","Sent with the gift of a spyglass.","Business matters and news of Navy affairs.","Request that Barron recommend a young man to be\n commissioned First Lieutenant.","Re: the completion of gunboats.","Re: the model for a windmill invented by\n Barron.","Re: an oil lamp invented by Barron.","Re: the \"bad times\" in Baltimore.","Re: canvas sent to U.S. and problem of payment for\n it.","Re: affairs in Copenhagen.","Introducing Mr. Brien and Captain McPharron.","Events of 1824 covered in the correspondence include\n the appointment of Commodore Barron to the Command of\n the Navy Yard in Philadelphia, the congratulations of\n his friends on his reappointment in the Navy, and the\n reports of opposition to the appointment in\n Philadelphia; the visit of Gen'l Lafayette, Barron's\n part in entertaining the General. Included are a letter\n of 26 November from G.W. Lafayette, son of the General,\n and a letter from Gen'l Andrew Jackson, 14\n September.","Request for a loan.","Invitation to meet the son of John Marshall.","Business letters; mention of a spinning machine\n invented by Barron.","Enclosing payment for a requisition signed by the\n Secretary of the Navy plus his regular pay.","Barron is in Philadelphia to consult Dr.\n Phisicle.","Re: his faith in Barron and his defense of him in\n private conversations.","Re: personal affairs.","Re: personal affairs.","Personal affairs concerned with friends in\n Copenhagen.","Announcement of the \"United States Naval\n Chronicle\" with endorsement, signed.","This letter was enclosed with the above\n announcement, located in Box-folder: 6:10.","\"The course . . . of the Executive of our country\n against you calls loudly for . . . indignation.\"","Re: some great sorrow that has befallen the\n family.","Introducing Dr. French; endorsement, \"who married\n Miss Elizabeth Barron.\"","Re: canvas sold in America for which he has not\n been paid; and sympathy for Barron and \"the intrigues\n of your enemies.\"","Re: his \"miserable situation\": his constant\n application for some employment, his visits with\n [President Monroe], and the lack of any response from\n the Navy Department.","Reports in detail his losses in a disastrous\n sailing venture in the Pacific.","Gives hope that \"the next incumbent of the White\n House may venture to look to your claim.\"","Re: Barron's trip to Washington to claim his\n rights; and possibility that General Jackson will be\n Pennsylvania's candidate for the Presidency.","He has commended Barron to Mr. Forsythe of the\n U.S. Congress.","Re: the bellows invented by Barron for ventilating\n ships.","Asks horticultural information.","Re: the support that Gen'l Jackson has given\n Barron; and Jackson's candidacy for President.","Re: Barron's claims in Washington, his support by\n Gen'l Jackson, and his appointment as Commander to\n the Philadelphia Navy Yard.","Re: his wife, the former Margaretta Barron, and\n his family.","He expresses his sympathy with James Barron in his\n persecution and states his intention of bringing the\n matter before the Secretary of the Navy.","Re: the installation of bellows [for ventilation]\n on the ship commanded by Capt. Kennedy.","Re: the Navy Bill before Congress; the nomination\n of Jackson as the candidate for President of the\n U.S.; add Barron's appointment to the Commander of\n the Philadelphia Navy Yard.","Concerning his ancestors and his present\n predicament.","Reports, \"we feel confident now we shall have the\n notes of Georgia.\"","An invitation to dinner.","Re: Naval matters.","A letter of introduction for Comm. James\n Barron.","Social note.","Re: the availability of corkwood for the making of\n bottle corks.","To meet General Lafayette, signed by John Adams,\n Mayor, and by Wm. Fitzwhylson and Tho.\n Brockenbrough.","Application for the position of Secretary to\n Barron should he be called back into active service,\n which seems to be imminent.","Expresses gratification that Barron has been\n called into active service by the \"good old\n President.\"","Re: twilled cotton; and congratulations \"on your\n recent change of situation.\"","Expresses \"joy at the termination of your\n unmerited persecution.\"","Re: an order for corkwood.","Rejoices \"that you are restored to a station in\n the Service to which you have been so long and so\n justly entitled.\"","Appreciation for the gift of a spyglass.","Re: \"the friendly manner the good old President\n received you,\" and \"the conduct of the two scoundrels\n that has come out against you in Philadelphia.\"","Complaining about too heavy duties in the Navy\n Yard (of which Barron is commander).","Re: the appointment of Barron as Commander of the\n Philadelphia Navy Yard and of the resentment of some\n persons in Philadelphia.","\"If my candor to Mr. Monroe had any effect in the\n application of the Golden Law (of justice) be assured\n it is a great satisfaction to me.\"","Accusation against some of the officers of the\n Yard.","An invitation to meet General Lafayette.","Gratitude from the committee appointed to receive\n General Lafayette, for the Naval salutes ordered by\n Barron.","Re: a request by General Lafayette that a visit be\n made to the Naval Yard. (under the Command of\n Barron).","Signed by J.A.S. Lewis, Chairman. Enclosed\n envelopes in which the tickers were enclosed,\n endorsed. AC.","Endorsed: \"List of invited guests to dine with\n General Lafayette.\"","\"Your appointment gives all the people of this\n county much satisfaction.\"","Re: events around Norfolk.","Sympathy with Barron and daughters in their\n bereavement; and a notice of a runaway servant.","Sympathy in his sorrow.","Re: a planned visit to Yorktown.","Re: a leave of absence.","An invitation to a ball honoring General\n Lafayette. Card of admission enclosed.","Re: the Yorktown celebration and social news.","A report on the ship's ventilators invented by\n Barron.","A covering letter for the above.","Re: a book on \"System of Pyrotechny\" by her late\n husband, James Cutbush, written on fold of the\n printed prospectus.","Request for recommendation for position of\n Sergeant at Arms of the House of Representatives.","Largely illegible, but begins, \"My father gives me\n the agreeable task of answering your letter . . .\n .\"","Re: acts before Congress, including \"Col.\n Johnson's for the abolition of imprisonment for debt\n and of Mr. Johnson from Louisiana to appropriate all\n the public land to internal improvement and education\n in the United States\"; and that \"either General\n Jackson or Mr. Adams must be elected (to the\n Presidency) by Congress.\"","Re: the drafting of an unspecified memorial.","Correspondence of the years 1825 to 1827, includes\n correspondence with A. McLane, Wilmington, Delaware who\n described his experiences when he accompanied Gen'l\n Lafayette on a part of his visit to the U.S.; with\n Charles D. Brodie, Portsmouth, who was enthusiastic\n about the ventilating system for ships invented by\n Barron; with Benjamin King, Washington, D.C. about the\n ventilating system and the pump invented by Barron; with\n Samuel L. Southard, Secretary of the Navy, and Chas. W.\n Goldsborough, Secretary of the Naval Command, including\n a copybook of letters written to them by Barron; and\n with his daughters, Mrs. Jane Barron Hope and Mrs.\n Virginia Barron Pendergast. In 1825, Barron returned to\n Norfolk to command the Naval Post at Gosport, and\n presided at a Naval Court Martial in Washington. There\n is a letter from \"R.S.,\" Washington, D.C., reporting a\n speech made in Congress by John Randolph on The\n Chesapeake-Leopard Affair and on the Barron-Decatur\n duel, and one from Andrew Jackson, the Hermitage, asking\n Barron to serve as proxy godfather for him, 30 June\n 1827.","Re: a memorial to Congress concerned with claims\n under the Florida Treaty.","Congratulations on his appointment; re: his cruise\n and the independence of Peru.","Re: A Negro Man Ned, about who Gen'l Andrew\n Jackson was concerned.","Much news of Naval events in Norfolk, including\n criticism of the Admiral, the trial of Stewart,\n letter of Gen'l Jackson to Mr. Clay, and the movement\n of warships in and out of Norfolk.","Re: the raising of an army.","Re: the nephew of Barron, Midshipman [Samuel]\n Barron.","Re: a representation he made to Congress.","Notice of election to the Musical Fund Society of\n Philadelphia.","Family letters covering the period in Philadelphia\n where he commanded the Navy Yard, and his time in\n Washington as Chairman of a Naval Court Martial.","A. McLane, a Revolutionary war veteran, writes of\n his experiences accompanying Gen'l Lafayette on his\n visits to America.","A plea for more regular payment of wages.","Report of his journey to report for duty.","Re: the outfitting of ships; and of Barron's\n ventilation system, \"it may be hailed as the\n salvation of our Navy.\"","Re: affairs in Copenhagen.","Introducing John Geddes.","Recommending Henry Crabb.","Supporting the claims of William Crabb, Assistant\n Navy Store Keeper.","Requesting assistance for the appointment of his\n son, George, to the Service.","Notice of transfer of Barron to the command of the\n Gosport Navy Yard in Virginia.","Request for leave.","Request to be placed under the command of\n Barron.","Invitation to a testimonial dinner to be given for\n Barron on the occasion of his removal from\n Philadelphia. Enclosure: a toast to Philadelphia.","Re: family affairs.","Regret at Barron's departure from\n Philadelphia.","Request advice regarding the milling of flour.","He writes of his difficult situation in the\n Navy.","Invitation to a dinner.","Re: the pump invented by Barron.","Re: the Florida Treaty.","Request for an assignment.","Offers self as Secretary to Barron who it is\n rumored is to command the Frigate Brandywine\n conveying Gen. Lafayette to France.","Request for help in getting his back wages from\n the Navy.","Reporting as a witness at the court martial of\n Charles Stewart.","Re: his brother, Dr. Richard Kennon, who is\n relieved of sea duty and placed under the command of\n Barron.","Submitting his bust of Gen'l Lafayette to the\n Public Inspector at Washington.","Re: the romance of Lt. Pendergrast and Virginia\n Barron.","Re: the suitor for the hand of Virginia\n Barron.","Enclosing account for services in taking out a\n patent for Barron on angle-lever-windlass.","Re: some affairs before Congress - - largely\n illegible.","Re: verbal message given as ships passed, but not\n heard.","\"We all rejoiced in what must have been so\n gratifying to yourself after so long and so painful a\n period of suspense.\"","Forwarded to Captain Edmund P. Kennedy then to\n James Barron. A report of valuable use of the bellows\n invented by Barron in changing air below decks and in\n the control of disease there.","Request for leave of absence.","Report on return from his leave.","Re: the use of the title, \"Commodore\" honorary\n since the Navy has no such rank.","Re: transportation of powder to Richmond.","Defense of the Navy Constructor at the Yard.","Re: the ventilation on ships and suggestions for\n improvements.","Report of speech by John Randolph in which he\n \"abused everybody\" including Barron in regard to the \n Chesapeake affair and\n the duel with Decatur. Added note: \"Burn it as soon\n as you read it.\"","Re: his cruise, Naval discipline, and injustice\n the President's message recommending a Naval Academy.\n Re: South American politics and the fall of\n Callas.","Re: the completion of ships being built to\n order.","Re: the build-up of the Navy.","Report that all is quiet in that area, that no\n piracies are heard of.","Correspondence regarding the new type wooden docks\n and new type dry docks, invented by Barron.","Re: his invention of a new type of dock.","Invitation to dinner.","Re: the estate of John B. Osborn, grandson of\n David Barron.","Social news.","Declining to get involved in more controversy\n concerning his treatment by the Navy in the past\n years.","A recommendation of the bearer, T.H. Yateman.","Relating to affairs of the Navy Yard, Gosport,\n Virginia.","Re: a recommendation to the Treasury Department\n relative to a \"system of telegraph for the United\n States.\"","Re: the \"automatic chess player.\"","Sending a greeting to Commo. Barron from his\n friends in Denmark.","Re: a Mr. Butler.","Re: social news of Norfolk.","Re: shipping around the Cape.","Accepting position of godfather to Kennedy's son\n and approving the choice of James Barron as his\n proxy; statement of his high regard for the Navy.","Family and Naval news.","Re: the log boats invented by Barron.","Request for the service of Coxwain Parker,\n sympathy at death of Lieut. Tuttle.","Invitation to tea.","Re: the success of the ventilating bellows\n invented by Barron.","A recommendation that he leave the area in the\n \"sickly season\" for the sake of his health.","Re: an appointment marked \"Private.\"","Re: personal and Naval affairs.","Re: personal matters.","Introducing Capt. Basil Hall of the British\n Navy.","News that he has received an appropriation of\n $50,000 from the Congress for an exploration.","Re: the drowning of Mr. Slidwell, Mr. Rodgers, and\n Mr. Harrison.","Appreciation for an introduction.","Introducing Wm. Barrister.","Application to serve as a midshipman under\n Barron.","Re: his son who is to report to Barron for\n service.","Re: claims under the Treaty of Ghent.","Re: shipments of wine.","Enclosed with a pamphlet on dry rot (now\n lost).","Request that her letters be forwarded to her son\n who is serving on a ship in the Pacific.","Request for dimensions of the moveable crane\n invented by Barron.","Request that Midshipman Joyner return to the\n Department.","Request for information on a \"Denmark stove.\"","Recommendation for Barry Hayes.","Commending the ship's ventilators invented by\n Barron.","Appointment of Barron to the command of the U.S.\n Frigate Guerriere, flagship of the Pacific Fleet.","Asking to be excused from Pacific Command because\n of his business in establishing claims for his\n father's Bounty Lands.","Re: the curative values of wearing a steel plate\n next to the body.","Request that Southard, Secretary of the Navy,\n revoke his orders for Barron to assume command of the\n Guerriere.","Incomplete copy of the above is located in folder\n 21. ADr. 1 page.","Introduction of Midshipman Petway.","Re: Barron's refusal of the command of the\n Guerriere.","Marked \"Private.\" Re: an epidemic of yellow fever\n on his ship which he attributes to the removal of the\n bellows air pump which had been removed from his ship\n at the last overhaul. \"It is the invention of Commo.\n Barron . . . I consider it a thorough safe guard from\n local fever, and shall not willingly go to sea\n without one.\"","Congratulations to Barron On the election of his\n friend Andrew Jackson as President of the U.S.; news\n of events and ships in the Pensacola Navy Yard.","Personal matters.","Smith, a former Marine, writes for \"a Common\n pension in the country of my adoption,\" thanks Barron\n and Lieut. Pendergast for their kindness to him, and\n sends greetings to Gen'l Andrew Jackson and his\n nephew Maj. Andrew J. Donaldson.","A tumor that has been removed from Barron's\n son-in-law Pendergrass, and Re: Barron's visit with\n \"your old Favorite General\" (Pres. Jackson).","Re: a delivery of stone on the orders of Commo.\n Warrington.","A strong letter of censure for Smoot's actions in\n the Yard.","A call for the repayment of a loan made by the\n father of McLane; Barron's reply is copied on the\n reverse.","Re: his orders to report to the Constellation,\n under the command of Barron.","Re: his orders to report to Barron for duty on the\n Constellation.","Re: gossip regarding them and Barron's romantic\n interest elsewhere.","Requesting help in his attempt to receive another\n commission in the Navy.","Asking a recommendation to the President [of the\n U.S.].","Request for help in placing the son of Hansen in a\n U.S. Mercantile House, and asking the assistance of\n Commo. Barron.","Complaint regarding a letter received from Rodgers\n and defense of his own position in regard to material\n for building at the Navy Yard.","Sent with a tobacco box which was to be a gift for\n Gen'l Jackson.","Re: cotton duck.","Regrets that he is unable to accept\n invitation.","Re: something, which Eaton has requested,\n unnamed.","En route to Chile where a revolution is reported;\n and Re: a difficulty with the ship St. Peter, at\n sea.","The copies of letters are written in Barron's hand\n and are signed, and cover the period from 14 May 1829\n through 17 May 1831.","Request that Barron send relief, for their boat is\n stuck on a sand bar at the Point of Shoals.","Written at \"4 o'clock in the morning\" a second\n appeal for relief.","A letter of appreciation for Barron's \"kindness\n and good offices.\"","Notice of pay due the late John P. Tuttle on the\n 11th June 1827, the day he died.","Re: the settling of claims, the Navy Bill, and the\n trial of Creighton.","Re: activities of Tyler and Eaton.","Re: the death of Commo. Chauncy, and threat of\n assassination of Van Buren.","Re: the appointment of Kennedy to command the\n Frigate U. States on a two-year cruise, and of the\n opposition of Tazewell to the Navy Bill.","Introducing Midshipman Pitcher, son of the\n Governor of New York.","Re: supplies received at the Navy Yard.","Reports that he has received orders to transfer to\n the Brazil station.","Re: the death of Barron's grandson, son of Mrs.\n [Jane Barron] Hope.","Re: the cork cutter invented by Barron.","An appeal to Barron to intercede with the\n President against the dismissal of the U.S. Consul in\n Malta.","Re: information desired from Commo. Sinclair.","Re: standards of Army and Navy rank.","Re: Barron's fixtures on the ship.","Re: some invention.","Re: the purchase of a boat.","Application for a patent on a fan.","Re: Barron's cork cutter, his automatic fan; and\n recollections of her father Re: Barron's command\n office the Norfolk Navy Yard.","Dated at Pensacola, signed by W[illia]m H. Chase\n and Tho[mas] Wright.","Requesting a personal commendation, which might\n serve to influence the President in reversing a court\n martial sentence.","Re: rumor that Commo. Bainbridge will be restored\n to the command of the Philadelphia Navy Yard.","Re: Barron's move to the command of the\n Philadelphia Navy Yard and chance of the\n reinstatement of Commo. Bainbridge at that post.","A description of the U.S. ship John Adams.","Re: affairs at Washington and General Jackson's\n good offices.","Report on the good condition of the ship, as tried\n under sail.","A letter of appreciation.","Regret expressed that Barron is leaving the\n Gosport Station to take charge of another.","Re: orders for his son.","Re: \"the model of a machine intended for the\n transportation of the U. States' mail.\"","Re: a government appointment; and fresh fish and\n oysters from the Norfolk area.","Endorsement on reverse of page 4, \"Essays upon\n Naval Subjects by Commo. Barron.\"","A cover note/enclosure: 11 December 1831. J[ames]\n B[arron], Philadelphia, to Louis McLane. ADr. 1\n page.","Complaining of being held as insane in the\n hospital. 2 pages.","Papers from the years 1832 to 1834 includes much\n correspondence with his daughter, Mrs. Mary Barron\n Blake, Worcester, Massachuetts, and other members of his\n family; with T. Gatewood, Norfolk, giving news from that\n area; and with Comm. J.D. Elliott, regarding the\n republication of material on the Barron-Decatur duel and\n the trouble that Commodore Elliott had at the Pensacola\n Naval Station with Captain Dallas. There is\n correspondence connected with Barron's inventions: the\n log construction of ships, the steam prow for use on\n battleships, a valve board pump that was used\n successfully during the construction of a bridge at\n Philadelphia, and the air pump for ventilating ships,\n regarding which there is a report of its successful use\n off the coast of Brazil and an enquiry from the French\n Secretary of State for the Navy and Colonies. There is\n correspondence with Amos Kendall who had invented a\n steam motor for ships.","Included also are: an article by Barron for the \n Philadelphia Gazette on\n the Navy Bill which was before Congress, written under a\n pseudonym, 28 January 1832; a statement by Barron on his\n Revolutionary War Service under his father, Commodore\n James Barron, the Elder, 7 March 1833; and a copy of an\n 11 page document from Wm. Duane, Philadelphia, to Joseph\n Cabell in which he denounces the Nullification Plan as\n \"the South Carolina Sedition,\" 4 January 1833. There are\n several drafts of letters sent by Barron during this\n period.","Urging Barron to not let it be known that he is\n willing to leave the Station, because of his enemies\n there.","Endorsed: on reverse-side of page 2, \"Essays upon\n Naval Subjects by Como. Barron.\" Re: the Naval Bill\n before Congress re: naval grades and the new grade of\n Admiral.","Re: his difficulties in obtaining a government\n appointment.","Re: publications concerning the Barron-Decatur\n duel and articles on the subject in the Baltimore\n Sun.","Re: an article in the Globe regarding John\n Thompson, a contractor at the Navy Yard.","Re: a claim made by Thompson before the Committee\n of Claims of the Congress.","Regret at being unable to participate in February\n 22 civic ceremonies.","Mention of Barron's (second) wife; re:\n difficulties between Comm. Elliott and Capt. Dallas;\n opposition to Barron in Philadelphia; other naval\n news.","\"The President has dismissed Bryne and all the\n officers involved in the late duel at\n Philadelphia.\"","Exonerating Elliott of charges brought by Dallas.\n Also, copy sent to Capt. A. Dallas.","Re: payment for land warrants.","Re: his letterbooks which he is refusing to turn\n over to the Department.","Marked \"Confidential.\" Report of his difficulties\n with Capt. Dallas.","Marked \"Personal and confidential.\" Request to be\n transferred from his command in Philadelphia.","Sent with \"Murray's list\" and an epitome of his\n life.","Re: her father who is so ill that he cannot\n write.","Re: the Revolutionary War service of Richard\n Tool.","Re: the ventilators for ships invented by\n Barron.","Re: repairs needed on the ship \"Ruth and\n Mary.\"","Apologies for the non-delivery of the Norfolk\n Herald.","Invitation to attend the lectures of the\n Geological Society of Pennsylvania.","Re: the Arabian horse Selim (brought to U.S. by\n Barron after Tripolitan War).","Re: \"The South Carolina Sedition\" and the dangers\n of the Nullification.","Re: Thomas Boucher, Commodore in Virginia Navy in\n 1776; the logbook of James Barron, Sr., recently\n discovered; and the chance that the northern\n manufacturers will force the \"Dissolution of the\n Union\" forming a \"Southern Republic.\"","Newsy letters of family and naval affairs.","Asking his support in conflict with the Naval\n Department.","Complaint that his pay in the Navy Yard has been\n reduced to $1.00 per day.","Petition for a patent on the log construction of\n ships.","Re: the death by cholera of William Thaler, Consul\n to Cuba; and his desire to have the post -- asking\n Barron's recommendation.","An appointment given for \"this evening or early\n tomorrow morning.\" Endorsement with list of things\n which Barron was to discuss with the President.","Plan for building a ship according to Barron's\n plan on the Ohio River; funds needed.","Re: the need for Barron's ship of logs, to avoid\n disasters.","Re: a certificate to be signed.","Family affairs.","Re: the grappling hooks used by the ancients in\n sea battles about which Barron had enquired.","Re: a ship coming into the Navy Yard to discharge\n the crew.","Acknowledgments of receipt of specifications for\n patent of \"Prow Ship\" or \"application of steam power\n to the purposes of War.\"","Re: value of the air pump invented by Barron, as\n used on a cruise off the coast of Brazil.","Certificate of the value of the valve pump\n invented by Barron.","Requesting a recommendation for the position of\n Purser.","Enquiry regarding the \"prospect of a\n reorganization of the Marine Corps.\"","Request that he sign a certificate \"to prosecute\n Cousin Judy's claim for her father's services.\"","Re: the steam prow ship that was invented by\n Barron.","Agrees that Barron should seek the consideration\n of Congress of his steam prow invention.","Complaint of new rates of pay in the Navy\n Yard.","Report that warrant has been issued for his\n Revolutionary War services.","Asking that his steam prow for battleships be\n presented to the House for consideration.","Asking his support in keeping civilian workers at\n the Navy Yard.","Invitation to explain his steam prow ship to the\n Committee on Naval Affairs.","Re: \"bellows ventilator which have been used in\n Naval Ships of the U.S. for eight or ten years, with\n no reward given to Barron, the inventor.\"","Asking consideration of his bellows ventilator for\n use on Naval ships.","Submitting his invention of ships ventilator for\n consideration by the Congress.","News letters about the family of Barron and Naval\n events in Norfolk; re: his trouble with a Navy agent,\n of Dr. Cowdery, of Lt. William Cunningham's\n Revolutionary War service; re: his son Phil[emon] in\n the Naval service.","Correspondence concerning bounty for Revolutionary\n War service.","Re: filtering machine invented by Barron.","Re: filtering machine invented by James Barron and\n submitted to the Navy.","Re: filtering machine submitted to the Navy.","Recommendation for the ship's ventilator invented\n by Barron.","Re: completion of his pump before a committee on\n inventions.","Complaint regarding the rating that the Navy gives\n to Master Workmen in its yards.","Re: a new edition of the book on naval flag\n signals, the first book having been prepared by\n Barron. Also second copy of the same.","Correspondence regarding patents on a ship\n ventilator and \"cast iron blocks\" [for making\n shells].","Recollection of meeting Barron at an oyster supper\n given by Col. Bassett in Williamsburg during the\n visit of Gen'l Lafayette in 1824; enquiry concerning\n Byrd Chamberlayne's service in the Revolutionary\n War.","Re: a steam powered ship invented by Kendall about\n which there is a patent controversy with Dr. Planton\n (Platon).","Re: floating dry dock and new type pump invented\n by Barron.","Re: new Navy regulations and back pay for self and\n Barron.","Re: Barron's actions during the War of 1812 and\n continuing controversy which concerned Elliott's part\n in the Barron-Decatur duel.","Re: Revolutionary War bounties for services of\n Barron, his father, and Godfrey Ragsdale.","Re: pump invented by Barron.","Requests support for her son who is seeking an\n appointment to West Point.","Discussions of the \"steam cylinder craft\" invented\n by Kendall.","Bill to pay Ann Mortimer Barron, the daughter of\n William Barron, for services in the Revolutionary\n War.","Re: letters forwarded to Barron.","\"On the subject of Armed Steam Vessels.\"","An application for a patent on the process for\n making shells of blocks of cast iron.","\"On the [ship] \n Portia 's business,\"\n which was sold in Copenhagen because it was impounded\n there due to the war with Great Britain.","Re: a descendant's war pay claim to be paid by\n Miss Barron.","Re: the pump invented by Barron.","Description of Maine coastline.","Re: \"on Prow Ship.\"","Evaluation of the \"Prow Ship\" invented by\n Barron.","Thanking Barron for information regarding the\n steam boat.","\"Copy of a letter written by me for the\n S[ecretary] of the Navy on the pay of officers.\" He\n urges increases in Navy pay in all grades.","Comment on the steam prow ship.","Correspondence of the years 1835 to 1839 reflects\n Barron's continued involvement with his inventions. In\n 1835 he is able to get the patents to his cork-cutting\n machine and his pump extended by an Act of Congress, 15\n January. He continued his attempts to have the Navy\n adopt his \"bellows ventilation for removing foul air\n from the vessels\" and his \"steam prow for warships,\" and\n worked with Amos Kendall on the perfecting of a cylinder\n steam propulsion system for ships. Other inventions\n which he continued to perfect were the new type wind\n mill, the floating dry dock, a ship's galley, and a gun\n carriage. He was interested in bringing out a new\n edition of naval instructions for flag signals, a system\n which he first reorganized in 1798.","In 1836, \"when war was considered inevitable,\" he\n appealed to President Jackson to give him the command of\n a ship or to give him an order to build his steam prow\n war ship, 5 January. In 1837 he resigned his naval\n command, the Philadelphia Naval Yard, because an officer\n junior to him had been appointed President of the Navy\n Board, 6 June. The next year there is a rumor that he is\n to assume the Presidency of the Board, 20 November 1838;\n and in 1839 he moves again, this time to Germantown,\n Pennsylvania, 27 July 1839.","Included are letters concerned with the Revolutionary\n War, service of Barron and his father, of Barron's\n commercial command of the ship \n Portia , which was held in\n a Danish port by the outbreak of the War of 1812, and\n with the court martial of Comm. J.D. Elliott, 5 December\n 1839.","Re: the cork cutting machine and the pump invented\n by Barron.","Re: the opposition of the local whig party to him\n as a Jackson man.","Re: the claim of John Thompson.","Re: the pump and cork-cutter.","Family affairs.","Re: an order on him from Taylor.","Re: the steam prow war ship.","Letterhead has engraving of the hotel front.","Re: a portrait of Barron.","Re: wind mill improved by Barron.","Enclosing a letter from Adm. Sir Isaac Coffin\n Bart.","Re: steam prow ship.","Re: steam prow ship.","Re: the sharing of profits on the invention of the\n cylinder steam boat and plans for building such a\n craft.","Re: the cylinder steam boat.","Requesting the plans of the U.S. Ship John Adams\n to serve as a model for war ships being built by\n Spain.","Family letters, including notice of the death of\n Mrs. Pendergast, the daughter of Barron, and of\n Barron's grandchild.","Re: the model of a boat which is to be built.","Re: Revolutionary War claims.","Re: patent rights to the pump invented by\n Barron.","Re: problems of armed steam vessels.","Re: on the subject of armed steam vessels.","Re: War bounties which have run out because of\n lapsed time.","Re: pay of ship masters.","Re: letter of Capt. [H.A.] Mix of the Navy.","Re: the renewal of patents on the cork cutter and\n pump.","An appeal for the command of a ship or permission\n to build his steam prow warship \"when a war was\n considered inevitable.\"","Re: the case of John Thompson.","Re: Barron's business before the Committee of\n Claims.","Re: need for the increase in the Navy.","Norfolk news.","\"Estimate for a floating dock for repairing\n Schooners of 175 tons burthen.\"","A reference to [Henry A.] Wise.","Re: money sent from Mr. Pendergast, Barron's\n son-in-law.","Re: floating dry dock invented by Barron.","Re: a new type of dock.","Receipt for the model of the floating dock\n invented by Barron.","Appreciation for Barron's interest in him.","Power of attorney for land claims.","Receipt for the description of a valve-board\n pump.","Appreciation for a portrait.","Accounts of experiments made with bellows invented\n by Barron.","Signs self as commanding the East India and Asia\n [?].","Receipt for \"additional remarks on your\n galley.\"","Re: samples of cork.","Petition concerning the Navy signals which Barron\n first reorganized in 1798 and 1799.","Enclosing a sketch of \"Floating Dry Dock at\n Smithland on the Ohio River, mouth of\n Cumberland.\"","Re: the galley invented by Barron.","Re: a galley invented by Barron.","Re: the \"Bill reported for the Ventilator\" [to\n Congress].","Re: repairs to U.S. Ship Pennsylvania.","Family and other news from Norfolk, including\n reaction to his resignation from the command of the\n Navy Yard in Philadelphia.","Appreciation for a box sent her by Barron.","Re: the rumor that Comm. Rodgers has resigned the\n presidency of the Board of Naval Commissioners and\n that an officer junior to Barron may be appointed to\n the position.","Request for an autograph for his collection.","Resigning his command because a junior officer who\n has served him as a Lieutenant is being placed over\n him.","Re: the patent for the floating dry dock.","An account sheet.","A farewell letter as Barron left the command of\n the Yard.","Appreciation for an affectionate letter of\n farewell from these.","Appreciation of a letter of farewell from\n these.","Re: Miles King.","Re: his readiness to act in Barron's behalf.","Complaining about his treatment by the Navy.","For \n Life of Burr .","Re: articles and letters received for Barron after\n his departure from Philadelphia.","Re: gun carriage invented by Barron.","Offering his assistance needed by Barron that he\n can render.","Re: stoves left by Barron.","Re: the pump invented by Barron.","Introducing Capt. Von Shanter of the Russian\n Imperial Navy.","Re: the conditions of (sailing) Masters in the\n Navy and a memorial on the subject which was before\n Congress.","Re: \"my connexion [sic] with that unhappy\n duel.\"","Re: the Polar Expedition and regret at Barron's\n leaving Philadelphia.","Family affairs, with greetings to her father,\n James Barron.","Re: the gun carriage and steam vessels.","Re: family and Norfolk affairs.","A report at the end of a cruise of three years and\n six months.","Family affairs.","Complaining against continued slander in the\n newspapers.","Re: the services of Barron's father in the\n Revolutionary War.","Re: the importing of Jack Asses by the Commanders\n of Squadrons.","Applying for the position of chief clerk for\n Barron when he becomes President of the Navy Board.\n Enclosed: newspaper clipping announcing the rumor\n that Barron is to be appointed President of the Navy\n Board.","Explanation for the importation of \"Jack Asses and\n other animals.\" Enclosure: \"Extract from Hon. Sam'l\n L. Southard,\" signed Dan[ie]l F. Patten. Re: animals,\n seeds, and plants.","Report on the political situation in South\n America.","Complaints about the Navy Board.","Re: troubles that Elliott had experienced on his\n last cruise with his officers and Marines; of the\n conflict that he was having with Mr. Paulding,\n Secretary of the Navy; and of rumors of arrangements\n for the trial of Elliott.","A statement regarding his claims on the Navy.","Re: the death of his son, Philemon.","Complaints about his treatment by the Navy; and\n valuable information on the \" \n Portia ,\" the\n commercial ship captained by Barron which was held in\n Copenhagen by the outbreak of the War of 1812.","A note sent with \"Judy, a colored woman,\" who is\n proceeding to Germantown, [Pennsylvania], where she\n is to be the servant of Commodore James Barron and\n family.","The correspondence of 1840 to Barron's death in 1851,\n covers the years in which he assumed his last command in\n the Navy. Living in Germantown, outside of Philadelphia,\n he sought a position of Naval command under Presidents\n Harrison and Tyler. On 31 March 1842, he assumed command\n of the Naval Asylum in Philadelphia (a home for retired\n men of the Navy). In that position he also supervised\n training and examination of Midshipmen. When G.P.\n Upshur, then Secretary of the Navy, organized the Naval\n Academy in Annapolis, he wrote to Barron for advice on\n training and examinations as they had been held under\n him, 17 July 1847. On 30 November 1842 Barron retired\n from the command of the Naval Asylum and in 1845 moved\n back to Norfolk where he built a house for his\n retirement at the age of 77. There is much\n correspondence in this period in regard to Revolutionary\n War bounty lands and pensions: in 1848 Barron was\n recognized as the Senior Officer in the Navy, having\n been made Captain in May 1799.","Included is a list of articles on naval matters\n written by Barron 4 May 1841; correspondence regarding\n the sentence handed down in the court martial of Commo.\n J.D. Elliot, including a discussion \"the Battle of Lake\n Erie\" August 1842; and an exchange with his old friend,\n R.J. Cleveland, regarding the danger of the dissolution\n of the Union and the respective positions of the North\n and the South in the controversy, January-February 1850.\n The last letter in Barron's handwriting is to be found\n in a draft of a reply to Antonia Dosier, a servant girl\n to whom he had shown kindness many years before at the\n Gosport Navy Yard, June 1850; and the last signature is\n dated 29 March 1851 on a statement that he wished to\n have published after his death his detailed account of\n the duel with Decatur which he had dictated on 11 August\n 1842, when there was a renewed interest in the\n Barron-Decatur duel, together with criticism of Barron\n and Commo. Elliot, his second. He died on 21 April\n 1851.","Included in this box are letters from Barron's\n daughters, Mrs. Virginia Pendergrast, Mrs. Mary Blake,\n and Mrs. Jane A. Hope, and from his grandson, James\n Barron Hope (see the James Barron Hope Papers). Letters\n from JBH cover the period 1842 to 8 June 1848 when he\n wrote to his grandfather from the College of William and\n Mary, discussing his courses and expenses. There are\n four family letters of 1861-1862 included at the end of\n this box, as well as a 23 page autograph copy of \"A Poem\n Recited at the base of Crawford's Equestrian Statue of\n Washington on the Capital Square in Richmond...Aged 29\"\n which was probably written by James Barron Hope and\n other poems by him.","Tuition and board for Master J. Hope (grandson of\n JB).","Inquiry concerning land owned by Barron's father\n (war bounty lands). Reply regarding the sale of some\n land by his brother, Samuel Barron, as the\n administrator of their father's estate.","Suggesting that steam vessels, made 400 feet long\n by 100 feet wide, drawing 20 feet of water, could\n make the passage to Europe in eight days.","Re: 2,000 acres of land for which $1000 is\n offered.","New President of the Navy Department thanks Barron\n for a letter in which he asks Pres. William Henry\n Harrison for an appointment.","The Secretary of the Navy writes, sending the\n greetings of the President.","Re: the death of General Harrison and of Gov.\n Tyler, his successor.","Re: Barron's chances under the new President,\n Tyler.","Re: the calling of attention of the Secretary of\n the Navy to articles by Barron on naval subject; the\n articles are listed.","Re: his preparations to sail for Rio.","Re: Navy Department and reappointment of\n Barron.","Endorsed \"Commo B's 2nd wife, formerly Mary Anne\n Wilson.\"","Navy news.","\"The engines will be ready to be tried in 8\n days...\"","Family affairs, with endorsement of\n explanation.","Endorsement: \"The secretary of the Navy to Commo.\n Biddle approving his discharging of Joshua Parker, a\n Pensioner for bad conduct as complained of by the\n Commodore in his letter of January 19. A precedent\n for like cases.\"","Bounty lands for Revolutionary War service of JB\n (1).","Orders to assume command of the Naval Asylum at\n Philadelphia.","Norfolk news.","Offering services as Secretary.","Expressing the need for a carpenter.","Re: the \"solid-bottomed steamboat.\"","Request for a boat for the inmates.","Endorsement by Miss Janey Hope Marr.","Family affairs.","Recommending Edward Higgins.","Re: a presidential review of the decision in the\n court martial of Elliott.","\"You have had a rough time of it ever since the\n battle of Lake Erie....\" Comments on Cooper,\n \"undoubtedly the finest among our Literary Men\" and\n on the necessity of reform in the Court Martial\n system.","Re: his removal from office by the President of\n the U.S.","Re: letters received and letter of Noah in which\n there is \"Cooper's explanation of the Erie\n Affair.\"","Introducing Midsh. John Guest, \"who is about\n commencing his studies at the Naval Asylum.\"","Report that he has expelled Daniel Conway and\n Joshua Parker.","Order to readmit Conway and Parker to the\n Asylum.","Reply concerning Conway and Parker.","Personal affairs.","Re: some cider he has sent; and decrying the state\n of the country with failing banks, etc.","Re: pay for the Carpenter's Mate at the\n Asylum.","Re: an inmate, Patrick Malloy.","Re: medical officer's reports.","Asking a report on all employees at the Naval\n Asylum and Hospital. Reply that the reports are being\n prepared.","Introducing John F. Abbott.","Letter enclosing reports on the personnel of the\n Asylum.","Directs the discharge of Patrick Malloy.","Re: orders sent without the approval of\n Barron.","Resentment for addressing Barron as \"Captain\"\n instead of ''Commodore.''","Stating that all letters from Chiefs of Bureaus\n are to be considered official.","Letter concerns Patrick Malloy","Reply Re: 12 November 1842. JB to Wp. Cb ADrS.\n Reply to the above.","Re: Patrick Maley.","Re: plans for the building of the Asylum.","Re: Patrick Maley.","Requesting a leave of absence.","Re: report of the Purser, Mr. Pettit.","Giving permission for Barron to retire from the\n Asylum.","Returning letter which is \"unworthy of my\n notice.\"","Includes tuition for Jas. Barron Hope for one\n year.","Granting leave of absence for three months from\n November 30.","Re: Navy affairs, esp. Dr. Barton.","Re: the trouble caused by Dr. Barton, in contrast\n to good offices of Commo. Biddle and Commo.\n Barron.","Re: a naval engagement of the Revolutionary War\n between the barge Victory of Accomac and six barges\n of Capt. Kidd of which only Barron has memory.\n Enclosed is newspaper clipping of the engagement.","Family news.","Re: introduction to Chas. A. Magwood and Joseph R.\n Payne.","Re: arrangement of the rooms of the forward\n officers.","Request for a loan.","Appreciation for a loan.","Re: references to Commo. Barron in \"Commo.\n Elliott's book.\"","Re: \"Revolutionary Pensions.\"","Personal letter re: Barron's building a new house\n in Norfolk.","Family letter.","Re: a recent storm in Hampton.","Re: pump invented by Barron and need for a loan of\n $2000 to go into business.","Re: a claim for his father's \"commutation pay and\n land bounty.\"","Family letter from the son-in-law of Barron.","Enquiry concerning past practice in examining\n Midshipmen (Barron did this when he was in charge of\n the Naval Asylum in Philadelphia) in connection with\n the establishment of the Naval Academy.","Incomplete.","Note accompanying 2 sketches (not enclosed).","11-16 April 1848. Robt. W. Land, Phila., to Capt.\n Blake, U.S. Navy, Walnut St., [Phila.]. ALS,R.\n Offering a place near Germantown for sale.","Offering a place near Germantown for sale.","He has no desire to buy a place in\n Germantown.","Re: his collegiate activities and expenses at [the\n College of William and Mary].","Appreciation for a letter of sympathy.","Re: seniority of Barron in the Navy, having been\n made Captain in May 1799.","Marked \"Private and Confidential.\" Personal\n matters.","Written while visiting \"Papa\" (his grandfather,\n Commo. James Barron).","Re: Barron's claim.","Letter to a newspaper concerning an article which\n concerned his stay in Denmark during the War of\n 1812.","Family and personal affairs; and concerning\n preservation of the Union under General Taylor.","A long discussion of the danger of the Southern\n threat for the dissolution of the Union and the\n determination of the Northerners to preserve it; and\n concerning the freeing of the slaves in the District\n of Columbia by constitutional means.","A request for his autograph.","Armouring that he has documents establishing the\n war claims of these men and will furnish them for\n \"one fourth of the recovery.\"","A servant of madam magino writes to Barron\n thanking him for his kindness to her years before at\n the Gosport Navy Yard. Reply [from J.B.] in a very\n shaky hand.","Inviting Commo. James Barron to join the\n procession in tribute in Norfolk.","A family letter.","Report that Capt. Sam. Barron has sailed for\n Africa with his son as Secretary and Clerk; and\n concerning his own children, one of whom is in\n business in San Francisco.","The History of a transaction\n which there ought never to have been occasion\n for , the duel with Decatur on 22 March 1820.\n Dictated 11 August 1842 at the Naval Asylum in the\n presence of J.L. Watson.","Also included are other papers marked, \n A Document to precede the\n History of the Duel. 2 pieces.","Endorsement \"Copy by Mrs. Annie B. Hope\" (Probably\n a poem of James Barron Hope, grandson of Commo. James\n Barron).","Family letter.","Re: family affairs.","Appointing him President of a Naval Court of\n Enquiry on the destruction of C.S. Steamers\n \"Brenville,\" \"Carondelet,\" and \"Pamlico\" in the\n waters of Lake Porchetrain.","An account for James Barron, a student; and\n concerning the retreat of the Army from Manassas.","Titles included are listed as the following: \n Three Names, George the Third at\n Kent, John Smith, Sir Walter Raleigh, Pockahontas.","Undated manuscript material in this box includes 32\n undated letters, alphabetically arranged. In this group\n are 6 letters from Capt. John Gwinn, 12 letters from\n Commo. J.D Elliott, and several invitations to dinner\n with the President of the United States, as well as a 6\n page epistle by D.G. Farragut comparing the advanced\n techniques of the French Navy with the antiquated\n procedures of the British and American Naval forces.","There are 15 drafts of letters by James Barron, 11\n estimates, accounts, and the like and 44 other pieces of\n manuscript material including: a list of writings by\n Barron; several articles on the plans for the\n reorganization of the Navy Department; one each on the\n defense of the coasts, steamboats, telegraphic\n communications, the influx of foreigners; an application\n for the extension of his patents and a claim for\n injuries, two accounts of events in the War of\n Independence, \n A Short History of the Frigate\n Alliance, and an untitled poem; a six page\n \"Extract from a letter to the Secretary of State of the\n United States\" concerning the war with Tripoli and a\n discussion of his difficulties with Commo. Rodgers which\n almost ended in a duel; and an extract from the logbook\n of the \n Chesapeake .","Re: Dr. Thos. G. Peachy of Williamsburg who\n reported that Capt. Gordon (of the U.S. Ship \n Chesapeake at the\n time of The Chesapeake-Leopard Affair) felt that\n Barron was \"an injured man.\"","Request for the loan of a \"Handsome Flag\" for\n the visit of Gen. Lafayette.","An invitation to dinner.","Re: an illness of the daughter of Barron.","An invitation to dinner.","Personal letter.","Re. the washing machine invented by Barron.","A comparison of the advances of the French Navy\n over the practices of the American and English\n navies.","Re: a letter to Mr. Thompson.","A printed broadsheet, \n Highly important to\n Commerce and the Navigation of the\n Pacific.","Re: D.M. Randolph.","An invitation.","Re: An enclosed bill.","Re: business matters. Endorsement re: \"Lieut.\n Godon.\"","Introducing his brother.","Re: the repairs on the ship Constellation.","Re: Barron's bride.","Re: Commo. Rodgers and a procession.","Re: affairs at the Navy Yard.","Re: \"two pieces of timber.\"","Enquiry about the activities of Gen'l Thomas\n Nelson in the Revolutionary War, made by the son\n of Gov. John Page. Reply of to be directed in care\n of Thos. N. Page in Richmond.","Re: General Taylor and the defense of Coney\n Island.","Three invitations to dinner (the President is\n not named).","Re: dimensions of a barge and dining bell.","Introducing John Ambler.","Re: \"Inventions and essays on Naval Subjects by\n Commodore James Barron....\"","Re: the reorganization of the Board of Navy\n Commissioners.","Also enclosed are drawings of telegraph\n positions. 3 pages.","Re: the need for a school ship to train\n Americans.","Extension of patents, remuneration for code\n signals, ventilators and prow ships, claim for\n father's bounty land vs. the claims of John\n Thompson.","Lord Dunmore is mentioned.","Re: \"the Raise and Capt. Egery in Tripoli.\"","Re: Allen McLane.","Re: Susan B. Anthony.","Endorsement: \"A Memorandum showing the\n difference between the price asked and that paid\n for building a Carriage House.\"","Endorsed: Commo. J. Barron's floating dock.","A bound volume printed in Washington City in 1822 by\n Jacob Gideon, Jr. \n Proceedings of a Court of Enquiry\n held at the Navy Yard, Brooklyn, New York upon Capt.\n James Barron of the United States Navy in May,\n 1821. 111 pages.","Notes to the Trial of Commodore\n Barron, 1808. 8 pages.","Proceedings of the General Court\n Martial convened for the trial of Commodore James\n Barron, Captain Charles Gordon, Mr. Witttam Nook and\n Capt. John Hall of the United States Ship Chesapeake in\n the Month of January, 1808. Published by Order of\n the Navy Department. 496 pages.","Second Copy of \n Proceedings of the Court of\n Enquiry, May 1821 with 3 page autographed\n introduction [by James Barron].","Second copy of \n Notes to the Trial,\n 1808.","Autograph volume of a drama, \"The Fencing Master's\n Daughter.\" 92 pages. unsigned.","Autograph endorsement of 3 pages is included.","Includes a long letter from Ro. Saunders,\n Williamsburg, June 30, 1808, condemning the decision\n of the Court.","Re: Jamestown celebrations, with remarks made by\n G. Baidwin and John Madison.","Endorsed, \"Mrs. Hope. For my dear Mrs. Hope to\n keep Memoranda or Letters in.\"","Papers connected with the inventions of James Barron,\n which are not included in previous boxes are collected\n here. There is an autograph summary statement regarding\n his inventions and collections of papers concerned with:\n ship ventilators, log ship, log dock, cork cutter, flag\n signals, board pump, washing machine, filtering machine,\n steam ram for battleships, vessel construction, and fan\n lifting mechanism.","There are also photographs of: a miniature of James\n Barron as a young man, made when he was living in\n Copenhagen; of a painting made of him in a later year;\n of a miniature of his father, Commo. James Barron, the\n Elder, of his nephew Commo. Samuel Barron (III), of his\n daughter, Mrs. George S.(Mary Barron) Blake and his\n grandson Frank Blake.","See correspondence of February 1834.","Original letter on signals [by James Barron]. A\n review of the work done by Barron on signals.\n Draft of a resolution before the Senate and House\n of Representatives and the report of the committee\n on Naval Affairs. Charts and instructions on the\n use of Flag signals.","Sketch included.","A description of the log ship.","Typescript copy of the above also included,\n 1848. Endorsed: \"Southern Argus.\"","\"Submitted to the Navy Dep't by Commo. James\n Barron, U.S.N.\"","A 15 page booklet explaining that foul air is\n the cause of dry rot in the timber of vessels and\n of sickness among the crew with detailed plans for\n a more open construction of ships, with\n ventilators and bellows to change the air.","The original image is signed by Thomas Jefferson,\n as Governor of Virginia, and framed in piece of the\n 'Constitution.'","The photographs were enclosed in a cover,\n endorsed: \" 'Uncle' 'Sam' Barron, nephew of Commo.\n Jas. Barron and son of Commo. Samuel Barron.\" \"Mary\n Barron, daughter of Commo. James Barron, U.S.N. and\n wife of Commo. Geo. S. Blake, U.S.N. who remained on\n the Northern side.\" \"Frank Blake, son of Mary Barron\n and Geo. S. Blake.\"","A collection of newspaper clippings and complete\n 4-page newspapers collected by Commo. James Barron, plus\n a few pieces regarding him collected by his family after\n his death. Included is one clipping from the \n Boston Traveler , [1808],\n in which there is criticism of the sentence of the court\n martial on The Chesapeake-Leopard Affair. From the \n Wall Street Reporter of 5\n January 1850, little more than a year before his death,\n there is a long article, \"Commodore Barron and the\n affair of the \n Chesapeake .\"","Regarding the Barron-Decatur duel, there is the\n \"Extra\" issued by the \n Norfolk Beacon , 24 March\n 1820, and clipping of reports of the duel from 7 other\n papers. In addition to a newspaper clipping of Mr.\n Randolph's resolution to Congress on the death of\n Decatur (which were withdrawn) and an \"Indian oration\"\n on the death,there are 6 reports of the duel, two on the\n return of James Barron to Norfolk after his\n convalescence in Washington, waiting for the healing of\n his wound sufficient for him to be moved, one on the\n action of the Grand Jury investigating the duel, and one\n editorial opposing the practice of dueling. There are 6\n clippings on the Barron-Decatur duel as published in the\n papers and two on the pamphlet, which was published,\n containing the correspondence. Finally there is an\n article from 1850, a year before the death of\n Barron.","There are 3 clippings regarding the 1821 Naval Court\n of Enquiry held on James Barron and 5 clippings,\n 1947-1955, on the \"Rodney Urn.\" This urn, given by some\n citizens of Norfolk to Caesar A. Rodney, a famous\n lawyer, previously U.S. Attorney General, who defended\n Barron at that Enquiry without pay. The urn, presented\n to Rodney \"for his magnamanimous defense of Commo.\n Barron,\" was discovered in Independence Hall,\n Philadelphia, and was returned to Norfolk in 1954, where\n it is preserved.","Complete newspapers included in the collection are a\n copy of the \n National Gazette ,\n Philadelphia, in which there is an editorial on the\n Court of Enquiry which is derogatory to Barron; a copy\n of the \n Norfolk and Portsmouth\n Herald , 4 July 1823, with the obituary of Mrs.\n Elizabeth Mosely Barron, late wife of James Barron; and\n a copy of the same paper, 28 August 1824, which contains\n an account of Barron's invitation to a testimonial\n dinner in Philadelphia, soon after his reinstatement in\n the Navy when he took command of the Navy Yard there. He\n rejected the testimonial as being an inappropriate\n action at that time. There are ten complete copies of\n newspapers which reported the visit of General Lafayette\n to the U.S. in 1824: The \n American Watchman ,\n Wilmington, of 20 August; the \n Columbian Observer ,\n Phila., of August 20; the \n Delaware Gazette ,\n Wilmington, of August 27; the \n U.S. Gazette , Phila., of\n 23 and 25 September and 8 October; \n The New York Gazette , New\n York, of October; and the \n Washington Gazette ,\n Washington, D.C. of 11 December. Included also is the\n complete \n American Beacon of\n Norfolk, of 1 May 1851, announcing the death of Commo.\n Barron on 21 April 1851.","There is also an editorial from the \n Norfolk Landmark , founded\n by James B----- Hope, suggesting that a battleship be\n names for B-----, and an undated article, written in\n Philadelphia [1825-1840] under the pseudonym Neptune, by\n James Barron, predicting that commercial steamships\n would some day be built 400 feet long to make the\n journey to Europe in eight days.","Time of newspaper issue: 2 o'clock P.M. Mailed to\n Commo. Barron, U.S. Navy, Beal's Hotel,\n Washington.","The newspaper clippings include the following: \n Georgetown\n [Metropolitan] ,23 March 1820; \n Baltimore Fed. Rep. ,\n 23 March 1820, and \n Baltimore American , 24\n March 1820; \n National\n Intelligencer , \n Washington City\n Gazette , and \n Georgetown\n Metropolitan , [22-23 March 1820]; \n National Messenger , 24\n March 1820; \n Niles Register , 25\n March 1820; An one undated account.","Re: mourning for Decatur and withdrawn for lack of\n support.","Articles taken from \n The Herald and \n Norfolk .","The Herald and the \n National\n Intelligencer reports.","The newspaper clippings include the following: \n American Beacon , 8\n April 1820; \n Norfolk , 11 April\n 1820; \n The Gazette ,\n Winchester, 15 April 1820; \n American Advocate , 22\n April 1820; and two undated articles.","The \"Rodney Urn\" was silver urn, given to Caesar\n Rodney, a former Attorney General of the U.S. who had\n defended James Barron at the Court of Enquiry without\n pay. The newspaper articles include the following: \n Norfolk\n Ledger-Dispatch , 10 January 1947; \n Norfolk\n Virginian-Pilot , 14 November 1954; \n Norfolk\n Virginian-Pilot , 1 January 1955.","This includes an editorial opinion of the Court of\n Enquiry upon Commo. Barron.","This contains the obituary of Mrs. Elizabeth\n Moseley Barron, late wife of Commo. James Barron.","This includes an editorial on the testimonial\n dinner offered to Commo. James Barron upon his\n assuming the command of the Philadelphia Naval Yard\n and his declining of it due to his wish \"to avoid all\n appearance of ostentation or triumph.\"","This includes an account of the landing of General\n Lafayette in New York.","This includes an editorial on Lafayette, \"good\n man, sincere Patriot, and distinguished Soldier of\n our Revolution.\"","This includes a report of the visit of General\n Lafayette to New York, Brooklyn, and New Haven.","This includes an announcement of the expected\n arrival of General Lafayette in Philadelphia with the\n order of Civic Procession.","This includes reports of the departure of General\n Lafayette from New York and his reception in Troy,\n New York.","This includes an account of the continuing\n journeys of \"The Nation's Guest,\" General\n Lafayette.","This includes an account of the visit of General\n Lafayette to the Philadelphia Naval Yard, Commo.\n James Barron, commanding.","This includes an account of the visit of \"The\n Nation's Guest\" General Lafayette, to the\n Philadelphia Naval Yard.","This includes a report of the visit of General\n Lafayette to Philadelphia and of his further journey\n to Chester, Pa., and on to Delaware.","This includes a report of the reception of General\n Lafayette by the United States Congress.","Re: Naval Courts, printed in \n The Herald .","This includes the obituary of Commo. James\n Barron.","Orders Sever to take over the \n Chesapeake toward the\n end of May as Capt. [James] Barron says it will be\n ready then; he is to take his crew, the marine\n officer and marines, the master and about thirty\n seamen, such midshipmen and \"pettee officers\" as he\n thinks proper, and two or three warrant officers. The\n Chesapeake will move\n down to the Cran[e]y Island. It is essential to get\n the ship out as early as possible."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eBefore publishing quotations or excerpts from any\n materials, permission must be obtained from the Curator of\n Manuscripts and Rare Books, and the holder of the\n copyright, if not Swem Library.\u003c/p\u003e"],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Publication Rights/ Restrictions on Use"],"userestrict_tesim":["Before publishing quotations or excerpts from any\n materials, permission must be obtained from the Curator of\n Manuscripts and Rare Books, and the holder of the\n copyright, if not Swem Library."],"abstract_html_tesm":["\u003cabstract label=\"Abstract\"\u003eCorrespondence and papers of\n Commodore James Barron relating to his career in the United\n States Navy, and especially relating to The Chesapeake-Leopard\n Affair in 1807 and to his duel with Stephen\n Decatur.\u003c/abstract\u003e"],"abstract_tesim":["Correspondence and papers of\n Commodore James Barron relating to his career in the United\n States Navy, and especially relating to The Chesapeake-Leopard\n Affair in 1807 and to his duel with Stephen\n Decatur."],"names_ssim":["James Barron,","John Adams (1735-1826),","Andrew Jackson (1767-1845),","Amos Kendall (1789-1869),","Duff Green (1791-1875),","A.P. (Abel Parker) Upshur (1790-1844),","Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826),","William Oliver Stevens (1878-1955),","Jesse Duncan Elliott (1782-1845).","Decatur, Stephen,\n 1779-1820.","Adams, John, 1735-\n 1826.","Jackson, Andrew,\n 1767-1845.","Kendall, Amos,\n 1789-1869.","Green, Duff, 1791-\n 1875.","Upshur, A. P. (Abel Parker),\n 1790-1844.","Jefferson, Thomas,\n 1743-1826.","Stevens, William Oliver,\n 1878-1955.","Elliott, Jesse Duncan,\n 1782-1845."],"persname_ssim":["James Barron,","John Adams (1735-1826),","Andrew Jackson (1767-1845),","Amos Kendall (1789-1869),","Duff Green (1791-1875),","A.P. (Abel Parker) Upshur (1790-1844),","Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826),","William Oliver Stevens (1878-1955),","Jesse Duncan Elliott (1782-1845).","Decatur, Stephen,\n 1779-1820.","Adams, John, 1735-\n 1826.","Jackson, Andrew,\n 1767-1845.","Kendall, Amos,\n 1789-1869.","Green, Duff, 1791-\n 1875.","Upshur, A. P. (Abel Parker),\n 1790-1844.","Jefferson, Thomas,\n 1743-1826.","Stevens, William Oliver,\n 1878-1955.","Elliott, Jesse Duncan,\n 1782-1845."],"language_ssim":["English"],"total_component_count_is":967,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-05-21T15:03:58.810Z","collection":{"numFound":1,"start":0,"numFoundExact":true,"docs":[{"id":"viw_viw00021","ead_ssi":"viw_viw00021","_root_":"viw_viw00021","_nest_parent_":"viw_viw00021","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/wm/viw00021.xml","title_ssm":["James Barron Papers (1), \n \n 1766-1899."],"title_tesim":["James Barron Papers (1), \n \n 1766-1899."],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["Mss. 65 B27"],"text":["Mss. 65 B27","James Barron Papers (1), \n \n 1766-1899.","United States.\n Navy--History--19th century.","United States.\n Navy--History--Tripolitan War, 1801-1805.","Chesapeake-Leopard Affair,\n 1807.","Courts-martial and courts of\n inquiry--United States.","Dueling--Virginia.","Patents-- United\n States.","Subject:\n Inventions--History--United States.","United\n States--History--Tripolitan War, 1801- 1805.","2,743 items.","Collection is open to all researchers.","Arrangement This collection is arranged mostly by date with certain\n subjects and materials being grouped together. These\n subjects include: The Leopard-Chesapeake Affair,\n Box-folder: 1:50-82; Undated Material, Box-folder: 12:1-35;\n Letters and drafts sent by James Barron, Box-folder: 12:\n 27-50; Manuscripts, Box-folder: 12:51-81; Accounts,\n Box-folder: 12:82-87; Papers connected with the inventions\n of James Barron, Box-folder: 14:1- 15; Pictorial Images,\n Box-folder: 14:16-22; and Newspaper Articles, Box: 15.","This collection is arranged mostly by date with certain\n subjects and materials being grouped together. These\n subjects include: The Leopard-Chesapeake Affair,\n Box-folder: 1:50-82; Undated Material, Box-folder: 12:1-35;\n Letters and drafts sent by James Barron, Box-folder: 12:\n 27-50; Manuscripts, Box-folder: 12:51-81; Accounts,\n Box-folder: 12:82-87; Papers connected with the inventions\n of James Barron, Box-folder: 14:1- 15; Pictorial Images,\n Box-folder: 14:16-22; and Newspaper Articles, Box: 15.","Organization This collection is organized into fifteen series, one\n series for each of the fifteen boxes in this\n collection.","This collection is organized into fifteen series, one\n series for each of the fifteen boxes in this\n collection.","Commodore James Barron, born 15 September 1768 in Hampton,\n Virginia, died 21 April 1851 in Norfolk, served under his\n father, Commodore James Barron the Elder, in the Revolutionary\n War. He was made Captain in the Virginia Navy in 1799 and\n transferred to the newly formed U.S. Navy in 1803. During the\n War with Tripoli he commanded the U.S. Frigates \n New York and \n President when his brother,\n Commodore Samuel Barron, was commander of the Mediterranean\n Squadron. He assisted his brother in that command when the\n latter's health failed and returned with him to Norfolk in\n 1805.","Appointed Commander of the Mediterranean Squadron in 1806\n with the rank of Commodore, which title he retained for the\n rest of his life, he sailed aboard the U.S. \n Chesapeake. The British ship \n Leopard attacked the \n Chesapeake when Barron refused\n to allow his ship to be boarded in a search for British\n deserters. After a brief battle, Barron surrendered and on the\n request of his junior officers he was brought before a Naval\n court martial. The command was turned over to Capt. Stephen\n Decatur who in the Algerian War of 1815 became a national\n hero. Barron was suspended from the Navy for five years in a\n decision criticized by many, including B. Cocke of Washington\n and Robert Saunders of Williamsburg.","Barron took command of the merchant ship \n Portia , and after several\n voyages was caught in a Danish port by the outbreak of the War\n of 1812. He attempted to get passage home but was refused it\n because of the Danish neutrality and remained in Copenhagen\n until 1819. During this period he supported himself with his\n inventions including a new type of mill, a rope spinning\n machine, a cork cutter, and a dough kneading machine. Upon his\n return he sought a command in the Navy and in the course of\n this an argument by mail with Decatur resulted in the famous\n duel in which Barron was seriously injured and Decatur\n fatally. His second in the duel, Capt. J. D. Elliott was\n coupled with Barron in responsibility for the duel, though\n perhaps unfairly.","A Naval Court of Enquiry was held in 1821 to clear the name\n of Barron for his absence in the War of 1812 and other charges\n brought against him. The decision was very noncommittal and\n was criticized by many, including Carter Beverley and John\n Taliaferro of Williamsburg.","In 1824, Barron was given the command of the Philadelphia\n Navy Yard, largely through the influence of his friend,\n General Andrew Jackson. While there he participated in the\n entertaining of General Lafayette when he visited the U.S.","Commodore Barron took command of the Gosport Navy Yard in\n 1825 where he remained until 1831 when he returned to the\n command of the Philadelphia Navy Yard. In 1837, he resigned\n that command because an officer junior to him had been\n appointed President of the Naval Board in Washington, and was\n without command until 1842. From 13 March to 30 November 1842\n he commanded the Navy Asylum, a retirement home for Naval men\n in Philadelphia. In that position he was also in charge of the\n training and examination of Midshipmen for the Navy, and his\n advice was asked when plans were being made for organization\n of the Naval Academy at Annapolis in 1847. In 1845, he\n returned to Norfolk where he lived in retirement until his\n death in 1851.","During all this time he continued his interest in\n inventions which included a new type of pump and bellows\n ventilator for ships, a steam-powered battleship, a new type\n of dry dock, and a cylinder steam for ships developed with\n Amos Kendali. He was instrumental in the development of the\n Naval flag signal, which he first revised in 1798.","Commodore Barron supported the education of his grandson,\n James Barron Hope, whose early letters, a poem on Washington,\n and other poems are included at the end of Box 11. (See the\n James Barron Hope Papers for a continuation of these papers,\n and the Samuel Barron Papers for a chart to the genealogy of\n the Barron family.)","Materials related to this collection can be found under\n the James Barron Hope Papers and the Samuel Barron Papers,\n Manuscripts and Rare Books Department, Swem Library,\n College of William and Mary.","Samuel Barron Papers, Manuscripts and Rare Books\n Department, Swem Library, College of William and Mary,\n Williamsburg, Virginia. \n Samuel Barron Papers, \n 1793-1942. 538 items. Collection number: Mss. 65 B29.","James Barron Hope Papers, Manuscripts and Rare\n Books Department, Swem Library, College of William and\n Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia. \n James Barron Hope Papers, \n 1790-1965, 1847-1887. 993 items. Collection number: Mss. 65 H77.","Correspondence and papers of Commodore James Barron\n relating to his career in the United States Navy, and\n especially relating to The Chesapeake-Leopard Affair in 1807\n and to his duel with Stephen Decatur. Collection includes\n photocopies of patents issued to Barron for his inventions and\n a typescript of William Oliver Stevens' \n An Affair of Honor , a biography\n of Barron. Correspondents include John Adams, Jesse Duncan\n Elliott, Andrew Jackson, Thomas Jefferson, Amos Kendall, Duff\n Green and Abel P. Upshur.","Genealogical notes on the Barron Family are to be\n found in this box together with an autobiographical note\n by James Barron (1768-1851) and \"Revolutionary\n Reminiscences\" by his father, James Barron the Elder (d.\n 1787). (A genealogical chart of the Barron Family is to\n be found in the Samuel Barron Papers, Box 1, folder 1.)\n Naval commissions of James Barron together with his\n personal and naval correspondence from 1803 to 1807 are\n included in this first box.","Correspondence of 1803 to 1805 covers the period from\n Barron's first commission through his command of the\n U.S. Frigates \n New York and \n President in the\n Mediterranean Squadron during the war with Tripoli.\n Several letters concern his duties as assistant to his\n brother, Commodore Samuel Barron, who was commander of\n the Squadron before relinquishing the command to Capt.\n John Rodgers because of ill health.","The papers of the 1806-1807 period begin with the\n preparations for Barron to leave Norfolk on the U.S.\n Ship \n Chesapeake to take command\n of the Mediterranean Squadron with the rank of\n Commodore. The correspondence with Comm. Rodgers, which\n nearly ended in a duel but was amicably settled by the\n seconds is included. A description of the affair with\n the British warship \n Leopard describes the\n brief skirmish and the capitulation of Barron. The\n request of his officers for his arrest as a result of\n the capitulation, the passing of the command of his ship\n to Capt. Stephen Decatur, the preparations for the Court\n Martial, the testimony, and the sentence of suspension\n are in the material found in this box. Opinions\n regarding the unfairness of the sentence by B. Cocke of\n Washington and Robert Saunders, President of William and\n Mary College, and others, are included.","\"Jan. 17, 1961 . . . Note at top is Janey Hope\n Marr's\" signed A[nne] W. Marr.","\"Memoir of Comd're Jas. Barron,\" 2 pages; and a\n memorandum regarding the writing of such a\n memoir.","Re: naval engagements in the War, in one of which\n \"the two Captains Barron\" were involved.","Re: \"the remarkable escape of the private armed\n Ship Marquis La Fayette,\" 1779-to 1781.","Item concerns the recommendation of Capt. James\n Barron, who is seeking a promotion.","Re: Barron's new post.","Re: ship which is being completed; Kentucky papers\n [for war bounty lands] sent by Mr. Saunders; and\n inquiry about their value.","Item is criticizing the U.S. ship, \n Insurgent by stating, \"\n . . . would not go to sea in her for the world . . .\n .\"","Re: completion of the signals.","Includes a draft payment.","Re: Instructions to bring the ship up the Potomac\n to Washington.","R[ober]t Smith writes that no Captain is\n available for such a secondary position aboard\n ship. He accepts Truxton's resignation and\n appoints Capt. Morris to command the \n Chesapeake .","Comm. Truxton denies that he intended to resign\n his commission but only meant to be relieved of\n the command of the Mediterranean Squadron.","Re: Comm. Dale and sailing plans.","Re: war in the Mediterranean; expectation to sail\n for Tripoli; criticism of way war is carried on;\n Algiers and Tangiers both threatening war; his order\n to give up command of the \n New York and take\n command of a \"much neglected and horribly\n disciplined\" ship; message to Bainbridge, etc.","Re: a horse for which he wants $5,000.","The letter accompanied a gift of a Damascus\n saber.","Re: Orders for the taking command of the \n President and future\n movements of the ship and Squadron.","Re: Orders for the collection of the Squadron, \"If\n the Business here is Settled.\"","Re: affairs in the Mediterranean after James\n Barron left. News of Col. Lear and Comm. Rodgers at\n Tunis, Lear negotiating to avoid war, Rodgers\n continuing to fire on Tunisian vessels. News of the\n duplicity of Comm. Rodgers; of Lord Nelson's\n unsuccessful pursuit of the French; of 9 American\n ships at Gibraltar, prizes of the British.","Orders: after delivering the \n President to Capt.\n Tingey, James Barron is to prepare for the\n construction of a 74 gun ship at Portsmouth.","Item contains 4 letters and 16 poems.","Re: Arab horse, Selim, which was sent to\n America.","An order to hold himself ready to sail on the\n frigate \n Chesapeake for the\n purpose of taking the command of the American\n Squadron in the Mediterranean; suspension of the\n orders because the \n Chesapeake was not\n ready to sail.","Felicitation on appointment to command the\n Mediterranean Squadron; re: a brother who was a\n Midshipman on the Constitution.","Re: the affair between Barron and Comm. Rodgers\n concerning which \"much anxiety is excited\n among...your friends.\"","Relative to threatened duel between Barron and\n Rodgers; printed terms of settlement published 31\n January 1807.","Arrangements are made to meet at Havre de Grace,\n Maryland, for the duel of Barron and Rodgers, despite\n the orders of the Secretary of the Navy; news that\n agreement to a settlement has been reached.","Re: new orders shortly to come to Capt. Barron,\n until which time he \"will not move from that place\n without special orders from me.\"","Preparations for the sailing on the \n Chesapeake , including\n a question regarding the powder which was \"not fit\n for service\" and was to be remanufactured at Malta,\n 23 March 1807; endorsement by James Barron, \"The \n Chesapeake 's Powder,\n an important paper.\"","He is sending up the Seamen for the \n Chesapeake .","Re: deserters from the newly assembled crew.","Re: attempted sale of James Barron's Dry Dock\n plan; news of Norfolk business interests.","Request that James Barron take an enclosed letter\n to Mr. Niggins at Malta and ask him to send back a\n pipe of Marsala Madeira if conveyance is available.\n Endorsement: \"From that infamous Hypocrite, T.\n Jefferson\" and \"No consequence.\"","Re: the Arabian horse, Selim.","Re: the conduct of James Cosgrove, who had been a\n gunman on the U.S.S. Essex: \"most perverse.\"","Letter by Mrs. Cole asking that her husband be\n released from service on the \n Chesapeake .","A letter sent by Comm. Barron to Gibraltar (never\n delivered to Col. H.M.Clavering).","Items in this subseries include: A description of\n the affair between the U.S.S. \n Chesaspeake commanded\n by Barron and the British warship \n Leopard , involving the\n brief skirmish and the capitulation of Barron; the\n request of Barron's officers for his arrest as a\n result of the capitulation; the passing of the\n command of Barron's ship to Capt. Stephen Decatur;\n the preparations for the Court Martial; the\n testimony; and the sentence of suspension. Opinions\n regarding the unfairness of the sentence are given\n by: B. Cocke of Washington; Robert Saunders,\n President of William and Mary College; and\n others.","\"Sensible of the disgrace . . . in the\n premature surrender of the U.S. Ship \n Chesapeake to the\n English Ship of \n Leopard . . .\n request that an order be issued for the arrest of\n Commander James Barron . . . .\"","He (Comdr. James Barron) has forwarded a copy\n of the letter of accusations, as requested.","An account of the half hour battle in which 3\n men were killed and 16 wounded.","Re: the letter sent by his officers and his\n inability to travel due to his wounds.","Explaining the action between the \n Chesapeake and the\n English Warship \n Leopard .","Re: divisions of cabins aboard ship.","Order to turn over command of the Frigate \n Chesapeake to Capt.\n Decatur.","Re: information needed for the Court of Enquiry\n of the Affair of the \n Chesapeake and \n Leopard , involving\n his brother [James Barron].","Item was sent to Robert Smith, Secretary of the\n Navy, [by James Barron], by way of Capt.\n Gordon.","Enclosing a call for a Court of Enquiry to\n investigate conduct of James Barron, for October\n 5.","Re: the chance that the \n Chesapeake affair\n might be cause for a declaration of war.","Re: his wound, which makes it impossible for\n him to sit up; and his comments on the affair of\n the \n Chesapeake and the \n Leopard .","Re: the action of the \n Chesapeake on 22 of\n June.","A list of the armament and complement of\n officers and men on the Ship \n Leopard ; and a copy\n of the order of 1 June 1807 given by G. Berkeley,\n given in Halifax, Nova Scotia, under which the\n attack was made by the \n Leopard .","Re: postponement of the trial to Friday the\n 16th, due to Barron's \"feeble state of\n health.\"","Re: the taking of Mr. Saunders to assist Taylor\n in the defense of James Barron.","Re: the day fixed for the Court Martial.","Re: the Report of the Court of Enquiry . . .\n \"Rascally . . .grounded with prejudice.","Testimony of Captain Gordon in\n \"Chesapeake-Leopard\" trial. ADr; Testimony of\n Captain Hall in \"Chesapeake-Leopard\" trial. 8\n pages. ADr; Capt. Gordon's 2nd dep'n. 4 pages.\n ADr; \"Testimony\" at the Chesapeake- Leopard trial.\n ADr. (See printed report of the Court Martial\n Proceedings, Box 13.)","Re: rumors of war with England; suggesting that\n subscriptions be raised for a ship of commerce to\n be commanded by James Barron, and that the\n President might remit his sentence.","Re: Madison's appearance as a witness to the\n trial of Commodore James Barron.","The charges and decisions are given in detail;\n part of page 22, the last paragraph has been cut\n away. Endorsement [by James Barron]: \"The Congress\n of the U. States took up this affair and appointed\n a Committee to examine into my conduct. That\n Committee acquited (sic) me of all sort of blame;\n their report is to be found on their records.\"","States that \"Doct. Bullus has been your decided\n enemy.\"","Re: the decision of the Court Martial, which\n has not yet appeared.","Re: Charges against Fitz. H. Babbit.","Re: the chance of the President's remitting the\n sentence of the Court Martial of James Barron, the\n President is expected hourly from Monticello.","Re: dissatisfaction with the outcome of the\n Court Martial of James Barron, criticism of the\n trial and \"this unhallowed sentence against you\";\n and hopes for a full publication of the trial.","Copy of the above included.","At the beginning of this box is to be found a curious\n ten page document from John Peake to Lord Gambier, 4\n June 1811; in it he recommends \"an entirely new system\n for naval vessels.\" Also from this period, 7 September\n 1811 is the letter from W. Lewis to Chas. W.\n Goldsborough, Secretary of the Navy, which formed the\n basis for one of the accusations in the later Naval\n Enquiry on James Barron.","The remainder of the material is from the years that\n Barron spent in exile in Copenhagen. Having arrived\n there in command of a commercial ship, \n Portia , in 1812, he was\n forced to sell the ship and remain in Denmark. His\n correspondence in connection with his attempts to make a\n living by his inventions show that he received patents\n on machines for spinning hemp into rope, cutting cork,\n kneading dough, and an improvised wind mill. His letter\n to Wm. Jones, Secretary of the Navy, asking an\n opportunity to serve his country at the conclusion of\n his sentence, 22 July 1813, remained unanswered. His\n correspondence of 1814 when he sold his European patents\n in expectation of an opportunity to return to the U.S.\n ended in disappointment. Much correspondence with his\n daughter, Jane A. Barron is from this period.","A long discussion of \"Naval imbecility\" etc.","The report of the remarks made by Capt. James\n Barron to Mr. Lyons, British Consul, re: The\n Chesapeake-Leopard Affair. \"I am now convinced that\n he is not only a coward, but a traitor....\"","Re: Business matters.","Concerned with the sale of the ship formerly\n commanded by Barron and other business matters.","Re: the sale of the ship \n Portia , formerly\n commanded by Barron and other business matters.","Re: a previous letter.","Re: battles, \"Lord Wellington's victory over the\n Marmont.\"","Re: a suit against Capt. A. Murray in the District\n Court, District of Delaware.","Re: \"Declaration of War on our part of 14th inst.\"\n And Capt. Hull's successful encounter with the\n Guerrier.","Re: the purchase of Barron's ship.","Re: business affairs connected with the hemp\n spinning machine.","Re: his activity on a ship of Capt. Bradley and\n his desire to return to Barron.","A petition to have his naval recommendation put\n into practice.","A defense of his action [in The Chesapeake-Leopard\n Affair] and an accusation against his accusers,\n especially Capt. Gordon.","The term of his suspension having expired, Barron\n asks for opportunity to serve his country.","In one he mentions that he is writing to the\n Secretary of the Navy to offer his services to his\n country in the War.","Re: defense of Virginia, with mention of the\n Peninsula, Richmond, Petersburg, etc.","Re: patent for rope machine.","Offer to carry communications to America on his\n next trip.","Agreement to sell to John Murray Forbes the patent\n to a hemp spinning machine, patented in Denmark,\n Sweden, and Russia.","Sale of the rights to the machine outside Denmark\n to James Barron.","Addressed to \"Commodore Murray, at the Collector\n of Delaware.\" re: duties on the cargo of the British\n ship Superior.","Re: Barron's attempts to return home and sale of\n his European patents.","Written when Barron expected to get passage back\n to the U.S. from Gothenberg when he sold his European\n patents to Forbes.","Personal affairs.","Grants permission to Capt. James Barron for the\n construction of a wind mill on which he, Forbes,\n holds patent rights.","Re: chance for employment in France.","Preliminaries of peace were signed at Ghent\n between the British and American ministers.","\"Taylor . . . is my brother.\"","Appeals to Barron to aid him, and a letter after\n his release from prison.","News of his attempts to set up in business in\n Europe and of his new invention, a cork-cutting\n machine.","Business letters in which Ferrau expresses the\n sympathy in Copenhagen with the cause of Napoleon,\n and disappointed at his defeat.","Business affairs.","Re: transactions in tobacco. Enclosed: 2\n receipts.","Re: Barron's right of reinstatement among his\n countrymen.","For a patent on a machine for cutting corks.","The correspondence of 1816 through 1820 begins with\n business and family letters received in Copenhagen.\n After his return to the U.S. in 1819 there is\n correspondence with the Navy Department and President\n Monroe regarding the reinstatement of Barron in a naval\n command. The correspondence of June 1819 to March 1820\n with Capt. Stephen Decatur is preserved, along with an\n account of the duel in which Barron was gravely injured\n and Decatur killed. (See \"The History of a transaction\n which there ought never to have been occasion for,\" an\n account of the duel written by James Barron in the\n Samuel Barron Papers, Box 1, Folder 8.) The\n correspondence with Capt. J. D. Elliott, his second, and\n reports of the controversies which followed the duel are\n included. Family letters include many from his daughter,\n Mrs. Jane Barron Hope.","Re: his life in the West Indies where he has gone\n from Copenhagen.","Business affairs; permission granted to import\n refined sugar into Russia.","Business affairs.","Re: his hope of returning to U.S. within the year;\n and of the impending marriage of Jane.","News from home: re: Capt. Johnson and lucrative\n business in the Dismal Swamp Canal; trade with St.\n Iago De Cuba; Capt. Sinclair; plans to move the Naval\n Yard from Gosport to York, still undecided; Capt.\n Fawn's misfortune; flourishing condition of Norfolk;\n $100,000 subscribed to open the \"Roan Oak Canal\";\n Chs. K. Mallory, Collector; Barron's family living in\n town after their country house burned.","Re: his machine for cutting corks now successful,\n and his desire for a patent on it.","Re: her husband; detailed explanations of his cork\n cutting machine and his mill which \"will grind 100\n bushels of corn in 24 hours, can be completed for\n little more than a common pidgeon house.\"","Re: a knife [for the cork cutting machine].","Contracts in Danish.","Contract for Elliptical Valve Pump Boxes, to be\n made and sold by Barron after getting a Danish\n patent.","Authorization for the accountant of the U.S. Navy\n to pay the balance of his half-pay to Mrs. Elizabeth\n M. Barron or Mr. Wilton Hope (his son-in-law).","Introducing a Mr. Poulson.","Re: commission given to Capt. Leech by Barron.","Document in Danish.","Statement re: his \"new invented Pump\" which he has\n offered to the Secretary of State.","Wishing him a pleasant passage.","Will Recorded at above date.","Re: St. Croix; and Barron's imminent\n departure.","Written to Barron as he is waiting to sail and\n after his arrival in Virginia.","Document in Danish.","James L. Ferrau having taken the degree of M.D. is\n returning to Copenhagen.","An offer for the purchase of the copyright of the\n cork cutting machine in Great Britain.","\"The President (James Monroe) takes a deep\n interest in your welfare . . . come on immediately to\n Washington and see the President himself . . ..\" Re:\n the debate in General Jackson's case.","Re: that Capt. James Barron applied for passage to\n the U.S. from Gothenberg to offer his services in the\n war; was refused passage because the ship was under a\n neutral cartel, in June 1814.","Re: that he saw letter addressed by Capt. Barron\n to the U.S. Secretary of the Navy, in 1813 offering\n his services to the U.S. and that Barron sought\n passage to the U.S. in 1814.","Request for readmission to the Navy, detailed\n denial of accusation which was contained in letter of\n Capt. William Lewis, 7 September 1811; he was in this\n country in September 1811 to April 1812.","A welcome home letter.","Enclosing half-pay vouchers.","Re: warrants for land in Kentucky issued to James\n Barron's father for Revolutionary War service, being\n 7777 2/3 acres on the Cumberland River and for 1777\n 2/3 acres on Hartland Creek.","Encouragement and best wishes.","Details of duel and of conversation between Barron\n and Decatur: re: Barron's condition.","Re: his nephew, Samuel [Barron] who is at sea as a\n 4 year old Midshipman on a U.S. warship; and re:\n bounty lands in Kentucky.","Written to Barron while he is recovering from\n wound received in duel; and comment on the outcome of\n the duel and public opinion re: the death of\n Decatur.","Elliott, who was the second for Barron in his\n duel, writes about public opinion of the duel and\n Barron's coming Court of Enquiry in New York.","Finds that public opinion is strongly in favor of\n Barron after the Barron-Decatur correspondence has\n been published by the friends of the late Stephen\n Decatur.","Vouchers for pay sustenance and medical costs.","His respects.","Re: the published correspondence of Decatur, which\n appears to be helping Barron.","A lead editorial stating \" . . . Com. Barron\n stands acquitted of all blame.\"","Re: American group in Copenhagen.","Sent with other letters from friends from\n Copenhagen.","An appeal for exoneration from the accusations\n made against him.","Re: a newly invented plough of Barron's.","Re: Barron's wound.","Re: a visit to Washington.","Re: affairs in Denmark and the reception of the\n news of the duel.","Re: attacks by Mr. King.","Countersigned by John Rainals, U.S. Consul. Power\n to collect debts in the U.S.","The reaction in New York, \"your conduct has been\n applauded.\"","Account for the sale of his corkwood,\n 1817-1820.","Enclosed: power of Attorney. Re: land on Old Point\n in which an interest was held by Jane Barron,\n daughter of Samuel Barron (1) wife of G.\n Armistead.","Re: Revolutionary War bounty land of Samuel\n Barron, father of James Barron.","This box contains the papers of 1821 which are\n concerned almost entirely with correspondence and other\n material related to the Naval Court of Enquiry held at\n the Brooklyn Naval Yard. The enquiry covered (1) the\n accusation made by W. Lewis in a letter of 7 September\n 1811 to the Secretary of the Navy, regarding remarks\n reported to have been made by Barron while in Portugal\n on a commercial trip regarding the Chesapeake- Leopard\n Affair and (2) the desire of Barron to return to active\n service in the War of 1812 upon the expiration of his\n sentence of suspension from the Navy. Statements of the\n trial and reactions to the verdict are included.","See also: the \n Proceedings of the Court of\n Enquiry held at the Navy Yard, Brooklyn, New York, upon\n Captain James Barron of the United States Navy in May,\n 1821. Published in Washington City by Jacob\n Gideon, Junior, 1822. 111 pages.; \"Notes to the Trial of\n Commodore Barron, 1808.\" 8 pages. and; \"Proceedings of\n the General Court Martial convened for the trial of\n Commodore James Barron, Captain Charles Gordon, Mr.\n William Hook, and Captain John Hall of the United States\n Ship \n Chesapeake in the month of\n January, 1808.\" 496 pages. All are included in one\n volume in Box 13, folder 1 of the James Barron Papers\n (1).","Attested Th[omas] Latimore.","Bill allowing five years pay for Barron's father's\n Revolutionary services has passed the House of\n Delegates; the President [of the U.S.] has not\n directed a Court of Enquiry, but has forced Barron to\n demand one for himself.","Re: the sending of a pair of spectacles to\n Barron.","Marked \"Private.\" Instructed by the President of\n the U. States to enquire whether it would be\n agreeable to Barron to take command of the Navy Yard\n in Philadelphia.","Re: James Barron, to be held at the Brooklyn Navy\n Yard on or before 10 May.","Re: the residence of James Barron in Copenhagen,\n his trips in 1811 and 1812, and his desire to be of\n use to his country in the War, after he was detained\n in Copenhagen.","Re: Commo. James Barron, orig. dated 20 April\n 1820.","Correspondence regarding the Court of Enquiry on\n Barron and the pamphlet [on the duel] that Elliot is\n publishing.","Re: the arrangements for the Court of Enquiry and\n the discussions between Smith Thompson and James\n Barron which have led up to it; mention of the\n President's interest in the case.","n.d. Typed copy of the above. TCop. 3 pages.","Asking the influence of Barron toward the\n candidacy of Gen'l Pryor for a Marshallship.","Re: representing Barron at the Court of Enquiry in\n New York.","Purchased from Charles Hamilton, 1974.","n.d. Typed copy of the above. TCop. 1 p.","\"That, the want of funds alone kept him (James\n Barron) from returning to his country\" during the\n war.","Folder 12 [1821]. Testimony of [James Barron] at\n the trial. ADr. 4 pages. (incomplete).","See printed report of the Court of Enquiry.\n Proceedings, Box 13.","Request for appointment to sail under James\n Barron.","Re: survey of land of Comm. Barron. Enclosure:\n surveyor's plot.","Re: this interest of the people in Norfolk in the\n results of the Court of Enquiry.","Re: the appearance of Cleveland at the Court of\n Enquiry, and criticism of the \"stupid, unmeaning,\n milk and water decision of the Court.\"","Re: the Court of Enquiry and the Sentence of the\n Court in which one member did not concur and which\n [President] Monroe did not sign.","A report of the attempts of James Barron to return\n to the U.S. from Sweden on the John Adams.","Re: affairs in Copenhagen.","Best wishes for the outcome of the enquiry.","Countersigned by Ino E. Hall, Mayor. Answers to\n questions put by Lt. Wheaton, Judge Advocate.","Re: the attacks of \"the Decatur faction\" on\n Barron, the results of the Court of Enquiry, and the\n action of the U.S. Congress on the case.","His final testimony at the Board of Enquiry.","He has been informed that the testimony has ended\n at the Board of Enquiry; he will remain in the city\n until he hears the verdict.","Letter in which the opinion of the Court is quoted\n in full; James Barron is not completely\n exonerated.","Protest against the decision of the Court.","Requests a full copy of the proceedings of the\n Court.","Re: the sending of a rhubarb plant which Barron\n admired.","Re: a machine designed by Barron.","He reports the rumor that Barron is to be returned\n to command \"very speedily.\"","Re: his family and a receipt for Barron's ailment\n - numatic and nitric acid in warm water drunk with\n meals.","Requesting the loan of Capt. Elliot's dueling\n pistols.","An invitation to dine.","Re: his newly invented washing machine.","Correspondence of the year 1822, much of it concerned\n with the sentence of the Court of Enquiry and opinions\n regarding it, including several letters each from A.\n McLane, Wilmington, Del., R. J. Cleveland, Lancaster,\n Massachuetts, Wm. Craig, Philadelphia, and Capt. J.D.\n Elliott, Barron's second in the duel with Decatur.\n Included is correspondence with Barron's daughters, Mary\n and Margaretha, and his son-in-law, Capt. John P.\n Tuttle, and business correspondence in connections with\n his inventions, a washing machine and a new type of oil\n lamp.","Family affairs.","Correspondence concerning the results of the Court\n of Enquiry, the actions of the enemies of Barron, and\n a suggestion that he demand a Court Martial to clear\n his name; and discussion of Barron's new invention, a\n washing machine.","Re: Barron's claim against the Commonwealth of\n Virginia.","Re: Barron's claim for his father's bounty lands\n or for compensation.","\"Your washing machine answers admirably well both\n for washing and ironing, it only wants to be known to\n become generally used...\"","Request for a return of duty paid on models of his\n machinery, which he brought to U.S. in 1815.","Re: indemnity for the capture of the ship \n Jane , commanded by\n Barron.","Re: the reactions to the case of Barron in the\n Boston area; a scandal concerning the building of\n gunboats and the trial of Lt. Abbott; and interest in\n the washing machine invented by Barron.","Re: reports of the Court of Enquiry; the\n publication of his correspondence connected with the\n Barron-Decatur duel; and a description of his going\n overboard on a trip to New York and being 1 l/2 hours\n in the water before rescue.","Asking for the hand of Margaretta Barron in\n marriage, and naval news.","Correspondence concerning commercial matters and\n inventions of Barron including windlass, cutting\n machine for straw, oil lantern, and pump.","Re: her sister, Mrs. Christmas, whose husband has\n recently died; and of her desire to return to\n Copenhagen.","Re: a recently published pamphlet, which concerns\n Barron; and the attitude of Congress toward Barron's\n claims.","A request that a decision be made on his case.","Re: patent on windlass invented by Barron; and\n disaster of \"the loss of the Albion with her\n passengers and quarter part of the crew.\"","Re: the receipt in England of models of machines\n invented by Barron and the showing of them to\n prospective buyers.","Requesting a recommendation for his son to be\n admitted as a Cadet at West Point.","Re: selling his windlass machine in England.","Re: a receipt.","Business concerned with the windlass machine of\n Barron.","Sent with the gift of a spyglass.","Business matters and news of Navy affairs.","Request that Barron recommend a young man to be\n commissioned First Lieutenant.","Re: the completion of gunboats.","Re: the model for a windmill invented by\n Barron.","Re: an oil lamp invented by Barron.","Re: the \"bad times\" in Baltimore.","Re: canvas sent to U.S. and problem of payment for\n it.","Re: affairs in Copenhagen.","Introducing Mr. Brien and Captain McPharron.","Events of 1824 covered in the correspondence include\n the appointment of Commodore Barron to the Command of\n the Navy Yard in Philadelphia, the congratulations of\n his friends on his reappointment in the Navy, and the\n reports of opposition to the appointment in\n Philadelphia; the visit of Gen'l Lafayette, Barron's\n part in entertaining the General. Included are a letter\n of 26 November from G.W. Lafayette, son of the General,\n and a letter from Gen'l Andrew Jackson, 14\n September.","Request for a loan.","Invitation to meet the son of John Marshall.","Business letters; mention of a spinning machine\n invented by Barron.","Enclosing payment for a requisition signed by the\n Secretary of the Navy plus his regular pay.","Barron is in Philadelphia to consult Dr.\n Phisicle.","Re: his faith in Barron and his defense of him in\n private conversations.","Re: personal affairs.","Re: personal affairs.","Personal affairs concerned with friends in\n Copenhagen.","Announcement of the \"United States Naval\n Chronicle\" with endorsement, signed.","This letter was enclosed with the above\n announcement, located in Box-folder: 6:10.","\"The course . . . of the Executive of our country\n against you calls loudly for . . . indignation.\"","Re: some great sorrow that has befallen the\n family.","Introducing Dr. French; endorsement, \"who married\n Miss Elizabeth Barron.\"","Re: canvas sold in America for which he has not\n been paid; and sympathy for Barron and \"the intrigues\n of your enemies.\"","Re: his \"miserable situation\": his constant\n application for some employment, his visits with\n [President Monroe], and the lack of any response from\n the Navy Department.","Reports in detail his losses in a disastrous\n sailing venture in the Pacific.","Gives hope that \"the next incumbent of the White\n House may venture to look to your claim.\"","Re: Barron's trip to Washington to claim his\n rights; and possibility that General Jackson will be\n Pennsylvania's candidate for the Presidency.","He has commended Barron to Mr. Forsythe of the\n U.S. Congress.","Re: the bellows invented by Barron for ventilating\n ships.","Asks horticultural information.","Re: the support that Gen'l Jackson has given\n Barron; and Jackson's candidacy for President.","Re: Barron's claims in Washington, his support by\n Gen'l Jackson, and his appointment as Commander to\n the Philadelphia Navy Yard.","Re: his wife, the former Margaretta Barron, and\n his family.","He expresses his sympathy with James Barron in his\n persecution and states his intention of bringing the\n matter before the Secretary of the Navy.","Re: the installation of bellows [for ventilation]\n on the ship commanded by Capt. Kennedy.","Re: the Navy Bill before Congress; the nomination\n of Jackson as the candidate for President of the\n U.S.; add Barron's appointment to the Commander of\n the Philadelphia Navy Yard.","Concerning his ancestors and his present\n predicament.","Reports, \"we feel confident now we shall have the\n notes of Georgia.\"","An invitation to dinner.","Re: Naval matters.","A letter of introduction for Comm. James\n Barron.","Social note.","Re: the availability of corkwood for the making of\n bottle corks.","To meet General Lafayette, signed by John Adams,\n Mayor, and by Wm. Fitzwhylson and Tho.\n Brockenbrough.","Application for the position of Secretary to\n Barron should he be called back into active service,\n which seems to be imminent.","Expresses gratification that Barron has been\n called into active service by the \"good old\n President.\"","Re: twilled cotton; and congratulations \"on your\n recent change of situation.\"","Expresses \"joy at the termination of your\n unmerited persecution.\"","Re: an order for corkwood.","Rejoices \"that you are restored to a station in\n the Service to which you have been so long and so\n justly entitled.\"","Appreciation for the gift of a spyglass.","Re: \"the friendly manner the good old President\n received you,\" and \"the conduct of the two scoundrels\n that has come out against you in Philadelphia.\"","Complaining about too heavy duties in the Navy\n Yard (of which Barron is commander).","Re: the appointment of Barron as Commander of the\n Philadelphia Navy Yard and of the resentment of some\n persons in Philadelphia.","\"If my candor to Mr. Monroe had any effect in the\n application of the Golden Law (of justice) be assured\n it is a great satisfaction to me.\"","Accusation against some of the officers of the\n Yard.","An invitation to meet General Lafayette.","Gratitude from the committee appointed to receive\n General Lafayette, for the Naval salutes ordered by\n Barron.","Re: a request by General Lafayette that a visit be\n made to the Naval Yard. (under the Command of\n Barron).","Signed by J.A.S. Lewis, Chairman. Enclosed\n envelopes in which the tickers were enclosed,\n endorsed. AC.","Endorsed: \"List of invited guests to dine with\n General Lafayette.\"","\"Your appointment gives all the people of this\n county much satisfaction.\"","Re: events around Norfolk.","Sympathy with Barron and daughters in their\n bereavement; and a notice of a runaway servant.","Sympathy in his sorrow.","Re: a planned visit to Yorktown.","Re: a leave of absence.","An invitation to a ball honoring General\n Lafayette. Card of admission enclosed.","Re: the Yorktown celebration and social news.","A report on the ship's ventilators invented by\n Barron.","A covering letter for the above.","Re: a book on \"System of Pyrotechny\" by her late\n husband, James Cutbush, written on fold of the\n printed prospectus.","Request for recommendation for position of\n Sergeant at Arms of the House of Representatives.","Largely illegible, but begins, \"My father gives me\n the agreeable task of answering your letter . . .\n .\"","Re: acts before Congress, including \"Col.\n Johnson's for the abolition of imprisonment for debt\n and of Mr. Johnson from Louisiana to appropriate all\n the public land to internal improvement and education\n in the United States\"; and that \"either General\n Jackson or Mr. Adams must be elected (to the\n Presidency) by Congress.\"","Re: the drafting of an unspecified memorial.","Correspondence of the years 1825 to 1827, includes\n correspondence with A. McLane, Wilmington, Delaware who\n described his experiences when he accompanied Gen'l\n Lafayette on a part of his visit to the U.S.; with\n Charles D. Brodie, Portsmouth, who was enthusiastic\n about the ventilating system for ships invented by\n Barron; with Benjamin King, Washington, D.C. about the\n ventilating system and the pump invented by Barron; with\n Samuel L. Southard, Secretary of the Navy, and Chas. W.\n Goldsborough, Secretary of the Naval Command, including\n a copybook of letters written to them by Barron; and\n with his daughters, Mrs. Jane Barron Hope and Mrs.\n Virginia Barron Pendergast. In 1825, Barron returned to\n Norfolk to command the Naval Post at Gosport, and\n presided at a Naval Court Martial in Washington. There\n is a letter from \"R.S.,\" Washington, D.C., reporting a\n speech made in Congress by John Randolph on The\n Chesapeake-Leopard Affair and on the Barron-Decatur\n duel, and one from Andrew Jackson, the Hermitage, asking\n Barron to serve as proxy godfather for him, 30 June\n 1827.","Re: a memorial to Congress concerned with claims\n under the Florida Treaty.","Congratulations on his appointment; re: his cruise\n and the independence of Peru.","Re: A Negro Man Ned, about who Gen'l Andrew\n Jackson was concerned.","Much news of Naval events in Norfolk, including\n criticism of the Admiral, the trial of Stewart,\n letter of Gen'l Jackson to Mr. Clay, and the movement\n of warships in and out of Norfolk.","Re: the raising of an army.","Re: the nephew of Barron, Midshipman [Samuel]\n Barron.","Re: a representation he made to Congress.","Notice of election to the Musical Fund Society of\n Philadelphia.","Family letters covering the period in Philadelphia\n where he commanded the Navy Yard, and his time in\n Washington as Chairman of a Naval Court Martial.","A. McLane, a Revolutionary war veteran, writes of\n his experiences accompanying Gen'l Lafayette on his\n visits to America.","A plea for more regular payment of wages.","Report of his journey to report for duty.","Re: the outfitting of ships; and of Barron's\n ventilation system, \"it may be hailed as the\n salvation of our Navy.\"","Re: affairs in Copenhagen.","Introducing John Geddes.","Recommending Henry Crabb.","Supporting the claims of William Crabb, Assistant\n Navy Store Keeper.","Requesting assistance for the appointment of his\n son, George, to the Service.","Notice of transfer of Barron to the command of the\n Gosport Navy Yard in Virginia.","Request for leave.","Request to be placed under the command of\n Barron.","Invitation to a testimonial dinner to be given for\n Barron on the occasion of his removal from\n Philadelphia. Enclosure: a toast to Philadelphia.","Re: family affairs.","Regret at Barron's departure from\n Philadelphia.","Request advice regarding the milling of flour.","He writes of his difficult situation in the\n Navy.","Invitation to a dinner.","Re: the pump invented by Barron.","Re: the Florida Treaty.","Request for an assignment.","Offers self as Secretary to Barron who it is\n rumored is to command the Frigate Brandywine\n conveying Gen. Lafayette to France.","Request for help in getting his back wages from\n the Navy.","Reporting as a witness at the court martial of\n Charles Stewart.","Re: his brother, Dr. Richard Kennon, who is\n relieved of sea duty and placed under the command of\n Barron.","Submitting his bust of Gen'l Lafayette to the\n Public Inspector at Washington.","Re: the romance of Lt. Pendergrast and Virginia\n Barron.","Re: the suitor for the hand of Virginia\n Barron.","Enclosing account for services in taking out a\n patent for Barron on angle-lever-windlass.","Re: some affairs before Congress - - largely\n illegible.","Re: verbal message given as ships passed, but not\n heard.","\"We all rejoiced in what must have been so\n gratifying to yourself after so long and so painful a\n period of suspense.\"","Forwarded to Captain Edmund P. Kennedy then to\n James Barron. A report of valuable use of the bellows\n invented by Barron in changing air below decks and in\n the control of disease there.","Request for leave of absence.","Report on return from his leave.","Re: the use of the title, \"Commodore\" honorary\n since the Navy has no such rank.","Re: transportation of powder to Richmond.","Defense of the Navy Constructor at the Yard.","Re: the ventilation on ships and suggestions for\n improvements.","Report of speech by John Randolph in which he\n \"abused everybody\" including Barron in regard to the \n Chesapeake affair and\n the duel with Decatur. Added note: \"Burn it as soon\n as you read it.\"","Re: his cruise, Naval discipline, and injustice\n the President's message recommending a Naval Academy.\n Re: South American politics and the fall of\n Callas.","Re: the completion of ships being built to\n order.","Re: the build-up of the Navy.","Report that all is quiet in that area, that no\n piracies are heard of.","Correspondence regarding the new type wooden docks\n and new type dry docks, invented by Barron.","Re: his invention of a new type of dock.","Invitation to dinner.","Re: the estate of John B. Osborn, grandson of\n David Barron.","Social news.","Declining to get involved in more controversy\n concerning his treatment by the Navy in the past\n years.","A recommendation of the bearer, T.H. Yateman.","Relating to affairs of the Navy Yard, Gosport,\n Virginia.","Re: a recommendation to the Treasury Department\n relative to a \"system of telegraph for the United\n States.\"","Re: the \"automatic chess player.\"","Sending a greeting to Commo. Barron from his\n friends in Denmark.","Re: a Mr. Butler.","Re: social news of Norfolk.","Re: shipping around the Cape.","Accepting position of godfather to Kennedy's son\n and approving the choice of James Barron as his\n proxy; statement of his high regard for the Navy.","Family and Naval news.","Re: the log boats invented by Barron.","Request for the service of Coxwain Parker,\n sympathy at death of Lieut. Tuttle.","Invitation to tea.","Re: the success of the ventilating bellows\n invented by Barron.","A recommendation that he leave the area in the\n \"sickly season\" for the sake of his health.","Re: an appointment marked \"Private.\"","Re: personal and Naval affairs.","Re: personal matters.","Introducing Capt. Basil Hall of the British\n Navy.","News that he has received an appropriation of\n $50,000 from the Congress for an exploration.","Re: the drowning of Mr. Slidwell, Mr. Rodgers, and\n Mr. Harrison.","Appreciation for an introduction.","Introducing Wm. Barrister.","Application to serve as a midshipman under\n Barron.","Re: his son who is to report to Barron for\n service.","Re: claims under the Treaty of Ghent.","Re: shipments of wine.","Enclosed with a pamphlet on dry rot (now\n lost).","Request that her letters be forwarded to her son\n who is serving on a ship in the Pacific.","Request for dimensions of the moveable crane\n invented by Barron.","Request that Midshipman Joyner return to the\n Department.","Request for information on a \"Denmark stove.\"","Recommendation for Barry Hayes.","Commending the ship's ventilators invented by\n Barron.","Appointment of Barron to the command of the U.S.\n Frigate Guerriere, flagship of the Pacific Fleet.","Asking to be excused from Pacific Command because\n of his business in establishing claims for his\n father's Bounty Lands.","Re: the curative values of wearing a steel plate\n next to the body.","Request that Southard, Secretary of the Navy,\n revoke his orders for Barron to assume command of the\n Guerriere.","Incomplete copy of the above is located in folder\n 21. ADr. 1 page.","Introduction of Midshipman Petway.","Re: Barron's refusal of the command of the\n Guerriere.","Marked \"Private.\" Re: an epidemic of yellow fever\n on his ship which he attributes to the removal of the\n bellows air pump which had been removed from his ship\n at the last overhaul. \"It is the invention of Commo.\n Barron . . . I consider it a thorough safe guard from\n local fever, and shall not willingly go to sea\n without one.\"","Congratulations to Barron On the election of his\n friend Andrew Jackson as President of the U.S.; news\n of events and ships in the Pensacola Navy Yard.","Personal matters.","Smith, a former Marine, writes for \"a Common\n pension in the country of my adoption,\" thanks Barron\n and Lieut. Pendergast for their kindness to him, and\n sends greetings to Gen'l Andrew Jackson and his\n nephew Maj. Andrew J. Donaldson.","A tumor that has been removed from Barron's\n son-in-law Pendergrass, and Re: Barron's visit with\n \"your old Favorite General\" (Pres. Jackson).","Re: a delivery of stone on the orders of Commo.\n Warrington.","A strong letter of censure for Smoot's actions in\n the Yard.","A call for the repayment of a loan made by the\n father of McLane; Barron's reply is copied on the\n reverse.","Re: his orders to report to the Constellation,\n under the command of Barron.","Re: his orders to report to Barron for duty on the\n Constellation.","Re: gossip regarding them and Barron's romantic\n interest elsewhere.","Requesting help in his attempt to receive another\n commission in the Navy.","Asking a recommendation to the President [of the\n U.S.].","Request for help in placing the son of Hansen in a\n U.S. Mercantile House, and asking the assistance of\n Commo. Barron.","Complaint regarding a letter received from Rodgers\n and defense of his own position in regard to material\n for building at the Navy Yard.","Sent with a tobacco box which was to be a gift for\n Gen'l Jackson.","Re: cotton duck.","Regrets that he is unable to accept\n invitation.","Re: something, which Eaton has requested,\n unnamed.","En route to Chile where a revolution is reported;\n and Re: a difficulty with the ship St. Peter, at\n sea.","The copies of letters are written in Barron's hand\n and are signed, and cover the period from 14 May 1829\n through 17 May 1831.","Request that Barron send relief, for their boat is\n stuck on a sand bar at the Point of Shoals.","Written at \"4 o'clock in the morning\" a second\n appeal for relief.","A letter of appreciation for Barron's \"kindness\n and good offices.\"","Notice of pay due the late John P. Tuttle on the\n 11th June 1827, the day he died.","Re: the settling of claims, the Navy Bill, and the\n trial of Creighton.","Re: activities of Tyler and Eaton.","Re: the death of Commo. Chauncy, and threat of\n assassination of Van Buren.","Re: the appointment of Kennedy to command the\n Frigate U. States on a two-year cruise, and of the\n opposition of Tazewell to the Navy Bill.","Introducing Midshipman Pitcher, son of the\n Governor of New York.","Re: supplies received at the Navy Yard.","Reports that he has received orders to transfer to\n the Brazil station.","Re: the death of Barron's grandson, son of Mrs.\n [Jane Barron] Hope.","Re: the cork cutter invented by Barron.","An appeal to Barron to intercede with the\n President against the dismissal of the U.S. Consul in\n Malta.","Re: information desired from Commo. Sinclair.","Re: standards of Army and Navy rank.","Re: Barron's fixtures on the ship.","Re: some invention.","Re: the purchase of a boat.","Application for a patent on a fan.","Re: Barron's cork cutter, his automatic fan; and\n recollections of her father Re: Barron's command\n office the Norfolk Navy Yard.","Dated at Pensacola, signed by W[illia]m H. Chase\n and Tho[mas] Wright.","Requesting a personal commendation, which might\n serve to influence the President in reversing a court\n martial sentence.","Re: rumor that Commo. Bainbridge will be restored\n to the command of the Philadelphia Navy Yard.","Re: Barron's move to the command of the\n Philadelphia Navy Yard and chance of the\n reinstatement of Commo. Bainbridge at that post.","A description of the U.S. ship John Adams.","Re: affairs at Washington and General Jackson's\n good offices.","Report on the good condition of the ship, as tried\n under sail.","A letter of appreciation.","Regret expressed that Barron is leaving the\n Gosport Station to take charge of another.","Re: orders for his son.","Re: \"the model of a machine intended for the\n transportation of the U. States' mail.\"","Re: a government appointment; and fresh fish and\n oysters from the Norfolk area.","Endorsement on reverse of page 4, \"Essays upon\n Naval Subjects by Commo. Barron.\"","A cover note/enclosure: 11 December 1831. J[ames]\n B[arron], Philadelphia, to Louis McLane. ADr. 1\n page.","Complaining of being held as insane in the\n hospital. 2 pages.","Papers from the years 1832 to 1834 includes much\n correspondence with his daughter, Mrs. Mary Barron\n Blake, Worcester, Massachuetts, and other members of his\n family; with T. Gatewood, Norfolk, giving news from that\n area; and with Comm. J.D. Elliott, regarding the\n republication of material on the Barron-Decatur duel and\n the trouble that Commodore Elliott had at the Pensacola\n Naval Station with Captain Dallas. There is\n correspondence connected with Barron's inventions: the\n log construction of ships, the steam prow for use on\n battleships, a valve board pump that was used\n successfully during the construction of a bridge at\n Philadelphia, and the air pump for ventilating ships,\n regarding which there is a report of its successful use\n off the coast of Brazil and an enquiry from the French\n Secretary of State for the Navy and Colonies. There is\n correspondence with Amos Kendall who had invented a\n steam motor for ships.","Included also are: an article by Barron for the \n Philadelphia Gazette on\n the Navy Bill which was before Congress, written under a\n pseudonym, 28 January 1832; a statement by Barron on his\n Revolutionary War Service under his father, Commodore\n James Barron, the Elder, 7 March 1833; and a copy of an\n 11 page document from Wm. Duane, Philadelphia, to Joseph\n Cabell in which he denounces the Nullification Plan as\n \"the South Carolina Sedition,\" 4 January 1833. There are\n several drafts of letters sent by Barron during this\n period.","Urging Barron to not let it be known that he is\n willing to leave the Station, because of his enemies\n there.","Endorsed: on reverse-side of page 2, \"Essays upon\n Naval Subjects by Como. Barron.\" Re: the Naval Bill\n before Congress re: naval grades and the new grade of\n Admiral.","Re: his difficulties in obtaining a government\n appointment.","Re: publications concerning the Barron-Decatur\n duel and articles on the subject in the Baltimore\n Sun.","Re: an article in the Globe regarding John\n Thompson, a contractor at the Navy Yard.","Re: a claim made by Thompson before the Committee\n of Claims of the Congress.","Regret at being unable to participate in February\n 22 civic ceremonies.","Mention of Barron's (second) wife; re:\n difficulties between Comm. Elliott and Capt. Dallas;\n opposition to Barron in Philadelphia; other naval\n news.","\"The President has dismissed Bryne and all the\n officers involved in the late duel at\n Philadelphia.\"","Exonerating Elliott of charges brought by Dallas.\n Also, copy sent to Capt. A. Dallas.","Re: payment for land warrants.","Re: his letterbooks which he is refusing to turn\n over to the Department.","Marked \"Confidential.\" Report of his difficulties\n with Capt. Dallas.","Marked \"Personal and confidential.\" Request to be\n transferred from his command in Philadelphia.","Sent with \"Murray's list\" and an epitome of his\n life.","Re: her father who is so ill that he cannot\n write.","Re: the Revolutionary War service of Richard\n Tool.","Re: the ventilators for ships invented by\n Barron.","Re: repairs needed on the ship \"Ruth and\n Mary.\"","Apologies for the non-delivery of the Norfolk\n Herald.","Invitation to attend the lectures of the\n Geological Society of Pennsylvania.","Re: the Arabian horse Selim (brought to U.S. by\n Barron after Tripolitan War).","Re: \"The South Carolina Sedition\" and the dangers\n of the Nullification.","Re: Thomas Boucher, Commodore in Virginia Navy in\n 1776; the logbook of James Barron, Sr., recently\n discovered; and the chance that the northern\n manufacturers will force the \"Dissolution of the\n Union\" forming a \"Southern Republic.\"","Newsy letters of family and naval affairs.","Asking his support in conflict with the Naval\n Department.","Complaint that his pay in the Navy Yard has been\n reduced to $1.00 per day.","Petition for a patent on the log construction of\n ships.","Re: the death by cholera of William Thaler, Consul\n to Cuba; and his desire to have the post -- asking\n Barron's recommendation.","An appointment given for \"this evening or early\n tomorrow morning.\" Endorsement with list of things\n which Barron was to discuss with the President.","Plan for building a ship according to Barron's\n plan on the Ohio River; funds needed.","Re: the need for Barron's ship of logs, to avoid\n disasters.","Re: a certificate to be signed.","Family affairs.","Re: the grappling hooks used by the ancients in\n sea battles about which Barron had enquired.","Re: a ship coming into the Navy Yard to discharge\n the crew.","Acknowledgments of receipt of specifications for\n patent of \"Prow Ship\" or \"application of steam power\n to the purposes of War.\"","Re: value of the air pump invented by Barron, as\n used on a cruise off the coast of Brazil.","Certificate of the value of the valve pump\n invented by Barron.","Requesting a recommendation for the position of\n Purser.","Enquiry regarding the \"prospect of a\n reorganization of the Marine Corps.\"","Request that he sign a certificate \"to prosecute\n Cousin Judy's claim for her father's services.\"","Re: the steam prow ship that was invented by\n Barron.","Agrees that Barron should seek the consideration\n of Congress of his steam prow invention.","Complaint of new rates of pay in the Navy\n Yard.","Report that warrant has been issued for his\n Revolutionary War services.","Asking that his steam prow for battleships be\n presented to the House for consideration.","Asking his support in keeping civilian workers at\n the Navy Yard.","Invitation to explain his steam prow ship to the\n Committee on Naval Affairs.","Re: \"bellows ventilator which have been used in\n Naval Ships of the U.S. for eight or ten years, with\n no reward given to Barron, the inventor.\"","Asking consideration of his bellows ventilator for\n use on Naval ships.","Submitting his invention of ships ventilator for\n consideration by the Congress.","News letters about the family of Barron and Naval\n events in Norfolk; re: his trouble with a Navy agent,\n of Dr. Cowdery, of Lt. William Cunningham's\n Revolutionary War service; re: his son Phil[emon] in\n the Naval service.","Correspondence concerning bounty for Revolutionary\n War service.","Re: filtering machine invented by Barron.","Re: filtering machine invented by James Barron and\n submitted to the Navy.","Re: filtering machine submitted to the Navy.","Recommendation for the ship's ventilator invented\n by Barron.","Re: completion of his pump before a committee on\n inventions.","Complaint regarding the rating that the Navy gives\n to Master Workmen in its yards.","Re: a new edition of the book on naval flag\n signals, the first book having been prepared by\n Barron. Also second copy of the same.","Correspondence regarding patents on a ship\n ventilator and \"cast iron blocks\" [for making\n shells].","Recollection of meeting Barron at an oyster supper\n given by Col. Bassett in Williamsburg during the\n visit of Gen'l Lafayette in 1824; enquiry concerning\n Byrd Chamberlayne's service in the Revolutionary\n War.","Re: a steam powered ship invented by Kendall about\n which there is a patent controversy with Dr. Planton\n (Platon).","Re: floating dry dock and new type pump invented\n by Barron.","Re: new Navy regulations and back pay for self and\n Barron.","Re: Barron's actions during the War of 1812 and\n continuing controversy which concerned Elliott's part\n in the Barron-Decatur duel.","Re: Revolutionary War bounties for services of\n Barron, his father, and Godfrey Ragsdale.","Re: pump invented by Barron.","Requests support for her son who is seeking an\n appointment to West Point.","Discussions of the \"steam cylinder craft\" invented\n by Kendall.","Bill to pay Ann Mortimer Barron, the daughter of\n William Barron, for services in the Revolutionary\n War.","Re: letters forwarded to Barron.","\"On the subject of Armed Steam Vessels.\"","An application for a patent on the process for\n making shells of blocks of cast iron.","\"On the [ship] \n Portia 's business,\"\n which was sold in Copenhagen because it was impounded\n there due to the war with Great Britain.","Re: a descendant's war pay claim to be paid by\n Miss Barron.","Re: the pump invented by Barron.","Description of Maine coastline.","Re: \"on Prow Ship.\"","Evaluation of the \"Prow Ship\" invented by\n Barron.","Thanking Barron for information regarding the\n steam boat.","\"Copy of a letter written by me for the\n S[ecretary] of the Navy on the pay of officers.\" He\n urges increases in Navy pay in all grades.","Comment on the steam prow ship.","Correspondence of the years 1835 to 1839 reflects\n Barron's continued involvement with his inventions. In\n 1835 he is able to get the patents to his cork-cutting\n machine and his pump extended by an Act of Congress, 15\n January. He continued his attempts to have the Navy\n adopt his \"bellows ventilation for removing foul air\n from the vessels\" and his \"steam prow for warships,\" and\n worked with Amos Kendall on the perfecting of a cylinder\n steam propulsion system for ships. Other inventions\n which he continued to perfect were the new type wind\n mill, the floating dry dock, a ship's galley, and a gun\n carriage. He was interested in bringing out a new\n edition of naval instructions for flag signals, a system\n which he first reorganized in 1798.","In 1836, \"when war was considered inevitable,\" he\n appealed to President Jackson to give him the command of\n a ship or to give him an order to build his steam prow\n war ship, 5 January. In 1837 he resigned his naval\n command, the Philadelphia Naval Yard, because an officer\n junior to him had been appointed President of the Navy\n Board, 6 June. The next year there is a rumor that he is\n to assume the Presidency of the Board, 20 November 1838;\n and in 1839 he moves again, this time to Germantown,\n Pennsylvania, 27 July 1839.","Included are letters concerned with the Revolutionary\n War, service of Barron and his father, of Barron's\n commercial command of the ship \n Portia , which was held in\n a Danish port by the outbreak of the War of 1812, and\n with the court martial of Comm. J.D. Elliott, 5 December\n 1839.","Re: the cork cutting machine and the pump invented\n by Barron.","Re: the opposition of the local whig party to him\n as a Jackson man.","Re: the claim of John Thompson.","Re: the pump and cork-cutter.","Family affairs.","Re: an order on him from Taylor.","Re: the steam prow war ship.","Letterhead has engraving of the hotel front.","Re: a portrait of Barron.","Re: wind mill improved by Barron.","Enclosing a letter from Adm. Sir Isaac Coffin\n Bart.","Re: steam prow ship.","Re: steam prow ship.","Re: the sharing of profits on the invention of the\n cylinder steam boat and plans for building such a\n craft.","Re: the cylinder steam boat.","Requesting the plans of the U.S. Ship John Adams\n to serve as a model for war ships being built by\n Spain.","Family letters, including notice of the death of\n Mrs. Pendergast, the daughter of Barron, and of\n Barron's grandchild.","Re: the model of a boat which is to be built.","Re: Revolutionary War claims.","Re: patent rights to the pump invented by\n Barron.","Re: problems of armed steam vessels.","Re: on the subject of armed steam vessels.","Re: War bounties which have run out because of\n lapsed time.","Re: pay of ship masters.","Re: letter of Capt. [H.A.] Mix of the Navy.","Re: the renewal of patents on the cork cutter and\n pump.","An appeal for the command of a ship or permission\n to build his steam prow warship \"when a war was\n considered inevitable.\"","Re: the case of John Thompson.","Re: Barron's business before the Committee of\n Claims.","Re: need for the increase in the Navy.","Norfolk news.","\"Estimate for a floating dock for repairing\n Schooners of 175 tons burthen.\"","A reference to [Henry A.] Wise.","Re: money sent from Mr. Pendergast, Barron's\n son-in-law.","Re: floating dry dock invented by Barron.","Re: a new type of dock.","Receipt for the model of the floating dock\n invented by Barron.","Appreciation for Barron's interest in him.","Power of attorney for land claims.","Receipt for the description of a valve-board\n pump.","Appreciation for a portrait.","Accounts of experiments made with bellows invented\n by Barron.","Signs self as commanding the East India and Asia\n [?].","Receipt for \"additional remarks on your\n galley.\"","Re: samples of cork.","Petition concerning the Navy signals which Barron\n first reorganized in 1798 and 1799.","Enclosing a sketch of \"Floating Dry Dock at\n Smithland on the Ohio River, mouth of\n Cumberland.\"","Re: the galley invented by Barron.","Re: a galley invented by Barron.","Re: the \"Bill reported for the Ventilator\" [to\n Congress].","Re: repairs to U.S. Ship Pennsylvania.","Family and other news from Norfolk, including\n reaction to his resignation from the command of the\n Navy Yard in Philadelphia.","Appreciation for a box sent her by Barron.","Re: the rumor that Comm. Rodgers has resigned the\n presidency of the Board of Naval Commissioners and\n that an officer junior to Barron may be appointed to\n the position.","Request for an autograph for his collection.","Resigning his command because a junior officer who\n has served him as a Lieutenant is being placed over\n him.","Re: the patent for the floating dry dock.","An account sheet.","A farewell letter as Barron left the command of\n the Yard.","Appreciation for an affectionate letter of\n farewell from these.","Appreciation of a letter of farewell from\n these.","Re: Miles King.","Re: his readiness to act in Barron's behalf.","Complaining about his treatment by the Navy.","For \n Life of Burr .","Re: articles and letters received for Barron after\n his departure from Philadelphia.","Re: gun carriage invented by Barron.","Offering his assistance needed by Barron that he\n can render.","Re: stoves left by Barron.","Re: the pump invented by Barron.","Introducing Capt. Von Shanter of the Russian\n Imperial Navy.","Re: the conditions of (sailing) Masters in the\n Navy and a memorial on the subject which was before\n Congress.","Re: \"my connexion [sic] with that unhappy\n duel.\"","Re: the Polar Expedition and regret at Barron's\n leaving Philadelphia.","Family affairs, with greetings to her father,\n James Barron.","Re: the gun carriage and steam vessels.","Re: family and Norfolk affairs.","A report at the end of a cruise of three years and\n six months.","Family affairs.","Complaining against continued slander in the\n newspapers.","Re: the services of Barron's father in the\n Revolutionary War.","Re: the importing of Jack Asses by the Commanders\n of Squadrons.","Applying for the position of chief clerk for\n Barron when he becomes President of the Navy Board.\n Enclosed: newspaper clipping announcing the rumor\n that Barron is to be appointed President of the Navy\n Board.","Explanation for the importation of \"Jack Asses and\n other animals.\" Enclosure: \"Extract from Hon. Sam'l\n L. Southard,\" signed Dan[ie]l F. Patten. Re: animals,\n seeds, and plants.","Report on the political situation in South\n America.","Complaints about the Navy Board.","Re: troubles that Elliott had experienced on his\n last cruise with his officers and Marines; of the\n conflict that he was having with Mr. Paulding,\n Secretary of the Navy; and of rumors of arrangements\n for the trial of Elliott.","A statement regarding his claims on the Navy.","Re: the death of his son, Philemon.","Complaints about his treatment by the Navy; and\n valuable information on the \" \n Portia ,\" the\n commercial ship captained by Barron which was held in\n Copenhagen by the outbreak of the War of 1812.","A note sent with \"Judy, a colored woman,\" who is\n proceeding to Germantown, [Pennsylvania], where she\n is to be the servant of Commodore James Barron and\n family.","The correspondence of 1840 to Barron's death in 1851,\n covers the years in which he assumed his last command in\n the Navy. Living in Germantown, outside of Philadelphia,\n he sought a position of Naval command under Presidents\n Harrison and Tyler. On 31 March 1842, he assumed command\n of the Naval Asylum in Philadelphia (a home for retired\n men of the Navy). In that position he also supervised\n training and examination of Midshipmen. When G.P.\n Upshur, then Secretary of the Navy, organized the Naval\n Academy in Annapolis, he wrote to Barron for advice on\n training and examinations as they had been held under\n him, 17 July 1847. On 30 November 1842 Barron retired\n from the command of the Naval Asylum and in 1845 moved\n back to Norfolk where he built a house for his\n retirement at the age of 77. There is much\n correspondence in this period in regard to Revolutionary\n War bounty lands and pensions: in 1848 Barron was\n recognized as the Senior Officer in the Navy, having\n been made Captain in May 1799.","Included is a list of articles on naval matters\n written by Barron 4 May 1841; correspondence regarding\n the sentence handed down in the court martial of Commo.\n J.D. Elliot, including a discussion \"the Battle of Lake\n Erie\" August 1842; and an exchange with his old friend,\n R.J. Cleveland, regarding the danger of the dissolution\n of the Union and the respective positions of the North\n and the South in the controversy, January-February 1850.\n The last letter in Barron's handwriting is to be found\n in a draft of a reply to Antonia Dosier, a servant girl\n to whom he had shown kindness many years before at the\n Gosport Navy Yard, June 1850; and the last signature is\n dated 29 March 1851 on a statement that he wished to\n have published after his death his detailed account of\n the duel with Decatur which he had dictated on 11 August\n 1842, when there was a renewed interest in the\n Barron-Decatur duel, together with criticism of Barron\n and Commo. Elliot, his second. He died on 21 April\n 1851.","Included in this box are letters from Barron's\n daughters, Mrs. Virginia Pendergrast, Mrs. Mary Blake,\n and Mrs. Jane A. Hope, and from his grandson, James\n Barron Hope (see the James Barron Hope Papers). Letters\n from JBH cover the period 1842 to 8 June 1848 when he\n wrote to his grandfather from the College of William and\n Mary, discussing his courses and expenses. There are\n four family letters of 1861-1862 included at the end of\n this box, as well as a 23 page autograph copy of \"A Poem\n Recited at the base of Crawford's Equestrian Statue of\n Washington on the Capital Square in Richmond...Aged 29\"\n which was probably written by James Barron Hope and\n other poems by him.","Tuition and board for Master J. Hope (grandson of\n JB).","Inquiry concerning land owned by Barron's father\n (war bounty lands). Reply regarding the sale of some\n land by his brother, Samuel Barron, as the\n administrator of their father's estate.","Suggesting that steam vessels, made 400 feet long\n by 100 feet wide, drawing 20 feet of water, could\n make the passage to Europe in eight days.","Re: 2,000 acres of land for which $1000 is\n offered.","New President of the Navy Department thanks Barron\n for a letter in which he asks Pres. William Henry\n Harrison for an appointment.","The Secretary of the Navy writes, sending the\n greetings of the President.","Re: the death of General Harrison and of Gov.\n Tyler, his successor.","Re: Barron's chances under the new President,\n Tyler.","Re: the calling of attention of the Secretary of\n the Navy to articles by Barron on naval subject; the\n articles are listed.","Re: his preparations to sail for Rio.","Re: Navy Department and reappointment of\n Barron.","Endorsed \"Commo B's 2nd wife, formerly Mary Anne\n Wilson.\"","Navy news.","\"The engines will be ready to be tried in 8\n days...\"","Family affairs, with endorsement of\n explanation.","Endorsement: \"The secretary of the Navy to Commo.\n Biddle approving his discharging of Joshua Parker, a\n Pensioner for bad conduct as complained of by the\n Commodore in his letter of January 19. A precedent\n for like cases.\"","Bounty lands for Revolutionary War service of JB\n (1).","Orders to assume command of the Naval Asylum at\n Philadelphia.","Norfolk news.","Offering services as Secretary.","Expressing the need for a carpenter.","Re: the \"solid-bottomed steamboat.\"","Request for a boat for the inmates.","Endorsement by Miss Janey Hope Marr.","Family affairs.","Recommending Edward Higgins.","Re: a presidential review of the decision in the\n court martial of Elliott.","\"You have had a rough time of it ever since the\n battle of Lake Erie....\" Comments on Cooper,\n \"undoubtedly the finest among our Literary Men\" and\n on the necessity of reform in the Court Martial\n system.","Re: his removal from office by the President of\n the U.S.","Re: letters received and letter of Noah in which\n there is \"Cooper's explanation of the Erie\n Affair.\"","Introducing Midsh. John Guest, \"who is about\n commencing his studies at the Naval Asylum.\"","Report that he has expelled Daniel Conway and\n Joshua Parker.","Order to readmit Conway and Parker to the\n Asylum.","Reply concerning Conway and Parker.","Personal affairs.","Re: some cider he has sent; and decrying the state\n of the country with failing banks, etc.","Re: pay for the Carpenter's Mate at the\n Asylum.","Re: an inmate, Patrick Malloy.","Re: medical officer's reports.","Asking a report on all employees at the Naval\n Asylum and Hospital. Reply that the reports are being\n prepared.","Introducing John F. Abbott.","Letter enclosing reports on the personnel of the\n Asylum.","Directs the discharge of Patrick Malloy.","Re: orders sent without the approval of\n Barron.","Resentment for addressing Barron as \"Captain\"\n instead of ''Commodore.''","Stating that all letters from Chiefs of Bureaus\n are to be considered official.","Letter concerns Patrick Malloy","Reply Re: 12 November 1842. JB to Wp. Cb ADrS.\n Reply to the above.","Re: Patrick Maley.","Re: plans for the building of the Asylum.","Re: Patrick Maley.","Requesting a leave of absence.","Re: report of the Purser, Mr. Pettit.","Giving permission for Barron to retire from the\n Asylum.","Returning letter which is \"unworthy of my\n notice.\"","Includes tuition for Jas. Barron Hope for one\n year.","Granting leave of absence for three months from\n November 30.","Re: Navy affairs, esp. Dr. Barton.","Re: the trouble caused by Dr. Barton, in contrast\n to good offices of Commo. Biddle and Commo.\n Barron.","Re: a naval engagement of the Revolutionary War\n between the barge Victory of Accomac and six barges\n of Capt. Kidd of which only Barron has memory.\n Enclosed is newspaper clipping of the engagement.","Family news.","Re: introduction to Chas. A. Magwood and Joseph R.\n Payne.","Re: arrangement of the rooms of the forward\n officers.","Request for a loan.","Appreciation for a loan.","Re: references to Commo. Barron in \"Commo.\n Elliott's book.\"","Re: \"Revolutionary Pensions.\"","Personal letter re: Barron's building a new house\n in Norfolk.","Family letter.","Re: a recent storm in Hampton.","Re: pump invented by Barron and need for a loan of\n $2000 to go into business.","Re: a claim for his father's \"commutation pay and\n land bounty.\"","Family letter from the son-in-law of Barron.","Enquiry concerning past practice in examining\n Midshipmen (Barron did this when he was in charge of\n the Naval Asylum in Philadelphia) in connection with\n the establishment of the Naval Academy.","Incomplete.","Note accompanying 2 sketches (not enclosed).","11-16 April 1848. Robt. W. Land, Phila., to Capt.\n Blake, U.S. Navy, Walnut St., [Phila.]. ALS,R.\n Offering a place near Germantown for sale.","Offering a place near Germantown for sale.","He has no desire to buy a place in\n Germantown.","Re: his collegiate activities and expenses at [the\n College of William and Mary].","Appreciation for a letter of sympathy.","Re: seniority of Barron in the Navy, having been\n made Captain in May 1799.","Marked \"Private and Confidential.\" Personal\n matters.","Written while visiting \"Papa\" (his grandfather,\n Commo. James Barron).","Re: Barron's claim.","Letter to a newspaper concerning an article which\n concerned his stay in Denmark during the War of\n 1812.","Family and personal affairs; and concerning\n preservation of the Union under General Taylor.","A long discussion of the danger of the Southern\n threat for the dissolution of the Union and the\n determination of the Northerners to preserve it; and\n concerning the freeing of the slaves in the District\n of Columbia by constitutional means.","A request for his autograph.","Armouring that he has documents establishing the\n war claims of these men and will furnish them for\n \"one fourth of the recovery.\"","A servant of madam magino writes to Barron\n thanking him for his kindness to her years before at\n the Gosport Navy Yard. Reply [from J.B.] in a very\n shaky hand.","Inviting Commo. James Barron to join the\n procession in tribute in Norfolk.","A family letter.","Report that Capt. Sam. Barron has sailed for\n Africa with his son as Secretary and Clerk; and\n concerning his own children, one of whom is in\n business in San Francisco.","The History of a transaction\n which there ought never to have been occasion\n for , the duel with Decatur on 22 March 1820.\n Dictated 11 August 1842 at the Naval Asylum in the\n presence of J.L. Watson.","Also included are other papers marked, \n A Document to precede the\n History of the Duel. 2 pieces.","Endorsement \"Copy by Mrs. Annie B. Hope\" (Probably\n a poem of James Barron Hope, grandson of Commo. James\n Barron).","Family letter.","Re: family affairs.","Appointing him President of a Naval Court of\n Enquiry on the destruction of C.S. Steamers\n \"Brenville,\" \"Carondelet,\" and \"Pamlico\" in the\n waters of Lake Porchetrain.","An account for James Barron, a student; and\n concerning the retreat of the Army from Manassas.","Titles included are listed as the following: \n Three Names, George the Third at\n Kent, John Smith, Sir Walter Raleigh, Pockahontas.","Undated manuscript material in this box includes 32\n undated letters, alphabetically arranged. In this group\n are 6 letters from Capt. John Gwinn, 12 letters from\n Commo. J.D Elliott, and several invitations to dinner\n with the President of the United States, as well as a 6\n page epistle by D.G. Farragut comparing the advanced\n techniques of the French Navy with the antiquated\n procedures of the British and American Naval forces.","There are 15 drafts of letters by James Barron, 11\n estimates, accounts, and the like and 44 other pieces of\n manuscript material including: a list of writings by\n Barron; several articles on the plans for the\n reorganization of the Navy Department; one each on the\n defense of the coasts, steamboats, telegraphic\n communications, the influx of foreigners; an application\n for the extension of his patents and a claim for\n injuries, two accounts of events in the War of\n Independence, \n A Short History of the Frigate\n Alliance, and an untitled poem; a six page\n \"Extract from a letter to the Secretary of State of the\n United States\" concerning the war with Tripoli and a\n discussion of his difficulties with Commo. Rodgers which\n almost ended in a duel; and an extract from the logbook\n of the \n Chesapeake .","Re: Dr. Thos. G. Peachy of Williamsburg who\n reported that Capt. Gordon (of the U.S. Ship \n Chesapeake at the\n time of The Chesapeake-Leopard Affair) felt that\n Barron was \"an injured man.\"","Request for the loan of a \"Handsome Flag\" for\n the visit of Gen. Lafayette.","An invitation to dinner.","Re: an illness of the daughter of Barron.","An invitation to dinner.","Personal letter.","Re. the washing machine invented by Barron.","A comparison of the advances of the French Navy\n over the practices of the American and English\n navies.","Re: a letter to Mr. Thompson.","A printed broadsheet, \n Highly important to\n Commerce and the Navigation of the\n Pacific.","Re: D.M. Randolph.","An invitation.","Re: An enclosed bill.","Re: business matters. Endorsement re: \"Lieut.\n Godon.\"","Introducing his brother.","Re: the repairs on the ship Constellation.","Re: Barron's bride.","Re: Commo. Rodgers and a procession.","Re: affairs at the Navy Yard.","Re: \"two pieces of timber.\"","Enquiry about the activities of Gen'l Thomas\n Nelson in the Revolutionary War, made by the son\n of Gov. John Page. Reply of to be directed in care\n of Thos. N. Page in Richmond.","Re: General Taylor and the defense of Coney\n Island.","Three invitations to dinner (the President is\n not named).","Re: dimensions of a barge and dining bell.","Introducing John Ambler.","Re: \"Inventions and essays on Naval Subjects by\n Commodore James Barron....\"","Re: the reorganization of the Board of Navy\n Commissioners.","Also enclosed are drawings of telegraph\n positions. 3 pages.","Re: the need for a school ship to train\n Americans.","Extension of patents, remuneration for code\n signals, ventilators and prow ships, claim for\n father's bounty land vs. the claims of John\n Thompson.","Lord Dunmore is mentioned.","Re: \"the Raise and Capt. Egery in Tripoli.\"","Re: Allen McLane.","Re: Susan B. Anthony.","Endorsement: \"A Memorandum showing the\n difference between the price asked and that paid\n for building a Carriage House.\"","Endorsed: Commo. J. Barron's floating dock.","A bound volume printed in Washington City in 1822 by\n Jacob Gideon, Jr. \n Proceedings of a Court of Enquiry\n held at the Navy Yard, Brooklyn, New York upon Capt.\n James Barron of the United States Navy in May,\n 1821. 111 pages.","Notes to the Trial of Commodore\n Barron, 1808. 8 pages.","Proceedings of the General Court\n Martial convened for the trial of Commodore James\n Barron, Captain Charles Gordon, Mr. Witttam Nook and\n Capt. John Hall of the United States Ship Chesapeake in\n the Month of January, 1808. Published by Order of\n the Navy Department. 496 pages.","Second Copy of \n Proceedings of the Court of\n Enquiry, May 1821 with 3 page autographed\n introduction [by James Barron].","Second copy of \n Notes to the Trial,\n 1808.","Autograph volume of a drama, \"The Fencing Master's\n Daughter.\" 92 pages. unsigned.","Autograph endorsement of 3 pages is included.","Includes a long letter from Ro. Saunders,\n Williamsburg, June 30, 1808, condemning the decision\n of the Court.","Re: Jamestown celebrations, with remarks made by\n G. Baidwin and John Madison.","Endorsed, \"Mrs. Hope. For my dear Mrs. Hope to\n keep Memoranda or Letters in.\"","Papers connected with the inventions of James Barron,\n which are not included in previous boxes are collected\n here. There is an autograph summary statement regarding\n his inventions and collections of papers concerned with:\n ship ventilators, log ship, log dock, cork cutter, flag\n signals, board pump, washing machine, filtering machine,\n steam ram for battleships, vessel construction, and fan\n lifting mechanism.","There are also photographs of: a miniature of James\n Barron as a young man, made when he was living in\n Copenhagen; of a painting made of him in a later year;\n of a miniature of his father, Commo. James Barron, the\n Elder, of his nephew Commo. Samuel Barron (III), of his\n daughter, Mrs. George S.(Mary Barron) Blake and his\n grandson Frank Blake.","See correspondence of February 1834.","Original letter on signals [by James Barron]. A\n review of the work done by Barron on signals.\n Draft of a resolution before the Senate and House\n of Representatives and the report of the committee\n on Naval Affairs. Charts and instructions on the\n use of Flag signals.","Sketch included.","A description of the log ship.","Typescript copy of the above also included,\n 1848. Endorsed: \"Southern Argus.\"","\"Submitted to the Navy Dep't by Commo. James\n Barron, U.S.N.\"","A 15 page booklet explaining that foul air is\n the cause of dry rot in the timber of vessels and\n of sickness among the crew with detailed plans for\n a more open construction of ships, with\n ventilators and bellows to change the air.","The original image is signed by Thomas Jefferson,\n as Governor of Virginia, and framed in piece of the\n 'Constitution.'","The photographs were enclosed in a cover,\n endorsed: \" 'Uncle' 'Sam' Barron, nephew of Commo.\n Jas. Barron and son of Commo. Samuel Barron.\" \"Mary\n Barron, daughter of Commo. James Barron, U.S.N. and\n wife of Commo. Geo. S. Blake, U.S.N. who remained on\n the Northern side.\" \"Frank Blake, son of Mary Barron\n and Geo. S. Blake.\"","A collection of newspaper clippings and complete\n 4-page newspapers collected by Commo. James Barron, plus\n a few pieces regarding him collected by his family after\n his death. Included is one clipping from the \n Boston Traveler , [1808],\n in which there is criticism of the sentence of the court\n martial on The Chesapeake-Leopard Affair. From the \n Wall Street Reporter of 5\n January 1850, little more than a year before his death,\n there is a long article, \"Commodore Barron and the\n affair of the \n Chesapeake .\"","Regarding the Barron-Decatur duel, there is the\n \"Extra\" issued by the \n Norfolk Beacon , 24 March\n 1820, and clipping of reports of the duel from 7 other\n papers. In addition to a newspaper clipping of Mr.\n Randolph's resolution to Congress on the death of\n Decatur (which were withdrawn) and an \"Indian oration\"\n on the death,there are 6 reports of the duel, two on the\n return of James Barron to Norfolk after his\n convalescence in Washington, waiting for the healing of\n his wound sufficient for him to be moved, one on the\n action of the Grand Jury investigating the duel, and one\n editorial opposing the practice of dueling. There are 6\n clippings on the Barron-Decatur duel as published in the\n papers and two on the pamphlet, which was published,\n containing the correspondence. Finally there is an\n article from 1850, a year before the death of\n Barron.","There are 3 clippings regarding the 1821 Naval Court\n of Enquiry held on James Barron and 5 clippings,\n 1947-1955, on the \"Rodney Urn.\" This urn, given by some\n citizens of Norfolk to Caesar A. Rodney, a famous\n lawyer, previously U.S. Attorney General, who defended\n Barron at that Enquiry without pay. The urn, presented\n to Rodney \"for his magnamanimous defense of Commo.\n Barron,\" was discovered in Independence Hall,\n Philadelphia, and was returned to Norfolk in 1954, where\n it is preserved.","Complete newspapers included in the collection are a\n copy of the \n National Gazette ,\n Philadelphia, in which there is an editorial on the\n Court of Enquiry which is derogatory to Barron; a copy\n of the \n Norfolk and Portsmouth\n Herald , 4 July 1823, with the obituary of Mrs.\n Elizabeth Mosely Barron, late wife of James Barron; and\n a copy of the same paper, 28 August 1824, which contains\n an account of Barron's invitation to a testimonial\n dinner in Philadelphia, soon after his reinstatement in\n the Navy when he took command of the Navy Yard there. He\n rejected the testimonial as being an inappropriate\n action at that time. There are ten complete copies of\n newspapers which reported the visit of General Lafayette\n to the U.S. in 1824: The \n American Watchman ,\n Wilmington, of 20 August; the \n Columbian Observer ,\n Phila., of August 20; the \n Delaware Gazette ,\n Wilmington, of August 27; the \n U.S. Gazette , Phila., of\n 23 and 25 September and 8 October; \n The New York Gazette , New\n York, of October; and the \n Washington Gazette ,\n Washington, D.C. of 11 December. Included also is the\n complete \n American Beacon of\n Norfolk, of 1 May 1851, announcing the death of Commo.\n Barron on 21 April 1851.","There is also an editorial from the \n Norfolk Landmark , founded\n by James B----- Hope, suggesting that a battleship be\n names for B-----, and an undated article, written in\n Philadelphia [1825-1840] under the pseudonym Neptune, by\n James Barron, predicting that commercial steamships\n would some day be built 400 feet long to make the\n journey to Europe in eight days.","Time of newspaper issue: 2 o'clock P.M. Mailed to\n Commo. Barron, U.S. Navy, Beal's Hotel,\n Washington.","The newspaper clippings include the following: \n Georgetown\n [Metropolitan] ,23 March 1820; \n Baltimore Fed. Rep. ,\n 23 March 1820, and \n Baltimore American , 24\n March 1820; \n National\n Intelligencer , \n Washington City\n Gazette , and \n Georgetown\n Metropolitan , [22-23 March 1820]; \n National Messenger , 24\n March 1820; \n Niles Register , 25\n March 1820; An one undated account.","Re: mourning for Decatur and withdrawn for lack of\n support.","Articles taken from \n The Herald and \n Norfolk .","The Herald and the \n National\n Intelligencer reports.","The newspaper clippings include the following: \n American Beacon , 8\n April 1820; \n Norfolk , 11 April\n 1820; \n The Gazette ,\n Winchester, 15 April 1820; \n American Advocate , 22\n April 1820; and two undated articles.","The \"Rodney Urn\" was silver urn, given to Caesar\n Rodney, a former Attorney General of the U.S. who had\n defended James Barron at the Court of Enquiry without\n pay. The newspaper articles include the following: \n Norfolk\n Ledger-Dispatch , 10 January 1947; \n Norfolk\n Virginian-Pilot , 14 November 1954; \n Norfolk\n Virginian-Pilot , 1 January 1955.","This includes an editorial opinion of the Court of\n Enquiry upon Commo. Barron.","This contains the obituary of Mrs. Elizabeth\n Moseley Barron, late wife of Commo. James Barron.","This includes an editorial on the testimonial\n dinner offered to Commo. James Barron upon his\n assuming the command of the Philadelphia Naval Yard\n and his declining of it due to his wish \"to avoid all\n appearance of ostentation or triumph.\"","This includes an account of the landing of General\n Lafayette in New York.","This includes an editorial on Lafayette, \"good\n man, sincere Patriot, and distinguished Soldier of\n our Revolution.\"","This includes a report of the visit of General\n Lafayette to New York, Brooklyn, and New Haven.","This includes an announcement of the expected\n arrival of General Lafayette in Philadelphia with the\n order of Civic Procession.","This includes reports of the departure of General\n Lafayette from New York and his reception in Troy,\n New York.","This includes an account of the continuing\n journeys of \"The Nation's Guest,\" General\n Lafayette.","This includes an account of the visit of General\n Lafayette to the Philadelphia Naval Yard, Commo.\n James Barron, commanding.","This includes an account of the visit of \"The\n Nation's Guest\" General Lafayette, to the\n Philadelphia Naval Yard.","This includes a report of the visit of General\n Lafayette to Philadelphia and of his further journey\n to Chester, Pa., and on to Delaware.","This includes a report of the reception of General\n Lafayette by the United States Congress.","Re: Naval Courts, printed in \n The Herald .","This includes the obituary of Commo. James\n Barron.","Orders Sever to take over the \n Chesapeake toward the\n end of May as Capt. [James] Barron says it will be\n ready then; he is to take his crew, the marine\n officer and marines, the master and about thirty\n seamen, such midshipmen and \"pettee officers\" as he\n thinks proper, and two or three warrant officers. The\n Chesapeake will move\n down to the Cran[e]y Island. It is essential to get\n the ship out as early as possible.","Before publishing quotations or excerpts from any\n materials, permission must be obtained from the Curator of\n Manuscripts and Rare Books, and the holder of the\n copyright, if not Swem Library.","Correspondence and papers of\n Commodore James Barron relating to his career in the United\n States Navy, and especially relating to The Chesapeake-Leopard\n Affair in 1807 and to his duel with Stephen\n Decatur.","James Barron,","John Adams (1735-1826),","Andrew Jackson (1767-1845),","Amos Kendall (1789-1869),","Duff Green (1791-1875),","A.P. (Abel Parker) Upshur (1790-1844),","Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826),","William Oliver Stevens (1878-1955),","Jesse Duncan Elliott (1782-1845).","Decatur, Stephen,\n 1779-1820.","Adams, John, 1735-\n 1826.","Jackson, Andrew,\n 1767-1845.","Kendall, Amos,\n 1789-1869.","Green, Duff, 1791-\n 1875.","Upshur, A. P. (Abel Parker),\n 1790-1844.","Jefferson, Thomas,\n 1743-1826.","Stevens, William Oliver,\n 1878-1955.","Elliott, Jesse Duncan,\n 1782-1845.","English"],"unitid_tesim":["Mss. 65 B27"],"normalized_title_ssm":["James Barron Papers (1), \n \n 1766-1899."],"collection_title_tesim":["James Barron Papers (1), \n \n 1766-1899."],"collection_ssim":["James Barron Papers (1), \n \n 1766-1899."],"repository_ssm":["College of William and Mary"],"repository_ssim":["College of William and Mary"],"creator_ssm":["James Barron, John Adams (1735-1826), Andrew Jackson (1767-1845), Amos Kendall (1789-1869), Duff Green (1791-1875), A.P. (Abel Parker) Upshur (1790-1844), Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826), William Oliver Stevens (1878-1955), Jesse Duncan Elliott (1782-1845)."],"creator_ssim":["James Barron, John Adams (1735-1826), Andrew Jackson (1767-1845), Amos Kendall (1789-1869), Duff Green (1791-1875), A.P. (Abel Parker) Upshur (1790-1844), Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826), William Oliver Stevens (1878-1955), Jesse Duncan Elliott (1782-1845)."],"creator_persname_ssim":["James Barron,","John Adams (1735-1826),","Andrew Jackson (1767-1845),","Amos Kendall (1789-1869),","Duff Green (1791-1875),","A.P. (Abel Parker) Upshur (1790-1844),","Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826),","William Oliver Stevens (1878-1955),","Jesse Duncan Elliott (1782-1845)."],"creators_ssim":["James Barron,","John Adams (1735-1826),","Andrew Jackson (1767-1845),","Amos Kendall (1789-1869),","Duff Green (1791-1875),","A.P. 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These\n subjects include: The Leopard-Chesapeake Affair,\n Box-folder: 1:50-82; Undated Material, Box-folder: 12:1-35;\n Letters and drafts sent by James Barron, Box-folder: 12:\n 27-50; Manuscripts, Box-folder: 12:51-81; Accounts,\n Box-folder: 12:82-87; Papers connected with the inventions\n of James Barron, Box-folder: 14:1- 15; Pictorial Images,\n Box-folder: 14:16-22; and Newspaper Articles, Box: 15.\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/arrangement\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis collection is arranged mostly by date with certain\n subjects and materials being grouped together. These\n subjects include: The Leopard-Chesapeake Affair,\n Box-folder: 1:50-82; Undated Material, Box-folder: 12:1-35;\n Letters and drafts sent by James Barron, Box-folder: 12:\n 27-50; Manuscripts, Box-folder: 12:51-81; Accounts,\n Box-folder: 12:82-87; Papers connected with the inventions\n of James Barron, Box-folder: 14:1- 15; Pictorial Images,\n Box-folder: 14:16-22; and Newspaper Articles, Box: 15.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003carrangement\u003e\n \u003chead\u003eOrganization\u003c/head\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThis collection is organized into fifteen series, one\n series for each of the fifteen boxes in this\n collection.\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/arrangement\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis collection is organized into fifteen series, one\n series for each of the fifteen boxes in this\n collection.\u003c/p\u003e"],"arrangement_heading_ssm":["Arrangement","Arrangement","Organization"],"arrangement_tesim":["Arrangement This collection is arranged mostly by date with certain\n subjects and materials being grouped together. These\n subjects include: The Leopard-Chesapeake Affair,\n Box-folder: 1:50-82; Undated Material, Box-folder: 12:1-35;\n Letters and drafts sent by James Barron, Box-folder: 12:\n 27-50; Manuscripts, Box-folder: 12:51-81; Accounts,\n Box-folder: 12:82-87; Papers connected with the inventions\n of James Barron, Box-folder: 14:1- 15; Pictorial Images,\n Box-folder: 14:16-22; and Newspaper Articles, Box: 15.","This collection is arranged mostly by date with certain\n subjects and materials being grouped together. These\n subjects include: The Leopard-Chesapeake Affair,\n Box-folder: 1:50-82; Undated Material, Box-folder: 12:1-35;\n Letters and drafts sent by James Barron, Box-folder: 12:\n 27-50; Manuscripts, Box-folder: 12:51-81; Accounts,\n Box-folder: 12:82-87; Papers connected with the inventions\n of James Barron, Box-folder: 14:1- 15; Pictorial Images,\n Box-folder: 14:16-22; and Newspaper Articles, Box: 15.","Organization This collection is organized into fifteen series, one\n series for each of the fifteen boxes in this\n collection.","This collection is organized into fifteen series, one\n series for each of the fifteen boxes in this\n collection."],"bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eCommodore James Barron, born 15 September 1768 in Hampton,\n Virginia, died 21 April 1851 in Norfolk, served under his\n father, Commodore James Barron the Elder, in the Revolutionary\n War. He was made Captain in the Virginia Navy in 1799 and\n transferred to the newly formed U.S. Navy in 1803. During the\n War with Tripoli he commanded the U.S. Frigates \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eNew York\u003c/title\u003eand \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003ePresident\u003c/title\u003ewhen his brother,\n Commodore Samuel Barron, was commander of the Mediterranean\n Squadron. He assisted his brother in that command when the\n latter's health failed and returned with him to Norfolk in\n 1805.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppointed Commander of the Mediterranean Squadron in 1806\n with the rank of Commodore, which title he retained for the\n rest of his life, he sailed aboard the U.S. \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eChesapeake.\u003c/title\u003eThe British ship \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eLeopard\u003c/title\u003eattacked the \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eChesapeake\u003c/title\u003ewhen Barron refused\n to allow his ship to be boarded in a search for British\n deserters. After a brief battle, Barron surrendered and on the\n request of his junior officers he was brought before a Naval\n court martial. The command was turned over to Capt. Stephen\n Decatur who in the Algerian War of 1815 became a national\n hero. Barron was suspended from the Navy for five years in a\n decision criticized by many, including B. Cocke of Washington\n and Robert Saunders of Williamsburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBarron took command of the merchant ship \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003ePortia\u003c/title\u003e, and after several\n voyages was caught in a Danish port by the outbreak of the War\n of 1812. He attempted to get passage home but was refused it\n because of the Danish neutrality and remained in Copenhagen\n until 1819. During this period he supported himself with his\n inventions including a new type of mill, a rope spinning\n machine, a cork cutter, and a dough kneading machine. Upon his\n return he sought a command in the Navy and in the course of\n this an argument by mail with Decatur resulted in the famous\n duel in which Barron was seriously injured and Decatur\n fatally. His second in the duel, Capt. J. D. Elliott was\n coupled with Barron in responsibility for the duel, though\n perhaps unfairly.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA Naval Court of Enquiry was held in 1821 to clear the name\n of Barron for his absence in the War of 1812 and other charges\n brought against him. The decision was very noncommittal and\n was criticized by many, including Carter Beverley and John\n Taliaferro of Williamsburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn 1824, Barron was given the command of the Philadelphia\n Navy Yard, largely through the influence of his friend,\n General Andrew Jackson. While there he participated in the\n entertaining of General Lafayette when he visited the U.S.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCommodore Barron took command of the Gosport Navy Yard in\n 1825 where he remained until 1831 when he returned to the\n command of the Philadelphia Navy Yard. In 1837, he resigned\n that command because an officer junior to him had been\n appointed President of the Naval Board in Washington, and was\n without command until 1842. From 13 March to 30 November 1842\n he commanded the Navy Asylum, a retirement home for Naval men\n in Philadelphia. In that position he was also in charge of the\n training and examination of Midshipmen for the Navy, and his\n advice was asked when plans were being made for organization\n of the Naval Academy at Annapolis in 1847. In 1845, he\n returned to Norfolk where he lived in retirement until his\n death in 1851.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDuring all this time he continued his interest in\n inventions which included a new type of pump and bellows\n ventilator for ships, a steam-powered battleship, a new type\n of dry dock, and a cylinder steam for ships developed with\n Amos Kendali. He was instrumental in the development of the\n Naval flag signal, which he first revised in 1798.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCommodore Barron supported the education of his grandson,\n James Barron Hope, whose early letters, a poem on Washington,\n and other poems are included at the end of Box 11. (See the\n James Barron Hope Papers for a continuation of these papers,\n and the Samuel Barron Papers for a chart to the genealogy of\n the Barron family.)\u003c/p\u003e"],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Biographical/Historical Information"],"bioghist_tesim":["Commodore James Barron, born 15 September 1768 in Hampton,\n Virginia, died 21 April 1851 in Norfolk, served under his\n father, Commodore James Barron the Elder, in the Revolutionary\n War. He was made Captain in the Virginia Navy in 1799 and\n transferred to the newly formed U.S. Navy in 1803. During the\n War with Tripoli he commanded the U.S. Frigates \n New York and \n President when his brother,\n Commodore Samuel Barron, was commander of the Mediterranean\n Squadron. He assisted his brother in that command when the\n latter's health failed and returned with him to Norfolk in\n 1805.","Appointed Commander of the Mediterranean Squadron in 1806\n with the rank of Commodore, which title he retained for the\n rest of his life, he sailed aboard the U.S. \n Chesapeake. The British ship \n Leopard attacked the \n Chesapeake when Barron refused\n to allow his ship to be boarded in a search for British\n deserters. After a brief battle, Barron surrendered and on the\n request of his junior officers he was brought before a Naval\n court martial. The command was turned over to Capt. Stephen\n Decatur who in the Algerian War of 1815 became a national\n hero. Barron was suspended from the Navy for five years in a\n decision criticized by many, including B. Cocke of Washington\n and Robert Saunders of Williamsburg.","Barron took command of the merchant ship \n Portia , and after several\n voyages was caught in a Danish port by the outbreak of the War\n of 1812. He attempted to get passage home but was refused it\n because of the Danish neutrality and remained in Copenhagen\n until 1819. During this period he supported himself with his\n inventions including a new type of mill, a rope spinning\n machine, a cork cutter, and a dough kneading machine. Upon his\n return he sought a command in the Navy and in the course of\n this an argument by mail with Decatur resulted in the famous\n duel in which Barron was seriously injured and Decatur\n fatally. His second in the duel, Capt. J. D. Elliott was\n coupled with Barron in responsibility for the duel, though\n perhaps unfairly.","A Naval Court of Enquiry was held in 1821 to clear the name\n of Barron for his absence in the War of 1812 and other charges\n brought against him. The decision was very noncommittal and\n was criticized by many, including Carter Beverley and John\n Taliaferro of Williamsburg.","In 1824, Barron was given the command of the Philadelphia\n Navy Yard, largely through the influence of his friend,\n General Andrew Jackson. While there he participated in the\n entertaining of General Lafayette when he visited the U.S.","Commodore Barron took command of the Gosport Navy Yard in\n 1825 where he remained until 1831 when he returned to the\n command of the Philadelphia Navy Yard. In 1837, he resigned\n that command because an officer junior to him had been\n appointed President of the Naval Board in Washington, and was\n without command until 1842. From 13 March to 30 November 1842\n he commanded the Navy Asylum, a retirement home for Naval men\n in Philadelphia. In that position he was also in charge of the\n training and examination of Midshipmen for the Navy, and his\n advice was asked when plans were being made for organization\n of the Naval Academy at Annapolis in 1847. In 1845, he\n returned to Norfolk where he lived in retirement until his\n death in 1851.","During all this time he continued his interest in\n inventions which included a new type of pump and bellows\n ventilator for ships, a steam-powered battleship, a new type\n of dry dock, and a cylinder steam for ships developed with\n Amos Kendali. He was instrumental in the development of the\n Naval flag signal, which he first revised in 1798.","Commodore Barron supported the education of his grandson,\n James Barron Hope, whose early letters, a poem on Washington,\n and other poems are included at the end of Box 11. (See the\n James Barron Hope Papers for a continuation of these papers,\n and the Samuel Barron Papers for a chart to the genealogy of\n the Barron family.)"],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eJames Barron Papers, Manuscripts and Rare Books\n Department, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.\u003c/p\u003e"],"prefercite_tesim":["James Barron Papers, Manuscripts and Rare Books\n Department, Swem Library, College of William and Mary."],"relatedmaterial_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eMaterials related to this collection can be found under\n the James Barron Hope Papers and the Samuel Barron Papers,\n Manuscripts and Rare Books Department, Swem Library,\n College of William and Mary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\n \u003carchref type=\"simple\" href=\"\"\u003eSamuel Barron Papers, Manuscripts and Rare Books\n Department, Swem Library, College of William and Mary,\n Williamsburg, Virginia. \n \u003cunittitle\u003eSamuel Barron Papers, \n \u003cunitdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1793-1942.\u003c/unitdate\u003e\u003c/unittitle\u003e\u003cphysdesc\u003e538 items.\u003c/physdesc\u003e\u003cunitid\u003eCollection number: Mss. 65 B29.\u003c/unitid\u003e\u003c/archref\u003e\n \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\n \u003carchref type=\"simple\" href=\"\"\u003eJames Barron Hope Papers, Manuscripts and Rare\n Books Department, Swem Library, College of William and\n Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia. \n \u003cunittitle\u003eJames Barron Hope Papers, \n \u003cunitdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1790-1965, 1847-1887.\u003c/unitdate\u003e\u003c/unittitle\u003e\u003cphysdesc\u003e993 items.\u003c/physdesc\u003e\u003cunitid\u003eCollection number: Mss. 65 H77.\u003c/unitid\u003e\u003c/archref\u003e\n \u003c/p\u003e"],"relatedmaterial_heading_ssm":["Related Material"],"relatedmaterial_tesim":["Materials related to this collection can be found under\n the James Barron Hope Papers and the Samuel Barron Papers,\n Manuscripts and Rare Books Department, Swem Library,\n College of William and Mary.","Samuel Barron Papers, Manuscripts and Rare Books\n Department, Swem Library, College of William and Mary,\n Williamsburg, Virginia. \n Samuel Barron Papers, \n 1793-1942. 538 items. Collection number: Mss. 65 B29.","James Barron Hope Papers, Manuscripts and Rare\n Books Department, Swem Library, College of William and\n Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia. \n James Barron Hope Papers, \n 1790-1965, 1847-1887. 993 items. Collection number: Mss. 65 H77."],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence and papers of Commodore James Barron\n relating to his career in the United States Navy, and\n especially relating to The Chesapeake-Leopard Affair in 1807\n and to his duel with Stephen Decatur. Collection includes\n photocopies of patents issued to Barron for his inventions and\n a typescript of William Oliver Stevens' \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eAn Affair of Honor\u003c/title\u003e, a biography\n of Barron. Correspondents include John Adams, Jesse Duncan\n Elliott, Andrew Jackson, Thomas Jefferson, Amos Kendall, Duff\n Green and Abel P. Upshur.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGenealogical notes on the Barron Family are to be\n found in this box together with an autobiographical note\n by James Barron (1768-1851) and \"Revolutionary\n Reminiscences\" by his father, James Barron the Elder (d.\n 1787). (A genealogical chart of the Barron Family is to\n be found in the Samuel Barron Papers, Box 1, folder 1.)\n Naval commissions of James Barron together with his\n personal and naval correspondence from 1803 to 1807 are\n included in this first box.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence of 1803 to 1805 covers the period from\n Barron's first commission through his command of the\n U.S. Frigates \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eNew York\u003c/title\u003eand \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003ePresident\u003c/title\u003ein the\n Mediterranean Squadron during the war with Tripoli.\n Several letters concern his duties as assistant to his\n brother, Commodore Samuel Barron, who was commander of\n the Squadron before relinquishing the command to Capt.\n John Rodgers because of ill health.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe papers of the 1806-1807 period begin with the\n preparations for Barron to leave Norfolk on the U.S.\n Ship \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eChesapeake\u003c/title\u003eto take command\n of the Mediterranean Squadron with the rank of\n Commodore. The correspondence with Comm. Rodgers, which\n nearly ended in a duel but was amicably settled by the\n seconds is included. A description of the affair with\n the British warship \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eLeopard\u003c/title\u003edescribes the\n brief skirmish and the capitulation of Barron. The\n request of his officers for his arrest as a result of\n the capitulation, the passing of the command of his ship\n to Capt. Stephen Decatur, the preparations for the Court\n Martial, the testimony, and the sentence of suspension\n are in the material found in this box. Opinions\n regarding the unfairness of the sentence by B. Cocke of\n Washington and Robert Saunders, President of William and\n Mary College, and others, are included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Jan. 17, 1961 . . . Note at top is Janey Hope\n Marr's\" signed A[nne] W. Marr.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Memoir of Comd're Jas. Barron,\" 2 pages; and a\n memorandum regarding the writing of such a\n memoir.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: naval engagements in the War, in one of which\n \"the two Captains Barron\" were involved.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: \"the remarkable escape of the private armed\n Ship Marquis La Fayette,\" 1779-to 1781.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItem concerns the recommendation of Capt. James\n Barron, who is seeking a promotion.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Barron's new post.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: ship which is being completed; Kentucky papers\n [for war bounty lands] sent by Mr. Saunders; and\n inquiry about their value.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItem is criticizing the U.S. ship, \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eInsurgent\u003c/title\u003eby stating, \"\n . . . would not go to sea in her for the world . . .\n .\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: completion of the signals.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes a draft payment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Instructions to bring the ship up the Potomac\n to Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eR[ober]t Smith writes that no Captain is\n available for such a secondary position aboard\n ship. He accepts Truxton's resignation and\n appoints Capt. Morris to command the \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eChesapeake\u003c/title\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComm. Truxton denies that he intended to resign\n his commission but only meant to be relieved of\n the command of the Mediterranean Squadron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Comm. Dale and sailing plans.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: war in the Mediterranean; expectation to sail\n for Tripoli; criticism of way war is carried on;\n Algiers and Tangiers both threatening war; his order\n to give up command of the \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eNew York\u003c/title\u003eand take\n command of a \"much neglected and horribly\n disciplined\" ship; message to Bainbridge, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: a horse for which he wants $5,000.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe letter accompanied a gift of a Damascus\n saber.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Orders for the taking command of the \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003ePresident\u003c/title\u003eand future\n movements of the ship and Squadron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Orders for the collection of the Squadron, \"If\n the Business here is Settled.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: affairs in the Mediterranean after James\n Barron left. News of Col. Lear and Comm. Rodgers at\n Tunis, Lear negotiating to avoid war, Rodgers\n continuing to fire on Tunisian vessels. News of the\n duplicity of Comm. Rodgers; of Lord Nelson's\n unsuccessful pursuit of the French; of 9 American\n ships at Gibraltar, prizes of the British.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrders: after delivering the \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003ePresident\u003c/title\u003eto Capt.\n Tingey, James Barron is to prepare for the\n construction of a 74 gun ship at Portsmouth.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItem contains 4 letters and 16 poems.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Arab horse, Selim, which was sent to\n America.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn order to hold himself ready to sail on the\n frigate \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eChesapeake\u003c/title\u003efor the\n purpose of taking the command of the American\n Squadron in the Mediterranean; suspension of the\n orders because the \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eChesapeake\u003c/title\u003ewas not\n ready to sail.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFelicitation on appointment to command the\n Mediterranean Squadron; re: a brother who was a\n Midshipman on the Constitution.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the affair between Barron and Comm. Rodgers\n concerning which \"much anxiety is excited\n among...your friends.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRelative to threatened duel between Barron and\n Rodgers; printed terms of settlement published 31\n January 1807.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArrangements are made to meet at Havre de Grace,\n Maryland, for the duel of Barron and Rodgers, despite\n the orders of the Secretary of the Navy; news that\n agreement to a settlement has been reached.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: new orders shortly to come to Capt. Barron,\n until which time he \"will not move from that place\n without special orders from me.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePreparations for the sailing on the \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eChesapeake\u003c/title\u003e, including\n a question regarding the powder which was \"not fit\n for service\" and was to be remanufactured at Malta,\n 23 March 1807; endorsement by James Barron, \"The \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eChesapeake\u003c/title\u003e's Powder,\n an important paper.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHe is sending up the Seamen for the \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eChesapeake\u003c/title\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: deserters from the newly assembled crew.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: attempted sale of James Barron's Dry Dock\n plan; news of Norfolk business interests.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest that James Barron take an enclosed letter\n to Mr. Niggins at Malta and ask him to send back a\n pipe of Marsala Madeira if conveyance is available.\n Endorsement: \"From that infamous Hypocrite, T.\n Jefferson\" and \"No consequence.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the Arabian horse, Selim.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the conduct of James Cosgrove, who had been a\n gunman on the U.S.S. Essex: \"most perverse.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter by Mrs. Cole asking that her husband be\n released from service on the \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eChesapeake\u003c/title\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA letter sent by Comm. Barron to Gibraltar (never\n delivered to Col. H.M.Clavering).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItems in this subseries include: A description of\n the affair between the U.S.S. \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eChesaspeake\u003c/title\u003ecommanded\n by Barron and the British warship \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eLeopard\u003c/title\u003e, involving the\n brief skirmish and the capitulation of Barron; the\n request of Barron's officers for his arrest as a\n result of the capitulation; the passing of the\n command of Barron's ship to Capt. Stephen Decatur;\n the preparations for the Court Martial; the\n testimony; and the sentence of suspension. Opinions\n regarding the unfairness of the sentence are given\n by: B. Cocke of Washington; Robert Saunders,\n President of William and Mary College; and\n others.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Sensible of the disgrace . . . in the\n premature surrender of the U.S. Ship \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eChesapeake\u003c/title\u003eto the\n English Ship of \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eLeopard\u003c/title\u003e. . .\n request that an order be issued for the arrest of\n Commander James Barron . . . .\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHe (Comdr. James Barron) has forwarded a copy\n of the letter of accusations, as requested.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn account of the half hour battle in which 3\n men were killed and 16 wounded.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the letter sent by his officers and his\n inability to travel due to his wounds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExplaining the action between the \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eChesapeake\u003c/title\u003eand the\n English Warship \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eLeopard\u003c/title\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: divisions of cabins aboard ship.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrder to turn over command of the Frigate \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eChesapeake\u003c/title\u003eto Capt.\n Decatur.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: information needed for the Court of Enquiry\n of the Affair of the \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eChesapeake\u003c/title\u003eand \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eLeopard\u003c/title\u003e, involving\n his brother [James Barron].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItem was sent to Robert Smith, Secretary of the\n Navy, [by James Barron], by way of Capt.\n Gordon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosing a call for a Court of Enquiry to\n investigate conduct of James Barron, for October\n 5.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the chance that the \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eChesapeake\u003c/title\u003eaffair\n might be cause for a declaration of war.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: his wound, which makes it impossible for\n him to sit up; and his comments on the affair of\n the \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eChesapeake\u003c/title\u003eand the \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eLeopard\u003c/title\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the action of the \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eChesapeake\u003c/title\u003eon 22 of\n June.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA list of the armament and complement of\n officers and men on the Ship \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eLeopard\u003c/title\u003e; and a copy\n of the order of 1 June 1807 given by G. Berkeley,\n given in Halifax, Nova Scotia, under which the\n attack was made by the \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eLeopard\u003c/title\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: postponement of the trial to Friday the\n 16th, due to Barron's \"feeble state of\n health.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the taking of Mr. Saunders to assist Taylor\n in the defense of James Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the day fixed for the Court Martial.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the Report of the Court of Enquiry . . .\n \"Rascally . . .grounded with prejudice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTestimony of Captain Gordon in\n \"Chesapeake-Leopard\" trial. ADr; Testimony of\n Captain Hall in \"Chesapeake-Leopard\" trial. 8\n pages. ADr; Capt. Gordon's 2nd dep'n. 4 pages.\n ADr; \"Testimony\" at the Chesapeake- Leopard trial.\n ADr. (See printed report of the Court Martial\n Proceedings, Box 13.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: rumors of war with England; suggesting that\n subscriptions be raised for a ship of commerce to\n be commanded by James Barron, and that the\n President might remit his sentence.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Madison's appearance as a witness to the\n trial of Commodore James Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe charges and decisions are given in detail;\n part of page 22, the last paragraph has been cut\n away. Endorsement [by James Barron]: \"The Congress\n of the U. States took up this affair and appointed\n a Committee to examine into my conduct. That\n Committee acquited (sic) me of all sort of blame;\n their report is to be found on their records.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStates that \"Doct. Bullus has been your decided\n enemy.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the decision of the Court Martial, which\n has not yet appeared.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Charges against Fitz. H. Babbit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the chance of the President's remitting the\n sentence of the Court Martial of James Barron, the\n President is expected hourly from Monticello.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: dissatisfaction with the outcome of the\n Court Martial of James Barron, criticism of the\n trial and \"this unhallowed sentence against you\";\n and hopes for a full publication of the trial.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of the above included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAt the beginning of this box is to be found a curious\n ten page document from John Peake to Lord Gambier, 4\n June 1811; in it he recommends \"an entirely new system\n for naval vessels.\" Also from this period, 7 September\n 1811 is the letter from W. Lewis to Chas. W.\n Goldsborough, Secretary of the Navy, which formed the\n basis for one of the accusations in the later Naval\n Enquiry on James Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe remainder of the material is from the years that\n Barron spent in exile in Copenhagen. Having arrived\n there in command of a commercial ship, \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003ePortia\u003c/title\u003e, in 1812, he was\n forced to sell the ship and remain in Denmark. His\n correspondence in connection with his attempts to make a\n living by his inventions show that he received patents\n on machines for spinning hemp into rope, cutting cork,\n kneading dough, and an improvised wind mill. His letter\n to Wm. Jones, Secretary of the Navy, asking an\n opportunity to serve his country at the conclusion of\n his sentence, 22 July 1813, remained unanswered. His\n correspondence of 1814 when he sold his European patents\n in expectation of an opportunity to return to the U.S.\n ended in disappointment. Much correspondence with his\n daughter, Jane A. Barron is from this period.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA long discussion of \"Naval imbecility\" etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe report of the remarks made by Capt. James\n Barron to Mr. Lyons, British Consul, re: The\n Chesapeake-Leopard Affair. \"I am now convinced that\n he is not only a coward, but a traitor....\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Business matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerned with the sale of the ship formerly\n commanded by Barron and other business matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the sale of the ship \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003ePortia\u003c/title\u003e, formerly\n commanded by Barron and other business matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: a previous letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: battles, \"Lord Wellington's victory over the\n Marmont.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: a suit against Capt. A. Murray in the District\n Court, District of Delaware.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: \"Declaration of War on our part of 14th inst.\"\n And Capt. Hull's successful encounter with the\n Guerrier.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the purchase of Barron's ship.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: business affairs connected with the hemp\n spinning machine.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: his activity on a ship of Capt. Bradley and\n his desire to return to Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA petition to have his naval recommendation put\n into practice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA defense of his action [in The Chesapeake-Leopard\n Affair] and an accusation against his accusers,\n especially Capt. Gordon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe term of his suspension having expired, Barron\n asks for opportunity to serve his country.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn one he mentions that he is writing to the\n Secretary of the Navy to offer his services to his\n country in the War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: defense of Virginia, with mention of the\n Peninsula, Richmond, Petersburg, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: patent for rope machine.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffer to carry communications to America on his\n next trip.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAgreement to sell to John Murray Forbes the patent\n to a hemp spinning machine, patented in Denmark,\n Sweden, and Russia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSale of the rights to the machine outside Denmark\n to James Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAddressed to \"Commodore Murray, at the Collector\n of Delaware.\" re: duties on the cargo of the British\n ship Superior.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Barron's attempts to return home and sale of\n his European patents.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten when Barron expected to get passage back\n to the U.S. from Gothenberg when he sold his European\n patents to Forbes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePersonal affairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGrants permission to Capt. James Barron for the\n construction of a wind mill on which he, Forbes,\n holds patent rights.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: chance for employment in France.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePreliminaries of peace were signed at Ghent\n between the British and American ministers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Taylor . . . is my brother.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppeals to Barron to aid him, and a letter after\n his release from prison.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNews of his attempts to set up in business in\n Europe and of his new invention, a cork-cutting\n machine.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBusiness letters in which Ferrau expresses the\n sympathy in Copenhagen with the cause of Napoleon,\n and disappointed at his defeat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBusiness affairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: transactions in tobacco. Enclosed: 2\n receipts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Barron's right of reinstatement among his\n countrymen.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor a patent on a machine for cutting corks.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe correspondence of 1816 through 1820 begins with\n business and family letters received in Copenhagen.\n After his return to the U.S. in 1819 there is\n correspondence with the Navy Department and President\n Monroe regarding the reinstatement of Barron in a naval\n command. The correspondence of June 1819 to March 1820\n with Capt. Stephen Decatur is preserved, along with an\n account of the duel in which Barron was gravely injured\n and Decatur killed. (See \"The History of a transaction\n which there ought never to have been occasion for,\" an\n account of the duel written by James Barron in the\n Samuel Barron Papers, Box 1, Folder 8.) The\n correspondence with Capt. J. D. Elliott, his second, and\n reports of the controversies which followed the duel are\n included. Family letters include many from his daughter,\n Mrs. Jane Barron Hope.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: his life in the West Indies where he has gone\n from Copenhagen.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBusiness affairs; permission granted to import\n refined sugar into Russia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBusiness affairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: his hope of returning to U.S. within the year;\n and of the impending marriage of Jane.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNews from home: re: Capt. Johnson and lucrative\n business in the Dismal Swamp Canal; trade with St.\n Iago De Cuba; Capt. Sinclair; plans to move the Naval\n Yard from Gosport to York, still undecided; Capt.\n Fawn's misfortune; flourishing condition of Norfolk;\n $100,000 subscribed to open the \"Roan Oak Canal\";\n Chs. K. Mallory, Collector; Barron's family living in\n town after their country house burned.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: his machine for cutting corks now successful,\n and his desire for a patent on it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: her husband; detailed explanations of his cork\n cutting machine and his mill which \"will grind 100\n bushels of corn in 24 hours, can be completed for\n little more than a common pidgeon house.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: a knife [for the cork cutting machine].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContracts in Danish.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContract for Elliptical Valve Pump Boxes, to be\n made and sold by Barron after getting a Danish\n patent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAuthorization for the accountant of the U.S. Navy\n to pay the balance of his half-pay to Mrs. Elizabeth\n M. Barron or Mr. Wilton Hope (his son-in-law).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroducing a Mr. Poulson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: commission given to Capt. Leech by Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocument in Danish.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStatement re: his \"new invented Pump\" which he has\n offered to the Secretary of State.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishing him a pleasant passage.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill Recorded at above date.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: St. Croix; and Barron's imminent\n departure.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten to Barron as he is waiting to sail and\n after his arrival in Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocument in Danish.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames L. Ferrau having taken the degree of M.D. is\n returning to Copenhagen.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn offer for the purchase of the copyright of the\n cork cutting machine in Great Britain.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"The President (James Monroe) takes a deep\n interest in your welfare . . . come on immediately to\n Washington and see the President himself . . ..\" Re:\n the debate in General Jackson's case.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: that Capt. James Barron applied for passage to\n the U.S. from Gothenberg to offer his services in the\n war; was refused passage because the ship was under a\n neutral cartel, in June 1814.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: that he saw letter addressed by Capt. Barron\n to the U.S. Secretary of the Navy, in 1813 offering\n his services to the U.S. and that Barron sought\n passage to the U.S. in 1814.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest for readmission to the Navy, detailed\n denial of accusation which was contained in letter of\n Capt. William Lewis, 7 September 1811; he was in this\n country in September 1811 to April 1812.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA welcome home letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosing half-pay vouchers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: warrants for land in Kentucky issued to James\n Barron's father for Revolutionary War service, being\n 7777 2/3 acres on the Cumberland River and for 1777\n 2/3 acres on Hartland Creek.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncouragement and best wishes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDetails of duel and of conversation between Barron\n and Decatur: re: Barron's condition.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: his nephew, Samuel [Barron] who is at sea as a\n 4 year old Midshipman on a U.S. warship; and re:\n bounty lands in Kentucky.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten to Barron while he is recovering from\n wound received in duel; and comment on the outcome of\n the duel and public opinion re: the death of\n Decatur.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElliott, who was the second for Barron in his\n duel, writes about public opinion of the duel and\n Barron's coming Court of Enquiry in New York.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFinds that public opinion is strongly in favor of\n Barron after the Barron-Decatur correspondence has\n been published by the friends of the late Stephen\n Decatur.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVouchers for pay sustenance and medical costs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis respects.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the published correspondence of Decatur, which\n appears to be helping Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA lead editorial stating \" . . . Com. Barron\n stands acquitted of all blame.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: American group in Copenhagen.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSent with other letters from friends from\n Copenhagen.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn appeal for exoneration from the accusations\n made against him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: a newly invented plough of Barron's.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Barron's wound.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: a visit to Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: affairs in Denmark and the reception of the\n news of the duel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: attacks by Mr. King.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCountersigned by John Rainals, U.S. Consul. Power\n to collect debts in the U.S.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe reaction in New York, \"your conduct has been\n applauded.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount for the sale of his corkwood,\n 1817-1820.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosed: power of Attorney. Re: land on Old Point\n in which an interest was held by Jane Barron,\n daughter of Samuel Barron (1) wife of G.\n Armistead.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Revolutionary War bounty land of Samuel\n Barron, father of James Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis box contains the papers of 1821 which are\n concerned almost entirely with correspondence and other\n material related to the Naval Court of Enquiry held at\n the Brooklyn Naval Yard. The enquiry covered (1) the\n accusation made by W. Lewis in a letter of 7 September\n 1811 to the Secretary of the Navy, regarding remarks\n reported to have been made by Barron while in Portugal\n on a commercial trip regarding the Chesapeake- Leopard\n Affair and (2) the desire of Barron to return to active\n service in the War of 1812 upon the expiration of his\n sentence of suspension from the Navy. Statements of the\n trial and reactions to the verdict are included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSee also: the \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eProceedings of the Court of\n Enquiry held at the Navy Yard, Brooklyn, New York, upon\n Captain James Barron of the United States Navy in May,\n 1821.\u003c/title\u003ePublished in Washington City by Jacob\n Gideon, Junior, 1822. 111 pages.; \"Notes to the Trial of\n Commodore Barron, 1808.\" 8 pages. and; \"Proceedings of\n the General Court Martial convened for the trial of\n Commodore James Barron, Captain Charles Gordon, Mr.\n William Hook, and Captain John Hall of the United States\n Ship \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eChesapeake\u003c/title\u003ein the month of\n January, 1808.\" 496 pages. All are included in one\n volume in Box 13, folder 1 of the James Barron Papers\n (1).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAttested Th[omas] Latimore.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill allowing five years pay for Barron's father's\n Revolutionary services has passed the House of\n Delegates; the President [of the U.S.] has not\n directed a Court of Enquiry, but has forced Barron to\n demand one for himself.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the sending of a pair of spectacles to\n Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMarked \"Private.\" Instructed by the President of\n the U. States to enquire whether it would be\n agreeable to Barron to take command of the Navy Yard\n in Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: James Barron, to be held at the Brooklyn Navy\n Yard on or before 10 May.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the residence of James Barron in Copenhagen,\n his trips in 1811 and 1812, and his desire to be of\n use to his country in the War, after he was detained\n in Copenhagen.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Commo. James Barron, orig. dated 20 April\n 1820.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence regarding the Court of Enquiry on\n Barron and the pamphlet [on the duel] that Elliot is\n publishing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the arrangements for the Court of Enquiry and\n the discussions between Smith Thompson and James\n Barron which have led up to it; mention of the\n President's interest in the case.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003en.d. Typed copy of the above. TCop. 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsking the influence of Barron toward the\n candidacy of Gen'l Pryor for a Marshallship.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: representing Barron at the Court of Enquiry in\n New York.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePurchased from Charles Hamilton, 1974.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003en.d. Typed copy of the above. TCop. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"That, the want of funds alone kept him (James\n Barron) from returning to his country\" during the\n war.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFolder 12 [1821]. Testimony of [James Barron] at\n the trial. ADr. 4 pages. (incomplete).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSee printed report of the Court of Enquiry.\n Proceedings, Box 13.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest for appointment to sail under James\n Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: survey of land of Comm. Barron. Enclosure:\n surveyor's plot.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: this interest of the people in Norfolk in the\n results of the Court of Enquiry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the appearance of Cleveland at the Court of\n Enquiry, and criticism of the \"stupid, unmeaning,\n milk and water decision of the Court.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the Court of Enquiry and the Sentence of the\n Court in which one member did not concur and which\n [President] Monroe did not sign.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA report of the attempts of James Barron to return\n to the U.S. from Sweden on the John Adams.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: affairs in Copenhagen.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBest wishes for the outcome of the enquiry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCountersigned by Ino E. Hall, Mayor. Answers to\n questions put by Lt. Wheaton, Judge Advocate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the attacks of \"the Decatur faction\" on\n Barron, the results of the Court of Enquiry, and the\n action of the U.S. Congress on the case.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis final testimony at the Board of Enquiry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHe has been informed that the testimony has ended\n at the Board of Enquiry; he will remain in the city\n until he hears the verdict.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter in which the opinion of the Court is quoted\n in full; James Barron is not completely\n exonerated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProtest against the decision of the Court.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests a full copy of the proceedings of the\n Court.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the sending of a rhubarb plant which Barron\n admired.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: a machine designed by Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHe reports the rumor that Barron is to be returned\n to command \"very speedily.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: his family and a receipt for Barron's ailment\n - numatic and nitric acid in warm water drunk with\n meals.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequesting the loan of Capt. Elliot's dueling\n pistols.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn invitation to dine.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: his newly invented washing machine.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence of the year 1822, much of it concerned\n with the sentence of the Court of Enquiry and opinions\n regarding it, including several letters each from A.\n McLane, Wilmington, Del., R. J. Cleveland, Lancaster,\n Massachuetts, Wm. Craig, Philadelphia, and Capt. J.D.\n Elliott, Barron's second in the duel with Decatur.\n Included is correspondence with Barron's daughters, Mary\n and Margaretha, and his son-in-law, Capt. John P.\n Tuttle, and business correspondence in connections with\n his inventions, a washing machine and a new type of oil\n lamp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily affairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence concerning the results of the Court\n of Enquiry, the actions of the enemies of Barron, and\n a suggestion that he demand a Court Martial to clear\n his name; and discussion of Barron's new invention, a\n washing machine.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Barron's claim against the Commonwealth of\n Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Barron's claim for his father's bounty lands\n or for compensation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Your washing machine answers admirably well both\n for washing and ironing, it only wants to be known to\n become generally used...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest for a return of duty paid on models of his\n machinery, which he brought to U.S. in 1815.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: indemnity for the capture of the ship \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eJane\u003c/title\u003e, commanded by\n Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the reactions to the case of Barron in the\n Boston area; a scandal concerning the building of\n gunboats and the trial of Lt. Abbott; and interest in\n the washing machine invented by Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: reports of the Court of Enquiry; the\n publication of his correspondence connected with the\n Barron-Decatur duel; and a description of his going\n overboard on a trip to New York and being 1 l/2 hours\n in the water before rescue.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsking for the hand of Margaretta Barron in\n marriage, and naval news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence concerning commercial matters and\n inventions of Barron including windlass, cutting\n machine for straw, oil lantern, and pump.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: her sister, Mrs. Christmas, whose husband has\n recently died; and of her desire to return to\n Copenhagen.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: a recently published pamphlet, which concerns\n Barron; and the attitude of Congress toward Barron's\n claims.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA request that a decision be made on his case.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: patent on windlass invented by Barron; and\n disaster of \"the loss of the Albion with her\n passengers and quarter part of the crew.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the receipt in England of models of machines\n invented by Barron and the showing of them to\n prospective buyers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequesting a recommendation for his son to be\n admitted as a Cadet at West Point.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: selling his windlass machine in England.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: a receipt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBusiness concerned with the windlass machine of\n Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSent with the gift of a spyglass.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBusiness matters and news of Navy affairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest that Barron recommend a young man to be\n commissioned First Lieutenant.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the completion of gunboats.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the model for a windmill invented by\n Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: an oil lamp invented by Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the \"bad times\" in Baltimore.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: canvas sent to U.S. and problem of payment for\n it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: affairs in Copenhagen.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroducing Mr. Brien and Captain McPharron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEvents of 1824 covered in the correspondence include\n the appointment of Commodore Barron to the Command of\n the Navy Yard in Philadelphia, the congratulations of\n his friends on his reappointment in the Navy, and the\n reports of opposition to the appointment in\n Philadelphia; the visit of Gen'l Lafayette, Barron's\n part in entertaining the General. Included are a letter\n of 26 November from G.W. Lafayette, son of the General,\n and a letter from Gen'l Andrew Jackson, 14\n September.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest for a loan.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation to meet the son of John Marshall.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBusiness letters; mention of a spinning machine\n invented by Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosing payment for a requisition signed by the\n Secretary of the Navy plus his regular pay.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBarron is in Philadelphia to consult Dr.\n Phisicle.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: his faith in Barron and his defense of him in\n private conversations.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: personal affairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: personal affairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePersonal affairs concerned with friends in\n Copenhagen.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnnouncement of the \"United States Naval\n Chronicle\" with endorsement, signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis letter was enclosed with the above\n announcement, located in Box-folder: 6:10.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"The course . . . of the Executive of our country\n against you calls loudly for . . . indignation.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: some great sorrow that has befallen the\n family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroducing Dr. French; endorsement, \"who married\n Miss Elizabeth Barron.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: canvas sold in America for which he has not\n been paid; and sympathy for Barron and \"the intrigues\n of your enemies.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: his \"miserable situation\": his constant\n application for some employment, his visits with\n [President Monroe], and the lack of any response from\n the Navy Department.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports in detail his losses in a disastrous\n sailing venture in the Pacific.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives hope that \"the next incumbent of the White\n House may venture to look to your claim.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Barron's trip to Washington to claim his\n rights; and possibility that General Jackson will be\n Pennsylvania's candidate for the Presidency.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHe has commended Barron to Mr. Forsythe of the\n U.S. Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the bellows invented by Barron for ventilating\n ships.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks horticultural information.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the support that Gen'l Jackson has given\n Barron; and Jackson's candidacy for President.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Barron's claims in Washington, his support by\n Gen'l Jackson, and his appointment as Commander to\n the Philadelphia Navy Yard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: his wife, the former Margaretta Barron, and\n his family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHe expresses his sympathy with James Barron in his\n persecution and states his intention of bringing the\n matter before the Secretary of the Navy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the installation of bellows [for ventilation]\n on the ship commanded by Capt. Kennedy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the Navy Bill before Congress; the nomination\n of Jackson as the candidate for President of the\n U.S.; add Barron's appointment to the Commander of\n the Philadelphia Navy Yard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning his ancestors and his present\n predicament.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports, \"we feel confident now we shall have the\n notes of Georgia.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn invitation to dinner.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Naval matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA letter of introduction for Comm. James\n Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSocial note.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the availability of corkwood for the making of\n bottle corks.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo meet General Lafayette, signed by John Adams,\n Mayor, and by Wm. Fitzwhylson and Tho.\n Brockenbrough.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApplication for the position of Secretary to\n Barron should he be called back into active service,\n which seems to be imminent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpresses gratification that Barron has been\n called into active service by the \"good old\n President.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: twilled cotton; and congratulations \"on your\n recent change of situation.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpresses \"joy at the termination of your\n unmerited persecution.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: an order for corkwood.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRejoices \"that you are restored to a station in\n the Service to which you have been so long and so\n justly entitled.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppreciation for the gift of a spyglass.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: \"the friendly manner the good old President\n received you,\" and \"the conduct of the two scoundrels\n that has come out against you in Philadelphia.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComplaining about too heavy duties in the Navy\n Yard (of which Barron is commander).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the appointment of Barron as Commander of the\n Philadelphia Navy Yard and of the resentment of some\n persons in Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"If my candor to Mr. Monroe had any effect in the\n application of the Golden Law (of justice) be assured\n it is a great satisfaction to me.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccusation against some of the officers of the\n Yard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn invitation to meet General Lafayette.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGratitude from the committee appointed to receive\n General Lafayette, for the Naval salutes ordered by\n Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: a request by General Lafayette that a visit be\n made to the Naval Yard. (under the Command of\n Barron).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by J.A.S. Lewis, Chairman. Enclosed\n envelopes in which the tickers were enclosed,\n endorsed. AC.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEndorsed: \"List of invited guests to dine with\n General Lafayette.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Your appointment gives all the people of this\n county much satisfaction.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: events around Norfolk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSympathy with Barron and daughters in their\n bereavement; and a notice of a runaway servant.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSympathy in his sorrow.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: a planned visit to Yorktown.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: a leave of absence.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn invitation to a ball honoring General\n Lafayette. Card of admission enclosed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the Yorktown celebration and social news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA report on the ship's ventilators invented by\n Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA covering letter for the above.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: a book on \"System of Pyrotechny\" by her late\n husband, James Cutbush, written on fold of the\n printed prospectus.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest for recommendation for position of\n Sergeant at Arms of the House of Representatives.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLargely illegible, but begins, \"My father gives me\n the agreeable task of answering your letter . . .\n .\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: acts before Congress, including \"Col.\n Johnson's for the abolition of imprisonment for debt\n and of Mr. Johnson from Louisiana to appropriate all\n the public land to internal improvement and education\n in the United States\"; and that \"either General\n Jackson or Mr. Adams must be elected (to the\n Presidency) by Congress.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the drafting of an unspecified memorial.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence of the years 1825 to 1827, includes\n correspondence with A. McLane, Wilmington, Delaware who\n described his experiences when he accompanied Gen'l\n Lafayette on a part of his visit to the U.S.; with\n Charles D. Brodie, Portsmouth, who was enthusiastic\n about the ventilating system for ships invented by\n Barron; with Benjamin King, Washington, D.C. about the\n ventilating system and the pump invented by Barron; with\n Samuel L. Southard, Secretary of the Navy, and Chas. W.\n Goldsborough, Secretary of the Naval Command, including\n a copybook of letters written to them by Barron; and\n with his daughters, Mrs. Jane Barron Hope and Mrs.\n Virginia Barron Pendergast. In 1825, Barron returned to\n Norfolk to command the Naval Post at Gosport, and\n presided at a Naval Court Martial in Washington. There\n is a letter from \"R.S.,\" Washington, D.C., reporting a\n speech made in Congress by John Randolph on The\n Chesapeake-Leopard Affair and on the Barron-Decatur\n duel, and one from Andrew Jackson, the Hermitage, asking\n Barron to serve as proxy godfather for him, 30 June\n 1827.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: a memorial to Congress concerned with claims\n under the Florida Treaty.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCongratulations on his appointment; re: his cruise\n and the independence of Peru.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: A Negro Man Ned, about who Gen'l Andrew\n Jackson was concerned.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMuch news of Naval events in Norfolk, including\n criticism of the Admiral, the trial of Stewart,\n letter of Gen'l Jackson to Mr. Clay, and the movement\n of warships in and out of Norfolk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the raising of an army.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the nephew of Barron, Midshipman [Samuel]\n Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: a representation he made to Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotice of election to the Musical Fund Society of\n Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily letters covering the period in Philadelphia\n where he commanded the Navy Yard, and his time in\n Washington as Chairman of a Naval Court Martial.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA. McLane, a Revolutionary war veteran, writes of\n his experiences accompanying Gen'l Lafayette on his\n visits to America.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA plea for more regular payment of wages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport of his journey to report for duty.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the outfitting of ships; and of Barron's\n ventilation system, \"it may be hailed as the\n salvation of our Navy.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: affairs in Copenhagen.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroducing John Geddes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecommending Henry Crabb.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSupporting the claims of William Crabb, Assistant\n Navy Store Keeper.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequesting assistance for the appointment of his\n son, George, to the Service.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotice of transfer of Barron to the command of the\n Gosport Navy Yard in Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest for leave.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest to be placed under the command of\n Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation to a testimonial dinner to be given for\n Barron on the occasion of his removal from\n Philadelphia. Enclosure: a toast to Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: family affairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegret at Barron's departure from\n Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest advice regarding the milling of flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHe writes of his difficult situation in the\n Navy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation to a dinner.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the pump invented by Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the Florida Treaty.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest for an assignment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffers self as Secretary to Barron who it is\n rumored is to command the Frigate Brandywine\n conveying Gen. Lafayette to France.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest for help in getting his back wages from\n the Navy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReporting as a witness at the court martial of\n Charles Stewart.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: his brother, Dr. Richard Kennon, who is\n relieved of sea duty and placed under the command of\n Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubmitting his bust of Gen'l Lafayette to the\n Public Inspector at Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the romance of Lt. Pendergrast and Virginia\n Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the suitor for the hand of Virginia\n Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosing account for services in taking out a\n patent for Barron on angle-lever-windlass.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: some affairs before Congress - - largely\n illegible.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: verbal message given as ships passed, but not\n heard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"We all rejoiced in what must have been so\n gratifying to yourself after so long and so painful a\n period of suspense.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eForwarded to Captain Edmund P. Kennedy then to\n James Barron. A report of valuable use of the bellows\n invented by Barron in changing air below decks and in\n the control of disease there.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest for leave of absence.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport on return from his leave.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the use of the title, \"Commodore\" honorary\n since the Navy has no such rank.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: transportation of powder to Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDefense of the Navy Constructor at the Yard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the ventilation on ships and suggestions for\n improvements.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport of speech by John Randolph in which he\n \"abused everybody\" including Barron in regard to the \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eChesapeake\u003c/title\u003eaffair and\n the duel with Decatur. Added note: \"Burn it as soon\n as you read it.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: his cruise, Naval discipline, and injustice\n the President's message recommending a Naval Academy.\n Re: South American politics and the fall of\n Callas.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the completion of ships being built to\n order.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the build-up of the Navy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport that all is quiet in that area, that no\n piracies are heard of.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence regarding the new type wooden docks\n and new type dry docks, invented by Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: his invention of a new type of dock.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation to dinner.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the estate of John B. Osborn, grandson of\n David Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSocial news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeclining to get involved in more controversy\n concerning his treatment by the Navy in the past\n years.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA recommendation of the bearer, T.H. Yateman.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRelating to affairs of the Navy Yard, Gosport,\n Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: a recommendation to the Treasury Department\n relative to a \"system of telegraph for the United\n States.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the \"automatic chess player.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending a greeting to Commo. Barron from his\n friends in Denmark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: a Mr. Butler.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: social news of Norfolk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: shipping around the Cape.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccepting position of godfather to Kennedy's son\n and approving the choice of James Barron as his\n proxy; statement of his high regard for the Navy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily and Naval news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the log boats invented by Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest for the service of Coxwain Parker,\n sympathy at death of Lieut. Tuttle.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation to tea.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the success of the ventilating bellows\n invented by Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA recommendation that he leave the area in the\n \"sickly season\" for the sake of his health.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: an appointment marked \"Private.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: personal and Naval affairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: personal matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroducing Capt. Basil Hall of the British\n Navy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNews that he has received an appropriation of\n $50,000 from the Congress for an exploration.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the drowning of Mr. Slidwell, Mr. Rodgers, and\n Mr. Harrison.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppreciation for an introduction.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroducing Wm. Barrister.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApplication to serve as a midshipman under\n Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: his son who is to report to Barron for\n service.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: claims under the Treaty of Ghent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: shipments of wine.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosed with a pamphlet on dry rot (now\n lost).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest that her letters be forwarded to her son\n who is serving on a ship in the Pacific.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest for dimensions of the moveable crane\n invented by Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest that Midshipman Joyner return to the\n Department.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest for information on a \"Denmark stove.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecommendation for Barry Hayes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCommending the ship's ventilators invented by\n Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppointment of Barron to the command of the U.S.\n Frigate Guerriere, flagship of the Pacific Fleet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsking to be excused from Pacific Command because\n of his business in establishing claims for his\n father's Bounty Lands.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the curative values of wearing a steel plate\n next to the body.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest that Southard, Secretary of the Navy,\n revoke his orders for Barron to assume command of the\n Guerriere.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncomplete copy of the above is located in folder\n 21. ADr. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduction of Midshipman Petway.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Barron's refusal of the command of the\n Guerriere.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMarked \"Private.\" Re: an epidemic of yellow fever\n on his ship which he attributes to the removal of the\n bellows air pump which had been removed from his ship\n at the last overhaul. \"It is the invention of Commo.\n Barron . . . I consider it a thorough safe guard from\n local fever, and shall not willingly go to sea\n without one.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCongratulations to Barron On the election of his\n friend Andrew Jackson as President of the U.S.; news\n of events and ships in the Pensacola Navy Yard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePersonal matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSmith, a former Marine, writes for \"a Common\n pension in the country of my adoption,\" thanks Barron\n and Lieut. Pendergast for their kindness to him, and\n sends greetings to Gen'l Andrew Jackson and his\n nephew Maj. Andrew J. Donaldson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA tumor that has been removed from Barron's\n son-in-law Pendergrass, and Re: Barron's visit with\n \"your old Favorite General\" (Pres. Jackson).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: a delivery of stone on the orders of Commo.\n Warrington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA strong letter of censure for Smoot's actions in\n the Yard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA call for the repayment of a loan made by the\n father of McLane; Barron's reply is copied on the\n reverse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: his orders to report to the Constellation,\n under the command of Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: his orders to report to Barron for duty on the\n Constellation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: gossip regarding them and Barron's romantic\n interest elsewhere.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequesting help in his attempt to receive another\n commission in the Navy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsking a recommendation to the President [of the\n U.S.].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest for help in placing the son of Hansen in a\n U.S. Mercantile House, and asking the assistance of\n Commo. Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComplaint regarding a letter received from Rodgers\n and defense of his own position in regard to material\n for building at the Navy Yard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSent with a tobacco box which was to be a gift for\n Gen'l Jackson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: cotton duck.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegrets that he is unable to accept\n invitation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: something, which Eaton has requested,\n unnamed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEn route to Chile where a revolution is reported;\n and Re: a difficulty with the ship St. Peter, at\n sea.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe copies of letters are written in Barron's hand\n and are signed, and cover the period from 14 May 1829\n through 17 May 1831.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest that Barron send relief, for their boat is\n stuck on a sand bar at the Point of Shoals.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten at \"4 o'clock in the morning\" a second\n appeal for relief.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA letter of appreciation for Barron's \"kindness\n and good offices.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotice of pay due the late John P. Tuttle on the\n 11th June 1827, the day he died.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the settling of claims, the Navy Bill, and the\n trial of Creighton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: activities of Tyler and Eaton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the death of Commo. Chauncy, and threat of\n assassination of Van Buren.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the appointment of Kennedy to command the\n Frigate U. States on a two-year cruise, and of the\n opposition of Tazewell to the Navy Bill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroducing Midshipman Pitcher, son of the\n Governor of New York.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: supplies received at the Navy Yard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports that he has received orders to transfer to\n the Brazil station.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the death of Barron's grandson, son of Mrs.\n [Jane Barron] Hope.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the cork cutter invented by Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn appeal to Barron to intercede with the\n President against the dismissal of the U.S. Consul in\n Malta.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: information desired from Commo. Sinclair.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: standards of Army and Navy rank.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Barron's fixtures on the ship.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: some invention.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the purchase of a boat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApplication for a patent on a fan.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Barron's cork cutter, his automatic fan; and\n recollections of her father Re: Barron's command\n office the Norfolk Navy Yard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDated at Pensacola, signed by W[illia]m H. Chase\n and Tho[mas] Wright.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequesting a personal commendation, which might\n serve to influence the President in reversing a court\n martial sentence.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: rumor that Commo. Bainbridge will be restored\n to the command of the Philadelphia Navy Yard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Barron's move to the command of the\n Philadelphia Navy Yard and chance of the\n reinstatement of Commo. Bainbridge at that post.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA description of the U.S. ship John Adams.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: affairs at Washington and General Jackson's\n good offices.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport on the good condition of the ship, as tried\n under sail.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA letter of appreciation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegret expressed that Barron is leaving the\n Gosport Station to take charge of another.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: orders for his son.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: \"the model of a machine intended for the\n transportation of the U. States' mail.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: a government appointment; and fresh fish and\n oysters from the Norfolk area.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEndorsement on reverse of page 4, \"Essays upon\n Naval Subjects by Commo. Barron.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA cover note/enclosure: 11 December 1831. J[ames]\n B[arron], Philadelphia, to Louis McLane. ADr. 1\n page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComplaining of being held as insane in the\n hospital. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePapers from the years 1832 to 1834 includes much\n correspondence with his daughter, Mrs. Mary Barron\n Blake, Worcester, Massachuetts, and other members of his\n family; with T. Gatewood, Norfolk, giving news from that\n area; and with Comm. J.D. Elliott, regarding the\n republication of material on the Barron-Decatur duel and\n the trouble that Commodore Elliott had at the Pensacola\n Naval Station with Captain Dallas. There is\n correspondence connected with Barron's inventions: the\n log construction of ships, the steam prow for use on\n battleships, a valve board pump that was used\n successfully during the construction of a bridge at\n Philadelphia, and the air pump for ventilating ships,\n regarding which there is a report of its successful use\n off the coast of Brazil and an enquiry from the French\n Secretary of State for the Navy and Colonies. There is\n correspondence with Amos Kendall who had invented a\n steam motor for ships.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncluded also are: an article by Barron for the \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003ePhiladelphia Gazette\u003c/title\u003eon\n the Navy Bill which was before Congress, written under a\n pseudonym, 28 January 1832; a statement by Barron on his\n Revolutionary War Service under his father, Commodore\n James Barron, the Elder, 7 March 1833; and a copy of an\n 11 page document from Wm. Duane, Philadelphia, to Joseph\n Cabell in which he denounces the Nullification Plan as\n \"the South Carolina Sedition,\" 4 January 1833. There are\n several drafts of letters sent by Barron during this\n period.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUrging Barron to not let it be known that he is\n willing to leave the Station, because of his enemies\n there.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEndorsed: on reverse-side of page 2, \"Essays upon\n Naval Subjects by Como. Barron.\" Re: the Naval Bill\n before Congress re: naval grades and the new grade of\n Admiral.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: his difficulties in obtaining a government\n appointment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: publications concerning the Barron-Decatur\n duel and articles on the subject in the Baltimore\n Sun.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: an article in the Globe regarding John\n Thompson, a contractor at the Navy Yard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: a claim made by Thompson before the Committee\n of Claims of the Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegret at being unable to participate in February\n 22 civic ceremonies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMention of Barron's (second) wife; re:\n difficulties between Comm. Elliott and Capt. Dallas;\n opposition to Barron in Philadelphia; other naval\n news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"The President has dismissed Bryne and all the\n officers involved in the late duel at\n Philadelphia.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExonerating Elliott of charges brought by Dallas.\n Also, copy sent to Capt. A. Dallas.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: payment for land warrants.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: his letterbooks which he is refusing to turn\n over to the Department.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMarked \"Confidential.\" Report of his difficulties\n with Capt. Dallas.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMarked \"Personal and confidential.\" Request to be\n transferred from his command in Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSent with \"Murray's list\" and an epitome of his\n life.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: her father who is so ill that he cannot\n write.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the Revolutionary War service of Richard\n Tool.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the ventilators for ships invented by\n Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: repairs needed on the ship \"Ruth and\n Mary.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApologies for the non-delivery of the Norfolk\n Herald.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation to attend the lectures of the\n Geological Society of Pennsylvania.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the Arabian horse Selim (brought to U.S. by\n Barron after Tripolitan War).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: \"The South Carolina Sedition\" and the dangers\n of the Nullification.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Thomas Boucher, Commodore in Virginia Navy in\n 1776; the logbook of James Barron, Sr., recently\n discovered; and the chance that the northern\n manufacturers will force the \"Dissolution of the\n Union\" forming a \"Southern Republic.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNewsy letters of family and naval affairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsking his support in conflict with the Naval\n Department.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComplaint that his pay in the Navy Yard has been\n reduced to $1.00 per day.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePetition for a patent on the log construction of\n ships.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the death by cholera of William Thaler, Consul\n to Cuba; and his desire to have the post -- asking\n Barron's recommendation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn appointment given for \"this evening or early\n tomorrow morning.\" Endorsement with list of things\n which Barron was to discuss with the President.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePlan for building a ship according to Barron's\n plan on the Ohio River; funds needed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the need for Barron's ship of logs, to avoid\n disasters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: a certificate to be signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily affairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the grappling hooks used by the ancients in\n sea battles about which Barron had enquired.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: a ship coming into the Navy Yard to discharge\n the crew.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments of receipt of specifications for\n patent of \"Prow Ship\" or \"application of steam power\n to the purposes of War.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: value of the air pump invented by Barron, as\n used on a cruise off the coast of Brazil.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCertificate of the value of the valve pump\n invented by Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequesting a recommendation for the position of\n Purser.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnquiry regarding the \"prospect of a\n reorganization of the Marine Corps.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest that he sign a certificate \"to prosecute\n Cousin Judy's claim for her father's services.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the steam prow ship that was invented by\n Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAgrees that Barron should seek the consideration\n of Congress of his steam prow invention.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComplaint of new rates of pay in the Navy\n Yard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport that warrant has been issued for his\n Revolutionary War services.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsking that his steam prow for battleships be\n presented to the House for consideration.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsking his support in keeping civilian workers at\n the Navy Yard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation to explain his steam prow ship to the\n Committee on Naval Affairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: \"bellows ventilator which have been used in\n Naval Ships of the U.S. for eight or ten years, with\n no reward given to Barron, the inventor.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsking consideration of his bellows ventilator for\n use on Naval ships.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubmitting his invention of ships ventilator for\n consideration by the Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNews letters about the family of Barron and Naval\n events in Norfolk; re: his trouble with a Navy agent,\n of Dr. Cowdery, of Lt. William Cunningham's\n Revolutionary War service; re: his son Phil[emon] in\n the Naval service.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence concerning bounty for Revolutionary\n War service.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: filtering machine invented by Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: filtering machine invented by James Barron and\n submitted to the Navy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: filtering machine submitted to the Navy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecommendation for the ship's ventilator invented\n by Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: completion of his pump before a committee on\n inventions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComplaint regarding the rating that the Navy gives\n to Master Workmen in its yards.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: a new edition of the book on naval flag\n signals, the first book having been prepared by\n Barron. Also second copy of the same.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence regarding patents on a ship\n ventilator and \"cast iron blocks\" [for making\n shells].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecollection of meeting Barron at an oyster supper\n given by Col. Bassett in Williamsburg during the\n visit of Gen'l Lafayette in 1824; enquiry concerning\n Byrd Chamberlayne's service in the Revolutionary\n War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: a steam powered ship invented by Kendall about\n which there is a patent controversy with Dr. Planton\n (Platon).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: floating dry dock and new type pump invented\n by Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: new Navy regulations and back pay for self and\n Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Barron's actions during the War of 1812 and\n continuing controversy which concerned Elliott's part\n in the Barron-Decatur duel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Revolutionary War bounties for services of\n Barron, his father, and Godfrey Ragsdale.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: pump invented by Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests support for her son who is seeking an\n appointment to West Point.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscussions of the \"steam cylinder craft\" invented\n by Kendall.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill to pay Ann Mortimer Barron, the daughter of\n William Barron, for services in the Revolutionary\n War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: letters forwarded to Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"On the subject of Armed Steam Vessels.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn application for a patent on the process for\n making shells of blocks of cast iron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"On the [ship] \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003ePortia\u003c/title\u003e's business,\"\n which was sold in Copenhagen because it was impounded\n there due to the war with Great Britain.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: a descendant's war pay claim to be paid by\n Miss Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the pump invented by Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescription of Maine coastline.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: \"on Prow Ship.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEvaluation of the \"Prow Ship\" invented by\n Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanking Barron for information regarding the\n steam boat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Copy of a letter written by me for the\n S[ecretary] of the Navy on the pay of officers.\" He\n urges increases in Navy pay in all grades.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComment on the steam prow ship.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence of the years 1835 to 1839 reflects\n Barron's continued involvement with his inventions. In\n 1835 he is able to get the patents to his cork-cutting\n machine and his pump extended by an Act of Congress, 15\n January. He continued his attempts to have the Navy\n adopt his \"bellows ventilation for removing foul air\n from the vessels\" and his \"steam prow for warships,\" and\n worked with Amos Kendall on the perfecting of a cylinder\n steam propulsion system for ships. Other inventions\n which he continued to perfect were the new type wind\n mill, the floating dry dock, a ship's galley, and a gun\n carriage. He was interested in bringing out a new\n edition of naval instructions for flag signals, a system\n which he first reorganized in 1798.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn 1836, \"when war was considered inevitable,\" he\n appealed to President Jackson to give him the command of\n a ship or to give him an order to build his steam prow\n war ship, 5 January. In 1837 he resigned his naval\n command, the Philadelphia Naval Yard, because an officer\n junior to him had been appointed President of the Navy\n Board, 6 June. The next year there is a rumor that he is\n to assume the Presidency of the Board, 20 November 1838;\n and in 1839 he moves again, this time to Germantown,\n Pennsylvania, 27 July 1839.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncluded are letters concerned with the Revolutionary\n War, service of Barron and his father, of Barron's\n commercial command of the ship \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003ePortia\u003c/title\u003e, which was held in\n a Danish port by the outbreak of the War of 1812, and\n with the court martial of Comm. J.D. Elliott, 5 December\n 1839.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the cork cutting machine and the pump invented\n by Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the opposition of the local whig party to him\n as a Jackson man.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the claim of John Thompson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the pump and cork-cutter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily affairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: an order on him from Taylor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the steam prow war ship.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetterhead has engraving of the hotel front.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: a portrait of Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: wind mill improved by Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosing a letter from Adm. Sir Isaac Coffin\n Bart.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: steam prow ship.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: steam prow ship.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the sharing of profits on the invention of the\n cylinder steam boat and plans for building such a\n craft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the cylinder steam boat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequesting the plans of the U.S. Ship John Adams\n to serve as a model for war ships being built by\n Spain.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily letters, including notice of the death of\n Mrs. Pendergast, the daughter of Barron, and of\n Barron's grandchild.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the model of a boat which is to be built.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Revolutionary War claims.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: patent rights to the pump invented by\n Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: problems of armed steam vessels.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: on the subject of armed steam vessels.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: War bounties which have run out because of\n lapsed time.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: pay of ship masters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: letter of Capt. [H.A.] Mix of the Navy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the renewal of patents on the cork cutter and\n pump.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn appeal for the command of a ship or permission\n to build his steam prow warship \"when a war was\n considered inevitable.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the case of John Thompson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Barron's business before the Committee of\n Claims.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: need for the increase in the Navy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNorfolk news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Estimate for a floating dock for repairing\n Schooners of 175 tons burthen.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA reference to [Henry A.] Wise.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: money sent from Mr. Pendergast, Barron's\n son-in-law.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: floating dry dock invented by Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: a new type of dock.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for the model of the floating dock\n invented by Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppreciation for Barron's interest in him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePower of attorney for land claims.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for the description of a valve-board\n pump.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppreciation for a portrait.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccounts of experiments made with bellows invented\n by Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigns self as commanding the East India and Asia\n [?].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for \"additional remarks on your\n galley.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: samples of cork.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePetition concerning the Navy signals which Barron\n first reorganized in 1798 and 1799.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosing a sketch of \"Floating Dry Dock at\n Smithland on the Ohio River, mouth of\n Cumberland.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the galley invented by Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: a galley invented by Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the \"Bill reported for the Ventilator\" [to\n Congress].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: repairs to U.S. Ship Pennsylvania.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily and other news from Norfolk, including\n reaction to his resignation from the command of the\n Navy Yard in Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppreciation for a box sent her by Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the rumor that Comm. Rodgers has resigned the\n presidency of the Board of Naval Commissioners and\n that an officer junior to Barron may be appointed to\n the position.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest for an autograph for his collection.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eResigning his command because a junior officer who\n has served him as a Lieutenant is being placed over\n him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the patent for the floating dry dock.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn account sheet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA farewell letter as Barron left the command of\n the Yard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppreciation for an affectionate letter of\n farewell from these.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppreciation of a letter of farewell from\n these.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Miles King.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: his readiness to act in Barron's behalf.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComplaining about his treatment by the Navy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eLife of Burr\u003c/title\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: articles and letters received for Barron after\n his departure from Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: gun carriage invented by Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffering his assistance needed by Barron that he\n can render.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: stoves left by Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the pump invented by Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroducing Capt. Von Shanter of the Russian\n Imperial Navy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the conditions of (sailing) Masters in the\n Navy and a memorial on the subject which was before\n Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: \"my connexion [sic] with that unhappy\n duel.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the Polar Expedition and regret at Barron's\n leaving Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily affairs, with greetings to her father,\n James Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the gun carriage and steam vessels.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: family and Norfolk affairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA report at the end of a cruise of three years and\n six months.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily affairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComplaining against continued slander in the\n newspapers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the services of Barron's father in the\n Revolutionary War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the importing of Jack Asses by the Commanders\n of Squadrons.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApplying for the position of chief clerk for\n Barron when he becomes President of the Navy Board.\n Enclosed: newspaper clipping announcing the rumor\n that Barron is to be appointed President of the Navy\n Board.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExplanation for the importation of \"Jack Asses and\n other animals.\" Enclosure: \"Extract from Hon. Sam'l\n L. Southard,\" signed Dan[ie]l F. Patten. Re: animals,\n seeds, and plants.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport on the political situation in South\n America.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComplaints about the Navy Board.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: troubles that Elliott had experienced on his\n last cruise with his officers and Marines; of the\n conflict that he was having with Mr. Paulding,\n Secretary of the Navy; and of rumors of arrangements\n for the trial of Elliott.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA statement regarding his claims on the Navy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the death of his son, Philemon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComplaints about his treatment by the Navy; and\n valuable information on the \" \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003ePortia\u003c/title\u003e,\" the\n commercial ship captained by Barron which was held in\n Copenhagen by the outbreak of the War of 1812.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA note sent with \"Judy, a colored woman,\" who is\n proceeding to Germantown, [Pennsylvania], where she\n is to be the servant of Commodore James Barron and\n family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe correspondence of 1840 to Barron's death in 1851,\n covers the years in which he assumed his last command in\n the Navy. Living in Germantown, outside of Philadelphia,\n he sought a position of Naval command under Presidents\n Harrison and Tyler. On 31 March 1842, he assumed command\n of the Naval Asylum in Philadelphia (a home for retired\n men of the Navy). In that position he also supervised\n training and examination of Midshipmen. When G.P.\n Upshur, then Secretary of the Navy, organized the Naval\n Academy in Annapolis, he wrote to Barron for advice on\n training and examinations as they had been held under\n him, 17 July 1847. On 30 November 1842 Barron retired\n from the command of the Naval Asylum and in 1845 moved\n back to Norfolk where he built a house for his\n retirement at the age of 77. There is much\n correspondence in this period in regard to Revolutionary\n War bounty lands and pensions: in 1848 Barron was\n recognized as the Senior Officer in the Navy, having\n been made Captain in May 1799.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncluded is a list of articles on naval matters\n written by Barron 4 May 1841; correspondence regarding\n the sentence handed down in the court martial of Commo.\n J.D. Elliot, including a discussion \"the Battle of Lake\n Erie\" August 1842; and an exchange with his old friend,\n R.J. Cleveland, regarding the danger of the dissolution\n of the Union and the respective positions of the North\n and the South in the controversy, January-February 1850.\n The last letter in Barron's handwriting is to be found\n in a draft of a reply to Antonia Dosier, a servant girl\n to whom he had shown kindness many years before at the\n Gosport Navy Yard, June 1850; and the last signature is\n dated 29 March 1851 on a statement that he wished to\n have published after his death his detailed account of\n the duel with Decatur which he had dictated on 11 August\n 1842, when there was a renewed interest in the\n Barron-Decatur duel, together with criticism of Barron\n and Commo. Elliot, his second. He died on 21 April\n 1851.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncluded in this box are letters from Barron's\n daughters, Mrs. Virginia Pendergrast, Mrs. Mary Blake,\n and Mrs. Jane A. Hope, and from his grandson, James\n Barron Hope (see the James Barron Hope Papers). Letters\n from JBH cover the period 1842 to 8 June 1848 when he\n wrote to his grandfather from the College of William and\n Mary, discussing his courses and expenses. There are\n four family letters of 1861-1862 included at the end of\n this box, as well as a 23 page autograph copy of \"A Poem\n Recited at the base of Crawford's Equestrian Statue of\n Washington on the Capital Square in Richmond...Aged 29\"\n which was probably written by James Barron Hope and\n other poems by him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTuition and board for Master J. Hope (grandson of\n JB).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInquiry concerning land owned by Barron's father\n (war bounty lands). Reply regarding the sale of some\n land by his brother, Samuel Barron, as the\n administrator of their father's estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSuggesting that steam vessels, made 400 feet long\n by 100 feet wide, drawing 20 feet of water, could\n make the passage to Europe in eight days.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: 2,000 acres of land for which $1000 is\n offered.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNew President of the Navy Department thanks Barron\n for a letter in which he asks Pres. William Henry\n Harrison for an appointment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe Secretary of the Navy writes, sending the\n greetings of the President.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the death of General Harrison and of Gov.\n Tyler, his successor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Barron's chances under the new President,\n Tyler.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the calling of attention of the Secretary of\n the Navy to articles by Barron on naval subject; the\n articles are listed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: his preparations to sail for Rio.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Navy Department and reappointment of\n Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEndorsed \"Commo B's 2nd wife, formerly Mary Anne\n Wilson.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNavy news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"The engines will be ready to be tried in 8\n days...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily affairs, with endorsement of\n explanation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEndorsement: \"The secretary of the Navy to Commo.\n Biddle approving his discharging of Joshua Parker, a\n Pensioner for bad conduct as complained of by the\n Commodore in his letter of January 19. A precedent\n for like cases.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBounty lands for Revolutionary War service of JB\n (1).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrders to assume command of the Naval Asylum at\n Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNorfolk news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffering services as Secretary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpressing the need for a carpenter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the \"solid-bottomed steamboat.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest for a boat for the inmates.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEndorsement by Miss Janey Hope Marr.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily affairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecommending Edward Higgins.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: a presidential review of the decision in the\n court martial of Elliott.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"You have had a rough time of it ever since the\n battle of Lake Erie....\" Comments on Cooper,\n \"undoubtedly the finest among our Literary Men\" and\n on the necessity of reform in the Court Martial\n system.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: his removal from office by the President of\n the U.S.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: letters received and letter of Noah in which\n there is \"Cooper's explanation of the Erie\n Affair.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroducing Midsh. John Guest, \"who is about\n commencing his studies at the Naval Asylum.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport that he has expelled Daniel Conway and\n Joshua Parker.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrder to readmit Conway and Parker to the\n Asylum.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReply concerning Conway and Parker.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePersonal affairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: some cider he has sent; and decrying the state\n of the country with failing banks, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: pay for the Carpenter's Mate at the\n Asylum.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: an inmate, Patrick Malloy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: medical officer's reports.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsking a report on all employees at the Naval\n Asylum and Hospital. Reply that the reports are being\n prepared.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroducing John F. Abbott.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter enclosing reports on the personnel of the\n Asylum.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDirects the discharge of Patrick Malloy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: orders sent without the approval of\n Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eResentment for addressing Barron as \"Captain\"\n instead of ''Commodore.''\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStating that all letters from Chiefs of Bureaus\n are to be considered official.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns Patrick Malloy\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReply Re: 12 November 1842. JB to Wp. Cb ADrS.\n Reply to the above.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Patrick Maley.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: plans for the building of the Asylum.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Patrick Maley.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequesting a leave of absence.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: report of the Purser, Mr. Pettit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGiving permission for Barron to retire from the\n Asylum.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReturning letter which is \"unworthy of my\n notice.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes tuition for Jas. Barron Hope for one\n year.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGranting leave of absence for three months from\n November 30.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Navy affairs, esp. Dr. Barton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the trouble caused by Dr. Barton, in contrast\n to good offices of Commo. Biddle and Commo.\n Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: a naval engagement of the Revolutionary War\n between the barge Victory of Accomac and six barges\n of Capt. Kidd of which only Barron has memory.\n Enclosed is newspaper clipping of the engagement.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: introduction to Chas. A. Magwood and Joseph R.\n Payne.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: arrangement of the rooms of the forward\n officers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest for a loan.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppreciation for a loan.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: references to Commo. Barron in \"Commo.\n Elliott's book.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: \"Revolutionary Pensions.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePersonal letter re: Barron's building a new house\n in Norfolk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: a recent storm in Hampton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: pump invented by Barron and need for a loan of\n $2000 to go into business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: a claim for his father's \"commutation pay and\n land bounty.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily letter from the son-in-law of Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnquiry concerning past practice in examining\n Midshipmen (Barron did this when he was in charge of\n the Naval Asylum in Philadelphia) in connection with\n the establishment of the Naval Academy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNote accompanying 2 sketches (not enclosed).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e11-16 April 1848. Robt. W. Land, Phila., to Capt.\n Blake, U.S. Navy, Walnut St., [Phila.]. ALS,R.\n Offering a place near Germantown for sale.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffering a place near Germantown for sale.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHe has no desire to buy a place in\n Germantown.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: his collegiate activities and expenses at [the\n College of William and Mary].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppreciation for a letter of sympathy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: seniority of Barron in the Navy, having been\n made Captain in May 1799.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMarked \"Private and Confidential.\" Personal\n matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten while visiting \"Papa\" (his grandfather,\n Commo. James Barron).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Barron's claim.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter to a newspaper concerning an article which\n concerned his stay in Denmark during the War of\n 1812.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily and personal affairs; and concerning\n preservation of the Union under General Taylor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA long discussion of the danger of the Southern\n threat for the dissolution of the Union and the\n determination of the Northerners to preserve it; and\n concerning the freeing of the slaves in the District\n of Columbia by constitutional means.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA request for his autograph.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArmouring that he has documents establishing the\n war claims of these men and will furnish them for\n \"one fourth of the recovery.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA servant of madam magino writes to Barron\n thanking him for his kindness to her years before at\n the Gosport Navy Yard. Reply [from J.B.] in a very\n shaky hand.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInviting Commo. James Barron to join the\n procession in tribute in Norfolk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA family letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport that Capt. Sam. Barron has sailed for\n Africa with his son as Secretary and Clerk; and\n concerning his own children, one of whom is in\n business in San Francisco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eThe History of a transaction\n which there ought never to have been occasion\n for\u003c/title\u003e, the duel with Decatur on 22 March 1820.\n Dictated 11 August 1842 at the Naval Asylum in the\n presence of J.L. Watson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlso included are other papers marked, \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eA Document to precede the\n History of the Duel.\u003c/title\u003e2 pieces.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEndorsement \"Copy by Mrs. Annie B. Hope\" (Probably\n a poem of James Barron Hope, grandson of Commo. James\n Barron).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: family affairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppointing him President of a Naval Court of\n Enquiry on the destruction of C.S. Steamers\n \"Brenville,\" \"Carondelet,\" and \"Pamlico\" in the\n waters of Lake Porchetrain.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn account for James Barron, a student; and\n concerning the retreat of the Army from Manassas.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTitles included are listed as the following: \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eThree Names,\u003c/title\u003e\u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eGeorge the Third at\n Kent,\u003c/title\u003e\u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eJohn Smith,\u003c/title\u003e\u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eSir Walter Raleigh,\u003c/title\u003e\u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003ePockahontas.\u003c/title\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUndated manuscript material in this box includes 32\n undated letters, alphabetically arranged. In this group\n are 6 letters from Capt. John Gwinn, 12 letters from\n Commo. J.D Elliott, and several invitations to dinner\n with the President of the United States, as well as a 6\n page epistle by D.G. Farragut comparing the advanced\n techniques of the French Navy with the antiquated\n procedures of the British and American Naval forces.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThere are 15 drafts of letters by James Barron, 11\n estimates, accounts, and the like and 44 other pieces of\n manuscript material including: a list of writings by\n Barron; several articles on the plans for the\n reorganization of the Navy Department; one each on the\n defense of the coasts, steamboats, telegraphic\n communications, the influx of foreigners; an application\n for the extension of his patents and a claim for\n injuries, two accounts of events in the War of\n Independence, \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eA Short History of the Frigate\n Alliance,\u003c/title\u003eand an untitled poem; a six page\n \"Extract from a letter to the Secretary of State of the\n United States\" concerning the war with Tripoli and a\n discussion of his difficulties with Commo. Rodgers which\n almost ended in a duel; and an extract from the logbook\n of the \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eChesapeake\u003c/title\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Dr. Thos. G. Peachy of Williamsburg who\n reported that Capt. Gordon (of the U.S. Ship \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eChesapeake\u003c/title\u003eat the\n time of The Chesapeake-Leopard Affair) felt that\n Barron was \"an injured man.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest for the loan of a \"Handsome Flag\" for\n the visit of Gen. Lafayette.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn invitation to dinner.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: an illness of the daughter of Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn invitation to dinner.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePersonal letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe. the washing machine invented by Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA comparison of the advances of the French Navy\n over the practices of the American and English\n navies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: a letter to Mr. Thompson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA printed broadsheet, \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eHighly important to\n Commerce and the Navigation of the\n Pacific.\u003c/title\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: D.M. Randolph.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn invitation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: An enclosed bill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: business matters. Endorsement re: \"Lieut.\n Godon.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroducing his brother.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the repairs on the ship Constellation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Barron's bride.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Commo. Rodgers and a procession.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: affairs at the Navy Yard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: \"two pieces of timber.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnquiry about the activities of Gen'l Thomas\n Nelson in the Revolutionary War, made by the son\n of Gov. John Page. Reply of to be directed in care\n of Thos. N. Page in Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: General Taylor and the defense of Coney\n Island.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThree invitations to dinner (the President is\n not named).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: dimensions of a barge and dining bell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroducing John Ambler.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: \"Inventions and essays on Naval Subjects by\n Commodore James Barron....\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the reorganization of the Board of Navy\n Commissioners.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlso enclosed are drawings of telegraph\n positions. 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the need for a school ship to train\n Americans.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExtension of patents, remuneration for code\n signals, ventilators and prow ships, claim for\n father's bounty land vs. the claims of John\n Thompson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLord Dunmore is mentioned.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: \"the Raise and Capt. Egery in Tripoli.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Allen McLane.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Susan B. Anthony.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEndorsement: \"A Memorandum showing the\n difference between the price asked and that paid\n for building a Carriage House.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEndorsed: Commo. J. Barron's floating dock.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA bound volume printed in Washington City in 1822 by\n Jacob Gideon, Jr. \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eProceedings of a Court of Enquiry\n held at the Navy Yard, Brooklyn, New York upon Capt.\n James Barron of the United States Navy in May,\n 1821.\u003c/title\u003e111 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eNotes to the Trial of Commodore\n Barron, 1808.\u003c/title\u003e8 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eProceedings of the General Court\n Martial convened for the trial of Commodore James\n Barron, Captain Charles Gordon, Mr. Witttam Nook and\n Capt. John Hall of the United States Ship Chesapeake in\n the Month of January, 1808.\u003c/title\u003ePublished by Order of\n the Navy Department. 496 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSecond Copy of \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eProceedings of the Court of\n Enquiry, May 1821\u003c/title\u003ewith 3 page autographed\n introduction [by James Barron].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSecond copy of \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eNotes to the Trial,\n 1808.\u003c/title\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph volume of a drama, \"The Fencing Master's\n Daughter.\" 92 pages. unsigned.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph endorsement of 3 pages is included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes a long letter from Ro. Saunders,\n Williamsburg, June 30, 1808, condemning the decision\n of the Court.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Jamestown celebrations, with remarks made by\n G. Baidwin and John Madison.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEndorsed, \"Mrs. Hope. For my dear Mrs. Hope to\n keep Memoranda or Letters in.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePapers connected with the inventions of James Barron,\n which are not included in previous boxes are collected\n here. There is an autograph summary statement regarding\n his inventions and collections of papers concerned with:\n ship ventilators, log ship, log dock, cork cutter, flag\n signals, board pump, washing machine, filtering machine,\n steam ram for battleships, vessel construction, and fan\n lifting mechanism.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThere are also photographs of: a miniature of James\n Barron as a young man, made when he was living in\n Copenhagen; of a painting made of him in a later year;\n of a miniature of his father, Commo. James Barron, the\n Elder, of his nephew Commo. Samuel Barron (III), of his\n daughter, Mrs. George S.(Mary Barron) Blake and his\n grandson Frank Blake.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSee correspondence of February 1834.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOriginal letter on signals [by James Barron]. A\n review of the work done by Barron on signals.\n Draft of a resolution before the Senate and House\n of Representatives and the report of the committee\n on Naval Affairs. Charts and instructions on the\n use of Flag signals.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSketch included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA description of the log ship.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTypescript copy of the above also included,\n 1848. Endorsed: \"Southern Argus.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Submitted to the Navy Dep't by Commo. James\n Barron, U.S.N.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA 15 page booklet explaining that foul air is\n the cause of dry rot in the timber of vessels and\n of sickness among the crew with detailed plans for\n a more open construction of ships, with\n ventilators and bellows to change the air.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe original image is signed by Thomas Jefferson,\n as Governor of Virginia, and framed in piece of the\n 'Constitution.'\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe photographs were enclosed in a cover,\n endorsed: \" 'Uncle' 'Sam' Barron, nephew of Commo.\n Jas. Barron and son of Commo. Samuel Barron.\" \"Mary\n Barron, daughter of Commo. James Barron, U.S.N. and\n wife of Commo. Geo. S. Blake, U.S.N. who remained on\n the Northern side.\" \"Frank Blake, son of Mary Barron\n and Geo. S. Blake.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA collection of newspaper clippings and complete\n 4-page newspapers collected by Commo. James Barron, plus\n a few pieces regarding him collected by his family after\n his death. Included is one clipping from the \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eBoston Traveler\u003c/title\u003e, [1808],\n in which there is criticism of the sentence of the court\n martial on The Chesapeake-Leopard Affair. From the \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eWall Street Reporter\u003c/title\u003eof 5\n January 1850, little more than a year before his death,\n there is a long article, \"Commodore Barron and the\n affair of the \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eChesapeake\u003c/title\u003e.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegarding the Barron-Decatur duel, there is the\n \"Extra\" issued by the \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eNorfolk Beacon\u003c/title\u003e, 24 March\n 1820, and clipping of reports of the duel from 7 other\n papers. In addition to a newspaper clipping of Mr.\n Randolph's resolution to Congress on the death of\n Decatur (which were withdrawn) and an \"Indian oration\"\n on the death,there are 6 reports of the duel, two on the\n return of James Barron to Norfolk after his\n convalescence in Washington, waiting for the healing of\n his wound sufficient for him to be moved, one on the\n action of the Grand Jury investigating the duel, and one\n editorial opposing the practice of dueling. There are 6\n clippings on the Barron-Decatur duel as published in the\n papers and two on the pamphlet, which was published,\n containing the correspondence. Finally there is an\n article from 1850, a year before the death of\n Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThere are 3 clippings regarding the 1821 Naval Court\n of Enquiry held on James Barron and 5 clippings,\n 1947-1955, on the \"Rodney Urn.\" This urn, given by some\n citizens of Norfolk to Caesar A. Rodney, a famous\n lawyer, previously U.S. Attorney General, who defended\n Barron at that Enquiry without pay. The urn, presented\n to Rodney \"for his magnamanimous defense of Commo.\n Barron,\" was discovered in Independence Hall,\n Philadelphia, and was returned to Norfolk in 1954, where\n it is preserved.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComplete newspapers included in the collection are a\n copy of the \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eNational Gazette\u003c/title\u003e,\n Philadelphia, in which there is an editorial on the\n Court of Enquiry which is derogatory to Barron; a copy\n of the \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eNorfolk and Portsmouth\n Herald\u003c/title\u003e, 4 July 1823, with the obituary of Mrs.\n Elizabeth Mosely Barron, late wife of James Barron; and\n a copy of the same paper, 28 August 1824, which contains\n an account of Barron's invitation to a testimonial\n dinner in Philadelphia, soon after his reinstatement in\n the Navy when he took command of the Navy Yard there. He\n rejected the testimonial as being an inappropriate\n action at that time. There are ten complete copies of\n newspapers which reported the visit of General Lafayette\n to the U.S. in 1824: The \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eAmerican Watchman\u003c/title\u003e,\n Wilmington, of 20 August; the \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eColumbian Observer\u003c/title\u003e,\n Phila., of August 20; the \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eDelaware Gazette\u003c/title\u003e,\n Wilmington, of August 27; the \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eU.S. Gazette\u003c/title\u003e, Phila., of\n 23 and 25 September and 8 October; \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eThe New York Gazette\u003c/title\u003e, New\n York, of October; and the \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eWashington Gazette\u003c/title\u003e,\n Washington, D.C. of 11 December. Included also is the\n complete \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eAmerican Beacon\u003c/title\u003eof\n Norfolk, of 1 May 1851, announcing the death of Commo.\n Barron on 21 April 1851.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThere is also an editorial from the \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eNorfolk Landmark\u003c/title\u003e, founded\n by James B----- Hope, suggesting that a battleship be\n names for B-----, and an undated article, written in\n Philadelphia [1825-1840] under the pseudonym Neptune, by\n James Barron, predicting that commercial steamships\n would some day be built 400 feet long to make the\n journey to Europe in eight days.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTime of newspaper issue: 2 o'clock P.M. Mailed to\n Commo. Barron, U.S. Navy, Beal's Hotel,\n Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe newspaper clippings include the following: \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eGeorgetown\n [Metropolitan]\u003c/title\u003e,23 March 1820; \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eBaltimore Fed. Rep.\u003c/title\u003e,\n 23 March 1820, and \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eBaltimore American\u003c/title\u003e, 24\n March 1820; \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eNational\n Intelligencer\u003c/title\u003e, \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eWashington City\n Gazette\u003c/title\u003e, and \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eGeorgetown\n Metropolitan\u003c/title\u003e, [22-23 March 1820]; \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eNational Messenger\u003c/title\u003e, 24\n March 1820; \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eNiles Register\u003c/title\u003e, 25\n March 1820; An one undated account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: mourning for Decatur and withdrawn for lack of\n support.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArticles taken from \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eThe Herald\u003c/title\u003eand \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eNorfolk\u003c/title\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eThe Herald\u003c/title\u003eand the \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eNational\n Intelligencer\u003c/title\u003ereports.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe newspaper clippings include the following: \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eAmerican Beacon\u003c/title\u003e, 8\n April 1820; \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eNorfolk\u003c/title\u003e, 11 April\n 1820; \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eThe Gazette\u003c/title\u003e,\n Winchester, 15 April 1820; \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eAmerican Advocate\u003c/title\u003e, 22\n April 1820; and two undated articles.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe \"Rodney Urn\" was silver urn, given to Caesar\n Rodney, a former Attorney General of the U.S. who had\n defended James Barron at the Court of Enquiry without\n pay. The newspaper articles include the following: \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eNorfolk\n Ledger-Dispatch\u003c/title\u003e, 10 January 1947; \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eNorfolk\n Virginian-Pilot\u003c/title\u003e, 14 November 1954; \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eNorfolk\n Virginian-Pilot\u003c/title\u003e, 1 January 1955.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis includes an editorial opinion of the Court of\n Enquiry upon Commo. Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis contains the obituary of Mrs. Elizabeth\n Moseley Barron, late wife of Commo. James Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis includes an editorial on the testimonial\n dinner offered to Commo. James Barron upon his\n assuming the command of the Philadelphia Naval Yard\n and his declining of it due to his wish \"to avoid all\n appearance of ostentation or triumph.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis includes an account of the landing of General\n Lafayette in New York.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis includes an editorial on Lafayette, \"good\n man, sincere Patriot, and distinguished Soldier of\n our Revolution.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis includes a report of the visit of General\n Lafayette to New York, Brooklyn, and New Haven.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis includes an announcement of the expected\n arrival of General Lafayette in Philadelphia with the\n order of Civic Procession.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis includes reports of the departure of General\n Lafayette from New York and his reception in Troy,\n New York.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis includes an account of the continuing\n journeys of \"The Nation's Guest,\" General\n Lafayette.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis includes an account of the visit of General\n Lafayette to the Philadelphia Naval Yard, Commo.\n James Barron, commanding.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis includes an account of the visit of \"The\n Nation's Guest\" General Lafayette, to the\n Philadelphia Naval Yard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis includes a report of the visit of General\n Lafayette to Philadelphia and of his further journey\n to Chester, Pa., and on to Delaware.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis includes a report of the reception of General\n Lafayette by the United States Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Naval Courts, printed in \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eThe Herald\u003c/title\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis includes the obituary of Commo. James\n Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrders Sever to take over the \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eChesapeake\u003c/title\u003etoward the\n end of May as Capt. [James] Barron says it will be\n ready then; he is to take his crew, the marine\n officer and marines, the master and about thirty\n seamen, such midshipmen and \"pettee officers\" as he\n thinks proper, and two or three warrant officers. The\n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eChesapeake\u003c/title\u003ewill move\n down to the Cran[e]y Island. It is essential to get\n the ship out as early as possible.\u003c/p\u003e"],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Content Information"],"scopecontent_tesim":["Correspondence and papers of Commodore James Barron\n relating to his career in the United States Navy, and\n especially relating to The Chesapeake-Leopard Affair in 1807\n and to his duel with Stephen Decatur. Collection includes\n photocopies of patents issued to Barron for his inventions and\n a typescript of William Oliver Stevens' \n An Affair of Honor , a biography\n of Barron. Correspondents include John Adams, Jesse Duncan\n Elliott, Andrew Jackson, Thomas Jefferson, Amos Kendall, Duff\n Green and Abel P. Upshur.","Genealogical notes on the Barron Family are to be\n found in this box together with an autobiographical note\n by James Barron (1768-1851) and \"Revolutionary\n Reminiscences\" by his father, James Barron the Elder (d.\n 1787). (A genealogical chart of the Barron Family is to\n be found in the Samuel Barron Papers, Box 1, folder 1.)\n Naval commissions of James Barron together with his\n personal and naval correspondence from 1803 to 1807 are\n included in this first box.","Correspondence of 1803 to 1805 covers the period from\n Barron's first commission through his command of the\n U.S. Frigates \n New York and \n President in the\n Mediterranean Squadron during the war with Tripoli.\n Several letters concern his duties as assistant to his\n brother, Commodore Samuel Barron, who was commander of\n the Squadron before relinquishing the command to Capt.\n John Rodgers because of ill health.","The papers of the 1806-1807 period begin with the\n preparations for Barron to leave Norfolk on the U.S.\n Ship \n Chesapeake to take command\n of the Mediterranean Squadron with the rank of\n Commodore. The correspondence with Comm. Rodgers, which\n nearly ended in a duel but was amicably settled by the\n seconds is included. A description of the affair with\n the British warship \n Leopard describes the\n brief skirmish and the capitulation of Barron. The\n request of his officers for his arrest as a result of\n the capitulation, the passing of the command of his ship\n to Capt. Stephen Decatur, the preparations for the Court\n Martial, the testimony, and the sentence of suspension\n are in the material found in this box. Opinions\n regarding the unfairness of the sentence by B. Cocke of\n Washington and Robert Saunders, President of William and\n Mary College, and others, are included.","\"Jan. 17, 1961 . . . Note at top is Janey Hope\n Marr's\" signed A[nne] W. Marr.","\"Memoir of Comd're Jas. Barron,\" 2 pages; and a\n memorandum regarding the writing of such a\n memoir.","Re: naval engagements in the War, in one of which\n \"the two Captains Barron\" were involved.","Re: \"the remarkable escape of the private armed\n Ship Marquis La Fayette,\" 1779-to 1781.","Item concerns the recommendation of Capt. James\n Barron, who is seeking a promotion.","Re: Barron's new post.","Re: ship which is being completed; Kentucky papers\n [for war bounty lands] sent by Mr. Saunders; and\n inquiry about their value.","Item is criticizing the U.S. ship, \n Insurgent by stating, \"\n . . . would not go to sea in her for the world . . .\n .\"","Re: completion of the signals.","Includes a draft payment.","Re: Instructions to bring the ship up the Potomac\n to Washington.","R[ober]t Smith writes that no Captain is\n available for such a secondary position aboard\n ship. He accepts Truxton's resignation and\n appoints Capt. Morris to command the \n Chesapeake .","Comm. Truxton denies that he intended to resign\n his commission but only meant to be relieved of\n the command of the Mediterranean Squadron.","Re: Comm. Dale and sailing plans.","Re: war in the Mediterranean; expectation to sail\n for Tripoli; criticism of way war is carried on;\n Algiers and Tangiers both threatening war; his order\n to give up command of the \n New York and take\n command of a \"much neglected and horribly\n disciplined\" ship; message to Bainbridge, etc.","Re: a horse for which he wants $5,000.","The letter accompanied a gift of a Damascus\n saber.","Re: Orders for the taking command of the \n President and future\n movements of the ship and Squadron.","Re: Orders for the collection of the Squadron, \"If\n the Business here is Settled.\"","Re: affairs in the Mediterranean after James\n Barron left. News of Col. Lear and Comm. Rodgers at\n Tunis, Lear negotiating to avoid war, Rodgers\n continuing to fire on Tunisian vessels. News of the\n duplicity of Comm. Rodgers; of Lord Nelson's\n unsuccessful pursuit of the French; of 9 American\n ships at Gibraltar, prizes of the British.","Orders: after delivering the \n President to Capt.\n Tingey, James Barron is to prepare for the\n construction of a 74 gun ship at Portsmouth.","Item contains 4 letters and 16 poems.","Re: Arab horse, Selim, which was sent to\n America.","An order to hold himself ready to sail on the\n frigate \n Chesapeake for the\n purpose of taking the command of the American\n Squadron in the Mediterranean; suspension of the\n orders because the \n Chesapeake was not\n ready to sail.","Felicitation on appointment to command the\n Mediterranean Squadron; re: a brother who was a\n Midshipman on the Constitution.","Re: the affair between Barron and Comm. Rodgers\n concerning which \"much anxiety is excited\n among...your friends.\"","Relative to threatened duel between Barron and\n Rodgers; printed terms of settlement published 31\n January 1807.","Arrangements are made to meet at Havre de Grace,\n Maryland, for the duel of Barron and Rodgers, despite\n the orders of the Secretary of the Navy; news that\n agreement to a settlement has been reached.","Re: new orders shortly to come to Capt. Barron,\n until which time he \"will not move from that place\n without special orders from me.\"","Preparations for the sailing on the \n Chesapeake , including\n a question regarding the powder which was \"not fit\n for service\" and was to be remanufactured at Malta,\n 23 March 1807; endorsement by James Barron, \"The \n Chesapeake 's Powder,\n an important paper.\"","He is sending up the Seamen for the \n Chesapeake .","Re: deserters from the newly assembled crew.","Re: attempted sale of James Barron's Dry Dock\n plan; news of Norfolk business interests.","Request that James Barron take an enclosed letter\n to Mr. Niggins at Malta and ask him to send back a\n pipe of Marsala Madeira if conveyance is available.\n Endorsement: \"From that infamous Hypocrite, T.\n Jefferson\" and \"No consequence.\"","Re: the Arabian horse, Selim.","Re: the conduct of James Cosgrove, who had been a\n gunman on the U.S.S. Essex: \"most perverse.\"","Letter by Mrs. Cole asking that her husband be\n released from service on the \n Chesapeake .","A letter sent by Comm. Barron to Gibraltar (never\n delivered to Col. H.M.Clavering).","Items in this subseries include: A description of\n the affair between the U.S.S. \n Chesaspeake commanded\n by Barron and the British warship \n Leopard , involving the\n brief skirmish and the capitulation of Barron; the\n request of Barron's officers for his arrest as a\n result of the capitulation; the passing of the\n command of Barron's ship to Capt. Stephen Decatur;\n the preparations for the Court Martial; the\n testimony; and the sentence of suspension. Opinions\n regarding the unfairness of the sentence are given\n by: B. Cocke of Washington; Robert Saunders,\n President of William and Mary College; and\n others.","\"Sensible of the disgrace . . . in the\n premature surrender of the U.S. Ship \n Chesapeake to the\n English Ship of \n Leopard . . .\n request that an order be issued for the arrest of\n Commander James Barron . . . .\"","He (Comdr. James Barron) has forwarded a copy\n of the letter of accusations, as requested.","An account of the half hour battle in which 3\n men were killed and 16 wounded.","Re: the letter sent by his officers and his\n inability to travel due to his wounds.","Explaining the action between the \n Chesapeake and the\n English Warship \n Leopard .","Re: divisions of cabins aboard ship.","Order to turn over command of the Frigate \n Chesapeake to Capt.\n Decatur.","Re: information needed for the Court of Enquiry\n of the Affair of the \n Chesapeake and \n Leopard , involving\n his brother [James Barron].","Item was sent to Robert Smith, Secretary of the\n Navy, [by James Barron], by way of Capt.\n Gordon.","Enclosing a call for a Court of Enquiry to\n investigate conduct of James Barron, for October\n 5.","Re: the chance that the \n Chesapeake affair\n might be cause for a declaration of war.","Re: his wound, which makes it impossible for\n him to sit up; and his comments on the affair of\n the \n Chesapeake and the \n Leopard .","Re: the action of the \n Chesapeake on 22 of\n June.","A list of the armament and complement of\n officers and men on the Ship \n Leopard ; and a copy\n of the order of 1 June 1807 given by G. Berkeley,\n given in Halifax, Nova Scotia, under which the\n attack was made by the \n Leopard .","Re: postponement of the trial to Friday the\n 16th, due to Barron's \"feeble state of\n health.\"","Re: the taking of Mr. Saunders to assist Taylor\n in the defense of James Barron.","Re: the day fixed for the Court Martial.","Re: the Report of the Court of Enquiry . . .\n \"Rascally . . .grounded with prejudice.","Testimony of Captain Gordon in\n \"Chesapeake-Leopard\" trial. ADr; Testimony of\n Captain Hall in \"Chesapeake-Leopard\" trial. 8\n pages. ADr; Capt. Gordon's 2nd dep'n. 4 pages.\n ADr; \"Testimony\" at the Chesapeake- Leopard trial.\n ADr. (See printed report of the Court Martial\n Proceedings, Box 13.)","Re: rumors of war with England; suggesting that\n subscriptions be raised for a ship of commerce to\n be commanded by James Barron, and that the\n President might remit his sentence.","Re: Madison's appearance as a witness to the\n trial of Commodore James Barron.","The charges and decisions are given in detail;\n part of page 22, the last paragraph has been cut\n away. Endorsement [by James Barron]: \"The Congress\n of the U. States took up this affair and appointed\n a Committee to examine into my conduct. That\n Committee acquited (sic) me of all sort of blame;\n their report is to be found on their records.\"","States that \"Doct. Bullus has been your decided\n enemy.\"","Re: the decision of the Court Martial, which\n has not yet appeared.","Re: Charges against Fitz. H. Babbit.","Re: the chance of the President's remitting the\n sentence of the Court Martial of James Barron, the\n President is expected hourly from Monticello.","Re: dissatisfaction with the outcome of the\n Court Martial of James Barron, criticism of the\n trial and \"this unhallowed sentence against you\";\n and hopes for a full publication of the trial.","Copy of the above included.","At the beginning of this box is to be found a curious\n ten page document from John Peake to Lord Gambier, 4\n June 1811; in it he recommends \"an entirely new system\n for naval vessels.\" Also from this period, 7 September\n 1811 is the letter from W. Lewis to Chas. W.\n Goldsborough, Secretary of the Navy, which formed the\n basis for one of the accusations in the later Naval\n Enquiry on James Barron.","The remainder of the material is from the years that\n Barron spent in exile in Copenhagen. Having arrived\n there in command of a commercial ship, \n Portia , in 1812, he was\n forced to sell the ship and remain in Denmark. His\n correspondence in connection with his attempts to make a\n living by his inventions show that he received patents\n on machines for spinning hemp into rope, cutting cork,\n kneading dough, and an improvised wind mill. His letter\n to Wm. Jones, Secretary of the Navy, asking an\n opportunity to serve his country at the conclusion of\n his sentence, 22 July 1813, remained unanswered. His\n correspondence of 1814 when he sold his European patents\n in expectation of an opportunity to return to the U.S.\n ended in disappointment. Much correspondence with his\n daughter, Jane A. Barron is from this period.","A long discussion of \"Naval imbecility\" etc.","The report of the remarks made by Capt. James\n Barron to Mr. Lyons, British Consul, re: The\n Chesapeake-Leopard Affair. \"I am now convinced that\n he is not only a coward, but a traitor....\"","Re: Business matters.","Concerned with the sale of the ship formerly\n commanded by Barron and other business matters.","Re: the sale of the ship \n Portia , formerly\n commanded by Barron and other business matters.","Re: a previous letter.","Re: battles, \"Lord Wellington's victory over the\n Marmont.\"","Re: a suit against Capt. A. Murray in the District\n Court, District of Delaware.","Re: \"Declaration of War on our part of 14th inst.\"\n And Capt. Hull's successful encounter with the\n Guerrier.","Re: the purchase of Barron's ship.","Re: business affairs connected with the hemp\n spinning machine.","Re: his activity on a ship of Capt. Bradley and\n his desire to return to Barron.","A petition to have his naval recommendation put\n into practice.","A defense of his action [in The Chesapeake-Leopard\n Affair] and an accusation against his accusers,\n especially Capt. Gordon.","The term of his suspension having expired, Barron\n asks for opportunity to serve his country.","In one he mentions that he is writing to the\n Secretary of the Navy to offer his services to his\n country in the War.","Re: defense of Virginia, with mention of the\n Peninsula, Richmond, Petersburg, etc.","Re: patent for rope machine.","Offer to carry communications to America on his\n next trip.","Agreement to sell to John Murray Forbes the patent\n to a hemp spinning machine, patented in Denmark,\n Sweden, and Russia.","Sale of the rights to the machine outside Denmark\n to James Barron.","Addressed to \"Commodore Murray, at the Collector\n of Delaware.\" re: duties on the cargo of the British\n ship Superior.","Re: Barron's attempts to return home and sale of\n his European patents.","Written when Barron expected to get passage back\n to the U.S. from Gothenberg when he sold his European\n patents to Forbes.","Personal affairs.","Grants permission to Capt. James Barron for the\n construction of a wind mill on which he, Forbes,\n holds patent rights.","Re: chance for employment in France.","Preliminaries of peace were signed at Ghent\n between the British and American ministers.","\"Taylor . . . is my brother.\"","Appeals to Barron to aid him, and a letter after\n his release from prison.","News of his attempts to set up in business in\n Europe and of his new invention, a cork-cutting\n machine.","Business letters in which Ferrau expresses the\n sympathy in Copenhagen with the cause of Napoleon,\n and disappointed at his defeat.","Business affairs.","Re: transactions in tobacco. Enclosed: 2\n receipts.","Re: Barron's right of reinstatement among his\n countrymen.","For a patent on a machine for cutting corks.","The correspondence of 1816 through 1820 begins with\n business and family letters received in Copenhagen.\n After his return to the U.S. in 1819 there is\n correspondence with the Navy Department and President\n Monroe regarding the reinstatement of Barron in a naval\n command. The correspondence of June 1819 to March 1820\n with Capt. Stephen Decatur is preserved, along with an\n account of the duel in which Barron was gravely injured\n and Decatur killed. (See \"The History of a transaction\n which there ought never to have been occasion for,\" an\n account of the duel written by James Barron in the\n Samuel Barron Papers, Box 1, Folder 8.) The\n correspondence with Capt. J. D. Elliott, his second, and\n reports of the controversies which followed the duel are\n included. Family letters include many from his daughter,\n Mrs. Jane Barron Hope.","Re: his life in the West Indies where he has gone\n from Copenhagen.","Business affairs; permission granted to import\n refined sugar into Russia.","Business affairs.","Re: his hope of returning to U.S. within the year;\n and of the impending marriage of Jane.","News from home: re: Capt. Johnson and lucrative\n business in the Dismal Swamp Canal; trade with St.\n Iago De Cuba; Capt. Sinclair; plans to move the Naval\n Yard from Gosport to York, still undecided; Capt.\n Fawn's misfortune; flourishing condition of Norfolk;\n $100,000 subscribed to open the \"Roan Oak Canal\";\n Chs. K. Mallory, Collector; Barron's family living in\n town after their country house burned.","Re: his machine for cutting corks now successful,\n and his desire for a patent on it.","Re: her husband; detailed explanations of his cork\n cutting machine and his mill which \"will grind 100\n bushels of corn in 24 hours, can be completed for\n little more than a common pidgeon house.\"","Re: a knife [for the cork cutting machine].","Contracts in Danish.","Contract for Elliptical Valve Pump Boxes, to be\n made and sold by Barron after getting a Danish\n patent.","Authorization for the accountant of the U.S. Navy\n to pay the balance of his half-pay to Mrs. Elizabeth\n M. Barron or Mr. Wilton Hope (his son-in-law).","Introducing a Mr. Poulson.","Re: commission given to Capt. Leech by Barron.","Document in Danish.","Statement re: his \"new invented Pump\" which he has\n offered to the Secretary of State.","Wishing him a pleasant passage.","Will Recorded at above date.","Re: St. Croix; and Barron's imminent\n departure.","Written to Barron as he is waiting to sail and\n after his arrival in Virginia.","Document in Danish.","James L. Ferrau having taken the degree of M.D. is\n returning to Copenhagen.","An offer for the purchase of the copyright of the\n cork cutting machine in Great Britain.","\"The President (James Monroe) takes a deep\n interest in your welfare . . . come on immediately to\n Washington and see the President himself . . ..\" Re:\n the debate in General Jackson's case.","Re: that Capt. James Barron applied for passage to\n the U.S. from Gothenberg to offer his services in the\n war; was refused passage because the ship was under a\n neutral cartel, in June 1814.","Re: that he saw letter addressed by Capt. Barron\n to the U.S. Secretary of the Navy, in 1813 offering\n his services to the U.S. and that Barron sought\n passage to the U.S. in 1814.","Request for readmission to the Navy, detailed\n denial of accusation which was contained in letter of\n Capt. William Lewis, 7 September 1811; he was in this\n country in September 1811 to April 1812.","A welcome home letter.","Enclosing half-pay vouchers.","Re: warrants for land in Kentucky issued to James\n Barron's father for Revolutionary War service, being\n 7777 2/3 acres on the Cumberland River and for 1777\n 2/3 acres on Hartland Creek.","Encouragement and best wishes.","Details of duel and of conversation between Barron\n and Decatur: re: Barron's condition.","Re: his nephew, Samuel [Barron] who is at sea as a\n 4 year old Midshipman on a U.S. warship; and re:\n bounty lands in Kentucky.","Written to Barron while he is recovering from\n wound received in duel; and comment on the outcome of\n the duel and public opinion re: the death of\n Decatur.","Elliott, who was the second for Barron in his\n duel, writes about public opinion of the duel and\n Barron's coming Court of Enquiry in New York.","Finds that public opinion is strongly in favor of\n Barron after the Barron-Decatur correspondence has\n been published by the friends of the late Stephen\n Decatur.","Vouchers for pay sustenance and medical costs.","His respects.","Re: the published correspondence of Decatur, which\n appears to be helping Barron.","A lead editorial stating \" . . . Com. Barron\n stands acquitted of all blame.\"","Re: American group in Copenhagen.","Sent with other letters from friends from\n Copenhagen.","An appeal for exoneration from the accusations\n made against him.","Re: a newly invented plough of Barron's.","Re: Barron's wound.","Re: a visit to Washington.","Re: affairs in Denmark and the reception of the\n news of the duel.","Re: attacks by Mr. King.","Countersigned by John Rainals, U.S. Consul. Power\n to collect debts in the U.S.","The reaction in New York, \"your conduct has been\n applauded.\"","Account for the sale of his corkwood,\n 1817-1820.","Enclosed: power of Attorney. Re: land on Old Point\n in which an interest was held by Jane Barron,\n daughter of Samuel Barron (1) wife of G.\n Armistead.","Re: Revolutionary War bounty land of Samuel\n Barron, father of James Barron.","This box contains the papers of 1821 which are\n concerned almost entirely with correspondence and other\n material related to the Naval Court of Enquiry held at\n the Brooklyn Naval Yard. The enquiry covered (1) the\n accusation made by W. Lewis in a letter of 7 September\n 1811 to the Secretary of the Navy, regarding remarks\n reported to have been made by Barron while in Portugal\n on a commercial trip regarding the Chesapeake- Leopard\n Affair and (2) the desire of Barron to return to active\n service in the War of 1812 upon the expiration of his\n sentence of suspension from the Navy. Statements of the\n trial and reactions to the verdict are included.","See also: the \n Proceedings of the Court of\n Enquiry held at the Navy Yard, Brooklyn, New York, upon\n Captain James Barron of the United States Navy in May,\n 1821. Published in Washington City by Jacob\n Gideon, Junior, 1822. 111 pages.; \"Notes to the Trial of\n Commodore Barron, 1808.\" 8 pages. and; \"Proceedings of\n the General Court Martial convened for the trial of\n Commodore James Barron, Captain Charles Gordon, Mr.\n William Hook, and Captain John Hall of the United States\n Ship \n Chesapeake in the month of\n January, 1808.\" 496 pages. All are included in one\n volume in Box 13, folder 1 of the James Barron Papers\n (1).","Attested Th[omas] Latimore.","Bill allowing five years pay for Barron's father's\n Revolutionary services has passed the House of\n Delegates; the President [of the U.S.] has not\n directed a Court of Enquiry, but has forced Barron to\n demand one for himself.","Re: the sending of a pair of spectacles to\n Barron.","Marked \"Private.\" Instructed by the President of\n the U. States to enquire whether it would be\n agreeable to Barron to take command of the Navy Yard\n in Philadelphia.","Re: James Barron, to be held at the Brooklyn Navy\n Yard on or before 10 May.","Re: the residence of James Barron in Copenhagen,\n his trips in 1811 and 1812, and his desire to be of\n use to his country in the War, after he was detained\n in Copenhagen.","Re: Commo. James Barron, orig. dated 20 April\n 1820.","Correspondence regarding the Court of Enquiry on\n Barron and the pamphlet [on the duel] that Elliot is\n publishing.","Re: the arrangements for the Court of Enquiry and\n the discussions between Smith Thompson and James\n Barron which have led up to it; mention of the\n President's interest in the case.","n.d. Typed copy of the above. TCop. 3 pages.","Asking the influence of Barron toward the\n candidacy of Gen'l Pryor for a Marshallship.","Re: representing Barron at the Court of Enquiry in\n New York.","Purchased from Charles Hamilton, 1974.","n.d. Typed copy of the above. TCop. 1 p.","\"That, the want of funds alone kept him (James\n Barron) from returning to his country\" during the\n war.","Folder 12 [1821]. Testimony of [James Barron] at\n the trial. ADr. 4 pages. (incomplete).","See printed report of the Court of Enquiry.\n Proceedings, Box 13.","Request for appointment to sail under James\n Barron.","Re: survey of land of Comm. Barron. Enclosure:\n surveyor's plot.","Re: this interest of the people in Norfolk in the\n results of the Court of Enquiry.","Re: the appearance of Cleveland at the Court of\n Enquiry, and criticism of the \"stupid, unmeaning,\n milk and water decision of the Court.\"","Re: the Court of Enquiry and the Sentence of the\n Court in which one member did not concur and which\n [President] Monroe did not sign.","A report of the attempts of James Barron to return\n to the U.S. from Sweden on the John Adams.","Re: affairs in Copenhagen.","Best wishes for the outcome of the enquiry.","Countersigned by Ino E. Hall, Mayor. Answers to\n questions put by Lt. Wheaton, Judge Advocate.","Re: the attacks of \"the Decatur faction\" on\n Barron, the results of the Court of Enquiry, and the\n action of the U.S. Congress on the case.","His final testimony at the Board of Enquiry.","He has been informed that the testimony has ended\n at the Board of Enquiry; he will remain in the city\n until he hears the verdict.","Letter in which the opinion of the Court is quoted\n in full; James Barron is not completely\n exonerated.","Protest against the decision of the Court.","Requests a full copy of the proceedings of the\n Court.","Re: the sending of a rhubarb plant which Barron\n admired.","Re: a machine designed by Barron.","He reports the rumor that Barron is to be returned\n to command \"very speedily.\"","Re: his family and a receipt for Barron's ailment\n - numatic and nitric acid in warm water drunk with\n meals.","Requesting the loan of Capt. Elliot's dueling\n pistols.","An invitation to dine.","Re: his newly invented washing machine.","Correspondence of the year 1822, much of it concerned\n with the sentence of the Court of Enquiry and opinions\n regarding it, including several letters each from A.\n McLane, Wilmington, Del., R. J. Cleveland, Lancaster,\n Massachuetts, Wm. Craig, Philadelphia, and Capt. J.D.\n Elliott, Barron's second in the duel with Decatur.\n Included is correspondence with Barron's daughters, Mary\n and Margaretha, and his son-in-law, Capt. John P.\n Tuttle, and business correspondence in connections with\n his inventions, a washing machine and a new type of oil\n lamp.","Family affairs.","Correspondence concerning the results of the Court\n of Enquiry, the actions of the enemies of Barron, and\n a suggestion that he demand a Court Martial to clear\n his name; and discussion of Barron's new invention, a\n washing machine.","Re: Barron's claim against the Commonwealth of\n Virginia.","Re: Barron's claim for his father's bounty lands\n or for compensation.","\"Your washing machine answers admirably well both\n for washing and ironing, it only wants to be known to\n become generally used...\"","Request for a return of duty paid on models of his\n machinery, which he brought to U.S. in 1815.","Re: indemnity for the capture of the ship \n Jane , commanded by\n Barron.","Re: the reactions to the case of Barron in the\n Boston area; a scandal concerning the building of\n gunboats and the trial of Lt. Abbott; and interest in\n the washing machine invented by Barron.","Re: reports of the Court of Enquiry; the\n publication of his correspondence connected with the\n Barron-Decatur duel; and a description of his going\n overboard on a trip to New York and being 1 l/2 hours\n in the water before rescue.","Asking for the hand of Margaretta Barron in\n marriage, and naval news.","Correspondence concerning commercial matters and\n inventions of Barron including windlass, cutting\n machine for straw, oil lantern, and pump.","Re: her sister, Mrs. Christmas, whose husband has\n recently died; and of her desire to return to\n Copenhagen.","Re: a recently published pamphlet, which concerns\n Barron; and the attitude of Congress toward Barron's\n claims.","A request that a decision be made on his case.","Re: patent on windlass invented by Barron; and\n disaster of \"the loss of the Albion with her\n passengers and quarter part of the crew.\"","Re: the receipt in England of models of machines\n invented by Barron and the showing of them to\n prospective buyers.","Requesting a recommendation for his son to be\n admitted as a Cadet at West Point.","Re: selling his windlass machine in England.","Re: a receipt.","Business concerned with the windlass machine of\n Barron.","Sent with the gift of a spyglass.","Business matters and news of Navy affairs.","Request that Barron recommend a young man to be\n commissioned First Lieutenant.","Re: the completion of gunboats.","Re: the model for a windmill invented by\n Barron.","Re: an oil lamp invented by Barron.","Re: the \"bad times\" in Baltimore.","Re: canvas sent to U.S. and problem of payment for\n it.","Re: affairs in Copenhagen.","Introducing Mr. Brien and Captain McPharron.","Events of 1824 covered in the correspondence include\n the appointment of Commodore Barron to the Command of\n the Navy Yard in Philadelphia, the congratulations of\n his friends on his reappointment in the Navy, and the\n reports of opposition to the appointment in\n Philadelphia; the visit of Gen'l Lafayette, Barron's\n part in entertaining the General. Included are a letter\n of 26 November from G.W. Lafayette, son of the General,\n and a letter from Gen'l Andrew Jackson, 14\n September.","Request for a loan.","Invitation to meet the son of John Marshall.","Business letters; mention of a spinning machine\n invented by Barron.","Enclosing payment for a requisition signed by the\n Secretary of the Navy plus his regular pay.","Barron is in Philadelphia to consult Dr.\n Phisicle.","Re: his faith in Barron and his defense of him in\n private conversations.","Re: personal affairs.","Re: personal affairs.","Personal affairs concerned with friends in\n Copenhagen.","Announcement of the \"United States Naval\n Chronicle\" with endorsement, signed.","This letter was enclosed with the above\n announcement, located in Box-folder: 6:10.","\"The course . . . of the Executive of our country\n against you calls loudly for . . . indignation.\"","Re: some great sorrow that has befallen the\n family.","Introducing Dr. French; endorsement, \"who married\n Miss Elizabeth Barron.\"","Re: canvas sold in America for which he has not\n been paid; and sympathy for Barron and \"the intrigues\n of your enemies.\"","Re: his \"miserable situation\": his constant\n application for some employment, his visits with\n [President Monroe], and the lack of any response from\n the Navy Department.","Reports in detail his losses in a disastrous\n sailing venture in the Pacific.","Gives hope that \"the next incumbent of the White\n House may venture to look to your claim.\"","Re: Barron's trip to Washington to claim his\n rights; and possibility that General Jackson will be\n Pennsylvania's candidate for the Presidency.","He has commended Barron to Mr. Forsythe of the\n U.S. Congress.","Re: the bellows invented by Barron for ventilating\n ships.","Asks horticultural information.","Re: the support that Gen'l Jackson has given\n Barron; and Jackson's candidacy for President.","Re: Barron's claims in Washington, his support by\n Gen'l Jackson, and his appointment as Commander to\n the Philadelphia Navy Yard.","Re: his wife, the former Margaretta Barron, and\n his family.","He expresses his sympathy with James Barron in his\n persecution and states his intention of bringing the\n matter before the Secretary of the Navy.","Re: the installation of bellows [for ventilation]\n on the ship commanded by Capt. Kennedy.","Re: the Navy Bill before Congress; the nomination\n of Jackson as the candidate for President of the\n U.S.; add Barron's appointment to the Commander of\n the Philadelphia Navy Yard.","Concerning his ancestors and his present\n predicament.","Reports, \"we feel confident now we shall have the\n notes of Georgia.\"","An invitation to dinner.","Re: Naval matters.","A letter of introduction for Comm. James\n Barron.","Social note.","Re: the availability of corkwood for the making of\n bottle corks.","To meet General Lafayette, signed by John Adams,\n Mayor, and by Wm. Fitzwhylson and Tho.\n Brockenbrough.","Application for the position of Secretary to\n Barron should he be called back into active service,\n which seems to be imminent.","Expresses gratification that Barron has been\n called into active service by the \"good old\n President.\"","Re: twilled cotton; and congratulations \"on your\n recent change of situation.\"","Expresses \"joy at the termination of your\n unmerited persecution.\"","Re: an order for corkwood.","Rejoices \"that you are restored to a station in\n the Service to which you have been so long and so\n justly entitled.\"","Appreciation for the gift of a spyglass.","Re: \"the friendly manner the good old President\n received you,\" and \"the conduct of the two scoundrels\n that has come out against you in Philadelphia.\"","Complaining about too heavy duties in the Navy\n Yard (of which Barron is commander).","Re: the appointment of Barron as Commander of the\n Philadelphia Navy Yard and of the resentment of some\n persons in Philadelphia.","\"If my candor to Mr. Monroe had any effect in the\n application of the Golden Law (of justice) be assured\n it is a great satisfaction to me.\"","Accusation against some of the officers of the\n Yard.","An invitation to meet General Lafayette.","Gratitude from the committee appointed to receive\n General Lafayette, for the Naval salutes ordered by\n Barron.","Re: a request by General Lafayette that a visit be\n made to the Naval Yard. (under the Command of\n Barron).","Signed by J.A.S. Lewis, Chairman. Enclosed\n envelopes in which the tickers were enclosed,\n endorsed. AC.","Endorsed: \"List of invited guests to dine with\n General Lafayette.\"","\"Your appointment gives all the people of this\n county much satisfaction.\"","Re: events around Norfolk.","Sympathy with Barron and daughters in their\n bereavement; and a notice of a runaway servant.","Sympathy in his sorrow.","Re: a planned visit to Yorktown.","Re: a leave of absence.","An invitation to a ball honoring General\n Lafayette. Card of admission enclosed.","Re: the Yorktown celebration and social news.","A report on the ship's ventilators invented by\n Barron.","A covering letter for the above.","Re: a book on \"System of Pyrotechny\" by her late\n husband, James Cutbush, written on fold of the\n printed prospectus.","Request for recommendation for position of\n Sergeant at Arms of the House of Representatives.","Largely illegible, but begins, \"My father gives me\n the agreeable task of answering your letter . . .\n .\"","Re: acts before Congress, including \"Col.\n Johnson's for the abolition of imprisonment for debt\n and of Mr. Johnson from Louisiana to appropriate all\n the public land to internal improvement and education\n in the United States\"; and that \"either General\n Jackson or Mr. Adams must be elected (to the\n Presidency) by Congress.\"","Re: the drafting of an unspecified memorial.","Correspondence of the years 1825 to 1827, includes\n correspondence with A. McLane, Wilmington, Delaware who\n described his experiences when he accompanied Gen'l\n Lafayette on a part of his visit to the U.S.; with\n Charles D. Brodie, Portsmouth, who was enthusiastic\n about the ventilating system for ships invented by\n Barron; with Benjamin King, Washington, D.C. about the\n ventilating system and the pump invented by Barron; with\n Samuel L. Southard, Secretary of the Navy, and Chas. W.\n Goldsborough, Secretary of the Naval Command, including\n a copybook of letters written to them by Barron; and\n with his daughters, Mrs. Jane Barron Hope and Mrs.\n Virginia Barron Pendergast. In 1825, Barron returned to\n Norfolk to command the Naval Post at Gosport, and\n presided at a Naval Court Martial in Washington. There\n is a letter from \"R.S.,\" Washington, D.C., reporting a\n speech made in Congress by John Randolph on The\n Chesapeake-Leopard Affair and on the Barron-Decatur\n duel, and one from Andrew Jackson, the Hermitage, asking\n Barron to serve as proxy godfather for him, 30 June\n 1827.","Re: a memorial to Congress concerned with claims\n under the Florida Treaty.","Congratulations on his appointment; re: his cruise\n and the independence of Peru.","Re: A Negro Man Ned, about who Gen'l Andrew\n Jackson was concerned.","Much news of Naval events in Norfolk, including\n criticism of the Admiral, the trial of Stewart,\n letter of Gen'l Jackson to Mr. Clay, and the movement\n of warships in and out of Norfolk.","Re: the raising of an army.","Re: the nephew of Barron, Midshipman [Samuel]\n Barron.","Re: a representation he made to Congress.","Notice of election to the Musical Fund Society of\n Philadelphia.","Family letters covering the period in Philadelphia\n where he commanded the Navy Yard, and his time in\n Washington as Chairman of a Naval Court Martial.","A. McLane, a Revolutionary war veteran, writes of\n his experiences accompanying Gen'l Lafayette on his\n visits to America.","A plea for more regular payment of wages.","Report of his journey to report for duty.","Re: the outfitting of ships; and of Barron's\n ventilation system, \"it may be hailed as the\n salvation of our Navy.\"","Re: affairs in Copenhagen.","Introducing John Geddes.","Recommending Henry Crabb.","Supporting the claims of William Crabb, Assistant\n Navy Store Keeper.","Requesting assistance for the appointment of his\n son, George, to the Service.","Notice of transfer of Barron to the command of the\n Gosport Navy Yard in Virginia.","Request for leave.","Request to be placed under the command of\n Barron.","Invitation to a testimonial dinner to be given for\n Barron on the occasion of his removal from\n Philadelphia. Enclosure: a toast to Philadelphia.","Re: family affairs.","Regret at Barron's departure from\n Philadelphia.","Request advice regarding the milling of flour.","He writes of his difficult situation in the\n Navy.","Invitation to a dinner.","Re: the pump invented by Barron.","Re: the Florida Treaty.","Request for an assignment.","Offers self as Secretary to Barron who it is\n rumored is to command the Frigate Brandywine\n conveying Gen. Lafayette to France.","Request for help in getting his back wages from\n the Navy.","Reporting as a witness at the court martial of\n Charles Stewart.","Re: his brother, Dr. Richard Kennon, who is\n relieved of sea duty and placed under the command of\n Barron.","Submitting his bust of Gen'l Lafayette to the\n Public Inspector at Washington.","Re: the romance of Lt. Pendergrast and Virginia\n Barron.","Re: the suitor for the hand of Virginia\n Barron.","Enclosing account for services in taking out a\n patent for Barron on angle-lever-windlass.","Re: some affairs before Congress - - largely\n illegible.","Re: verbal message given as ships passed, but not\n heard.","\"We all rejoiced in what must have been so\n gratifying to yourself after so long and so painful a\n period of suspense.\"","Forwarded to Captain Edmund P. Kennedy then to\n James Barron. A report of valuable use of the bellows\n invented by Barron in changing air below decks and in\n the control of disease there.","Request for leave of absence.","Report on return from his leave.","Re: the use of the title, \"Commodore\" honorary\n since the Navy has no such rank.","Re: transportation of powder to Richmond.","Defense of the Navy Constructor at the Yard.","Re: the ventilation on ships and suggestions for\n improvements.","Report of speech by John Randolph in which he\n \"abused everybody\" including Barron in regard to the \n Chesapeake affair and\n the duel with Decatur. Added note: \"Burn it as soon\n as you read it.\"","Re: his cruise, Naval discipline, and injustice\n the President's message recommending a Naval Academy.\n Re: South American politics and the fall of\n Callas.","Re: the completion of ships being built to\n order.","Re: the build-up of the Navy.","Report that all is quiet in that area, that no\n piracies are heard of.","Correspondence regarding the new type wooden docks\n and new type dry docks, invented by Barron.","Re: his invention of a new type of dock.","Invitation to dinner.","Re: the estate of John B. Osborn, grandson of\n David Barron.","Social news.","Declining to get involved in more controversy\n concerning his treatment by the Navy in the past\n years.","A recommendation of the bearer, T.H. Yateman.","Relating to affairs of the Navy Yard, Gosport,\n Virginia.","Re: a recommendation to the Treasury Department\n relative to a \"system of telegraph for the United\n States.\"","Re: the \"automatic chess player.\"","Sending a greeting to Commo. Barron from his\n friends in Denmark.","Re: a Mr. Butler.","Re: social news of Norfolk.","Re: shipping around the Cape.","Accepting position of godfather to Kennedy's son\n and approving the choice of James Barron as his\n proxy; statement of his high regard for the Navy.","Family and Naval news.","Re: the log boats invented by Barron.","Request for the service of Coxwain Parker,\n sympathy at death of Lieut. Tuttle.","Invitation to tea.","Re: the success of the ventilating bellows\n invented by Barron.","A recommendation that he leave the area in the\n \"sickly season\" for the sake of his health.","Re: an appointment marked \"Private.\"","Re: personal and Naval affairs.","Re: personal matters.","Introducing Capt. Basil Hall of the British\n Navy.","News that he has received an appropriation of\n $50,000 from the Congress for an exploration.","Re: the drowning of Mr. Slidwell, Mr. Rodgers, and\n Mr. Harrison.","Appreciation for an introduction.","Introducing Wm. Barrister.","Application to serve as a midshipman under\n Barron.","Re: his son who is to report to Barron for\n service.","Re: claims under the Treaty of Ghent.","Re: shipments of wine.","Enclosed with a pamphlet on dry rot (now\n lost).","Request that her letters be forwarded to her son\n who is serving on a ship in the Pacific.","Request for dimensions of the moveable crane\n invented by Barron.","Request that Midshipman Joyner return to the\n Department.","Request for information on a \"Denmark stove.\"","Recommendation for Barry Hayes.","Commending the ship's ventilators invented by\n Barron.","Appointment of Barron to the command of the U.S.\n Frigate Guerriere, flagship of the Pacific Fleet.","Asking to be excused from Pacific Command because\n of his business in establishing claims for his\n father's Bounty Lands.","Re: the curative values of wearing a steel plate\n next to the body.","Request that Southard, Secretary of the Navy,\n revoke his orders for Barron to assume command of the\n Guerriere.","Incomplete copy of the above is located in folder\n 21. ADr. 1 page.","Introduction of Midshipman Petway.","Re: Barron's refusal of the command of the\n Guerriere.","Marked \"Private.\" Re: an epidemic of yellow fever\n on his ship which he attributes to the removal of the\n bellows air pump which had been removed from his ship\n at the last overhaul. \"It is the invention of Commo.\n Barron . . . I consider it a thorough safe guard from\n local fever, and shall not willingly go to sea\n without one.\"","Congratulations to Barron On the election of his\n friend Andrew Jackson as President of the U.S.; news\n of events and ships in the Pensacola Navy Yard.","Personal matters.","Smith, a former Marine, writes for \"a Common\n pension in the country of my adoption,\" thanks Barron\n and Lieut. Pendergast for their kindness to him, and\n sends greetings to Gen'l Andrew Jackson and his\n nephew Maj. Andrew J. Donaldson.","A tumor that has been removed from Barron's\n son-in-law Pendergrass, and Re: Barron's visit with\n \"your old Favorite General\" (Pres. Jackson).","Re: a delivery of stone on the orders of Commo.\n Warrington.","A strong letter of censure for Smoot's actions in\n the Yard.","A call for the repayment of a loan made by the\n father of McLane; Barron's reply is copied on the\n reverse.","Re: his orders to report to the Constellation,\n under the command of Barron.","Re: his orders to report to Barron for duty on the\n Constellation.","Re: gossip regarding them and Barron's romantic\n interest elsewhere.","Requesting help in his attempt to receive another\n commission in the Navy.","Asking a recommendation to the President [of the\n U.S.].","Request for help in placing the son of Hansen in a\n U.S. Mercantile House, and asking the assistance of\n Commo. Barron.","Complaint regarding a letter received from Rodgers\n and defense of his own position in regard to material\n for building at the Navy Yard.","Sent with a tobacco box which was to be a gift for\n Gen'l Jackson.","Re: cotton duck.","Regrets that he is unable to accept\n invitation.","Re: something, which Eaton has requested,\n unnamed.","En route to Chile where a revolution is reported;\n and Re: a difficulty with the ship St. Peter, at\n sea.","The copies of letters are written in Barron's hand\n and are signed, and cover the period from 14 May 1829\n through 17 May 1831.","Request that Barron send relief, for their boat is\n stuck on a sand bar at the Point of Shoals.","Written at \"4 o'clock in the morning\" a second\n appeal for relief.","A letter of appreciation for Barron's \"kindness\n and good offices.\"","Notice of pay due the late John P. Tuttle on the\n 11th June 1827, the day he died.","Re: the settling of claims, the Navy Bill, and the\n trial of Creighton.","Re: activities of Tyler and Eaton.","Re: the death of Commo. Chauncy, and threat of\n assassination of Van Buren.","Re: the appointment of Kennedy to command the\n Frigate U. States on a two-year cruise, and of the\n opposition of Tazewell to the Navy Bill.","Introducing Midshipman Pitcher, son of the\n Governor of New York.","Re: supplies received at the Navy Yard.","Reports that he has received orders to transfer to\n the Brazil station.","Re: the death of Barron's grandson, son of Mrs.\n [Jane Barron] Hope.","Re: the cork cutter invented by Barron.","An appeal to Barron to intercede with the\n President against the dismissal of the U.S. Consul in\n Malta.","Re: information desired from Commo. Sinclair.","Re: standards of Army and Navy rank.","Re: Barron's fixtures on the ship.","Re: some invention.","Re: the purchase of a boat.","Application for a patent on a fan.","Re: Barron's cork cutter, his automatic fan; and\n recollections of her father Re: Barron's command\n office the Norfolk Navy Yard.","Dated at Pensacola, signed by W[illia]m H. Chase\n and Tho[mas] Wright.","Requesting a personal commendation, which might\n serve to influence the President in reversing a court\n martial sentence.","Re: rumor that Commo. Bainbridge will be restored\n to the command of the Philadelphia Navy Yard.","Re: Barron's move to the command of the\n Philadelphia Navy Yard and chance of the\n reinstatement of Commo. Bainbridge at that post.","A description of the U.S. ship John Adams.","Re: affairs at Washington and General Jackson's\n good offices.","Report on the good condition of the ship, as tried\n under sail.","A letter of appreciation.","Regret expressed that Barron is leaving the\n Gosport Station to take charge of another.","Re: orders for his son.","Re: \"the model of a machine intended for the\n transportation of the U. States' mail.\"","Re: a government appointment; and fresh fish and\n oysters from the Norfolk area.","Endorsement on reverse of page 4, \"Essays upon\n Naval Subjects by Commo. Barron.\"","A cover note/enclosure: 11 December 1831. J[ames]\n B[arron], Philadelphia, to Louis McLane. ADr. 1\n page.","Complaining of being held as insane in the\n hospital. 2 pages.","Papers from the years 1832 to 1834 includes much\n correspondence with his daughter, Mrs. Mary Barron\n Blake, Worcester, Massachuetts, and other members of his\n family; with T. Gatewood, Norfolk, giving news from that\n area; and with Comm. J.D. Elliott, regarding the\n republication of material on the Barron-Decatur duel and\n the trouble that Commodore Elliott had at the Pensacola\n Naval Station with Captain Dallas. There is\n correspondence connected with Barron's inventions: the\n log construction of ships, the steam prow for use on\n battleships, a valve board pump that was used\n successfully during the construction of a bridge at\n Philadelphia, and the air pump for ventilating ships,\n regarding which there is a report of its successful use\n off the coast of Brazil and an enquiry from the French\n Secretary of State for the Navy and Colonies. There is\n correspondence with Amos Kendall who had invented a\n steam motor for ships.","Included also are: an article by Barron for the \n Philadelphia Gazette on\n the Navy Bill which was before Congress, written under a\n pseudonym, 28 January 1832; a statement by Barron on his\n Revolutionary War Service under his father, Commodore\n James Barron, the Elder, 7 March 1833; and a copy of an\n 11 page document from Wm. Duane, Philadelphia, to Joseph\n Cabell in which he denounces the Nullification Plan as\n \"the South Carolina Sedition,\" 4 January 1833. There are\n several drafts of letters sent by Barron during this\n period.","Urging Barron to not let it be known that he is\n willing to leave the Station, because of his enemies\n there.","Endorsed: on reverse-side of page 2, \"Essays upon\n Naval Subjects by Como. Barron.\" Re: the Naval Bill\n before Congress re: naval grades and the new grade of\n Admiral.","Re: his difficulties in obtaining a government\n appointment.","Re: publications concerning the Barron-Decatur\n duel and articles on the subject in the Baltimore\n Sun.","Re: an article in the Globe regarding John\n Thompson, a contractor at the Navy Yard.","Re: a claim made by Thompson before the Committee\n of Claims of the Congress.","Regret at being unable to participate in February\n 22 civic ceremonies.","Mention of Barron's (second) wife; re:\n difficulties between Comm. Elliott and Capt. Dallas;\n opposition to Barron in Philadelphia; other naval\n news.","\"The President has dismissed Bryne and all the\n officers involved in the late duel at\n Philadelphia.\"","Exonerating Elliott of charges brought by Dallas.\n Also, copy sent to Capt. A. Dallas.","Re: payment for land warrants.","Re: his letterbooks which he is refusing to turn\n over to the Department.","Marked \"Confidential.\" Report of his difficulties\n with Capt. Dallas.","Marked \"Personal and confidential.\" Request to be\n transferred from his command in Philadelphia.","Sent with \"Murray's list\" and an epitome of his\n life.","Re: her father who is so ill that he cannot\n write.","Re: the Revolutionary War service of Richard\n Tool.","Re: the ventilators for ships invented by\n Barron.","Re: repairs needed on the ship \"Ruth and\n Mary.\"","Apologies for the non-delivery of the Norfolk\n Herald.","Invitation to attend the lectures of the\n Geological Society of Pennsylvania.","Re: the Arabian horse Selim (brought to U.S. by\n Barron after Tripolitan War).","Re: \"The South Carolina Sedition\" and the dangers\n of the Nullification.","Re: Thomas Boucher, Commodore in Virginia Navy in\n 1776; the logbook of James Barron, Sr., recently\n discovered; and the chance that the northern\n manufacturers will force the \"Dissolution of the\n Union\" forming a \"Southern Republic.\"","Newsy letters of family and naval affairs.","Asking his support in conflict with the Naval\n Department.","Complaint that his pay in the Navy Yard has been\n reduced to $1.00 per day.","Petition for a patent on the log construction of\n ships.","Re: the death by cholera of William Thaler, Consul\n to Cuba; and his desire to have the post -- asking\n Barron's recommendation.","An appointment given for \"this evening or early\n tomorrow morning.\" Endorsement with list of things\n which Barron was to discuss with the President.","Plan for building a ship according to Barron's\n plan on the Ohio River; funds needed.","Re: the need for Barron's ship of logs, to avoid\n disasters.","Re: a certificate to be signed.","Family affairs.","Re: the grappling hooks used by the ancients in\n sea battles about which Barron had enquired.","Re: a ship coming into the Navy Yard to discharge\n the crew.","Acknowledgments of receipt of specifications for\n patent of \"Prow Ship\" or \"application of steam power\n to the purposes of War.\"","Re: value of the air pump invented by Barron, as\n used on a cruise off the coast of Brazil.","Certificate of the value of the valve pump\n invented by Barron.","Requesting a recommendation for the position of\n Purser.","Enquiry regarding the \"prospect of a\n reorganization of the Marine Corps.\"","Request that he sign a certificate \"to prosecute\n Cousin Judy's claim for her father's services.\"","Re: the steam prow ship that was invented by\n Barron.","Agrees that Barron should seek the consideration\n of Congress of his steam prow invention.","Complaint of new rates of pay in the Navy\n Yard.","Report that warrant has been issued for his\n Revolutionary War services.","Asking that his steam prow for battleships be\n presented to the House for consideration.","Asking his support in keeping civilian workers at\n the Navy Yard.","Invitation to explain his steam prow ship to the\n Committee on Naval Affairs.","Re: \"bellows ventilator which have been used in\n Naval Ships of the U.S. for eight or ten years, with\n no reward given to Barron, the inventor.\"","Asking consideration of his bellows ventilator for\n use on Naval ships.","Submitting his invention of ships ventilator for\n consideration by the Congress.","News letters about the family of Barron and Naval\n events in Norfolk; re: his trouble with a Navy agent,\n of Dr. Cowdery, of Lt. William Cunningham's\n Revolutionary War service; re: his son Phil[emon] in\n the Naval service.","Correspondence concerning bounty for Revolutionary\n War service.","Re: filtering machine invented by Barron.","Re: filtering machine invented by James Barron and\n submitted to the Navy.","Re: filtering machine submitted to the Navy.","Recommendation for the ship's ventilator invented\n by Barron.","Re: completion of his pump before a committee on\n inventions.","Complaint regarding the rating that the Navy gives\n to Master Workmen in its yards.","Re: a new edition of the book on naval flag\n signals, the first book having been prepared by\n Barron. Also second copy of the same.","Correspondence regarding patents on a ship\n ventilator and \"cast iron blocks\" [for making\n shells].","Recollection of meeting Barron at an oyster supper\n given by Col. Bassett in Williamsburg during the\n visit of Gen'l Lafayette in 1824; enquiry concerning\n Byrd Chamberlayne's service in the Revolutionary\n War.","Re: a steam powered ship invented by Kendall about\n which there is a patent controversy with Dr. Planton\n (Platon).","Re: floating dry dock and new type pump invented\n by Barron.","Re: new Navy regulations and back pay for self and\n Barron.","Re: Barron's actions during the War of 1812 and\n continuing controversy which concerned Elliott's part\n in the Barron-Decatur duel.","Re: Revolutionary War bounties for services of\n Barron, his father, and Godfrey Ragsdale.","Re: pump invented by Barron.","Requests support for her son who is seeking an\n appointment to West Point.","Discussions of the \"steam cylinder craft\" invented\n by Kendall.","Bill to pay Ann Mortimer Barron, the daughter of\n William Barron, for services in the Revolutionary\n War.","Re: letters forwarded to Barron.","\"On the subject of Armed Steam Vessels.\"","An application for a patent on the process for\n making shells of blocks of cast iron.","\"On the [ship] \n Portia 's business,\"\n which was sold in Copenhagen because it was impounded\n there due to the war with Great Britain.","Re: a descendant's war pay claim to be paid by\n Miss Barron.","Re: the pump invented by Barron.","Description of Maine coastline.","Re: \"on Prow Ship.\"","Evaluation of the \"Prow Ship\" invented by\n Barron.","Thanking Barron for information regarding the\n steam boat.","\"Copy of a letter written by me for the\n S[ecretary] of the Navy on the pay of officers.\" He\n urges increases in Navy pay in all grades.","Comment on the steam prow ship.","Correspondence of the years 1835 to 1839 reflects\n Barron's continued involvement with his inventions. In\n 1835 he is able to get the patents to his cork-cutting\n machine and his pump extended by an Act of Congress, 15\n January. He continued his attempts to have the Navy\n adopt his \"bellows ventilation for removing foul air\n from the vessels\" and his \"steam prow for warships,\" and\n worked with Amos Kendall on the perfecting of a cylinder\n steam propulsion system for ships. Other inventions\n which he continued to perfect were the new type wind\n mill, the floating dry dock, a ship's galley, and a gun\n carriage. He was interested in bringing out a new\n edition of naval instructions for flag signals, a system\n which he first reorganized in 1798.","In 1836, \"when war was considered inevitable,\" he\n appealed to President Jackson to give him the command of\n a ship or to give him an order to build his steam prow\n war ship, 5 January. In 1837 he resigned his naval\n command, the Philadelphia Naval Yard, because an officer\n junior to him had been appointed President of the Navy\n Board, 6 June. The next year there is a rumor that he is\n to assume the Presidency of the Board, 20 November 1838;\n and in 1839 he moves again, this time to Germantown,\n Pennsylvania, 27 July 1839.","Included are letters concerned with the Revolutionary\n War, service of Barron and his father, of Barron's\n commercial command of the ship \n Portia , which was held in\n a Danish port by the outbreak of the War of 1812, and\n with the court martial of Comm. J.D. Elliott, 5 December\n 1839.","Re: the cork cutting machine and the pump invented\n by Barron.","Re: the opposition of the local whig party to him\n as a Jackson man.","Re: the claim of John Thompson.","Re: the pump and cork-cutter.","Family affairs.","Re: an order on him from Taylor.","Re: the steam prow war ship.","Letterhead has engraving of the hotel front.","Re: a portrait of Barron.","Re: wind mill improved by Barron.","Enclosing a letter from Adm. Sir Isaac Coffin\n Bart.","Re: steam prow ship.","Re: steam prow ship.","Re: the sharing of profits on the invention of the\n cylinder steam boat and plans for building such a\n craft.","Re: the cylinder steam boat.","Requesting the plans of the U.S. Ship John Adams\n to serve as a model for war ships being built by\n Spain.","Family letters, including notice of the death of\n Mrs. Pendergast, the daughter of Barron, and of\n Barron's grandchild.","Re: the model of a boat which is to be built.","Re: Revolutionary War claims.","Re: patent rights to the pump invented by\n Barron.","Re: problems of armed steam vessels.","Re: on the subject of armed steam vessels.","Re: War bounties which have run out because of\n lapsed time.","Re: pay of ship masters.","Re: letter of Capt. [H.A.] Mix of the Navy.","Re: the renewal of patents on the cork cutter and\n pump.","An appeal for the command of a ship or permission\n to build his steam prow warship \"when a war was\n considered inevitable.\"","Re: the case of John Thompson.","Re: Barron's business before the Committee of\n Claims.","Re: need for the increase in the Navy.","Norfolk news.","\"Estimate for a floating dock for repairing\n Schooners of 175 tons burthen.\"","A reference to [Henry A.] Wise.","Re: money sent from Mr. Pendergast, Barron's\n son-in-law.","Re: floating dry dock invented by Barron.","Re: a new type of dock.","Receipt for the model of the floating dock\n invented by Barron.","Appreciation for Barron's interest in him.","Power of attorney for land claims.","Receipt for the description of a valve-board\n pump.","Appreciation for a portrait.","Accounts of experiments made with bellows invented\n by Barron.","Signs self as commanding the East India and Asia\n [?].","Receipt for \"additional remarks on your\n galley.\"","Re: samples of cork.","Petition concerning the Navy signals which Barron\n first reorganized in 1798 and 1799.","Enclosing a sketch of \"Floating Dry Dock at\n Smithland on the Ohio River, mouth of\n Cumberland.\"","Re: the galley invented by Barron.","Re: a galley invented by Barron.","Re: the \"Bill reported for the Ventilator\" [to\n Congress].","Re: repairs to U.S. Ship Pennsylvania.","Family and other news from Norfolk, including\n reaction to his resignation from the command of the\n Navy Yard in Philadelphia.","Appreciation for a box sent her by Barron.","Re: the rumor that Comm. Rodgers has resigned the\n presidency of the Board of Naval Commissioners and\n that an officer junior to Barron may be appointed to\n the position.","Request for an autograph for his collection.","Resigning his command because a junior officer who\n has served him as a Lieutenant is being placed over\n him.","Re: the patent for the floating dry dock.","An account sheet.","A farewell letter as Barron left the command of\n the Yard.","Appreciation for an affectionate letter of\n farewell from these.","Appreciation of a letter of farewell from\n these.","Re: Miles King.","Re: his readiness to act in Barron's behalf.","Complaining about his treatment by the Navy.","For \n Life of Burr .","Re: articles and letters received for Barron after\n his departure from Philadelphia.","Re: gun carriage invented by Barron.","Offering his assistance needed by Barron that he\n can render.","Re: stoves left by Barron.","Re: the pump invented by Barron.","Introducing Capt. Von Shanter of the Russian\n Imperial Navy.","Re: the conditions of (sailing) Masters in the\n Navy and a memorial on the subject which was before\n Congress.","Re: \"my connexion [sic] with that unhappy\n duel.\"","Re: the Polar Expedition and regret at Barron's\n leaving Philadelphia.","Family affairs, with greetings to her father,\n James Barron.","Re: the gun carriage and steam vessels.","Re: family and Norfolk affairs.","A report at the end of a cruise of three years and\n six months.","Family affairs.","Complaining against continued slander in the\n newspapers.","Re: the services of Barron's father in the\n Revolutionary War.","Re: the importing of Jack Asses by the Commanders\n of Squadrons.","Applying for the position of chief clerk for\n Barron when he becomes President of the Navy Board.\n Enclosed: newspaper clipping announcing the rumor\n that Barron is to be appointed President of the Navy\n Board.","Explanation for the importation of \"Jack Asses and\n other animals.\" Enclosure: \"Extract from Hon. Sam'l\n L. Southard,\" signed Dan[ie]l F. Patten. Re: animals,\n seeds, and plants.","Report on the political situation in South\n America.","Complaints about the Navy Board.","Re: troubles that Elliott had experienced on his\n last cruise with his officers and Marines; of the\n conflict that he was having with Mr. Paulding,\n Secretary of the Navy; and of rumors of arrangements\n for the trial of Elliott.","A statement regarding his claims on the Navy.","Re: the death of his son, Philemon.","Complaints about his treatment by the Navy; and\n valuable information on the \" \n Portia ,\" the\n commercial ship captained by Barron which was held in\n Copenhagen by the outbreak of the War of 1812.","A note sent with \"Judy, a colored woman,\" who is\n proceeding to Germantown, [Pennsylvania], where she\n is to be the servant of Commodore James Barron and\n family.","The correspondence of 1840 to Barron's death in 1851,\n covers the years in which he assumed his last command in\n the Navy. Living in Germantown, outside of Philadelphia,\n he sought a position of Naval command under Presidents\n Harrison and Tyler. On 31 March 1842, he assumed command\n of the Naval Asylum in Philadelphia (a home for retired\n men of the Navy). In that position he also supervised\n training and examination of Midshipmen. When G.P.\n Upshur, then Secretary of the Navy, organized the Naval\n Academy in Annapolis, he wrote to Barron for advice on\n training and examinations as they had been held under\n him, 17 July 1847. On 30 November 1842 Barron retired\n from the command of the Naval Asylum and in 1845 moved\n back to Norfolk where he built a house for his\n retirement at the age of 77. There is much\n correspondence in this period in regard to Revolutionary\n War bounty lands and pensions: in 1848 Barron was\n recognized as the Senior Officer in the Navy, having\n been made Captain in May 1799.","Included is a list of articles on naval matters\n written by Barron 4 May 1841; correspondence regarding\n the sentence handed down in the court martial of Commo.\n J.D. Elliot, including a discussion \"the Battle of Lake\n Erie\" August 1842; and an exchange with his old friend,\n R.J. Cleveland, regarding the danger of the dissolution\n of the Union and the respective positions of the North\n and the South in the controversy, January-February 1850.\n The last letter in Barron's handwriting is to be found\n in a draft of a reply to Antonia Dosier, a servant girl\n to whom he had shown kindness many years before at the\n Gosport Navy Yard, June 1850; and the last signature is\n dated 29 March 1851 on a statement that he wished to\n have published after his death his detailed account of\n the duel with Decatur which he had dictated on 11 August\n 1842, when there was a renewed interest in the\n Barron-Decatur duel, together with criticism of Barron\n and Commo. Elliot, his second. He died on 21 April\n 1851.","Included in this box are letters from Barron's\n daughters, Mrs. Virginia Pendergrast, Mrs. Mary Blake,\n and Mrs. Jane A. Hope, and from his grandson, James\n Barron Hope (see the James Barron Hope Papers). Letters\n from JBH cover the period 1842 to 8 June 1848 when he\n wrote to his grandfather from the College of William and\n Mary, discussing his courses and expenses. There are\n four family letters of 1861-1862 included at the end of\n this box, as well as a 23 page autograph copy of \"A Poem\n Recited at the base of Crawford's Equestrian Statue of\n Washington on the Capital Square in Richmond...Aged 29\"\n which was probably written by James Barron Hope and\n other poems by him.","Tuition and board for Master J. Hope (grandson of\n JB).","Inquiry concerning land owned by Barron's father\n (war bounty lands). Reply regarding the sale of some\n land by his brother, Samuel Barron, as the\n administrator of their father's estate.","Suggesting that steam vessels, made 400 feet long\n by 100 feet wide, drawing 20 feet of water, could\n make the passage to Europe in eight days.","Re: 2,000 acres of land for which $1000 is\n offered.","New President of the Navy Department thanks Barron\n for a letter in which he asks Pres. William Henry\n Harrison for an appointment.","The Secretary of the Navy writes, sending the\n greetings of the President.","Re: the death of General Harrison and of Gov.\n Tyler, his successor.","Re: Barron's chances under the new President,\n Tyler.","Re: the calling of attention of the Secretary of\n the Navy to articles by Barron on naval subject; the\n articles are listed.","Re: his preparations to sail for Rio.","Re: Navy Department and reappointment of\n Barron.","Endorsed \"Commo B's 2nd wife, formerly Mary Anne\n Wilson.\"","Navy news.","\"The engines will be ready to be tried in 8\n days...\"","Family affairs, with endorsement of\n explanation.","Endorsement: \"The secretary of the Navy to Commo.\n Biddle approving his discharging of Joshua Parker, a\n Pensioner for bad conduct as complained of by the\n Commodore in his letter of January 19. A precedent\n for like cases.\"","Bounty lands for Revolutionary War service of JB\n (1).","Orders to assume command of the Naval Asylum at\n Philadelphia.","Norfolk news.","Offering services as Secretary.","Expressing the need for a carpenter.","Re: the \"solid-bottomed steamboat.\"","Request for a boat for the inmates.","Endorsement by Miss Janey Hope Marr.","Family affairs.","Recommending Edward Higgins.","Re: a presidential review of the decision in the\n court martial of Elliott.","\"You have had a rough time of it ever since the\n battle of Lake Erie....\" Comments on Cooper,\n \"undoubtedly the finest among our Literary Men\" and\n on the necessity of reform in the Court Martial\n system.","Re: his removal from office by the President of\n the U.S.","Re: letters received and letter of Noah in which\n there is \"Cooper's explanation of the Erie\n Affair.\"","Introducing Midsh. John Guest, \"who is about\n commencing his studies at the Naval Asylum.\"","Report that he has expelled Daniel Conway and\n Joshua Parker.","Order to readmit Conway and Parker to the\n Asylum.","Reply concerning Conway and Parker.","Personal affairs.","Re: some cider he has sent; and decrying the state\n of the country with failing banks, etc.","Re: pay for the Carpenter's Mate at the\n Asylum.","Re: an inmate, Patrick Malloy.","Re: medical officer's reports.","Asking a report on all employees at the Naval\n Asylum and Hospital. Reply that the reports are being\n prepared.","Introducing John F. Abbott.","Letter enclosing reports on the personnel of the\n Asylum.","Directs the discharge of Patrick Malloy.","Re: orders sent without the approval of\n Barron.","Resentment for addressing Barron as \"Captain\"\n instead of ''Commodore.''","Stating that all letters from Chiefs of Bureaus\n are to be considered official.","Letter concerns Patrick Malloy","Reply Re: 12 November 1842. JB to Wp. Cb ADrS.\n Reply to the above.","Re: Patrick Maley.","Re: plans for the building of the Asylum.","Re: Patrick Maley.","Requesting a leave of absence.","Re: report of the Purser, Mr. Pettit.","Giving permission for Barron to retire from the\n Asylum.","Returning letter which is \"unworthy of my\n notice.\"","Includes tuition for Jas. Barron Hope for one\n year.","Granting leave of absence for three months from\n November 30.","Re: Navy affairs, esp. Dr. Barton.","Re: the trouble caused by Dr. Barton, in contrast\n to good offices of Commo. Biddle and Commo.\n Barron.","Re: a naval engagement of the Revolutionary War\n between the barge Victory of Accomac and six barges\n of Capt. Kidd of which only Barron has memory.\n Enclosed is newspaper clipping of the engagement.","Family news.","Re: introduction to Chas. A. Magwood and Joseph R.\n Payne.","Re: arrangement of the rooms of the forward\n officers.","Request for a loan.","Appreciation for a loan.","Re: references to Commo. Barron in \"Commo.\n Elliott's book.\"","Re: \"Revolutionary Pensions.\"","Personal letter re: Barron's building a new house\n in Norfolk.","Family letter.","Re: a recent storm in Hampton.","Re: pump invented by Barron and need for a loan of\n $2000 to go into business.","Re: a claim for his father's \"commutation pay and\n land bounty.\"","Family letter from the son-in-law of Barron.","Enquiry concerning past practice in examining\n Midshipmen (Barron did this when he was in charge of\n the Naval Asylum in Philadelphia) in connection with\n the establishment of the Naval Academy.","Incomplete.","Note accompanying 2 sketches (not enclosed).","11-16 April 1848. Robt. W. Land, Phila., to Capt.\n Blake, U.S. Navy, Walnut St., [Phila.]. ALS,R.\n Offering a place near Germantown for sale.","Offering a place near Germantown for sale.","He has no desire to buy a place in\n Germantown.","Re: his collegiate activities and expenses at [the\n College of William and Mary].","Appreciation for a letter of sympathy.","Re: seniority of Barron in the Navy, having been\n made Captain in May 1799.","Marked \"Private and Confidential.\" Personal\n matters.","Written while visiting \"Papa\" (his grandfather,\n Commo. James Barron).","Re: Barron's claim.","Letter to a newspaper concerning an article which\n concerned his stay in Denmark during the War of\n 1812.","Family and personal affairs; and concerning\n preservation of the Union under General Taylor.","A long discussion of the danger of the Southern\n threat for the dissolution of the Union and the\n determination of the Northerners to preserve it; and\n concerning the freeing of the slaves in the District\n of Columbia by constitutional means.","A request for his autograph.","Armouring that he has documents establishing the\n war claims of these men and will furnish them for\n \"one fourth of the recovery.\"","A servant of madam magino writes to Barron\n thanking him for his kindness to her years before at\n the Gosport Navy Yard. Reply [from J.B.] in a very\n shaky hand.","Inviting Commo. James Barron to join the\n procession in tribute in Norfolk.","A family letter.","Report that Capt. Sam. Barron has sailed for\n Africa with his son as Secretary and Clerk; and\n concerning his own children, one of whom is in\n business in San Francisco.","The History of a transaction\n which there ought never to have been occasion\n for , the duel with Decatur on 22 March 1820.\n Dictated 11 August 1842 at the Naval Asylum in the\n presence of J.L. Watson.","Also included are other papers marked, \n A Document to precede the\n History of the Duel. 2 pieces.","Endorsement \"Copy by Mrs. Annie B. Hope\" (Probably\n a poem of James Barron Hope, grandson of Commo. James\n Barron).","Family letter.","Re: family affairs.","Appointing him President of a Naval Court of\n Enquiry on the destruction of C.S. Steamers\n \"Brenville,\" \"Carondelet,\" and \"Pamlico\" in the\n waters of Lake Porchetrain.","An account for James Barron, a student; and\n concerning the retreat of the Army from Manassas.","Titles included are listed as the following: \n Three Names, George the Third at\n Kent, John Smith, Sir Walter Raleigh, Pockahontas.","Undated manuscript material in this box includes 32\n undated letters, alphabetically arranged. In this group\n are 6 letters from Capt. John Gwinn, 12 letters from\n Commo. J.D Elliott, and several invitations to dinner\n with the President of the United States, as well as a 6\n page epistle by D.G. Farragut comparing the advanced\n techniques of the French Navy with the antiquated\n procedures of the British and American Naval forces.","There are 15 drafts of letters by James Barron, 11\n estimates, accounts, and the like and 44 other pieces of\n manuscript material including: a list of writings by\n Barron; several articles on the plans for the\n reorganization of the Navy Department; one each on the\n defense of the coasts, steamboats, telegraphic\n communications, the influx of foreigners; an application\n for the extension of his patents and a claim for\n injuries, two accounts of events in the War of\n Independence, \n A Short History of the Frigate\n Alliance, and an untitled poem; a six page\n \"Extract from a letter to the Secretary of State of the\n United States\" concerning the war with Tripoli and a\n discussion of his difficulties with Commo. Rodgers which\n almost ended in a duel; and an extract from the logbook\n of the \n Chesapeake .","Re: Dr. Thos. G. Peachy of Williamsburg who\n reported that Capt. Gordon (of the U.S. Ship \n Chesapeake at the\n time of The Chesapeake-Leopard Affair) felt that\n Barron was \"an injured man.\"","Request for the loan of a \"Handsome Flag\" for\n the visit of Gen. Lafayette.","An invitation to dinner.","Re: an illness of the daughter of Barron.","An invitation to dinner.","Personal letter.","Re. the washing machine invented by Barron.","A comparison of the advances of the French Navy\n over the practices of the American and English\n navies.","Re: a letter to Mr. Thompson.","A printed broadsheet, \n Highly important to\n Commerce and the Navigation of the\n Pacific.","Re: D.M. Randolph.","An invitation.","Re: An enclosed bill.","Re: business matters. Endorsement re: \"Lieut.\n Godon.\"","Introducing his brother.","Re: the repairs on the ship Constellation.","Re: Barron's bride.","Re: Commo. Rodgers and a procession.","Re: affairs at the Navy Yard.","Re: \"two pieces of timber.\"","Enquiry about the activities of Gen'l Thomas\n Nelson in the Revolutionary War, made by the son\n of Gov. John Page. Reply of to be directed in care\n of Thos. N. Page in Richmond.","Re: General Taylor and the defense of Coney\n Island.","Three invitations to dinner (the President is\n not named).","Re: dimensions of a barge and dining bell.","Introducing John Ambler.","Re: \"Inventions and essays on Naval Subjects by\n Commodore James Barron....\"","Re: the reorganization of the Board of Navy\n Commissioners.","Also enclosed are drawings of telegraph\n positions. 3 pages.","Re: the need for a school ship to train\n Americans.","Extension of patents, remuneration for code\n signals, ventilators and prow ships, claim for\n father's bounty land vs. the claims of John\n Thompson.","Lord Dunmore is mentioned.","Re: \"the Raise and Capt. Egery in Tripoli.\"","Re: Allen McLane.","Re: Susan B. Anthony.","Endorsement: \"A Memorandum showing the\n difference between the price asked and that paid\n for building a Carriage House.\"","Endorsed: Commo. J. Barron's floating dock.","A bound volume printed in Washington City in 1822 by\n Jacob Gideon, Jr. \n Proceedings of a Court of Enquiry\n held at the Navy Yard, Brooklyn, New York upon Capt.\n James Barron of the United States Navy in May,\n 1821. 111 pages.","Notes to the Trial of Commodore\n Barron, 1808. 8 pages.","Proceedings of the General Court\n Martial convened for the trial of Commodore James\n Barron, Captain Charles Gordon, Mr. Witttam Nook and\n Capt. John Hall of the United States Ship Chesapeake in\n the Month of January, 1808. Published by Order of\n the Navy Department. 496 pages.","Second Copy of \n Proceedings of the Court of\n Enquiry, May 1821 with 3 page autographed\n introduction [by James Barron].","Second copy of \n Notes to the Trial,\n 1808.","Autograph volume of a drama, \"The Fencing Master's\n Daughter.\" 92 pages. unsigned.","Autograph endorsement of 3 pages is included.","Includes a long letter from Ro. Saunders,\n Williamsburg, June 30, 1808, condemning the decision\n of the Court.","Re: Jamestown celebrations, with remarks made by\n G. Baidwin and John Madison.","Endorsed, \"Mrs. Hope. For my dear Mrs. Hope to\n keep Memoranda or Letters in.\"","Papers connected with the inventions of James Barron,\n which are not included in previous boxes are collected\n here. There is an autograph summary statement regarding\n his inventions and collections of papers concerned with:\n ship ventilators, log ship, log dock, cork cutter, flag\n signals, board pump, washing machine, filtering machine,\n steam ram for battleships, vessel construction, and fan\n lifting mechanism.","There are also photographs of: a miniature of James\n Barron as a young man, made when he was living in\n Copenhagen; of a painting made of him in a later year;\n of a miniature of his father, Commo. James Barron, the\n Elder, of his nephew Commo. Samuel Barron (III), of his\n daughter, Mrs. George S.(Mary Barron) Blake and his\n grandson Frank Blake.","See correspondence of February 1834.","Original letter on signals [by James Barron]. A\n review of the work done by Barron on signals.\n Draft of a resolution before the Senate and House\n of Representatives and the report of the committee\n on Naval Affairs. Charts and instructions on the\n use of Flag signals.","Sketch included.","A description of the log ship.","Typescript copy of the above also included,\n 1848. Endorsed: \"Southern Argus.\"","\"Submitted to the Navy Dep't by Commo. James\n Barron, U.S.N.\"","A 15 page booklet explaining that foul air is\n the cause of dry rot in the timber of vessels and\n of sickness among the crew with detailed plans for\n a more open construction of ships, with\n ventilators and bellows to change the air.","The original image is signed by Thomas Jefferson,\n as Governor of Virginia, and framed in piece of the\n 'Constitution.'","The photographs were enclosed in a cover,\n endorsed: \" 'Uncle' 'Sam' Barron, nephew of Commo.\n Jas. Barron and son of Commo. Samuel Barron.\" \"Mary\n Barron, daughter of Commo. James Barron, U.S.N. and\n wife of Commo. Geo. S. Blake, U.S.N. who remained on\n the Northern side.\" \"Frank Blake, son of Mary Barron\n and Geo. S. Blake.\"","A collection of newspaper clippings and complete\n 4-page newspapers collected by Commo. James Barron, plus\n a few pieces regarding him collected by his family after\n his death. Included is one clipping from the \n Boston Traveler , [1808],\n in which there is criticism of the sentence of the court\n martial on The Chesapeake-Leopard Affair. From the \n Wall Street Reporter of 5\n January 1850, little more than a year before his death,\n there is a long article, \"Commodore Barron and the\n affair of the \n Chesapeake .\"","Regarding the Barron-Decatur duel, there is the\n \"Extra\" issued by the \n Norfolk Beacon , 24 March\n 1820, and clipping of reports of the duel from 7 other\n papers. In addition to a newspaper clipping of Mr.\n Randolph's resolution to Congress on the death of\n Decatur (which were withdrawn) and an \"Indian oration\"\n on the death,there are 6 reports of the duel, two on the\n return of James Barron to Norfolk after his\n convalescence in Washington, waiting for the healing of\n his wound sufficient for him to be moved, one on the\n action of the Grand Jury investigating the duel, and one\n editorial opposing the practice of dueling. There are 6\n clippings on the Barron-Decatur duel as published in the\n papers and two on the pamphlet, which was published,\n containing the correspondence. Finally there is an\n article from 1850, a year before the death of\n Barron.","There are 3 clippings regarding the 1821 Naval Court\n of Enquiry held on James Barron and 5 clippings,\n 1947-1955, on the \"Rodney Urn.\" This urn, given by some\n citizens of Norfolk to Caesar A. Rodney, a famous\n lawyer, previously U.S. Attorney General, who defended\n Barron at that Enquiry without pay. The urn, presented\n to Rodney \"for his magnamanimous defense of Commo.\n Barron,\" was discovered in Independence Hall,\n Philadelphia, and was returned to Norfolk in 1954, where\n it is preserved.","Complete newspapers included in the collection are a\n copy of the \n National Gazette ,\n Philadelphia, in which there is an editorial on the\n Court of Enquiry which is derogatory to Barron; a copy\n of the \n Norfolk and Portsmouth\n Herald , 4 July 1823, with the obituary of Mrs.\n Elizabeth Mosely Barron, late wife of James Barron; and\n a copy of the same paper, 28 August 1824, which contains\n an account of Barron's invitation to a testimonial\n dinner in Philadelphia, soon after his reinstatement in\n the Navy when he took command of the Navy Yard there. He\n rejected the testimonial as being an inappropriate\n action at that time. There are ten complete copies of\n newspapers which reported the visit of General Lafayette\n to the U.S. in 1824: The \n American Watchman ,\n Wilmington, of 20 August; the \n Columbian Observer ,\n Phila., of August 20; the \n Delaware Gazette ,\n Wilmington, of August 27; the \n U.S. Gazette , Phila., of\n 23 and 25 September and 8 October; \n The New York Gazette , New\n York, of October; and the \n Washington Gazette ,\n Washington, D.C. of 11 December. Included also is the\n complete \n American Beacon of\n Norfolk, of 1 May 1851, announcing the death of Commo.\n Barron on 21 April 1851.","There is also an editorial from the \n Norfolk Landmark , founded\n by James B----- Hope, suggesting that a battleship be\n names for B-----, and an undated article, written in\n Philadelphia [1825-1840] under the pseudonym Neptune, by\n James Barron, predicting that commercial steamships\n would some day be built 400 feet long to make the\n journey to Europe in eight days.","Time of newspaper issue: 2 o'clock P.M. Mailed to\n Commo. Barron, U.S. Navy, Beal's Hotel,\n Washington.","The newspaper clippings include the following: \n Georgetown\n [Metropolitan] ,23 March 1820; \n Baltimore Fed. Rep. ,\n 23 March 1820, and \n Baltimore American , 24\n March 1820; \n National\n Intelligencer , \n Washington City\n Gazette , and \n Georgetown\n Metropolitan , [22-23 March 1820]; \n National Messenger , 24\n March 1820; \n Niles Register , 25\n March 1820; An one undated account.","Re: mourning for Decatur and withdrawn for lack of\n support.","Articles taken from \n The Herald and \n Norfolk .","The Herald and the \n National\n Intelligencer reports.","The newspaper clippings include the following: \n American Beacon , 8\n April 1820; \n Norfolk , 11 April\n 1820; \n The Gazette ,\n Winchester, 15 April 1820; \n American Advocate , 22\n April 1820; and two undated articles.","The \"Rodney Urn\" was silver urn, given to Caesar\n Rodney, a former Attorney General of the U.S. who had\n defended James Barron at the Court of Enquiry without\n pay. The newspaper articles include the following: \n Norfolk\n Ledger-Dispatch , 10 January 1947; \n Norfolk\n Virginian-Pilot , 14 November 1954; \n Norfolk\n Virginian-Pilot , 1 January 1955.","This includes an editorial opinion of the Court of\n Enquiry upon Commo. Barron.","This contains the obituary of Mrs. Elizabeth\n Moseley Barron, late wife of Commo. James Barron.","This includes an editorial on the testimonial\n dinner offered to Commo. James Barron upon his\n assuming the command of the Philadelphia Naval Yard\n and his declining of it due to his wish \"to avoid all\n appearance of ostentation or triumph.\"","This includes an account of the landing of General\n Lafayette in New York.","This includes an editorial on Lafayette, \"good\n man, sincere Patriot, and distinguished Soldier of\n our Revolution.\"","This includes a report of the visit of General\n Lafayette to New York, Brooklyn, and New Haven.","This includes an announcement of the expected\n arrival of General Lafayette in Philadelphia with the\n order of Civic Procession.","This includes reports of the departure of General\n Lafayette from New York and his reception in Troy,\n New York.","This includes an account of the continuing\n journeys of \"The Nation's Guest,\" General\n Lafayette.","This includes an account of the visit of General\n Lafayette to the Philadelphia Naval Yard, Commo.\n James Barron, commanding.","This includes an account of the visit of \"The\n Nation's Guest\" General Lafayette, to the\n Philadelphia Naval Yard.","This includes a report of the visit of General\n Lafayette to Philadelphia and of his further journey\n to Chester, Pa., and on to Delaware.","This includes a report of the reception of General\n Lafayette by the United States Congress.","Re: Naval Courts, printed in \n The Herald .","This includes the obituary of Commo. James\n Barron.","Orders Sever to take over the \n Chesapeake toward the\n end of May as Capt. [James] Barron says it will be\n ready then; he is to take his crew, the marine\n officer and marines, the master and about thirty\n seamen, such midshipmen and \"pettee officers\" as he\n thinks proper, and two or three warrant officers. The\n Chesapeake will move\n down to the Cran[e]y Island. It is essential to get\n the ship out as early as possible."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eBefore publishing quotations or excerpts from any\n materials, permission must be obtained from the Curator of\n Manuscripts and Rare Books, and the holder of the\n copyright, if not Swem Library.\u003c/p\u003e"],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Publication Rights/ Restrictions on Use"],"userestrict_tesim":["Before publishing quotations or excerpts from any\n materials, permission must be obtained from the Curator of\n Manuscripts and Rare Books, and the holder of the\n copyright, if not Swem Library."],"abstract_html_tesm":["\u003cabstract label=\"Abstract\"\u003eCorrespondence and papers of\n Commodore James Barron relating to his career in the United\n States Navy, and especially relating to The Chesapeake-Leopard\n Affair in 1807 and to his duel with Stephen\n Decatur.\u003c/abstract\u003e"],"abstract_tesim":["Correspondence and papers of\n Commodore James Barron relating to his career in the United\n States Navy, and especially relating to The Chesapeake-Leopard\n Affair in 1807 and to his duel with Stephen\n Decatur."],"names_ssim":["James Barron,","John Adams (1735-1826),","Andrew Jackson (1767-1845),","Amos Kendall (1789-1869),","Duff Green (1791-1875),","A.P. (Abel Parker) Upshur (1790-1844),","Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826),","William Oliver Stevens (1878-1955),","Jesse Duncan Elliott (1782-1845).","Decatur, Stephen,\n 1779-1820.","Adams, John, 1735-\n 1826.","Jackson, Andrew,\n 1767-1845.","Kendall, Amos,\n 1789-1869.","Green, Duff, 1791-\n 1875.","Upshur, A. P. (Abel Parker),\n 1790-1844.","Jefferson, Thomas,\n 1743-1826.","Stevens, William Oliver,\n 1878-1955.","Elliott, Jesse Duncan,\n 1782-1845."],"persname_ssim":["James Barron,","John Adams (1735-1826),","Andrew Jackson (1767-1845),","Amos Kendall (1789-1869),","Duff Green (1791-1875),","A.P. (Abel Parker) Upshur (1790-1844),","Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826),","William Oliver Stevens (1878-1955),","Jesse Duncan Elliott (1782-1845).","Decatur, Stephen,\n 1779-1820.","Adams, John, 1735-\n 1826.","Jackson, Andrew,\n 1767-1845.","Kendall, Amos,\n 1789-1869.","Green, Duff, 1791-\n 1875.","Upshur, A. P. (Abel Parker),\n 1790-1844.","Jefferson, Thomas,\n 1743-1826.","Stevens, William Oliver,\n 1878-1955.","Elliott, Jesse Duncan,\n 1782-1845."],"language_ssim":["English"],"total_component_count_is":967,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-05-21T15:03:58.810Z"}]}},"label":"Breadcrumbs"}}},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog/viw_viw00021"}},{"id":"viw_viw00012","type":"collection","attributes":{"title":"Preston Family Papers, \n 1755-1836,\n 1786-1815.","creator":{"id":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog/viw_viw00012#creator","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":"Preston Family, William Preston, Francis Preston, John Preston, William C. Preston.","label":"Creator"}},"abstract_or_scope":{"id":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog/viw_viw00012#abstract_or_scope","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":"This inventory is dated primarily from 1786 to 1815, and concerns three generations of the Preston family of western Virginia. The papers reflect their involvement in the administrative and political life of Virginia and the nation, as well as family concerns on the Virginia frontier.","label":"Abstract Or Scope"}},"breadcrumbs":{"id":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog/viw_viw00012#breadcrumbs","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":{"id":"viw_viw00012","ead_ssi":"viw_viw00012","_root_":"viw_viw00012","_nest_parent_":"viw_viw00012","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/wm/viw00012.xml","title_ssm":["Preston Family Papers, \n 1755-1836,\n 1786-1815."],"title_tesim":["Preston Family Papers, \n 1755-1836,\n 1786-1815."],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["Mss. 39.1 P91"],"text":["Mss. 39.1 P91","Preston Family Papers, \n 1755-1836,\n 1786-1815.","College of William and\n Mary--History--18th century.","Cherokee Indians--History.","Dueling--Virginia.","Architecture, Domestic--Virginia.","Indians of North America--History--19th\n century.","Slavery--Virginia--History-- 18th\n century.","Tariff--United States--History.","Carriage and wagon making.","Virginia--Militia.","United States--Politics and government--\n 1789-1815.","United States--History--War of 1812.","90 items.","Collection is open to all researchers.","Several of the items in this collection have been\n reprinted. These include the letters written between\n 1786-1813, by John Preston to Francis Preston printed in\n the \n William and Mary Quarterly ,\n 2nd Ser., Vol. 1, pp. 42-51 and Vol. 2, pp. 188-193. A list\n of these items is located below. A typed list is located in\n the first folder of the collection.","18 May 1786. John Preston to Francis Preston. Series 2,\n Vol. 1, pp. 42-45. \n 2 November 1786. John Preston to Francis Preston.\n Series 2, Vol. 1, pp. 45-47. \n 26 December 1786. John Preston to Francis Preston.\n Series 2, Vol. 1, pp. 47-49. \n 17 February 1787. John Preston to Francis Preston.\n Series 1, Vol. 27, pp. 203-205. \n 31 May 1793. John Preston to Francis Preston. Series\n 2, Vol. 2, pp. 188-189 [dated as 3 May]. \n 25 Nov. 1794. John Preston to Francis Preston. Series\n 2, Vol. 2, p. 187. \n 14 May 1799. John Preston to Francis Preston. Series\n 2, Vol. 1, pp. 49-51. \n 19 December 1802. John Preston to Francis Preston.\n Series 2, Vol. 2, pp. 189-192. \n 3 March 1813. John Preston to Francis Preston. Series\n 2, Vol. 2, pp. 192-193. \n ","Some letters are also available in typescript.","Organization This inventory has been organized into four Series: 1.\n William Preston Papers; 2. Francis Preston Papers; 3. John\n Preston Papers; 4. William C. Preston Papers.","This inventory has been organized into four Series: 1.\n William Preston Papers; 2. Francis Preston Papers; 3. John\n Preston Papers; 4. William C. Preston Papers.","Arrangement Each folder contains the papers of their\n creators/persons, identified by series title. Items are\n then arranged chronologically by date.","Each folder contains the papers of their\n creators/persons, identified by series title. Items are\n then arranged chronologically by date.","William Preston (ca. 1729-1783) held various county offices\n and militia offices. His sons were John Preston (1764-1827),\n who was a member of the Virginia General Assembly and\n treasurer of Virginia, and Francis Preston (1765-1836).\n Francis Preston was born in Botetourt County, graduated from\n the College of William and Mary and practiced law in\n Montgomery and Washington counties. He served in the Virginia\n House of Delegates and State Senate and served in Congress\n 1793-1797. His son was William Campbell Preston (1794-1860)\n who attended Washington College (now Washington and Lee\n University) and South Carolina College (now University of\n South Carolina). He also studied law in Scotland and practiced\n in Virginia and later in South Carolina. He served in the\n South Carolina House of Representatives and in the United\n States Senate. William Campbell Preston was president of South\n Carolina College.","Other related material concerning the Preston family can\n be found in the Robert Morton Hughes Papers at Old Dominion\n University.","This inventory, chiefly 1786-1815, represents three\n generations of the Preston family, and likewise can be divided\n into the following:","Items relating to William Preston (ca. 1729-1783),\n 1755-1782, primarily photostats of appointments to various\n county offices (coroner, sheriff and surveyor) and to\n positions in the Virginia militia; but also including original\n appointments, 1763 and 1776; a surveyor's entry; 1774; and\n letters, 1773-1782, to Preston concerning land, the Cherokee\n Indians and a court martial.","Items, 1785-1819, relating to William's sons, Francis\n Preston (1765- 1836), lawyer, member of the Virginia\n Legislature and the U.S. Congress; and his brother John\n Preston (1764-1827), member of the Virginia Assembly and\n long-time Treasurer of Virginia, including letters from John\n Preston to Francis Preston as well as correspondence of the\n two men with other people. Subjects covered in the letters\n include politics; the War of 1812; a carriage; the College of\n William and Mary; duels; the building of a house; and Indians.\n These papers also contain a certificate, 20 September 1793, of\n emancipation for a slave signed by Francis Preston; and his\n appointment of two military aides.","Items relating to the correspondence of William Campbell\n Preston (1764- 1860), son of Francis Preston, and a member of\n Congress from South Carolina, including a circular and letter,\n 1827, concerning protest by citizens of South Carolina of a\n protective tariff.","William Preston was appointed as \"Captain of a\n Company of Rangers in Augusta County,\" [Virginia].\n Signed by Rob[er]t Dinwiddie, Williamsburg,\n Virginia.","William Preston was appointed as \"Captain of a\n Company of Rangers.\" Signed by Fran[cis] Fauquier,\n Williamsburg, Virginia.","William Preston was appointed as : \"Lieut[enan]t\n Col[one]l of the Militia for the County of Augusta,\"\n [Virginia]. Signed by Fran[cis] Fauquler,\n Williamsburg, Virginia.","William Preston was appointed as Escheator for\n Augusta County, Virginia. Signed by Fran[cis]\n Fauquier, Williamsburg, Virginia.","William Preston was appointed as \"Colonel of the\n Militia for the County of Augusta,\" [Va.]. Signed by\n Fran[cis] Fauquie[r], Williamsburg, Virginia.","William Preston was appointed as \"Colonel of the\n Militia of the County of Botetourt,\" [Va.]. Signed by\n [Norborne Berkeley, Baron de] Botetourt,\n Williamsburg, Virginia.","William Preston was appointed as \"one of our\n Coroners of our County of Botetourt,\" Virginia.\n Signed by [Norborne Berkeley, Baron de] Botetourt,\n Williamsburg [Virginia].","William Preston was appointed as \"Sheriff of the\n County of Fincastle [County, later Kentucky, and\n Montgomery and Washington Counties, Virginia],\n [Virginia]. Signed by [John Murray, Earl of] Dunmore,\n Williamsburg, Virginia.","Letter concerns Capt. Shelby's purchase of the\n land where Capt. Bledsoe lives.","Item mentions [William] Preston, surveyor of\n Fincastle. Signed by William Christian.","William Preston was appointed as \"Lieutenant and\n Commander in chief of the Militia of the County of\n Fincastle [County, later Kentucky, and Montgomery and\n Washington Counties, Virginia], Virginia\" Signed by\n the Committee of Safety for the Colony of\n Virginia.","Letter concerns the Cherokee Indians, their need\n of supplies, and their fear of coming to\n Williamsburg.","William Preston was appointed as \"County\n Lieutenant of Militia in the County of Montgomery,\"\n [Virginia]. Signed by P[atrick] Henry, Williamsburg,\n Virginia.","William Preston was appointed as \"Surveyor for the\n County of Montgomery,\" [Virginia]. Signed by Dudley\n Digges, L[ieutenant] G[overnor], Williamsburg,\n Virginia.","Letter concerns a court martial of two men,\n Marshall Duncan and Timothy Roark, and the\n circumstances involved in the case; and men trying,\n to be struck from the muster roll in order to be\n relieved of their military duties.","Was only able to send 10 pounds because of the\n \"great difficulty of procuring cash in this country\";\n mentions getting cash from \"Uncle Tom\" or tobacco\n from \"Anderson\" and converting that to cash; tobacco\n prices; discusses the loss Kentucky will feel at the\n death of Col. Christian.","Discusses business dealings with Anderson tobacco,\n and obtaining the necessary materials and the\n carpenter recommended by Capt. T. Smith to finish\n their house; wants to compare prices between the\n Academy at Botetourt Town and William and Mary; gives\n details of building a new academy at Greenfield and\n the prices which would be charged.","More discussion about the constructing of their\n house; expresses concern about a possible suit\n against them for a debt unpaid, unless they raise\n money from Anderson's tobacco; tells of neighbors\n anxiously awaiting his [FP] return so that they might\n \"profit from your knowledge,\" [referring to Francis\n Preston's license to practice law] and so that he can\n be considered an eligible candidate; offers to\n campaign for him in his absence; relates feelings\n toward a duel fought between their cousin, James\n Breckenridge and [?] Younghusband.","Sends news of large amounts of mail for him,\n mainly on the subject of friendship; election day has\n been moved to an earlier date in April, requiring him\n [FP] to come home earlier; hopes this doesn't\n interfere with his studies; gives itinerary and\n details about coming home; discusses the other\n candidates and the main issue of the campaign--the\n division of the country; tells rumor that Congress is\n about to \"raise a great army, for what purpose, we\n know not.\"","Bill is for fabrics, clothes, and notions for\n \"Sally B. Campbell\" [later Sarah Buchanan (Campbell)\n Preston, wife of Francis Preston].","Short note discussing the election and political\n side effects relating to it.","Discusses land transactions and the upcoming\n change in the Judicial districts west of the Blue\n Ridge; mentions the end of the Indian War and the\n government being settled.","Comments on the reformed behavior of B. Smith, a\n commander at one of the frontier posts, who has\n \"abandoned both women and wine forever\"; discussion\n of affairs with the Indians--treaties, not trusting\n them, and hopes of continuing the war with them;\n Gen[era]l Wayne, however, has orders only to defend\n themselves, not attack; mention of land prices\n connected with investment possibilities.","Business discussion about an unknown matter.","Emancipation certificate of John Broady, Negro\n servant of William Campbell [father-in-law of Francis\n Preston]. Signed by Francis Preston.","Mention of her domesticity; gossip of a rich\n widow, Mrs. Tho[ma]s Randolph, who has fallen in love\n with John Brown.","Gives election news of senators and governor;\n details about a duel between Gen[era]1 Wood and W.\n Tho[ma]s Madison over the election of Governor\n [Brook] which led to defamations of character.","Concerning attention paid to brother William by\n Gen[era]l Wayne.","Discusses power of attorney between H. Smith and\n himself; and business matters dealing with land.","Discusses business transactions, including buying\n some horses; shares feelings of wanting to be\n married.","Discussion of business transactions with Governor\n Shelby.","Expresses concern over their brother \"Tommy\" not\n being able to attend school due to insufficient\n funds, and asks if he [FP] might be able to help in\n this area; mentions William and Mary as a good choice\n for Tommy to study law.","Discussion about horses and his [John's] son\n cutting teeth.","Family news; grandmother has died; is still\n looking for the book, Evans Millwright, sent by him\n [Francis] to use as reference for their spring water\n problem.","Asks him to help with E. Madison's business\n affairs; house is half finished; hopes to pay off all\n debts soon and be as \"independent as a freeman ought\n to be.\"","Wagon arrived satisfactorily; sent 5 bushels of\n hemp seed and will send more if needed; borrowed from\n him a bundle of \"nail rods\" to lay the plank floor in\n his home; talk of the birth of \"another fine son \"\n who is quite handsome.","Business news; cotton and salt arrived; has sent\n nail rods in a different, lighter wagon.","Political discussion-including the possibility of\n Congressional redistricting of Botetourt and\n Montgomery counties, the disagreements between the\n Federalists and the Republicans, and how\n redistricting would affect him [JP] when elections\n come again; ironworks are shorthanded and he is\n willing to hire out seven \"of my best negroe men\";\n wife has had the mumps and self has had a bout with\n rheumatism.","Expresses joy at Mrs. Preston's recovering her\n health; philosophical statements concerning life;\n fondness toward Mrs. Preston and family; mention of\n who will be in school at Abingdon for the next two\n years, if the school stays open.","Salt was delivered and all was in good order;\n family news including the birth of a son [William\n Ballard Preston] to their brother J[ames] P.\n Preston.","Asks if he can send his son, Carlton Radford, to\n Mr. Whaley's school, since Mr. Birch's school at Fort\n Chizwell has broken up; has taken care of money\n matters; more problems with rheumatism.","Asks for his son, William, to be sent home since\n the family is free of the whooping cough; a Senate\n position is open, but he [JP] declined since he\n thought that Francis wanted to run; discussion of war\n with Britain, and the election of a president;\n Virginia seems to be favoring Madison, but New York\n is doubtful; no plans yet for the Virginia militia to\n be called.","Business letter; alludes to wife's death;\n mother-in-law taking care of domestic business.","Cover letter for a commission for Sam[ue]l\n Preston, and a duplicate for the magistrates.","Affectionate talk of family; money matters taken\n care of; carriage maker in Philadelphia has put the\n \"Family Arms and Crests\" on it, and has only the\n painting and the spring to take care of.","Happy that he won the election, even though it was\n with some difficulty; discussion of the ingratitude\n and jealousy of the community of those who \"serve the\n public\"; money and construction matters; legal\n concern over the exchange of properties, the Briar\n Patch and Horseshoe; wife is quite ill and still\n grieves over the death of Louisa.","Concerning the addition of Mecklenburg into the\n 5th Circuit, Randolph's firm opposition to the plan\n requested by Judge Johnston to relieve Johnston of\n some duties of the 13th Circuit, and Randolph's\n reasons against the change of duties.","Concern over the Blockading Squadron [of Great\n Britain], and description of naval battles in\n Lyn[n]haven Bay; wishes Congress would impose an\n embargo [on Great Britain].","Appointment of Tate as Brigade Inspector of the\n 17th Brigade in the third division of the militia of\n the said Commonwealth. Including ADS on verso by\n Fran[ci]s Preston appointing Capt. Francis Smith as\n his aide, \n 16 May 1816.","Is still trying to locate the papers of W. P.\n Preston; more election news; introduces S. P.\n Sharp.","Concerning a serjeanty right granted by Lord\n Dumore, 10 to 12 years prior, to him [Henry] for 200\n acres on the Ohio [River].","Including ANS on verso by J[ohn] Preston, n.p.,\n [17 April 1785], stating payment of \u0026#8356; 29 to\n William M. Miller. 1 p.","Blair's wife, Betsy, a cousin of Preston, is\n unable to appear at court in Botetourt [County] in a\n case involving Mrs. [Elizabeth (Preston)] Madison,\n because her son is ill, but has sent a deposition.\n Hopes that Dr. Humphries has inoculated Preston's\n sisters for smallpox.","Explanation of his [Preston] actions taken in\n defending his posts by dispersing his men; also\n explanation of monies spent.","Including ADF by John Preston, 13 June [17]92,\n Fort Lee, Bluestone, [Virginia], accounting for\n monies spent by him for his militia men. 2 pp. Also\n including typescript. 2 pp.","Concerning [legal] proceedings at Staunton; and\n proceedings of the Richmond chancery court concerning\n the McKin [?] case.","Requests to have orders countermanded and have his\n troops transferred somewhere where they can\n recover.","The appropriations bill is before Congress and is\n expected to pass this week or early next week; the\n estimate for the ordinance department is\n $1,037,200.","Land grant certificate of John Preston for 300\n acres in Botetourt County, Virginia. Signed by\n Governor James P. Preston.","Circular letter transmitting memorials of the\n citizens of Columbia and Richland, South Carolina, to\n the legislature of South Carolina, and to the\n Congress of the United States, protesting against the\n protective tariff.","Also includes the text of the memorials. 2 pages.\n PDS. Including ALS from W[illia]m C. Preston,\n Chairman, n.p., to William B. Giles, Governor of\n Virginia, Richmond, Virginia, 2 Nov. 1827, explaining\n the attached circular. 1 page. Also including a NC1\n of the proceedings of the committee. 1 page.","Asks name of a lawyer practicing in section in\n which Gen. Joseph S. Shelton of South Carolina lives.\n The estate of Gilmer's grandfather is being sued and\n Gen. Shelton is the principal debtor.","Sargent is associated with Park Benjamin in\n publishing the \n New World , a New York\n newspaper, and discusses his efforts to bring about\n an international copyright agreement.","Before publishing quotations or excerpts from any\n materials, permission must be obtained from the Curator of\n Manuscripts and Rare Books, and the holder of the\n copyright, if not Swem Library.","This inventory is dated primarily\n from 1786 to 1815, and concerns three generations of the\n Preston family of western Virginia. The papers reflect their\n involvement in the administrative and political life of\n Virginia and the nation, as well as family concerns on the\n Virginia frontier.","Preston Family,","Preston family.","William Preston,","Francis Preston,","John Preston,","William C. Preston.","Preston, William, ca.\n 1729-1783.","Preston, John, 1764- 1827.","Preston, Francis, 1765-1836.","Preston, William C. 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These include the letters written between\n 1786-1813, by John Preston to Francis Preston printed in\n the \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eWilliam and Mary Quarterly\u003c/title\u003e,\n 2nd Ser., Vol. 1, pp. 42-51 and Vol. 2, pp. 188-193. A list\n of these items is located below. A typed list is located in\n the first folder of the collection.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e18 May 1786. John Preston to Francis Preston. Series 2,\n Vol. 1, pp. 42-45. \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e2 November 1786. John Preston to Francis Preston.\n Series 2, Vol. 1, pp. 45-47. \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e26 December 1786. John Preston to Francis Preston.\n Series 2, Vol. 1, pp. 47-49. \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e17 February 1787. John Preston to Francis Preston.\n Series 1, Vol. 27, pp. 203-205. \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e31 May 1793. John Preston to Francis Preston. Series\n 2, Vol. 2, pp. 188-189 [dated as 3 May]. \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e25 Nov. 1794. John Preston to Francis Preston. Series\n 2, Vol. 2, p. 187. \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e14 May 1799. John Preston to Francis Preston. Series\n 2, Vol. 1, pp. 49-51. \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e19 December 1802. John Preston to Francis Preston.\n Series 2, Vol. 2, pp. 189-192. \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e3 March 1813. John Preston to Francis Preston. Series\n 2, Vol. 2, pp. 192-193. \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSome letters are also available in typescript.\u003c/p\u003e"],"altformavail_heading_ssm":["Alternative Form"],"altformavail_tesim":["Several of the items in this collection have been\n reprinted. These include the letters written between\n 1786-1813, by John Preston to Francis Preston printed in\n the \n William and Mary Quarterly ,\n 2nd Ser., Vol. 1, pp. 42-51 and Vol. 2, pp. 188-193. A list\n of these items is located below. A typed list is located in\n the first folder of the collection.","18 May 1786. John Preston to Francis Preston. Series 2,\n Vol. 1, pp. 42-45. \n 2 November 1786. John Preston to Francis Preston.\n Series 2, Vol. 1, pp. 45-47. \n 26 December 1786. John Preston to Francis Preston.\n Series 2, Vol. 1, pp. 47-49. \n 17 February 1787. John Preston to Francis Preston.\n Series 1, Vol. 27, pp. 203-205. \n 31 May 1793. John Preston to Francis Preston. Series\n 2, Vol. 2, pp. 188-189 [dated as 3 May]. \n 25 Nov. 1794. John Preston to Francis Preston. Series\n 2, Vol. 2, p. 187. \n 14 May 1799. John Preston to Francis Preston. Series\n 2, Vol. 1, pp. 49-51. \n 19 December 1802. John Preston to Francis Preston.\n Series 2, Vol. 2, pp. 189-192. \n 3 March 1813. John Preston to Francis Preston. Series\n 2, Vol. 2, pp. 192-193. \n ","Some letters are also available in typescript."],"arrangement_html_tesm":["\u003carrangement\u003e\n \u003chead\u003eOrganization\u003c/head\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThis inventory has been organized into four Series: 1.\n William Preston Papers; 2. Francis Preston Papers; 3. John\n Preston Papers; 4. William C. Preston Papers.\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/arrangement\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis inventory has been organized into four Series: 1.\n William Preston Papers; 2. Francis Preston Papers; 3. John\n Preston Papers; 4. William C. Preston Papers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003carrangement\u003e\n \u003chead\u003eArrangement\u003c/head\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eEach folder contains the papers of their\n creators/persons, identified by series title. Items are\n then arranged chronologically by date.\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/arrangement\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEach folder contains the papers of their\n creators/persons, identified by series title. 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His sons were John Preston (1764-1827),\n who was a member of the Virginia General Assembly and\n treasurer of Virginia, and Francis Preston (1765-1836).\n Francis Preston was born in Botetourt County, graduated from\n the College of William and Mary and practiced law in\n Montgomery and Washington counties. He served in the Virginia\n House of Delegates and State Senate and served in Congress\n 1793-1797. His son was William Campbell Preston (1794-1860)\n who attended Washington College (now Washington and Lee\n University) and South Carolina College (now University of\n South Carolina). He also studied law in Scotland and practiced\n in Virginia and later in South Carolina. He served in the\n South Carolina House of Representatives and in the United\n States Senate. William Campbell Preston was president of South\n Carolina College.\u003c/p\u003e"],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Biographical Information"],"bioghist_tesim":["William Preston (ca. 1729-1783) held various county offices\n and militia offices. His sons were John Preston (1764-1827),\n who was a member of the Virginia General Assembly and\n treasurer of Virginia, and Francis Preston (1765-1836).\n Francis Preston was born in Botetourt County, graduated from\n the College of William and Mary and practiced law in\n Montgomery and Washington counties. He served in the Virginia\n House of Delegates and State Senate and served in Congress\n 1793-1797. His son was William Campbell Preston (1794-1860)\n who attended Washington College (now Washington and Lee\n University) and South Carolina College (now University of\n South Carolina). He also studied law in Scotland and practiced\n in Virginia and later in South Carolina. He served in the\n South Carolina House of Representatives and in the United\n States Senate. William Campbell Preston was president of South\n Carolina College."],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003ePreston Family Papers, Manuscripts and Rare Books\n Department, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.\u003c/p\u003e"],"prefercite_tesim":["Preston Family Papers, Manuscripts and Rare Books\n Department, Swem Library, College of William and Mary."],"relatedmaterial_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eOther related material concerning the Preston family can\n be found in the Robert Morton Hughes Papers at Old Dominion\n University.\u003c/p\u003e"],"relatedmaterial_heading_ssm":["Related Material"],"relatedmaterial_tesim":["Other related material concerning the Preston family can\n be found in the Robert Morton Hughes Papers at Old Dominion\n University."],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThis inventory, chiefly 1786-1815, represents three\n generations of the Preston family, and likewise can be divided\n into the following:\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItems relating to William Preston (ca. 1729-1783),\n 1755-1782, primarily photostats of appointments to various\n county offices (coroner, sheriff and surveyor) and to\n positions in the Virginia militia; but also including original\n appointments, 1763 and 1776; a surveyor's entry; 1774; and\n letters, 1773-1782, to Preston concerning land, the Cherokee\n Indians and a court martial.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItems, 1785-1819, relating to William's sons, Francis\n Preston (1765- 1836), lawyer, member of the Virginia\n Legislature and the U.S. Congress; and his brother John\n Preston (1764-1827), member of the Virginia Assembly and\n long-time Treasurer of Virginia, including letters from John\n Preston to Francis Preston as well as correspondence of the\n two men with other people. Subjects covered in the letters\n include politics; the War of 1812; a carriage; the College of\n William and Mary; duels; the building of a house; and Indians.\n These papers also contain a certificate, 20 September 1793, of\n emancipation for a slave signed by Francis Preston; and his\n appointment of two military aides.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItems relating to the correspondence of William Campbell\n Preston (1764- 1860), son of Francis Preston, and a member of\n Congress from South Carolina, including a circular and letter,\n 1827, concerning protest by citizens of South Carolina of a\n protective tariff.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Preston was appointed as \"Captain of a\n Company of Rangers in Augusta County,\" [Virginia].\n Signed by Rob[er]t Dinwiddie, Williamsburg,\n Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Preston was appointed as \"Captain of a\n Company of Rangers.\" Signed by Fran[cis] Fauquier,\n Williamsburg, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Preston was appointed as : \"Lieut[enan]t\n Col[one]l of the Militia for the County of Augusta,\"\n [Virginia]. Signed by Fran[cis] Fauquler,\n Williamsburg, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Preston was appointed as Escheator for\n Augusta County, Virginia. Signed by Fran[cis]\n Fauquier, Williamsburg, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Preston was appointed as \"Colonel of the\n Militia for the County of Augusta,\" [Va.]. Signed by\n Fran[cis] Fauquie[r], Williamsburg, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Preston was appointed as \"Colonel of the\n Militia of the County of Botetourt,\" [Va.]. Signed by\n [Norborne Berkeley, Baron de] Botetourt,\n Williamsburg, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Preston was appointed as \"one of our\n Coroners of our County of Botetourt,\" Virginia.\n Signed by [Norborne Berkeley, Baron de] Botetourt,\n Williamsburg [Virginia].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Preston was appointed as \"Sheriff of the\n County of Fincastle [County, later Kentucky, and\n Montgomery and Washington Counties, Virginia],\n [Virginia]. Signed by [John Murray, Earl of] Dunmore,\n Williamsburg, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns Capt. Shelby's purchase of the\n land where Capt. Bledsoe lives.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItem mentions [William] Preston, surveyor of\n Fincastle. Signed by William Christian.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Preston was appointed as \"Lieutenant and\n Commander in chief of the Militia of the County of\n Fincastle [County, later Kentucky, and Montgomery and\n Washington Counties, Virginia], Virginia\" Signed by\n the Committee of Safety for the Colony of\n Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns the Cherokee Indians, their need\n of supplies, and their fear of coming to\n Williamsburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Preston was appointed as \"County\n Lieutenant of Militia in the County of Montgomery,\"\n [Virginia]. Signed by P[atrick] Henry, Williamsburg,\n Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Preston was appointed as \"Surveyor for the\n County of Montgomery,\" [Virginia]. Signed by Dudley\n Digges, L[ieutenant] G[overnor], Williamsburg,\n Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns a court martial of two men,\n Marshall Duncan and Timothy Roark, and the\n circumstances involved in the case; and men trying,\n to be struck from the muster roll in order to be\n relieved of their military duties.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWas only able to send 10 pounds because of the\n \"great difficulty of procuring cash in this country\";\n mentions getting cash from \"Uncle Tom\" or tobacco\n from \"Anderson\" and converting that to cash; tobacco\n prices; discusses the loss Kentucky will feel at the\n death of Col. Christian.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses business dealings with Anderson tobacco,\n and obtaining the necessary materials and the\n carpenter recommended by Capt. T. Smith to finish\n their house; wants to compare prices between the\n Academy at Botetourt Town and William and Mary; gives\n details of building a new academy at Greenfield and\n the prices which would be charged.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMore discussion about the constructing of their\n house; expresses concern about a possible suit\n against them for a debt unpaid, unless they raise\n money from Anderson's tobacco; tells of neighbors\n anxiously awaiting his [FP] return so that they might\n \"profit from your knowledge,\" [referring to Francis\n Preston's license to practice law] and so that he can\n be considered an eligible candidate; offers to\n campaign for him in his absence; relates feelings\n toward a duel fought between their cousin, James\n Breckenridge and [?] Younghusband.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends news of large amounts of mail for him,\n mainly on the subject of friendship; election day has\n been moved to an earlier date in April, requiring him\n [FP] to come home earlier; hopes this doesn't\n interfere with his studies; gives itinerary and\n details about coming home; discusses the other\n candidates and the main issue of the campaign--the\n division of the country; tells rumor that Congress is\n about to \"raise a great army, for what purpose, we\n know not.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill is for fabrics, clothes, and notions for\n \"Sally B. Campbell\" [later Sarah Buchanan (Campbell)\n Preston, wife of Francis Preston].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShort note discussing the election and political\n side effects relating to it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses land transactions and the upcoming\n change in the Judicial districts west of the Blue\n Ridge; mentions the end of the Indian War and the\n government being settled.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComments on the reformed behavior of B. Smith, a\n commander at one of the frontier posts, who has\n \"abandoned both women and wine forever\"; discussion\n of affairs with the Indians--treaties, not trusting\n them, and hopes of continuing the war with them;\n Gen[era]l Wayne, however, has orders only to defend\n themselves, not attack; mention of land prices\n connected with investment possibilities.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBusiness discussion about an unknown matter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEmancipation certificate of John Broady, Negro\n servant of William Campbell [father-in-law of Francis\n Preston]. Signed by Francis Preston.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMention of her domesticity; gossip of a rich\n widow, Mrs. Tho[ma]s Randolph, who has fallen in love\n with John Brown.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives election news of senators and governor;\n details about a duel between Gen[era]1 Wood and W.\n Tho[ma]s Madison over the election of Governor\n [Brook] which led to defamations of character.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning attention paid to brother William by\n Gen[era]l Wayne.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses power of attorney between H. Smith and\n himself; and business matters dealing with land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses business transactions, including buying\n some horses; shares feelings of wanting to be\n married.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscussion of business transactions with Governor\n Shelby.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpresses concern over their brother \"Tommy\" not\n being able to attend school due to insufficient\n funds, and asks if he [FP] might be able to help in\n this area; mentions William and Mary as a good choice\n for Tommy to study law.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscussion about horses and his [John's] son\n cutting teeth.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news; grandmother has died; is still\n looking for the book, Evans Millwright, sent by him\n [Francis] to use as reference for their spring water\n problem.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks him to help with E. Madison's business\n affairs; house is half finished; hopes to pay off all\n debts soon and be as \"independent as a freeman ought\n to be.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWagon arrived satisfactorily; sent 5 bushels of\n hemp seed and will send more if needed; borrowed from\n him a bundle of \"nail rods\" to lay the plank floor in\n his home; talk of the birth of \"another fine son \"\n who is quite handsome.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBusiness news; cotton and salt arrived; has sent\n nail rods in a different, lighter wagon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePolitical discussion-including the possibility of\n Congressional redistricting of Botetourt and\n Montgomery counties, the disagreements between the\n Federalists and the Republicans, and how\n redistricting would affect him [JP] when elections\n come again; ironworks are shorthanded and he is\n willing to hire out seven \"of my best negroe men\";\n wife has had the mumps and self has had a bout with\n rheumatism.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpresses joy at Mrs. Preston's recovering her\n health; philosophical statements concerning life;\n fondness toward Mrs. Preston and family; mention of\n who will be in school at Abingdon for the next two\n years, if the school stays open.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSalt was delivered and all was in good order;\n family news including the birth of a son [William\n Ballard Preston] to their brother J[ames] P.\n Preston.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks if he can send his son, Carlton Radford, to\n Mr. Whaley's school, since Mr. Birch's school at Fort\n Chizwell has broken up; has taken care of money\n matters; more problems with rheumatism.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for his son, William, to be sent home since\n the family is free of the whooping cough; a Senate\n position is open, but he [JP] declined since he\n thought that Francis wanted to run; discussion of war\n with Britain, and the election of a president;\n Virginia seems to be favoring Madison, but New York\n is doubtful; no plans yet for the Virginia militia to\n be called.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBusiness letter; alludes to wife's death;\n mother-in-law taking care of domestic business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCover letter for a commission for Sam[ue]l\n Preston, and a duplicate for the magistrates.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAffectionate talk of family; money matters taken\n care of; carriage maker in Philadelphia has put the\n \"Family Arms and Crests\" on it, and has only the\n painting and the spring to take care of.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHappy that he won the election, even though it was\n with some difficulty; discussion of the ingratitude\n and jealousy of the community of those who \"serve the\n public\"; money and construction matters; legal\n concern over the exchange of properties, the Briar\n Patch and Horseshoe; wife is quite ill and still\n grieves over the death of Louisa.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the addition of Mecklenburg into the\n 5th Circuit, Randolph's firm opposition to the plan\n requested by Judge Johnston to relieve Johnston of\n some duties of the 13th Circuit, and Randolph's\n reasons against the change of duties.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcern over the Blockading Squadron [of Great\n Britain], and description of naval battles in\n Lyn[n]haven Bay; wishes Congress would impose an\n embargo [on Great Britain].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppointment of Tate as Brigade Inspector of the\n 17th Brigade in the third division of the militia of\n the said Commonwealth. Including ADS on verso by\n Fran[ci]s Preston appointing Capt. Francis Smith as\n his aide, \n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e16 May 1816.\u003c/date\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs still trying to locate the papers of W. P.\n Preston; more election news; introduces S. P.\n Sharp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning a serjeanty right granted by Lord\n Dumore, 10 to 12 years prior, to him [Henry] for 200\n acres on the Ohio [River].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncluding ANS on verso by J[ohn] Preston, n.p.,\n [17 April 1785], stating payment of \u0026amp;#8356; 29 to\n William M. Miller. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBlair's wife, Betsy, a cousin of Preston, is\n unable to appear at court in Botetourt [County] in a\n case involving Mrs. [Elizabeth (Preston)] Madison,\n because her son is ill, but has sent a deposition.\n Hopes that Dr. Humphries has inoculated Preston's\n sisters for smallpox.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExplanation of his [Preston] actions taken in\n defending his posts by dispersing his men; also\n explanation of monies spent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncluding ADF by John Preston, 13 June [17]92,\n Fort Lee, Bluestone, [Virginia], accounting for\n monies spent by him for his militia men. 2 pp. Also\n including typescript. 2 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning [legal] proceedings at Staunton; and\n proceedings of the Richmond chancery court concerning\n the McKin [?] case.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests to have orders countermanded and have his\n troops transferred somewhere where they can\n recover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe appropriations bill is before Congress and is\n expected to pass this week or early next week; the\n estimate for the ordinance department is\n $1,037,200.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLand grant certificate of John Preston for 300\n acres in Botetourt County, Virginia. Signed by\n Governor James P. Preston.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCircular letter transmitting memorials of the\n citizens of Columbia and Richland, South Carolina, to\n the legislature of South Carolina, and to the\n Congress of the United States, protesting against the\n protective tariff.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlso includes the text of the memorials. 2 pages.\n PDS. Including ALS from W[illia]m C. Preston,\n Chairman, n.p., to William B. Giles, Governor of\n Virginia, Richmond, Virginia, 2 Nov. 1827, explaining\n the attached circular. 1 page. Also including a NC1\n of the proceedings of the committee. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks name of a lawyer practicing in section in\n which Gen. Joseph S. Shelton of South Carolina lives.\n The estate of Gilmer's grandfather is being sued and\n Gen. Shelton is the principal debtor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSargent is associated with Park Benjamin in\n publishing the \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eNew World\u003c/title\u003e, a New York\n newspaper, and discusses his efforts to bring about\n an international copyright agreement.\u003c/p\u003e"],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Content Information"],"scopecontent_tesim":["This inventory, chiefly 1786-1815, represents three\n generations of the Preston family, and likewise can be divided\n into the following:","Items relating to William Preston (ca. 1729-1783),\n 1755-1782, primarily photostats of appointments to various\n county offices (coroner, sheriff and surveyor) and to\n positions in the Virginia militia; but also including original\n appointments, 1763 and 1776; a surveyor's entry; 1774; and\n letters, 1773-1782, to Preston concerning land, the Cherokee\n Indians and a court martial.","Items, 1785-1819, relating to William's sons, Francis\n Preston (1765- 1836), lawyer, member of the Virginia\n Legislature and the U.S. Congress; and his brother John\n Preston (1764-1827), member of the Virginia Assembly and\n long-time Treasurer of Virginia, including letters from John\n Preston to Francis Preston as well as correspondence of the\n two men with other people. Subjects covered in the letters\n include politics; the War of 1812; a carriage; the College of\n William and Mary; duels; the building of a house; and Indians.\n These papers also contain a certificate, 20 September 1793, of\n emancipation for a slave signed by Francis Preston; and his\n appointment of two military aides.","Items relating to the correspondence of William Campbell\n Preston (1764- 1860), son of Francis Preston, and a member of\n Congress from South Carolina, including a circular and letter,\n 1827, concerning protest by citizens of South Carolina of a\n protective tariff.","William Preston was appointed as \"Captain of a\n Company of Rangers in Augusta County,\" [Virginia].\n Signed by Rob[er]t Dinwiddie, Williamsburg,\n Virginia.","William Preston was appointed as \"Captain of a\n Company of Rangers.\" Signed by Fran[cis] Fauquier,\n Williamsburg, Virginia.","William Preston was appointed as : \"Lieut[enan]t\n Col[one]l of the Militia for the County of Augusta,\"\n [Virginia]. Signed by Fran[cis] Fauquler,\n Williamsburg, Virginia.","William Preston was appointed as Escheator for\n Augusta County, Virginia. Signed by Fran[cis]\n Fauquier, Williamsburg, Virginia.","William Preston was appointed as \"Colonel of the\n Militia for the County of Augusta,\" [Va.]. Signed by\n Fran[cis] Fauquie[r], Williamsburg, Virginia.","William Preston was appointed as \"Colonel of the\n Militia of the County of Botetourt,\" [Va.]. Signed by\n [Norborne Berkeley, Baron de] Botetourt,\n Williamsburg, Virginia.","William Preston was appointed as \"one of our\n Coroners of our County of Botetourt,\" Virginia.\n Signed by [Norborne Berkeley, Baron de] Botetourt,\n Williamsburg [Virginia].","William Preston was appointed as \"Sheriff of the\n County of Fincastle [County, later Kentucky, and\n Montgomery and Washington Counties, Virginia],\n [Virginia]. Signed by [John Murray, Earl of] Dunmore,\n Williamsburg, Virginia.","Letter concerns Capt. Shelby's purchase of the\n land where Capt. Bledsoe lives.","Item mentions [William] Preston, surveyor of\n Fincastle. Signed by William Christian.","William Preston was appointed as \"Lieutenant and\n Commander in chief of the Militia of the County of\n Fincastle [County, later Kentucky, and Montgomery and\n Washington Counties, Virginia], Virginia\" Signed by\n the Committee of Safety for the Colony of\n Virginia.","Letter concerns the Cherokee Indians, their need\n of supplies, and their fear of coming to\n Williamsburg.","William Preston was appointed as \"County\n Lieutenant of Militia in the County of Montgomery,\"\n [Virginia]. Signed by P[atrick] Henry, Williamsburg,\n Virginia.","William Preston was appointed as \"Surveyor for the\n County of Montgomery,\" [Virginia]. Signed by Dudley\n Digges, L[ieutenant] G[overnor], Williamsburg,\n Virginia.","Letter concerns a court martial of two men,\n Marshall Duncan and Timothy Roark, and the\n circumstances involved in the case; and men trying,\n to be struck from the muster roll in order to be\n relieved of their military duties.","Was only able to send 10 pounds because of the\n \"great difficulty of procuring cash in this country\";\n mentions getting cash from \"Uncle Tom\" or tobacco\n from \"Anderson\" and converting that to cash; tobacco\n prices; discusses the loss Kentucky will feel at the\n death of Col. Christian.","Discusses business dealings with Anderson tobacco,\n and obtaining the necessary materials and the\n carpenter recommended by Capt. T. Smith to finish\n their house; wants to compare prices between the\n Academy at Botetourt Town and William and Mary; gives\n details of building a new academy at Greenfield and\n the prices which would be charged.","More discussion about the constructing of their\n house; expresses concern about a possible suit\n against them for a debt unpaid, unless they raise\n money from Anderson's tobacco; tells of neighbors\n anxiously awaiting his [FP] return so that they might\n \"profit from your knowledge,\" [referring to Francis\n Preston's license to practice law] and so that he can\n be considered an eligible candidate; offers to\n campaign for him in his absence; relates feelings\n toward a duel fought between their cousin, James\n Breckenridge and [?] Younghusband.","Sends news of large amounts of mail for him,\n mainly on the subject of friendship; election day has\n been moved to an earlier date in April, requiring him\n [FP] to come home earlier; hopes this doesn't\n interfere with his studies; gives itinerary and\n details about coming home; discusses the other\n candidates and the main issue of the campaign--the\n division of the country; tells rumor that Congress is\n about to \"raise a great army, for what purpose, we\n know not.\"","Bill is for fabrics, clothes, and notions for\n \"Sally B. Campbell\" [later Sarah Buchanan (Campbell)\n Preston, wife of Francis Preston].","Short note discussing the election and political\n side effects relating to it.","Discusses land transactions and the upcoming\n change in the Judicial districts west of the Blue\n Ridge; mentions the end of the Indian War and the\n government being settled.","Comments on the reformed behavior of B. Smith, a\n commander at one of the frontier posts, who has\n \"abandoned both women and wine forever\"; discussion\n of affairs with the Indians--treaties, not trusting\n them, and hopes of continuing the war with them;\n Gen[era]l Wayne, however, has orders only to defend\n themselves, not attack; mention of land prices\n connected with investment possibilities.","Business discussion about an unknown matter.","Emancipation certificate of John Broady, Negro\n servant of William Campbell [father-in-law of Francis\n Preston]. Signed by Francis Preston.","Mention of her domesticity; gossip of a rich\n widow, Mrs. Tho[ma]s Randolph, who has fallen in love\n with John Brown.","Gives election news of senators and governor;\n details about a duel between Gen[era]1 Wood and W.\n Tho[ma]s Madison over the election of Governor\n [Brook] which led to defamations of character.","Concerning attention paid to brother William by\n Gen[era]l Wayne.","Discusses power of attorney between H. Smith and\n himself; and business matters dealing with land.","Discusses business transactions, including buying\n some horses; shares feelings of wanting to be\n married.","Discussion of business transactions with Governor\n Shelby.","Expresses concern over their brother \"Tommy\" not\n being able to attend school due to insufficient\n funds, and asks if he [FP] might be able to help in\n this area; mentions William and Mary as a good choice\n for Tommy to study law.","Discussion about horses and his [John's] son\n cutting teeth.","Family news; grandmother has died; is still\n looking for the book, Evans Millwright, sent by him\n [Francis] to use as reference for their spring water\n problem.","Asks him to help with E. Madison's business\n affairs; house is half finished; hopes to pay off all\n debts soon and be as \"independent as a freeman ought\n to be.\"","Wagon arrived satisfactorily; sent 5 bushels of\n hemp seed and will send more if needed; borrowed from\n him a bundle of \"nail rods\" to lay the plank floor in\n his home; talk of the birth of \"another fine son \"\n who is quite handsome.","Business news; cotton and salt arrived; has sent\n nail rods in a different, lighter wagon.","Political discussion-including the possibility of\n Congressional redistricting of Botetourt and\n Montgomery counties, the disagreements between the\n Federalists and the Republicans, and how\n redistricting would affect him [JP] when elections\n come again; ironworks are shorthanded and he is\n willing to hire out seven \"of my best negroe men\";\n wife has had the mumps and self has had a bout with\n rheumatism.","Expresses joy at Mrs. Preston's recovering her\n health; philosophical statements concerning life;\n fondness toward Mrs. Preston and family; mention of\n who will be in school at Abingdon for the next two\n years, if the school stays open.","Salt was delivered and all was in good order;\n family news including the birth of a son [William\n Ballard Preston] to their brother J[ames] P.\n Preston.","Asks if he can send his son, Carlton Radford, to\n Mr. Whaley's school, since Mr. Birch's school at Fort\n Chizwell has broken up; has taken care of money\n matters; more problems with rheumatism.","Asks for his son, William, to be sent home since\n the family is free of the whooping cough; a Senate\n position is open, but he [JP] declined since he\n thought that Francis wanted to run; discussion of war\n with Britain, and the election of a president;\n Virginia seems to be favoring Madison, but New York\n is doubtful; no plans yet for the Virginia militia to\n be called.","Business letter; alludes to wife's death;\n mother-in-law taking care of domestic business.","Cover letter for a commission for Sam[ue]l\n Preston, and a duplicate for the magistrates.","Affectionate talk of family; money matters taken\n care of; carriage maker in Philadelphia has put the\n \"Family Arms and Crests\" on it, and has only the\n painting and the spring to take care of.","Happy that he won the election, even though it was\n with some difficulty; discussion of the ingratitude\n and jealousy of the community of those who \"serve the\n public\"; money and construction matters; legal\n concern over the exchange of properties, the Briar\n Patch and Horseshoe; wife is quite ill and still\n grieves over the death of Louisa.","Concerning the addition of Mecklenburg into the\n 5th Circuit, Randolph's firm opposition to the plan\n requested by Judge Johnston to relieve Johnston of\n some duties of the 13th Circuit, and Randolph's\n reasons against the change of duties.","Concern over the Blockading Squadron [of Great\n Britain], and description of naval battles in\n Lyn[n]haven Bay; wishes Congress would impose an\n embargo [on Great Britain].","Appointment of Tate as Brigade Inspector of the\n 17th Brigade in the third division of the militia of\n the said Commonwealth. Including ADS on verso by\n Fran[ci]s Preston appointing Capt. Francis Smith as\n his aide, \n 16 May 1816.","Is still trying to locate the papers of W. P.\n Preston; more election news; introduces S. P.\n Sharp.","Concerning a serjeanty right granted by Lord\n Dumore, 10 to 12 years prior, to him [Henry] for 200\n acres on the Ohio [River].","Including ANS on verso by J[ohn] Preston, n.p.,\n [17 April 1785], stating payment of \u0026#8356; 29 to\n William M. Miller. 1 p.","Blair's wife, Betsy, a cousin of Preston, is\n unable to appear at court in Botetourt [County] in a\n case involving Mrs. [Elizabeth (Preston)] Madison,\n because her son is ill, but has sent a deposition.\n Hopes that Dr. Humphries has inoculated Preston's\n sisters for smallpox.","Explanation of his [Preston] actions taken in\n defending his posts by dispersing his men; also\n explanation of monies spent.","Including ADF by John Preston, 13 June [17]92,\n Fort Lee, Bluestone, [Virginia], accounting for\n monies spent by him for his militia men. 2 pp. Also\n including typescript. 2 pp.","Concerning [legal] proceedings at Staunton; and\n proceedings of the Richmond chancery court concerning\n the McKin [?] case.","Requests to have orders countermanded and have his\n troops transferred somewhere where they can\n recover.","The appropriations bill is before Congress and is\n expected to pass this week or early next week; the\n estimate for the ordinance department is\n $1,037,200.","Land grant certificate of John Preston for 300\n acres in Botetourt County, Virginia. Signed by\n Governor James P. Preston.","Circular letter transmitting memorials of the\n citizens of Columbia and Richland, South Carolina, to\n the legislature of South Carolina, and to the\n Congress of the United States, protesting against the\n protective tariff.","Also includes the text of the memorials. 2 pages.\n PDS. Including ALS from W[illia]m C. Preston,\n Chairman, n.p., to William B. Giles, Governor of\n Virginia, Richmond, Virginia, 2 Nov. 1827, explaining\n the attached circular. 1 page. Also including a NC1\n of the proceedings of the committee. 1 page.","Asks name of a lawyer practicing in section in\n which Gen. Joseph S. Shelton of South Carolina lives.\n The estate of Gilmer's grandfather is being sued and\n Gen. Shelton is the principal debtor.","Sargent is associated with Park Benjamin in\n publishing the \n New World , a New York\n newspaper, and discusses his efforts to bring about\n an international copyright agreement."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eBefore publishing quotations or excerpts from any\n materials, permission must be obtained from the Curator of\n Manuscripts and Rare Books, and the holder of the\n copyright, if not Swem Library.\u003c/p\u003e"],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Publication Rights/Restrictions on Use"],"userestrict_tesim":["Before publishing quotations or excerpts from any\n materials, permission must be obtained from the Curator of\n Manuscripts and Rare Books, and the holder of the\n copyright, if not Swem Library."],"abstract_html_tesm":["\u003cabstract label=\"Abstract\"\u003eThis inventory is dated primarily\n from 1786 to 1815, and concerns three generations of the\n Preston family of western Virginia. The papers reflect their\n involvement in the administrative and political life of\n Virginia and the nation, as well as family concerns on the\n Virginia frontier.\u003c/abstract\u003e"],"abstract_tesim":["This inventory is dated primarily\n from 1786 to 1815, and concerns three generations of the\n Preston family of western Virginia. The papers reflect their\n involvement in the administrative and political life of\n Virginia and the nation, as well as family concerns on the\n Virginia frontier."],"names_ssim":["Preston Family,","Preston family.","William Preston,","Francis Preston,","John Preston,","William C. Preston.","Preston, William, ca.\n 1729-1783.","Preston, John, 1764- 1827.","Preston, Francis, 1765-1836.","Preston, William C. (William Campbell),\n 1794-1860."],"famname_ssim":["Preston Family,","Preston family."],"persname_ssim":["William Preston,","Francis Preston,","John Preston,","William C. Preston.","Preston, William, ca.\n 1729-1783.","Preston, John, 1764- 1827.","Preston, Francis, 1765-1836.","Preston, William C. (William Campbell),\n 1794-1860."],"language_ssim":["English"],"total_component_count_is":66,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-05-21T15:03:49.403Z","collection":{"numFound":1,"start":0,"numFoundExact":true,"docs":[{"id":"viw_viw00012","ead_ssi":"viw_viw00012","_root_":"viw_viw00012","_nest_parent_":"viw_viw00012","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/wm/viw00012.xml","title_ssm":["Preston Family Papers, \n 1755-1836,\n 1786-1815."],"title_tesim":["Preston Family Papers, \n 1755-1836,\n 1786-1815."],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["Mss. 39.1 P91"],"text":["Mss. 39.1 P91","Preston Family Papers, \n 1755-1836,\n 1786-1815.","College of William and\n Mary--History--18th century.","Cherokee Indians--History.","Dueling--Virginia.","Architecture, Domestic--Virginia.","Indians of North America--History--19th\n century.","Slavery--Virginia--History-- 18th\n century.","Tariff--United States--History.","Carriage and wagon making.","Virginia--Militia.","United States--Politics and government--\n 1789-1815.","United States--History--War of 1812.","90 items.","Collection is open to all researchers.","Several of the items in this collection have been\n reprinted. These include the letters written between\n 1786-1813, by John Preston to Francis Preston printed in\n the \n William and Mary Quarterly ,\n 2nd Ser., Vol. 1, pp. 42-51 and Vol. 2, pp. 188-193. A list\n of these items is located below. A typed list is located in\n the first folder of the collection.","18 May 1786. John Preston to Francis Preston. Series 2,\n Vol. 1, pp. 42-45. \n 2 November 1786. John Preston to Francis Preston.\n Series 2, Vol. 1, pp. 45-47. \n 26 December 1786. John Preston to Francis Preston.\n Series 2, Vol. 1, pp. 47-49. \n 17 February 1787. John Preston to Francis Preston.\n Series 1, Vol. 27, pp. 203-205. \n 31 May 1793. John Preston to Francis Preston. Series\n 2, Vol. 2, pp. 188-189 [dated as 3 May]. \n 25 Nov. 1794. John Preston to Francis Preston. Series\n 2, Vol. 2, p. 187. \n 14 May 1799. John Preston to Francis Preston. Series\n 2, Vol. 1, pp. 49-51. \n 19 December 1802. John Preston to Francis Preston.\n Series 2, Vol. 2, pp. 189-192. \n 3 March 1813. John Preston to Francis Preston. Series\n 2, Vol. 2, pp. 192-193. \n ","Some letters are also available in typescript.","Organization This inventory has been organized into four Series: 1.\n William Preston Papers; 2. Francis Preston Papers; 3. John\n Preston Papers; 4. William C. Preston Papers.","This inventory has been organized into four Series: 1.\n William Preston Papers; 2. Francis Preston Papers; 3. John\n Preston Papers; 4. William C. Preston Papers.","Arrangement Each folder contains the papers of their\n creators/persons, identified by series title. Items are\n then arranged chronologically by date.","Each folder contains the papers of their\n creators/persons, identified by series title. Items are\n then arranged chronologically by date.","William Preston (ca. 1729-1783) held various county offices\n and militia offices. His sons were John Preston (1764-1827),\n who was a member of the Virginia General Assembly and\n treasurer of Virginia, and Francis Preston (1765-1836).\n Francis Preston was born in Botetourt County, graduated from\n the College of William and Mary and practiced law in\n Montgomery and Washington counties. He served in the Virginia\n House of Delegates and State Senate and served in Congress\n 1793-1797. His son was William Campbell Preston (1794-1860)\n who attended Washington College (now Washington and Lee\n University) and South Carolina College (now University of\n South Carolina). He also studied law in Scotland and practiced\n in Virginia and later in South Carolina. He served in the\n South Carolina House of Representatives and in the United\n States Senate. William Campbell Preston was president of South\n Carolina College.","Other related material concerning the Preston family can\n be found in the Robert Morton Hughes Papers at Old Dominion\n University.","This inventory, chiefly 1786-1815, represents three\n generations of the Preston family, and likewise can be divided\n into the following:","Items relating to William Preston (ca. 1729-1783),\n 1755-1782, primarily photostats of appointments to various\n county offices (coroner, sheriff and surveyor) and to\n positions in the Virginia militia; but also including original\n appointments, 1763 and 1776; a surveyor's entry; 1774; and\n letters, 1773-1782, to Preston concerning land, the Cherokee\n Indians and a court martial.","Items, 1785-1819, relating to William's sons, Francis\n Preston (1765- 1836), lawyer, member of the Virginia\n Legislature and the U.S. Congress; and his brother John\n Preston (1764-1827), member of the Virginia Assembly and\n long-time Treasurer of Virginia, including letters from John\n Preston to Francis Preston as well as correspondence of the\n two men with other people. Subjects covered in the letters\n include politics; the War of 1812; a carriage; the College of\n William and Mary; duels; the building of a house; and Indians.\n These papers also contain a certificate, 20 September 1793, of\n emancipation for a slave signed by Francis Preston; and his\n appointment of two military aides.","Items relating to the correspondence of William Campbell\n Preston (1764- 1860), son of Francis Preston, and a member of\n Congress from South Carolina, including a circular and letter,\n 1827, concerning protest by citizens of South Carolina of a\n protective tariff.","William Preston was appointed as \"Captain of a\n Company of Rangers in Augusta County,\" [Virginia].\n Signed by Rob[er]t Dinwiddie, Williamsburg,\n Virginia.","William Preston was appointed as \"Captain of a\n Company of Rangers.\" Signed by Fran[cis] Fauquier,\n Williamsburg, Virginia.","William Preston was appointed as : \"Lieut[enan]t\n Col[one]l of the Militia for the County of Augusta,\"\n [Virginia]. Signed by Fran[cis] Fauquler,\n Williamsburg, Virginia.","William Preston was appointed as Escheator for\n Augusta County, Virginia. Signed by Fran[cis]\n Fauquier, Williamsburg, Virginia.","William Preston was appointed as \"Colonel of the\n Militia for the County of Augusta,\" [Va.]. Signed by\n Fran[cis] Fauquie[r], Williamsburg, Virginia.","William Preston was appointed as \"Colonel of the\n Militia of the County of Botetourt,\" [Va.]. Signed by\n [Norborne Berkeley, Baron de] Botetourt,\n Williamsburg, Virginia.","William Preston was appointed as \"one of our\n Coroners of our County of Botetourt,\" Virginia.\n Signed by [Norborne Berkeley, Baron de] Botetourt,\n Williamsburg [Virginia].","William Preston was appointed as \"Sheriff of the\n County of Fincastle [County, later Kentucky, and\n Montgomery and Washington Counties, Virginia],\n [Virginia]. Signed by [John Murray, Earl of] Dunmore,\n Williamsburg, Virginia.","Letter concerns Capt. Shelby's purchase of the\n land where Capt. Bledsoe lives.","Item mentions [William] Preston, surveyor of\n Fincastle. Signed by William Christian.","William Preston was appointed as \"Lieutenant and\n Commander in chief of the Militia of the County of\n Fincastle [County, later Kentucky, and Montgomery and\n Washington Counties, Virginia], Virginia\" Signed by\n the Committee of Safety for the Colony of\n Virginia.","Letter concerns the Cherokee Indians, their need\n of supplies, and their fear of coming to\n Williamsburg.","William Preston was appointed as \"County\n Lieutenant of Militia in the County of Montgomery,\"\n [Virginia]. Signed by P[atrick] Henry, Williamsburg,\n Virginia.","William Preston was appointed as \"Surveyor for the\n County of Montgomery,\" [Virginia]. Signed by Dudley\n Digges, L[ieutenant] G[overnor], Williamsburg,\n Virginia.","Letter concerns a court martial of two men,\n Marshall Duncan and Timothy Roark, and the\n circumstances involved in the case; and men trying,\n to be struck from the muster roll in order to be\n relieved of their military duties.","Was only able to send 10 pounds because of the\n \"great difficulty of procuring cash in this country\";\n mentions getting cash from \"Uncle Tom\" or tobacco\n from \"Anderson\" and converting that to cash; tobacco\n prices; discusses the loss Kentucky will feel at the\n death of Col. Christian.","Discusses business dealings with Anderson tobacco,\n and obtaining the necessary materials and the\n carpenter recommended by Capt. T. Smith to finish\n their house; wants to compare prices between the\n Academy at Botetourt Town and William and Mary; gives\n details of building a new academy at Greenfield and\n the prices which would be charged.","More discussion about the constructing of their\n house; expresses concern about a possible suit\n against them for a debt unpaid, unless they raise\n money from Anderson's tobacco; tells of neighbors\n anxiously awaiting his [FP] return so that they might\n \"profit from your knowledge,\" [referring to Francis\n Preston's license to practice law] and so that he can\n be considered an eligible candidate; offers to\n campaign for him in his absence; relates feelings\n toward a duel fought between their cousin, James\n Breckenridge and [?] Younghusband.","Sends news of large amounts of mail for him,\n mainly on the subject of friendship; election day has\n been moved to an earlier date in April, requiring him\n [FP] to come home earlier; hopes this doesn't\n interfere with his studies; gives itinerary and\n details about coming home; discusses the other\n candidates and the main issue of the campaign--the\n division of the country; tells rumor that Congress is\n about to \"raise a great army, for what purpose, we\n know not.\"","Bill is for fabrics, clothes, and notions for\n \"Sally B. Campbell\" [later Sarah Buchanan (Campbell)\n Preston, wife of Francis Preston].","Short note discussing the election and political\n side effects relating to it.","Discusses land transactions and the upcoming\n change in the Judicial districts west of the Blue\n Ridge; mentions the end of the Indian War and the\n government being settled.","Comments on the reformed behavior of B. Smith, a\n commander at one of the frontier posts, who has\n \"abandoned both women and wine forever\"; discussion\n of affairs with the Indians--treaties, not trusting\n them, and hopes of continuing the war with them;\n Gen[era]l Wayne, however, has orders only to defend\n themselves, not attack; mention of land prices\n connected with investment possibilities.","Business discussion about an unknown matter.","Emancipation certificate of John Broady, Negro\n servant of William Campbell [father-in-law of Francis\n Preston]. Signed by Francis Preston.","Mention of her domesticity; gossip of a rich\n widow, Mrs. Tho[ma]s Randolph, who has fallen in love\n with John Brown.","Gives election news of senators and governor;\n details about a duel between Gen[era]1 Wood and W.\n Tho[ma]s Madison over the election of Governor\n [Brook] which led to defamations of character.","Concerning attention paid to brother William by\n Gen[era]l Wayne.","Discusses power of attorney between H. Smith and\n himself; and business matters dealing with land.","Discusses business transactions, including buying\n some horses; shares feelings of wanting to be\n married.","Discussion of business transactions with Governor\n Shelby.","Expresses concern over their brother \"Tommy\" not\n being able to attend school due to insufficient\n funds, and asks if he [FP] might be able to help in\n this area; mentions William and Mary as a good choice\n for Tommy to study law.","Discussion about horses and his [John's] son\n cutting teeth.","Family news; grandmother has died; is still\n looking for the book, Evans Millwright, sent by him\n [Francis] to use as reference for their spring water\n problem.","Asks him to help with E. Madison's business\n affairs; house is half finished; hopes to pay off all\n debts soon and be as \"independent as a freeman ought\n to be.\"","Wagon arrived satisfactorily; sent 5 bushels of\n hemp seed and will send more if needed; borrowed from\n him a bundle of \"nail rods\" to lay the plank floor in\n his home; talk of the birth of \"another fine son \"\n who is quite handsome.","Business news; cotton and salt arrived; has sent\n nail rods in a different, lighter wagon.","Political discussion-including the possibility of\n Congressional redistricting of Botetourt and\n Montgomery counties, the disagreements between the\n Federalists and the Republicans, and how\n redistricting would affect him [JP] when elections\n come again; ironworks are shorthanded and he is\n willing to hire out seven \"of my best negroe men\";\n wife has had the mumps and self has had a bout with\n rheumatism.","Expresses joy at Mrs. Preston's recovering her\n health; philosophical statements concerning life;\n fondness toward Mrs. Preston and family; mention of\n who will be in school at Abingdon for the next two\n years, if the school stays open.","Salt was delivered and all was in good order;\n family news including the birth of a son [William\n Ballard Preston] to their brother J[ames] P.\n Preston.","Asks if he can send his son, Carlton Radford, to\n Mr. Whaley's school, since Mr. Birch's school at Fort\n Chizwell has broken up; has taken care of money\n matters; more problems with rheumatism.","Asks for his son, William, to be sent home since\n the family is free of the whooping cough; a Senate\n position is open, but he [JP] declined since he\n thought that Francis wanted to run; discussion of war\n with Britain, and the election of a president;\n Virginia seems to be favoring Madison, but New York\n is doubtful; no plans yet for the Virginia militia to\n be called.","Business letter; alludes to wife's death;\n mother-in-law taking care of domestic business.","Cover letter for a commission for Sam[ue]l\n Preston, and a duplicate for the magistrates.","Affectionate talk of family; money matters taken\n care of; carriage maker in Philadelphia has put the\n \"Family Arms and Crests\" on it, and has only the\n painting and the spring to take care of.","Happy that he won the election, even though it was\n with some difficulty; discussion of the ingratitude\n and jealousy of the community of those who \"serve the\n public\"; money and construction matters; legal\n concern over the exchange of properties, the Briar\n Patch and Horseshoe; wife is quite ill and still\n grieves over the death of Louisa.","Concerning the addition of Mecklenburg into the\n 5th Circuit, Randolph's firm opposition to the plan\n requested by Judge Johnston to relieve Johnston of\n some duties of the 13th Circuit, and Randolph's\n reasons against the change of duties.","Concern over the Blockading Squadron [of Great\n Britain], and description of naval battles in\n Lyn[n]haven Bay; wishes Congress would impose an\n embargo [on Great Britain].","Appointment of Tate as Brigade Inspector of the\n 17th Brigade in the third division of the militia of\n the said Commonwealth. Including ADS on verso by\n Fran[ci]s Preston appointing Capt. Francis Smith as\n his aide, \n 16 May 1816.","Is still trying to locate the papers of W. P.\n Preston; more election news; introduces S. P.\n Sharp.","Concerning a serjeanty right granted by Lord\n Dumore, 10 to 12 years prior, to him [Henry] for 200\n acres on the Ohio [River].","Including ANS on verso by J[ohn] Preston, n.p.,\n [17 April 1785], stating payment of \u0026#8356; 29 to\n William M. Miller. 1 p.","Blair's wife, Betsy, a cousin of Preston, is\n unable to appear at court in Botetourt [County] in a\n case involving Mrs. [Elizabeth (Preston)] Madison,\n because her son is ill, but has sent a deposition.\n Hopes that Dr. Humphries has inoculated Preston's\n sisters for smallpox.","Explanation of his [Preston] actions taken in\n defending his posts by dispersing his men; also\n explanation of monies spent.","Including ADF by John Preston, 13 June [17]92,\n Fort Lee, Bluestone, [Virginia], accounting for\n monies spent by him for his militia men. 2 pp. Also\n including typescript. 2 pp.","Concerning [legal] proceedings at Staunton; and\n proceedings of the Richmond chancery court concerning\n the McKin [?] case.","Requests to have orders countermanded and have his\n troops transferred somewhere where they can\n recover.","The appropriations bill is before Congress and is\n expected to pass this week or early next week; the\n estimate for the ordinance department is\n $1,037,200.","Land grant certificate of John Preston for 300\n acres in Botetourt County, Virginia. Signed by\n Governor James P. Preston.","Circular letter transmitting memorials of the\n citizens of Columbia and Richland, South Carolina, to\n the legislature of South Carolina, and to the\n Congress of the United States, protesting against the\n protective tariff.","Also includes the text of the memorials. 2 pages.\n PDS. Including ALS from W[illia]m C. Preston,\n Chairman, n.p., to William B. Giles, Governor of\n Virginia, Richmond, Virginia, 2 Nov. 1827, explaining\n the attached circular. 1 page. Also including a NC1\n of the proceedings of the committee. 1 page.","Asks name of a lawyer practicing in section in\n which Gen. Joseph S. Shelton of South Carolina lives.\n The estate of Gilmer's grandfather is being sued and\n Gen. Shelton is the principal debtor.","Sargent is associated with Park Benjamin in\n publishing the \n New World , a New York\n newspaper, and discusses his efforts to bring about\n an international copyright agreement.","Before publishing quotations or excerpts from any\n materials, permission must be obtained from the Curator of\n Manuscripts and Rare Books, and the holder of the\n copyright, if not Swem Library.","This inventory is dated primarily\n from 1786 to 1815, and concerns three generations of the\n Preston family of western Virginia. The papers reflect their\n involvement in the administrative and political life of\n Virginia and the nation, as well as family concerns on the\n Virginia frontier.","Preston Family,","Preston family.","William Preston,","Francis Preston,","John Preston,","William C. Preston.","Preston, William, ca.\n 1729-1783.","Preston, John, 1764- 1827.","Preston, Francis, 1765-1836.","Preston, William C. 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These include the letters written between\n 1786-1813, by John Preston to Francis Preston printed in\n the \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eWilliam and Mary Quarterly\u003c/title\u003e,\n 2nd Ser., Vol. 1, pp. 42-51 and Vol. 2, pp. 188-193. A list\n of these items is located below. A typed list is located in\n the first folder of the collection.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e18 May 1786. John Preston to Francis Preston. Series 2,\n Vol. 1, pp. 42-45. \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e2 November 1786. John Preston to Francis Preston.\n Series 2, Vol. 1, pp. 45-47. \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e26 December 1786. John Preston to Francis Preston.\n Series 2, Vol. 1, pp. 47-49. \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e17 February 1787. John Preston to Francis Preston.\n Series 1, Vol. 27, pp. 203-205. \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e31 May 1793. John Preston to Francis Preston. Series\n 2, Vol. 2, pp. 188-189 [dated as 3 May]. \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e25 Nov. 1794. John Preston to Francis Preston. Series\n 2, Vol. 2, p. 187. \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e14 May 1799. John Preston to Francis Preston. Series\n 2, Vol. 1, pp. 49-51. \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e19 December 1802. John Preston to Francis Preston.\n Series 2, Vol. 2, pp. 189-192. \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e3 March 1813. John Preston to Francis Preston. Series\n 2, Vol. 2, pp. 192-193. \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSome letters are also available in typescript.\u003c/p\u003e"],"altformavail_heading_ssm":["Alternative Form"],"altformavail_tesim":["Several of the items in this collection have been\n reprinted. These include the letters written between\n 1786-1813, by John Preston to Francis Preston printed in\n the \n William and Mary Quarterly ,\n 2nd Ser., Vol. 1, pp. 42-51 and Vol. 2, pp. 188-193. A list\n of these items is located below. A typed list is located in\n the first folder of the collection.","18 May 1786. John Preston to Francis Preston. Series 2,\n Vol. 1, pp. 42-45. \n 2 November 1786. John Preston to Francis Preston.\n Series 2, Vol. 1, pp. 45-47. \n 26 December 1786. John Preston to Francis Preston.\n Series 2, Vol. 1, pp. 47-49. \n 17 February 1787. John Preston to Francis Preston.\n Series 1, Vol. 27, pp. 203-205. \n 31 May 1793. John Preston to Francis Preston. Series\n 2, Vol. 2, pp. 188-189 [dated as 3 May]. \n 25 Nov. 1794. John Preston to Francis Preston. Series\n 2, Vol. 2, p. 187. \n 14 May 1799. John Preston to Francis Preston. Series\n 2, Vol. 1, pp. 49-51. \n 19 December 1802. John Preston to Francis Preston.\n Series 2, Vol. 2, pp. 189-192. \n 3 March 1813. John Preston to Francis Preston. 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His sons were John Preston (1764-1827),\n who was a member of the Virginia General Assembly and\n treasurer of Virginia, and Francis Preston (1765-1836).\n Francis Preston was born in Botetourt County, graduated from\n the College of William and Mary and practiced law in\n Montgomery and Washington counties. He served in the Virginia\n House of Delegates and State Senate and served in Congress\n 1793-1797. His son was William Campbell Preston (1794-1860)\n who attended Washington College (now Washington and Lee\n University) and South Carolina College (now University of\n South Carolina). He also studied law in Scotland and practiced\n in Virginia and later in South Carolina. He served in the\n South Carolina House of Representatives and in the United\n States Senate. 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Subjects covered in the letters\n include politics; the War of 1812; a carriage; the College of\n William and Mary; duels; the building of a house; and Indians.\n These papers also contain a certificate, 20 September 1793, of\n emancipation for a slave signed by Francis Preston; and his\n appointment of two military aides.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItems relating to the correspondence of William Campbell\n Preston (1764- 1860), son of Francis Preston, and a member of\n Congress from South Carolina, including a circular and letter,\n 1827, concerning protest by citizens of South Carolina of a\n protective tariff.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Preston was appointed as \"Captain of a\n Company of Rangers in Augusta County,\" [Virginia].\n Signed by Rob[er]t Dinwiddie, Williamsburg,\n Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Preston was appointed as \"Captain of a\n Company of Rangers.\" Signed by Fran[cis] Fauquier,\n Williamsburg, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Preston was appointed as : \"Lieut[enan]t\n Col[one]l of the Militia for the County of Augusta,\"\n [Virginia]. Signed by Fran[cis] Fauquler,\n Williamsburg, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Preston was appointed as Escheator for\n Augusta County, Virginia. Signed by Fran[cis]\n Fauquier, Williamsburg, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Preston was appointed as \"Colonel of the\n Militia for the County of Augusta,\" [Va.]. Signed by\n Fran[cis] Fauquie[r], Williamsburg, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Preston was appointed as \"Colonel of the\n Militia of the County of Botetourt,\" [Va.]. Signed by\n [Norborne Berkeley, Baron de] Botetourt,\n Williamsburg, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Preston was appointed as \"one of our\n Coroners of our County of Botetourt,\" Virginia.\n Signed by [Norborne Berkeley, Baron de] Botetourt,\n Williamsburg [Virginia].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Preston was appointed as \"Sheriff of the\n County of Fincastle [County, later Kentucky, and\n Montgomery and Washington Counties, Virginia],\n [Virginia]. Signed by [John Murray, Earl of] Dunmore,\n Williamsburg, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns Capt. Shelby's purchase of the\n land where Capt. Bledsoe lives.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItem mentions [William] Preston, surveyor of\n Fincastle. Signed by William Christian.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Preston was appointed as \"Lieutenant and\n Commander in chief of the Militia of the County of\n Fincastle [County, later Kentucky, and Montgomery and\n Washington Counties, Virginia], Virginia\" Signed by\n the Committee of Safety for the Colony of\n Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns the Cherokee Indians, their need\n of supplies, and their fear of coming to\n Williamsburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Preston was appointed as \"County\n Lieutenant of Militia in the County of Montgomery,\"\n [Virginia]. Signed by P[atrick] Henry, Williamsburg,\n Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Preston was appointed as \"Surveyor for the\n County of Montgomery,\" [Virginia]. Signed by Dudley\n Digges, L[ieutenant] G[overnor], Williamsburg,\n Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns a court martial of two men,\n Marshall Duncan and Timothy Roark, and the\n circumstances involved in the case; and men trying,\n to be struck from the muster roll in order to be\n relieved of their military duties.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWas only able to send 10 pounds because of the\n \"great difficulty of procuring cash in this country\";\n mentions getting cash from \"Uncle Tom\" or tobacco\n from \"Anderson\" and converting that to cash; tobacco\n prices; discusses the loss Kentucky will feel at the\n death of Col. Christian.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses business dealings with Anderson tobacco,\n and obtaining the necessary materials and the\n carpenter recommended by Capt. T. Smith to finish\n their house; wants to compare prices between the\n Academy at Botetourt Town and William and Mary; gives\n details of building a new academy at Greenfield and\n the prices which would be charged.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMore discussion about the constructing of their\n house; expresses concern about a possible suit\n against them for a debt unpaid, unless they raise\n money from Anderson's tobacco; tells of neighbors\n anxiously awaiting his [FP] return so that they might\n \"profit from your knowledge,\" [referring to Francis\n Preston's license to practice law] and so that he can\n be considered an eligible candidate; offers to\n campaign for him in his absence; relates feelings\n toward a duel fought between their cousin, James\n Breckenridge and [?] Younghusband.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends news of large amounts of mail for him,\n mainly on the subject of friendship; election day has\n been moved to an earlier date in April, requiring him\n [FP] to come home earlier; hopes this doesn't\n interfere with his studies; gives itinerary and\n details about coming home; discusses the other\n candidates and the main issue of the campaign--the\n division of the country; tells rumor that Congress is\n about to \"raise a great army, for what purpose, we\n know not.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill is for fabrics, clothes, and notions for\n \"Sally B. Campbell\" [later Sarah Buchanan (Campbell)\n Preston, wife of Francis Preston].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShort note discussing the election and political\n side effects relating to it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses land transactions and the upcoming\n change in the Judicial districts west of the Blue\n Ridge; mentions the end of the Indian War and the\n government being settled.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComments on the reformed behavior of B. Smith, a\n commander at one of the frontier posts, who has\n \"abandoned both women and wine forever\"; discussion\n of affairs with the Indians--treaties, not trusting\n them, and hopes of continuing the war with them;\n Gen[era]l Wayne, however, has orders only to defend\n themselves, not attack; mention of land prices\n connected with investment possibilities.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBusiness discussion about an unknown matter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEmancipation certificate of John Broady, Negro\n servant of William Campbell [father-in-law of Francis\n Preston]. Signed by Francis Preston.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMention of her domesticity; gossip of a rich\n widow, Mrs. Tho[ma]s Randolph, who has fallen in love\n with John Brown.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives election news of senators and governor;\n details about a duel between Gen[era]1 Wood and W.\n Tho[ma]s Madison over the election of Governor\n [Brook] which led to defamations of character.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning attention paid to brother William by\n Gen[era]l Wayne.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses power of attorney between H. Smith and\n himself; and business matters dealing with land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses business transactions, including buying\n some horses; shares feelings of wanting to be\n married.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscussion of business transactions with Governor\n Shelby.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpresses concern over their brother \"Tommy\" not\n being able to attend school due to insufficient\n funds, and asks if he [FP] might be able to help in\n this area; mentions William and Mary as a good choice\n for Tommy to study law.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscussion about horses and his [John's] son\n cutting teeth.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news; grandmother has died; is still\n looking for the book, Evans Millwright, sent by him\n [Francis] to use as reference for their spring water\n problem.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks him to help with E. Madison's business\n affairs; house is half finished; hopes to pay off all\n debts soon and be as \"independent as a freeman ought\n to be.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWagon arrived satisfactorily; sent 5 bushels of\n hemp seed and will send more if needed; borrowed from\n him a bundle of \"nail rods\" to lay the plank floor in\n his home; talk of the birth of \"another fine son \"\n who is quite handsome.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBusiness news; cotton and salt arrived; has sent\n nail rods in a different, lighter wagon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePolitical discussion-including the possibility of\n Congressional redistricting of Botetourt and\n Montgomery counties, the disagreements between the\n Federalists and the Republicans, and how\n redistricting would affect him [JP] when elections\n come again; ironworks are shorthanded and he is\n willing to hire out seven \"of my best negroe men\";\n wife has had the mumps and self has had a bout with\n rheumatism.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpresses joy at Mrs. Preston's recovering her\n health; philosophical statements concerning life;\n fondness toward Mrs. Preston and family; mention of\n who will be in school at Abingdon for the next two\n years, if the school stays open.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSalt was delivered and all was in good order;\n family news including the birth of a son [William\n Ballard Preston] to their brother J[ames] P.\n Preston.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks if he can send his son, Carlton Radford, to\n Mr. Whaley's school, since Mr. Birch's school at Fort\n Chizwell has broken up; has taken care of money\n matters; more problems with rheumatism.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for his son, William, to be sent home since\n the family is free of the whooping cough; a Senate\n position is open, but he [JP] declined since he\n thought that Francis wanted to run; discussion of war\n with Britain, and the election of a president;\n Virginia seems to be favoring Madison, but New York\n is doubtful; no plans yet for the Virginia militia to\n be called.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBusiness letter; alludes to wife's death;\n mother-in-law taking care of domestic business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCover letter for a commission for Sam[ue]l\n Preston, and a duplicate for the magistrates.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAffectionate talk of family; money matters taken\n care of; carriage maker in Philadelphia has put the\n \"Family Arms and Crests\" on it, and has only the\n painting and the spring to take care of.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHappy that he won the election, even though it was\n with some difficulty; discussion of the ingratitude\n and jealousy of the community of those who \"serve the\n public\"; money and construction matters; legal\n concern over the exchange of properties, the Briar\n Patch and Horseshoe; wife is quite ill and still\n grieves over the death of Louisa.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the addition of Mecklenburg into the\n 5th Circuit, Randolph's firm opposition to the plan\n requested by Judge Johnston to relieve Johnston of\n some duties of the 13th Circuit, and Randolph's\n reasons against the change of duties.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcern over the Blockading Squadron [of Great\n Britain], and description of naval battles in\n Lyn[n]haven Bay; wishes Congress would impose an\n embargo [on Great Britain].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppointment of Tate as Brigade Inspector of the\n 17th Brigade in the third division of the militia of\n the said Commonwealth. Including ADS on verso by\n Fran[ci]s Preston appointing Capt. Francis Smith as\n his aide, \n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e16 May 1816.\u003c/date\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs still trying to locate the papers of W. P.\n Preston; more election news; introduces S. P.\n Sharp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning a serjeanty right granted by Lord\n Dumore, 10 to 12 years prior, to him [Henry] for 200\n acres on the Ohio [River].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncluding ANS on verso by J[ohn] Preston, n.p.,\n [17 April 1785], stating payment of \u0026amp;#8356; 29 to\n William M. Miller. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBlair's wife, Betsy, a cousin of Preston, is\n unable to appear at court in Botetourt [County] in a\n case involving Mrs. [Elizabeth (Preston)] Madison,\n because her son is ill, but has sent a deposition.\n Hopes that Dr. Humphries has inoculated Preston's\n sisters for smallpox.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExplanation of his [Preston] actions taken in\n defending his posts by dispersing his men; also\n explanation of monies spent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncluding ADF by John Preston, 13 June [17]92,\n Fort Lee, Bluestone, [Virginia], accounting for\n monies spent by him for his militia men. 2 pp. Also\n including typescript. 2 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning [legal] proceedings at Staunton; and\n proceedings of the Richmond chancery court concerning\n the McKin [?] case.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests to have orders countermanded and have his\n troops transferred somewhere where they can\n recover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe appropriations bill is before Congress and is\n expected to pass this week or early next week; the\n estimate for the ordinance department is\n $1,037,200.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLand grant certificate of John Preston for 300\n acres in Botetourt County, Virginia. Signed by\n Governor James P. Preston.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCircular letter transmitting memorials of the\n citizens of Columbia and Richland, South Carolina, to\n the legislature of South Carolina, and to the\n Congress of the United States, protesting against the\n protective tariff.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlso includes the text of the memorials. 2 pages.\n PDS. Including ALS from W[illia]m C. Preston,\n Chairman, n.p., to William B. Giles, Governor of\n Virginia, Richmond, Virginia, 2 Nov. 1827, explaining\n the attached circular. 1 page. Also including a NC1\n of the proceedings of the committee. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks name of a lawyer practicing in section in\n which Gen. Joseph S. Shelton of South Carolina lives.\n The estate of Gilmer's grandfather is being sued and\n Gen. Shelton is the principal debtor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSargent is associated with Park Benjamin in\n publishing the \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eNew World\u003c/title\u003e, a New York\n newspaper, and discusses his efforts to bring about\n an international copyright agreement.\u003c/p\u003e"],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Content Information"],"scopecontent_tesim":["This inventory, chiefly 1786-1815, represents three\n generations of the Preston family, and likewise can be divided\n into the following:","Items relating to William Preston (ca. 1729-1783),\n 1755-1782, primarily photostats of appointments to various\n county offices (coroner, sheriff and surveyor) and to\n positions in the Virginia militia; but also including original\n appointments, 1763 and 1776; a surveyor's entry; 1774; and\n letters, 1773-1782, to Preston concerning land, the Cherokee\n Indians and a court martial.","Items, 1785-1819, relating to William's sons, Francis\n Preston (1765- 1836), lawyer, member of the Virginia\n Legislature and the U.S. Congress; and his brother John\n Preston (1764-1827), member of the Virginia Assembly and\n long-time Treasurer of Virginia, including letters from John\n Preston to Francis Preston as well as correspondence of the\n two men with other people. Subjects covered in the letters\n include politics; the War of 1812; a carriage; the College of\n William and Mary; duels; the building of a house; and Indians.\n These papers also contain a certificate, 20 September 1793, of\n emancipation for a slave signed by Francis Preston; and his\n appointment of two military aides.","Items relating to the correspondence of William Campbell\n Preston (1764- 1860), son of Francis Preston, and a member of\n Congress from South Carolina, including a circular and letter,\n 1827, concerning protest by citizens of South Carolina of a\n protective tariff.","William Preston was appointed as \"Captain of a\n Company of Rangers in Augusta County,\" [Virginia].\n Signed by Rob[er]t Dinwiddie, Williamsburg,\n Virginia.","William Preston was appointed as \"Captain of a\n Company of Rangers.\" Signed by Fran[cis] Fauquier,\n Williamsburg, Virginia.","William Preston was appointed as : \"Lieut[enan]t\n Col[one]l of the Militia for the County of Augusta,\"\n [Virginia]. Signed by Fran[cis] Fauquler,\n Williamsburg, Virginia.","William Preston was appointed as Escheator for\n Augusta County, Virginia. Signed by Fran[cis]\n Fauquier, Williamsburg, Virginia.","William Preston was appointed as \"Colonel of the\n Militia for the County of Augusta,\" [Va.]. Signed by\n Fran[cis] Fauquie[r], Williamsburg, Virginia.","William Preston was appointed as \"Colonel of the\n Militia of the County of Botetourt,\" [Va.]. Signed by\n [Norborne Berkeley, Baron de] Botetourt,\n Williamsburg, Virginia.","William Preston was appointed as \"one of our\n Coroners of our County of Botetourt,\" Virginia.\n Signed by [Norborne Berkeley, Baron de] Botetourt,\n Williamsburg [Virginia].","William Preston was appointed as \"Sheriff of the\n County of Fincastle [County, later Kentucky, and\n Montgomery and Washington Counties, Virginia],\n [Virginia]. Signed by [John Murray, Earl of] Dunmore,\n Williamsburg, Virginia.","Letter concerns Capt. Shelby's purchase of the\n land where Capt. Bledsoe lives.","Item mentions [William] Preston, surveyor of\n Fincastle. Signed by William Christian.","William Preston was appointed as \"Lieutenant and\n Commander in chief of the Militia of the County of\n Fincastle [County, later Kentucky, and Montgomery and\n Washington Counties, Virginia], Virginia\" Signed by\n the Committee of Safety for the Colony of\n Virginia.","Letter concerns the Cherokee Indians, their need\n of supplies, and their fear of coming to\n Williamsburg.","William Preston was appointed as \"County\n Lieutenant of Militia in the County of Montgomery,\"\n [Virginia]. Signed by P[atrick] Henry, Williamsburg,\n Virginia.","William Preston was appointed as \"Surveyor for the\n County of Montgomery,\" [Virginia]. Signed by Dudley\n Digges, L[ieutenant] G[overnor], Williamsburg,\n Virginia.","Letter concerns a court martial of two men,\n Marshall Duncan and Timothy Roark, and the\n circumstances involved in the case; and men trying,\n to be struck from the muster roll in order to be\n relieved of their military duties.","Was only able to send 10 pounds because of the\n \"great difficulty of procuring cash in this country\";\n mentions getting cash from \"Uncle Tom\" or tobacco\n from \"Anderson\" and converting that to cash; tobacco\n prices; discusses the loss Kentucky will feel at the\n death of Col. Christian.","Discusses business dealings with Anderson tobacco,\n and obtaining the necessary materials and the\n carpenter recommended by Capt. T. Smith to finish\n their house; wants to compare prices between the\n Academy at Botetourt Town and William and Mary; gives\n details of building a new academy at Greenfield and\n the prices which would be charged.","More discussion about the constructing of their\n house; expresses concern about a possible suit\n against them for a debt unpaid, unless they raise\n money from Anderson's tobacco; tells of neighbors\n anxiously awaiting his [FP] return so that they might\n \"profit from your knowledge,\" [referring to Francis\n Preston's license to practice law] and so that he can\n be considered an eligible candidate; offers to\n campaign for him in his absence; relates feelings\n toward a duel fought between their cousin, James\n Breckenridge and [?] Younghusband.","Sends news of large amounts of mail for him,\n mainly on the subject of friendship; election day has\n been moved to an earlier date in April, requiring him\n [FP] to come home earlier; hopes this doesn't\n interfere with his studies; gives itinerary and\n details about coming home; discusses the other\n candidates and the main issue of the campaign--the\n division of the country; tells rumor that Congress is\n about to \"raise a great army, for what purpose, we\n know not.\"","Bill is for fabrics, clothes, and notions for\n \"Sally B. Campbell\" [later Sarah Buchanan (Campbell)\n Preston, wife of Francis Preston].","Short note discussing the election and political\n side effects relating to it.","Discusses land transactions and the upcoming\n change in the Judicial districts west of the Blue\n Ridge; mentions the end of the Indian War and the\n government being settled.","Comments on the reformed behavior of B. Smith, a\n commander at one of the frontier posts, who has\n \"abandoned both women and wine forever\"; discussion\n of affairs with the Indians--treaties, not trusting\n them, and hopes of continuing the war with them;\n Gen[era]l Wayne, however, has orders only to defend\n themselves, not attack; mention of land prices\n connected with investment possibilities.","Business discussion about an unknown matter.","Emancipation certificate of John Broady, Negro\n servant of William Campbell [father-in-law of Francis\n Preston]. Signed by Francis Preston.","Mention of her domesticity; gossip of a rich\n widow, Mrs. Tho[ma]s Randolph, who has fallen in love\n with John Brown.","Gives election news of senators and governor;\n details about a duel between Gen[era]1 Wood and W.\n Tho[ma]s Madison over the election of Governor\n [Brook] which led to defamations of character.","Concerning attention paid to brother William by\n Gen[era]l Wayne.","Discusses power of attorney between H. Smith and\n himself; and business matters dealing with land.","Discusses business transactions, including buying\n some horses; shares feelings of wanting to be\n married.","Discussion of business transactions with Governor\n Shelby.","Expresses concern over their brother \"Tommy\" not\n being able to attend school due to insufficient\n funds, and asks if he [FP] might be able to help in\n this area; mentions William and Mary as a good choice\n for Tommy to study law.","Discussion about horses and his [John's] son\n cutting teeth.","Family news; grandmother has died; is still\n looking for the book, Evans Millwright, sent by him\n [Francis] to use as reference for their spring water\n problem.","Asks him to help with E. Madison's business\n affairs; house is half finished; hopes to pay off all\n debts soon and be as \"independent as a freeman ought\n to be.\"","Wagon arrived satisfactorily; sent 5 bushels of\n hemp seed and will send more if needed; borrowed from\n him a bundle of \"nail rods\" to lay the plank floor in\n his home; talk of the birth of \"another fine son \"\n who is quite handsome.","Business news; cotton and salt arrived; has sent\n nail rods in a different, lighter wagon.","Political discussion-including the possibility of\n Congressional redistricting of Botetourt and\n Montgomery counties, the disagreements between the\n Federalists and the Republicans, and how\n redistricting would affect him [JP] when elections\n come again; ironworks are shorthanded and he is\n willing to hire out seven \"of my best negroe men\";\n wife has had the mumps and self has had a bout with\n rheumatism.","Expresses joy at Mrs. Preston's recovering her\n health; philosophical statements concerning life;\n fondness toward Mrs. Preston and family; mention of\n who will be in school at Abingdon for the next two\n years, if the school stays open.","Salt was delivered and all was in good order;\n family news including the birth of a son [William\n Ballard Preston] to their brother J[ames] P.\n Preston.","Asks if he can send his son, Carlton Radford, to\n Mr. Whaley's school, since Mr. Birch's school at Fort\n Chizwell has broken up; has taken care of money\n matters; more problems with rheumatism.","Asks for his son, William, to be sent home since\n the family is free of the whooping cough; a Senate\n position is open, but he [JP] declined since he\n thought that Francis wanted to run; discussion of war\n with Britain, and the election of a president;\n Virginia seems to be favoring Madison, but New York\n is doubtful; no plans yet for the Virginia militia to\n be called.","Business letter; alludes to wife's death;\n mother-in-law taking care of domestic business.","Cover letter for a commission for Sam[ue]l\n Preston, and a duplicate for the magistrates.","Affectionate talk of family; money matters taken\n care of; carriage maker in Philadelphia has put the\n \"Family Arms and Crests\" on it, and has only the\n painting and the spring to take care of.","Happy that he won the election, even though it was\n with some difficulty; discussion of the ingratitude\n and jealousy of the community of those who \"serve the\n public\"; money and construction matters; legal\n concern over the exchange of properties, the Briar\n Patch and Horseshoe; wife is quite ill and still\n grieves over the death of Louisa.","Concerning the addition of Mecklenburg into the\n 5th Circuit, Randolph's firm opposition to the plan\n requested by Judge Johnston to relieve Johnston of\n some duties of the 13th Circuit, and Randolph's\n reasons against the change of duties.","Concern over the Blockading Squadron [of Great\n Britain], and description of naval battles in\n Lyn[n]haven Bay; wishes Congress would impose an\n embargo [on Great Britain].","Appointment of Tate as Brigade Inspector of the\n 17th Brigade in the third division of the militia of\n the said Commonwealth. Including ADS on verso by\n Fran[ci]s Preston appointing Capt. Francis Smith as\n his aide, \n 16 May 1816.","Is still trying to locate the papers of W. P.\n Preston; more election news; introduces S. P.\n Sharp.","Concerning a serjeanty right granted by Lord\n Dumore, 10 to 12 years prior, to him [Henry] for 200\n acres on the Ohio [River].","Including ANS on verso by J[ohn] Preston, n.p.,\n [17 April 1785], stating payment of \u0026#8356; 29 to\n William M. Miller. 1 p.","Blair's wife, Betsy, a cousin of Preston, is\n unable to appear at court in Botetourt [County] in a\n case involving Mrs. [Elizabeth (Preston)] Madison,\n because her son is ill, but has sent a deposition.\n Hopes that Dr. Humphries has inoculated Preston's\n sisters for smallpox.","Explanation of his [Preston] actions taken in\n defending his posts by dispersing his men; also\n explanation of monies spent.","Including ADF by John Preston, 13 June [17]92,\n Fort Lee, Bluestone, [Virginia], accounting for\n monies spent by him for his militia men. 2 pp. Also\n including typescript. 2 pp.","Concerning [legal] proceedings at Staunton; and\n proceedings of the Richmond chancery court concerning\n the McKin [?] case.","Requests to have orders countermanded and have his\n troops transferred somewhere where they can\n recover.","The appropriations bill is before Congress and is\n expected to pass this week or early next week; the\n estimate for the ordinance department is\n $1,037,200.","Land grant certificate of John Preston for 300\n acres in Botetourt County, Virginia. Signed by\n Governor James P. Preston.","Circular letter transmitting memorials of the\n citizens of Columbia and Richland, South Carolina, to\n the legislature of South Carolina, and to the\n Congress of the United States, protesting against the\n protective tariff.","Also includes the text of the memorials. 2 pages.\n PDS. Including ALS from W[illia]m C. Preston,\n Chairman, n.p., to William B. Giles, Governor of\n Virginia, Richmond, Virginia, 2 Nov. 1827, explaining\n the attached circular. 1 page. Also including a NC1\n of the proceedings of the committee. 1 page.","Asks name of a lawyer practicing in section in\n which Gen. Joseph S. Shelton of South Carolina lives.\n The estate of Gilmer's grandfather is being sued and\n Gen. Shelton is the principal debtor.","Sargent is associated with Park Benjamin in\n publishing the \n New World , a New York\n newspaper, and discusses his efforts to bring about\n an international copyright agreement."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eBefore publishing quotations or excerpts from any\n materials, permission must be obtained from the Curator of\n Manuscripts and Rare Books, and the holder of the\n copyright, if not Swem Library.\u003c/p\u003e"],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Publication Rights/Restrictions on Use"],"userestrict_tesim":["Before publishing quotations or excerpts from any\n materials, permission must be obtained from the Curator of\n Manuscripts and Rare Books, and the holder of the\n copyright, if not Swem Library."],"abstract_html_tesm":["\u003cabstract label=\"Abstract\"\u003eThis inventory is dated primarily\n from 1786 to 1815, and concerns three generations of the\n Preston family of western Virginia. The papers reflect their\n involvement in the administrative and political life of\n Virginia and the nation, as well as family concerns on the\n Virginia frontier.\u003c/abstract\u003e"],"abstract_tesim":["This inventory is dated primarily\n from 1786 to 1815, and concerns three generations of the\n Preston family of western Virginia. The papers reflect their\n involvement in the administrative and political life of\n Virginia and the nation, as well as family concerns on the\n Virginia frontier."],"names_ssim":["Preston Family,","Preston family.","William Preston,","Francis Preston,","John Preston,","William C. Preston.","Preston, William, ca.\n 1729-1783.","Preston, John, 1764- 1827.","Preston, Francis, 1765-1836.","Preston, William C. (William Campbell),\n 1794-1860."],"famname_ssim":["Preston Family,","Preston family."],"persname_ssim":["William Preston,","Francis Preston,","John Preston,","William C. Preston.","Preston, William, ca.\n 1729-1783.","Preston, John, 1764- 1827.","Preston, Francis, 1765-1836.","Preston, William C. 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