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Preferred Citation:
James Barron Papers, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.
Acquisition Information:
Gift: 2,739 items, 04/24/1945. Purchased: 1 item, 05/00/1969. Purchased: 1 item, 04/00/1970. Purchased: 1 item, 08/13/1979. Purchased: 300 items, 05/27/1987. Purchased: 1 item, 09/15/1999.
Biographical Information:
Commodore James Barron, born 15 September 1768 in Hampton, Virginia, died 21 April 1851 in Norfolk, served under his father, Commodore James Barron the Elder, in the Revolutionary War. He was made Captain in the Virginia Navy in 1799 and transferred to the newly formed U.S. Navy in 1803. During the War with Tripoli he commanded the U.S. Frigates New Yorkand Presidentwhen his brother, Commodore Samuel Barron, was commander of the Mediterranean Squadron. He assisted his brother in that command when the latter's health failed and returned with him to Norfolk in 1805.
Appointed Commander of the Mediterranean Squadron in 1806 with the rank of Commodore, which title he retained for the rest of his life, he sailed aboard the U.S. Chesapeake.The British ship Leopardattacked the Chesapeakewhen Barron refused to allow his ship to be boarded in a search for British deserters. After a brief battle, Barron surrendered and on the request of his junior officers he was brought before a Naval court martial. The command was turned over to Capt. Stephen Decatur who in the Algerian War of 1815 became a national hero. Barron was suspended from the Navy for five years in a decision criticized by many, including B. Cocke of Washington and Robert Saunders of Williamsburg.
Barron took command of the merchant ship Portia, and after several voyages was caught in a Danish port by the outbreak of the War of 1812. He attempted to get passage home but was refused it because of the Danish neutrality and remained in Copenhagen until 1819. During this period he supported himself with his inventions including a new type of mill, a rope spinning machine, a cork cutter, and a dough kneading machine. Upon his return he sought a command in the Navy and in the course of this an argument by mail with Decatur resulted in the famous duel in which Barron was seriously injured and Decatur fatally. His second in the duel, Capt. J. D. Elliott was coupled with Barron in responsibility for the duel, though perhaps unfairly.
A Naval Court of Enquiry was held in 1821 to clear the name of Barron for his absence in the War of 1812 and other charges brought against him. The decision was very noncommittal and was criticized by many, including Carter Beverley and John Taliaferro of Williamsburg.
In 1824, Barron was given the command of the Philadelphia Navy Yard, largely through the influence of his friend, General Andrew Jackson. While there he participated in the entertaining of General Lafayette when he visited the U.S.
Commodore Barron took command of the Gosport Navy Yard in 1825 where he remained until 1831 when he returned to the command of the Philadelphia Navy Yard. In 1837, he resigned that command because an officer junior to him had been appointed President of the Naval Board in Washington, and was without command until 1842. From 13 March to 30 November 1842 he commanded the Navy Asylum, a retirement home for Naval men in Philadelphia. In that position he was also in charge of the training and examination of Midshipmen for the Navy, and his advice was asked when plans were being made for organization of the Naval Academy at Annapolis in 1847. In 1845, he returned to Norfolk where he lived in retirement until his death in 1851.
During all this time he continued his interest in inventions which included a new type of pump and bellows ventilator for ships, a steam-powered battleship, a new type of dry dock, and a cylinder steam for ships developed with Amos Kendali. He was instrumental in the development of the Naval flag signal, which he first revised in 1798.
Commodore Barron supported the education of his grandson, James Barron Hope, whose early letters, a poem on Washington, and other poems are included at the end of Box 11. (See the James Barron Hope Papers for a continuation of these papers, and the Samuel Barron Papers for a chart to the genealogy of the Barron family.) Further information about this individual or organization may be available in the Special Collections Research Center Wiki: http://scrc.swem.wm.edu/wiki/index.php/James Barron
Scope and Contents
Correspondence and papers of Commodore James Barron relating to his career in the United States Navy, and especially relating to The Chesapeake-Leopard Affair in 1807 and to his duel with Stephen Decatur. Collection includes photocopies of patents issued to Barron for his inventions and a typescript of William Oliver Stevens' An Affair of Honor, a biography of Barron. Correspondents include John Adams, Jesse Duncan Elliott, Andrew Jackson, Thomas Jefferson, Amos Kendall, Duff Green and Abel P. Upshur. 753 items.
Two Additions:
Mss. 87 B28 (Acc. 1987.29)
Archives of the Chesapeake-Leopard Affair, 1807-1808. 300 pages of correspondence, attorneys' interrogations, court testimony of court material of Commodore James Barron. Rough drafts of published material, and some material not published.
Mss. Acc. 1999.44
ALS from Thomas Truxton, Norfolk, Virginia, to Capt. James Sever, 26 April 1800 regarding sending the Chesapeake (ship) to sea. Mention of James Barron Sever is to turn over his crew to the Chesapeake, Chesapeake heading towards Craney Island, court of inquiry no hinderance to "this business".
Arrangement of Materials:
Arrangement: This collection is arranged mostly by date with certain subjects and materials being grouped together. These subjects include: The Leopard-Chesapeake Affair, Box-folder: 1:50-82; Undated Material, Box-folder: 12:1-35; Letters and drafts sent by James Barron, Box-folder: 12: 27-50; Manuscripts, Box-folder: 12:51-81; Accounts, Box-folder: 12:82-87; Papers connected with the inventions of James Barron, Box-folder: 14:1- 15; Pictorial Images, Box-folder: 14:16-22; and Newspaper Articles, Box: 15. Organization: This collection is organized into fifteen series, one series for each of the fifteen boxes in this collection.
Related Material
Materials related to this collection can be found under the James Barron Hope Papers and the Samuel Barron Papers, Manuscripts and Rare Books Department, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.
Samuel Barron Papers, Manuscripts and Rare Books Department, Swem Library, College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia. Samuel Barron Papers, 1793-1942.538 items.Collection number: Mss. 65 B29.
James Barron Hope Papers, Manuscripts and Rare Books Department, Swem Library, College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia. James Barron Hope Papers, 1790-1965, 1847-1887. 993 items. Collection number: Mss. 65 H77.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
- Adams, John, 1735-1826
- Chesapeake-Leopard Affair, 1807
- Correspondence
- Courts-martial and courts of inquiry--United States
- Decatur, Stephen, 1779-1820
- Dueling--Virginia
- Elliott, Jesse D. (Jesse Duncan), 1782-1845
- Green, Duff, 1791-1875
- Inventions--History--United States
- Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845
- Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
- Kendall, Amos, 1789-1869
- Manuscripts (document genre)
- Patents--United States
- Stevens, William Oliver, 1878-1955
- Tripolitan War, 1801-1805
- Typescripts
- United States. Navy--History--19th century
- United States. Navy--History--Tripolitan War, 1801-1805
- Upshur, A. P. (Abel Parker), 1790-1844
General
Other Information:
Additional information may be found at http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaead/published/wm/viw00021.frame
Significant Persons Associated With the Collection
- Adams, John, 1735-1826
- Barron, James, 1769-1851
- Decatur, Stephen, 1779-1820
- Elliott, Jesse D. (Jesse Duncan), 1782-1845
- Elliott, Jesse Duncan, 1782-1845
- Green, Duff, 1791-1875
- Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845
- Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
- Kendall, Amos, 1789-1869
- Stevens, William Oliver, 1878-1955
- Upshur, A. P. (Abel Parker), 1790-1844
Container List
Scope and Contents
Genealogical notes on the Barron Family are to be found in this box together with an autobiographical note by James Barron (1768-1851) and "Revolutionary Reminiscences" by his father, James Barron the Elder (d. 1787). (A genealogical chart of the Barron Family is to be found in the Samuel Barron Papers, Box 1, folder 1.) Naval commissions of James Barron together with his personal and naval correspondence from 1803 to 1807 are included in this first box. Correspondence of 1803 to 1805 covers the period from Barron's first commission through his command of the U.S. Frigates New York and President in the Mediterranean Squadron during the war with Tripoli. Several letters concern his duties as assistant to his brother, Commodore Samuel Barron, who was commander of the Squadron before relinquishing the command to Capt. John Rodgers because of ill health. The papers of the 1806-1807 period begin with the preparations for Barron to leave Norfolk on the U.S. Ship Chesapeake to take command of the Mediterranean Squadron with the rank of Commodore. The correspondence with Comm. Rodgers, which nearly ended in a duel but was amicably settled by the seconds is included. A description of the affair with the British warship Leopard describes the brief skirmish and the capitulation of Barron. The request of his officers for his arrest as a result of the capitulation, the passing of the command of his ship to Capt. Stephen Decatur, the preparations for the Court Martial, the testimony, and the sentence of suspension are in the material found in this box. Opinions regarding the unfairness of the sentence by B. Cocke of Washington and Robert Saunders, President of William and Mary College, and others, are included.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 1 id165419
Genealogical notes beginning with "Com. Jas. Barron of the Revolutionary State Navy"undatedScope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph Draft, E.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 1 id165420
EndorsementundatedScope and Contents
Scope and Contents
"Jan. 17, 1961 . . . Note at top is Janey Hope Marr's" signed A[nne] W. Marr.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 1 id165421
Genealogical notes on the Barron FamilyundatedScope and Contents
Autograph Draft. Typed Draft. Typed copy included.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 2 id165423
Autobiographical notes by James Barron, with endorsementundatedScope and Contents
Autograph Draft,E.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 2 id165425
Autobiographical notes by James BarronundatedScope and Contents
Autograph Draft.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 2 id165427
Page from a travel journal of James BarronundatedScope and Contents
1 page. Autograph Draft.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id165432
Items concerning a memoir by Comd're Jas. BarronundatedScope and Contents
2 items. "Memoir of Comd're Jas. Barron," 2 pages; and a memorandum regarding the writing of such a memoir.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id165435
Endorsed "Comm. Barron's paper" and "Revolutionary Reminiscences"1776 June 21Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
3 pages. ACopE. Re: naval engagements in the War, in one of which "the two Captains Barron" were involved.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 5 id165438
An account attributed to John CowperundatedScope and Contents
4 pages. Autograph Draft. Re: "the remarkable escape of the private armed Ship Marquis La Fayette," 1779-to 1781.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 6 id165441
Agreement for the hire of the ship John by the French Legation for transportation of provisions, furniture, etc., from Norfolk to a Port in France1796 March 21Scope and Contents
3 pages. Autograph Document Signed.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 7 id165443
Commission of James Barron as a Lieutenant in the U.S. Navy, signed by John Adams1798 March 9Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph Document Signed.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 8 id165446
Commission of James Barron, Norfolk, to serve as a Lieutenant in the Navy aboard the Frigate United States under Captain John Barry, signed by James M. Henry1798 March 13Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph Document Signed.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 9 id165449
Letter - Moses Myers, Norfolk, to Comm. Barry, United States Frigate Philadelphia1798 April 10Scope and Contents
3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Item concerns the recommendation of Capt. James Barron, who is seeking a promotion.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 10 id165452
Letter - William Pennock, Norfolk, to Capt. James Barron, Philadelphia1798 May 21Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: Barron's new post.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 11 id165455
Letter - Samuel Barron, Norfolk, to James Barron, on board the U. States, Philadelphia1798 May 22Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: ship which is being completed; Kentucky papers [for war bounty lands] sent by Mr. Saunders; and inquiry about their value.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 12 id165458
Letter - James Barron, Baltimore, to Col. Josiah Parker, Member of Congress, Philadelphia1800 April 16Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph draft signed. Item is criticizing the U.S. ship, Insurgentby stating, " . . . would not go to sea in her for the world . . . ."
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 13 id165460
Letter - James Barron, Hampton, to Benjamin Stoddert, Secretary of the Navy, City Washington1800 July 5Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph copy signed. Re: completion of the signals.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 14 id165463
Letter - S.M. Merideth, Treasury of the United States, to Capt. James Barron, Norfolk, Virginia1800 September 23Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Includes a draft payment.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 15 id165465
Letter - Robert Smith, Navy Department, to Commodore Rich'd. Dale, of the Frigate President1800 December 14Scope and Contents
3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: Instructions to bring the ship up the Potomac to Washington.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 16 id165468
Copies of parts of correspondence between Comm're Truxton and the Secretary of the Navy1802-1805Scope and Contents
Autograph copy.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 16 id165469
Letter1802 March 13Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Robert Smith writes that no Captain is available for such a secondary position aboard ship. He accepts Truxton's resignation and appoints Capt. Morris to command the Chesapeake.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 16 id165470
Letter1805 September 7Scope and Contents
Comm. Truxton denies that he intended to resign his commission but only meant to be relieved of the command of the Mediterranean Squadron.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 17 id165473
Letter - James Barron to the Secretary of the Navy1802 April 21Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph Draft. Re: Comm. Dale and sailing plans.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 18 id165475
Receipts issued to Capt. James Barron and Mrs Elizabeth Barron1802 May - AugustScope and Contents
3 items. Autograph Document Signed.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 19 id165478
"Uniform Dress of the Captains and Certain Other Officers of the United States Navy," issued by R[obert] Smith, Navy Department1802 August 27Scope and Contents
2 pages. Printed Material.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 20 id165482
Account of Capt. James Barron with James Woodward, Norfolk1802
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 21 id165484
Letter - Capt. James Barron, U.S. Frigate New York , Malta, to Capt. Samuel Barron, Hampton, Virginia1803 January 28Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: war in the Mediterranean; expectation to sail for Tripoli; criticism of way war is carried on; Algiers and Tangiers both threatening war; his order to give up command of the New Yorkand take command of a "much neglected and horribly disciplined" ship; message to Bainbridge, etc.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 22 id165488
Letter - Reprint of letter sent to Commodore Barron on occasion of his leaving the Mediterranean Command, signed by 11 officers1803 April 5Scope and Contents
1 page. Printed Material.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 23 id165492
Bill to Capt. James Barron from Mrs. Mary Chisman1803 December 24Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph Document Signed.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 24 id165496
Letter - W. Rassay, London, to James Barron, Hampton, Virginia--Forwarded1804 March 4Scope and Contents
5 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: a horse for which he wants $5,000.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 25 id165499
Letter - William Eaton, Derne, The Kingdom of Tripoli, to Captain James Barron, U. States Navy, Mediterranean1804 May 17Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. The letter accompanied a gift of a Damascus saber.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 26 id165501
Letter - Comm. Jno. Rodgers, U.S. Ship Constitution, off Tripoli, to Captn. James Barron, U. States Frigate Essex, off Tripoli1805 May 29Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: Orders for the taking command of the Presidentand future movements of the ship and Squadron.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 27 id165504
Letter - Jno. Rodgers, U.S. Ship Constitution, off Tripoli, to Capt. James Barron, U.S. Frigate President , Malta1805 June 2Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: Orders for the collection of the Squadron, "If the Business here is Settled."
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 28 id165507
Letter - A. Sinclair, the Essex, Gibraltar, to Capt. James Barron, U.S. Navy, Hampton, Virginia1805 September 18Scope and Contents
7 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: affairs in the Mediterranean after James Barron left. News of Col. Lear and Comm. Rodgers at Tunis, Lear negotiating to avoid war, Rodgers continuing to fire on Tunisian vessels. News of the duplicity of Comm. Rodgers; of Lord Nelson's unsuccessful pursuit of the French; of 9 American ships at Gibraltar, prizes of the British.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 29 id165510
Letter - Robert Smith, Navy Department, to Capn. James Barron, Washington1805 September 20Scope and Contents
Autograph Letter Signed. Orders: after delivering the President to Capt. Tingey, James Barron is to prepare for the construction of a 74 gun ship at Portsmouth.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 30 id165513
Copybook of Jane A. Barron, daughter of James Barron1805-1808Scope and Contents
32 pages. Autograph Volume Signed. Item contains 4 letters and 16 poems.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 31 id165516
Letter - Maj. N. Ramsay, London and Dundee, to James Brodie and James Barron, Hampton, Virginia1806 February - AugustScope and Contents
2 letters. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: Arab horse, Selim, which was sent to America.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 32 id165519
Letters - Robert Smith, Navy Department, to Comm. James Barron, Hampton, Virginia1806 April-JulyScope and Contents
4 items. Autograph Letter Signed. An order to hold himself ready to sail on the frigate Chesapeakefor the purpose of taking the command of the American Squadron in the Mediterranean; suspension of the orders because the Chesapeakewas not ready to sail.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 33 id165522
Letter - Isaac Chauncey, New York, to Captain James Barron, U.S. Navy, Hampton, Virginia1806 May 4Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Felicitation on appointment to command the Mediterranean Squadron; re: a brother who was a Midshipman on the Constitution.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 34 id165533
Bill to Commodore Barron for work done on his house at Mill Creek by M. T. Proby1806 MayScope and Contents
Autograph Document Signed.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 35 id165536
Letter - B. Cocke, Washington, to Captain James Barron, Hampton, Virginia1806 July 29Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the affair between Barron and Comm. Rodgers concerning which "much anxiety is excited among...your friends."
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 36 id165540
Letters - exchanged by Comm. John Rodgers, U.S. Frigate Essex, Capt. James Barron, U. States Navy, Hampton, Virginia, and by Franklin Wharton and Thomas Tingley, both of WashingtonJuly 1806-March 1807Scope and Contents
10 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Relative to threatened duel between Barron and Rodgers; printed terms of settlement published 31 January 1807.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 38 id165544
Letters - Copies of letters exchanged by Col. Franklin Wharton and Thomas Tingley in Washington, and with Commo. John Rodgers and Capt. James BarronAugust 1806--March 1807Scope and Contents
20 letters. Autograph copy. Arrangements are made to meet at Havre de Grace, Maryland, for the duel of Barron and Rodgers, despite the orders of the Secretary of the Navy; news that agreement to a settlement has been reached.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 39 id165547
Letter - Robert Smith, Navy Department, to Capt. James Barron, Hampton, Virginia1806 December 17Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: new orders shortly to come to Capt. Barron, until which time he "will not move from that place without special orders from me."
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 40 id165549
Letters - Robert Smith, Navy Department, to Capt. James Barron, Hampton, Virginia1807 January-MayScope and Contents
Scope and Contents
8 letters. Autograph Letter Signed. Preparations for the sailing on the Chesapeake, including a question regarding the powder which was "not fit for service" and was to be remanufactured at Malta, 23 March 1807; endorsement by James Barron, "The Chesapeake's Powder, an important paper."
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 41 id165551
Receipt by Elizabeth Barron for payment for a piece of land1807 February 15Scope and Contents
Autograph Letter Signed.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 42 id165554
Letter - A. Sinclair, Norfolk, to Commodore James Barron, U. States Frigate Chesapeake , Washington1807 March 12Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. He is sending up the Seamen for the Chesapeake.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 43 id165557
Letter - Wm. H. Allen, Lieut., Philadelphia, to Capt. Charles Gordon, U.S.S. Chesapeake , City of Washington1807 March 27Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: deserters from the newly assembled crew.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 44 id165560
Letter - F. Gatewood, Norfolk, to Commodore James Barron, Philadelphia1807 May 4Scope and Contents
3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: attempted sale of James Barron's Dry Dock plan; news of Norfolk business interests.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 45 id165564
Letter - Thomas Jefferson to Capt. James Barron, Hampton1807 May 23Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed,E. Request that James Barron take an enclosed letter to Mr. Niggins at Malta and ask him to send back a pipe of Marsala Madeira if conveyance is available. Endorsement: "From that infamous Hypocrite, T. Jefferson" and "No consequence."
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 46 id165567
Letter - James Barron, Hampton, to Colonel John Taylor, Washington1807 April 19Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the Arabian horse, Selim.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 47 id165571
Letter - James Barron, Hampton, to the Secretary of the Navy1807 May 31Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph draft. Re: the conduct of James Cosgrove, who had been a gunman on the U.S.S. Essex: "most perverse."
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 48 id165573
Letter - Robert Saunders, Williamsburg, to Commodore James Barron, Hampton1807 June 10Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Letter by Mrs. Cole asking that her husband be released from service on the Chesapeake.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 49 id165579
Letter - George McIntyre, Hampton, to Col. H.M. Clavering, Argyle F. Reg.1807 June 20Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. A letter sent by Comm. Barron to Gibraltar (never delivered to Col. H.M.Clavering).
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 50 id165582
Letter - "Officers of the late U.S. Ship Chesapeake," Hampton Roads, Ben Smith, William Crane, W.H. Allen, J. Orde Creighton, Sidney Smith, and Samuel Brooke, to Rob[er]t Smith, Secretary of the U.S. Navy, Washington1807 June 23Scope and Contents
3 pages. Autograph Document Signed. "Sensible of the disgrace . . . in the premature surrender of the U.S. Ship Chesapeaketo the English Ship of Leopard. . . request that an order be issued for the arrest of Commander James Barron . . . ."
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 50 id165584
Cover letter - to Commodore James Barron from the Officers of the late U.S.S. Chesapeake at anchor in Hampton Roads1807 June 23Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph Document Signed.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 51 id165588
Copy of letter - addressed to The Lieutenants and Sailing Master on board the Frigate Chesapeake by Comdr. James Barron1807 June 23Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph Draft. He (Comdr. James Barron) has forwarded a copy of the letter of accusations, as requested.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 52 id165591
Copy of letter - of accusations sent by officers of the Chesapeake; letter of James Barron to Robert Smith, Secretary of the Navy; and Abstract taken from the U.S. Frigate Chesapeake Log Book1807 June 23Scope and Contents
3 pages. Autograph draft signed. An account of the half hour battle in which 3 men were killed and 16 wounded.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 53 id165595
Copy of letter - from James Barron Frigate Chesapeake , Hampton Roads, to Rob[er]t Smith, Secretary of the Navy, Washington1807 June 23Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph draft signed. Re: the letter sent by his officers and his inability to travel due to his wounds.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 54 id165598
Copy of letter - from James Barron, U.S. Frigate Chesapeake , Chesapeake Bay, to Rob[er]t Smith, Secretary of the Navy, Washington1807 June 23Scope and Contents
2 pages. Typewritten copy. Explaining the action between the Chesapeake and the English Warship Leopard.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 55 id165602
Letter - Comm. James Barron to Lieut. Sidney Smith1807 June 25Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph draft. Re: divisions of cabins aboard ship.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 56 id165605
Letter - Robert Smith, Navy Department, to James Barron, Capt. in the Navy, Hampton, Virginia1807 June 26Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Order to turn over command of the Frigate Chesapeake to Capt. Decatur.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 57 id165609
Letter - [Commo. Samuel Barron] to [?]1807 JuneScope and Contents
Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph Letter. Re: information needed for the Court of Enquiry of the Affair of the Chesapeake and Leopard, involving his brother James Barron.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 58 id165613
Journal Copy - Copy of a portion of the "Journal," or Log Book of the U.S. Ship Chesapeake1807 JuneScope and Contents
Scope and Contents
3 pages. Autograph Document. Item was sent to Robert Smith, Secretary of the Navy, by James Barron, by way of Capt. Gordon.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 59 id165617
Letter - Robert Smith, Navy Department, to Capt. James Barron, Hampton, Virginia1807 September 12Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Enclosing a call for a Court of Enquiry to investigate conduct of James Barron, for October 5.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 60 id165619
Warrant - "Warrant for the Court and notice to J.B. to attend as his conduct is to be inquired into," issued by Capt. Alexander Murry for meeting on "October 5 next."[ ] 1807Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph draft.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 61 id165624
Letter Copy - Copy of a letter from Thomas Jefferson, Washington, to Gov. William H. Cabell1807 June 29Scope and Contents
1 page. Typewritten copy. Re: the chance that the Chesapeake affair might be cause for a declaration of war.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 62 id165628
Receipt - of Stephen Decatur, Jr., for papers received from Commodore James Barron1807 July 1Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph Document Signed.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 63 id165630
Letter - James Barron, Back River, near Hampton, to Dr. Bolter1807 July 3Scope and Contents
5 pages. Autograph draft. Re: his wound, which makes it impossible for him to sit up; and his comments on the affair of the Chesapeake and the Leopard.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 64 id165632
Letter - James Barron, near Hampton, to Capt. C. Gordon1807 JulyScope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph draft signed. Re: the action of the Chesapeake on 22 of June.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 65 id165634
Letter - J.E. Douglas, Ship Bellona, Hampton Roads, to James Barron1807 July 10Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. A list of the armament and complement of officers and men on the Ship Leopard; and a copy of the order of 1 June 1807 given by G. Berkeley, given in Halifax, Nova Scotia, under which the attack was made by the Leopard.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 65 id165635
Statement - regarding the General Order of Admiral Berkeley, by James Barron1807Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph Draft.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 66 id165637
Letter - L.W. Tazewell, Judge Advocate, U.S. Ship Chesapeake , to Commodore James Barron, Hampton1807 October 8Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: postponement of the trial to Friday the 16th, due to Barron's "feeble state of health."
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 67 id165639
Letter - James Barron, near Hampton, to Robert B. Taylor1807 December 4Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph draft signed. Re: the taking of Mr. Saunders to assist Taylor in the defense of James Barron.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 68 id165641
Letter - Henry Hiort, Capitol Hill, City of Washington, to James Barron1807 December 13Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the day fixed for the Court Martial.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 69 id165645
Letter - P. McLachlin, Charleston, to Commodore James Barron, Hampton, Virginia1808 January 2Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the Report of the Court of Enquiry . . . "Rascally . . .grounded with prejudice.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 70 id165648
Charges - against Capt. James Barron at the General Court Martial at Norfolk, Virginia1808 January 4Scope and Contents
6 pages. Autograph Document.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 71 id165652
Testimony - at the trial in The "Chesapeake-Leopard Affair," involving James Barron's Court Martial1808 JanuaryScope and Contents
Scope and Contents
pages. Autograph draft. Testimony of Captain Gordon in "Chesapeake-Leopard" trial. Autograph draft; Testimony of Captain Hall in "Chesapeake-Leopard" trial. 8 pages. Autograph draft; Capt. Gordon's 2nd dep'n. 4 pages. Autograph draft; "Testimony" at the Chesapeake- Leopard trial. Autograph draft. (See printed report of the Court Martial Proceedings, Box 13.)
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 72 id165656
Abstract - "An abstract taken from the Log Book of the U.S. Frigate Chesapeake , for Captn. Gordon."[1808]Scope and Contents
3 pages.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 73 id168413
Testimony - by James Barron at the Court Martial[1808]Scope and Contents
4 pages.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 73 id168416
Amendments - to report the Chesapeake Court Martial [made by James Barron][1808]Scope and Contents
3 pages.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 74 id168419
Letter - B. Cocke, Washington, to Captain James Barron, Hampton, Virginia1808 January 13Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: rumors of war with England; suggesting that subscriptions be raised for a ship of commerce to be commanded by James Barron, and that the President might remit his sentence.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 74 id168422
Letter - James Madison, Dept. of State, Washington, D.C., to Littleton Waller Tazewell1808 January 13Scope and Contents
1 page. Letter Signed. Re: Madison's appearance as a witness to the trial of Commodore James Barron.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 75 id168429
Autograph report - of "the General Court Martial assembled on Board the United States Ship Chesapeake ...to try James Barron, Esq., a Captain in the Navy."1808 February 8Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
22 pages. Autograph Document,E. The charges and decisions are given in detail; part of page 22, the last paragraph has been cut away. Endorsement by James Barron: "The Congress of the U. States took up this affair and appointed a Committee to examine into my conduct. That Committee acquited (sic) me of all sort of blame; their report is to be found on their records."
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 76 id168433
Letter - Anonymous letter from Washington to Capt. James Barron, Hampton1808 March 5Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. States that "Doct. Bullus has been your decided enemy."
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 77 id168441
Letter - B. Cocke, Washington, to Capt. James Barron, Hampton1808 March 7Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the decision of the Court Martial, which has not yet appeared.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 78 id168444
Letter - Jesse D. Elliot, U.S. Frigate Chesapeake , to Como. James Barron, Hampton, Virginia1808 May 12Scope and Contents
3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: Charges against Fitz. H. Babbit.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 79 id168448
Letter - B. Cocke, Washington, to Captain James Barron, Hampton, Virginia1808 June 13Scope and Contents
5 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the chance of the President's remitting the sentence of the Court Martial of James Barron, the President is expected hourly from Monticello.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 80 id168451
Letter - Robert Saunders, Williamsburg, to Commodore James Barron, Hampton1808 June 30Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
2 letters. Original-6 pages. Copy-8 pages.Autograph Letter Signed. Copy included. Re: dissatisfaction with the outcome of the Court Martial of James Barron, criticism of the trial and "this unhallowed sentence against you"; and hopes for a full publication of the trial. Copy of the above included.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 81 id168455
Comment on the trial of Comm. Barron in connection with the ChesapeakeaffairundatedScope and Contents
4 pages. Autograph draft.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 81 id168456
Comment on improper swearing of witnesses at the Court Martial of Capt. James BarronundatedScope and Contents
1 page. Autograph draft.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 82 id168459
Newspaper clipping - of report of The Chesapeake-Leopard Affair as given by the late Adm. Davenport, Commander of the Leopard[1851]Scope and Contents
Newspaper Clipping.
At the beginning of this box is to be found a curious ten page document from John Peake to Lord Gambier, 4 June 1811; in it he recommends "an entirely new system for naval vessels." Also from this period, 7 September 1811 is the letter from W. Lewis to Chas. W. Goldsborough, Secretary of the Navy, which formed the basis for one of the accusations in the later Naval Enquiry on James Barron. The remainder of the material is from the years that Barron spent in exile in Copenhagen. Having arrived there in command of a commercial ship, Portia, in 1812, he was forced to sell the ship and remain in Denmark. His correspondence in connection with his attempts to make a living by his inventions show that he received patents on machines for spinning hemp into rope, cutting cork, kneading dough, and an improvised wind mill. His letter to Wm. Jones, Secretary of the Navy, asking an opportunity to serve his country at the conclusion of his sentence, 22 July 1813, remained unanswered. His correspondence of 1814 when he sold his European patents in expectation of an opportunity to return to the U.S. ended in disappointment. Much correspondence with his daughter, Jane A. Barron is from this period.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 1 id168466
Records - of U.S. Force near Norfolk1810 June 22Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph Document.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 2 id168471
Letter - John Peake, Surry Place, to Lord Gambier. AD. " . . to prepare his Lordship for receiving a recommendation for an entirely new system for Vessels . . . ."1811 June 4Scope and Contents
10 sheets. Autograph Letter Signed. (A copy, taken 10 April 1812).
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 3 id168474
John Peake, Surry Place, to "My Lord" [Gambier]1811 June 30Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
20 pages. Incomplete. Autograph Letter Signed. A long discussion of "Naval imbecility" etc.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 4 id168478
Letter - W. Lewis to Chas. W. Goldsborough, Washington1811 September 7Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph copy. The report of the remarks made by Capt. James Barron to Mr. Lyons, British Consul, re: The Chesapeake-Leopard Affair. "I am now convinced that he is not only a coward, but a traitor...."
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 5 id168483
Letters - James Barron, Copenhagen, to Armistead & Kelly, Norfolk, Virginia1812 May-1813 AprilScope and Contents
5 letters. Autograph copy signed. Re: Business matters.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 6 id168486
Letters - James Barron, Copenhagen, to James & John Dunlop, London1812 May-1813 MayScope and Contents
9 letters. Autograph copy signed. Concerned with the sale of the ship formerly commanded by Barron and other business matters.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 7 id168489
Letters - James & John Dunlop, London, to Capt. James Barron, Copenhagen1812 August-1813 JanuaryScope and Contents
6 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: the sale of the ship Portia, formerly commanded by Barron and other business matters.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 8 id168493
Report - on the test of a cable made at the Chain Cable Manufactory of Capt. Samuel Brown, by J[?] P[?]1812 August 14Scope and Contents
1 pages. Autograph Document Signed.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 9 id168496
Letter - Alex Barclay & Co., Gottenburg, to Capn. James Barron, Copenhagen1812 August 22Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: a previous letter.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 10 id168499
Bill - of J.C. Stackneacht, Copenhagen, for tailoring to James Barron1812 August 23Scope and Contents
Autograph Document Signed.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 11 id168502
Letter - R. Fishey, Gothenburg, to James Barron, Copenhagen1812 August 25Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: battles, "Lord Wellington's victory over the Marmont."
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 12 id168505
Letter - Thomas Witherspoon, Wilmington, to Allen McLand1812 September 1Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: a suit against Capt. A. Murray in the District Court, District of Delaware.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 13 id168507
Letter - Augustus Fleming, L[?], to Capt. James Barron, Copenhagen1812 October 16Scope and Contents
3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: "Declaration of War on our part of 14th inst." And Capt. Hull's successful encounter with the Guerrier.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 14 id168510
Letter - Alan Barclay & Co., Gothenburg, to Captn. James Barron, Copenhagen1812 November 6Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the purchase of Barron's ship.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 15 id168512
Accounts - of Capt. James Barron1813 January-FebruaryScope and Contents
2 items. Autograph Document.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 16 id168514
Letters - R. J. Cleveland, Kiel and Flemsburg, to James Barron, Copenhagen1813 AprilScope and Contents
2 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: business affairs connected with the hemp spinning machine.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 17 id168516
Papers - defending the action of General Robert B. Taylor's actions in the defense of Craney Island, off Norfolk1813 April-DecemberScope and Contents
12 items. Autograph draft.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 17 id211007
JS Barbour, Richmond, to Gen'l Robert B Taylor,Norfolk, letter enclosing a commission as Brig.General of Militia1812 December 19Scope and Contents
letter enclosing a commission as Brig.General of Militia
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 17 id211008
Certificate that Major Gen'l Hampton took command of Army Post at Norfolk1813 April 15-May 31Scope and Contents
Number 4 as noted in state of December 24, 1813
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 17 id211009
Report of a council of war, signed by James Maurice1813 June 19Scope and Contents
A note to evacuate Craney Island off Norfolk, if the enemy should attack; officers are listed by name. Number 2 and 3 as noted in statement of December 24, 1813
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 17 id211010
Statement by Theo Wellauven, Norfolk1813 December 26Scope and Contents
The attack on Craney Island by the British on June 22, 1813
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 17 id211011
Morning Reports of the regiment infantry commanded by Lt Col. Henry Beatty, Craney Island1813 June 21-22Scope and Contents
Morning reports for Regiment Infantry commanded by Lt Col Henry Beatty; 1st Regiment commanded by Major Wiley Campbell; 2nd Regiment commanded by Lt. Col. WM Sharp; 5th Regiment VA Militia; Troops under command of Col Thomas Read of Artillery,; Strength and state of the three troops of Cavalry commanded by Captain Carr
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 18 id168518
Letter - W. Gatewood, Nyberg, to Capt. James Barron, Copenhagen1813 May 20Scope and Contents
3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: his activity on a ship of Capt. Bradley and his desire to return to Barron.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 19 id168520
Petition - David Meade Randolph, London, to The Congress of the United States1813 July 4Scope and Contents
4 pages. Autograph copy signed. A petition to have his naval recommendation put into practice.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 20 id168522
Letter - James Barron, Copenhagen, to William Jones, Secretary of the Navy of the U.S. of America, Washington1813 July 22Scope and Contents
4 pages. Autograph draft signed. A defense of his action [in The Chesapeake-Leopard Affair] and an accusation against his accusers, especially Capt. Gordon.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 21 id168524
Letter - James Barron, Copenhagen, to William Jones, Secretary of the U.S. Navy, Washington1813 July 22Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph draft signed. The term of his suspension having expired, Barron asks for opportunity to serve his country.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 22 id168526
Letter - James Barron, Copenhagen, to his daughter, Jane A. Barron, Hampton, Virginia1813 July-NovemberScope and Contents
6 items. Autograph Letters Signed. In one he mentions that he is writing to the Secretary of the Navy to offer his services to his country in the War.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 23 id168528
Report - "Report of Board of Officers to General."1814Scope and Contents
5 pages. Autograph draft. Re: defense of Virginia, with mention of the Peninsula, Richmond, Petersburg, etc.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 24 id168530
Bill - to John Gillespie from J.M. Forbes for a "rope laying machine."1814 January 6Scope and Contents
Autograph Document.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 25 id168532
Letter - Belforn, Ellah, Rainals & Co., Elsinore, to James Barron, Copenhagen1814 Februry 21Scope and Contents
3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: patent for rope machine.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 26 id168534
Letter - Samuel Angus, Gothenburg, to James Barron, Copenhagen1814 May 2Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Offer to carry communications to America on his next trip.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 27 id168538
An Act and Deed - signed by James Barron, Commodore in the Navy of the United States1814 May 21Scope and Contents
4 pages. Autograph Document Signed. Agreement to sell to John Murray Forbes the patent to a hemp spinning machine, patented in Denmark, Sweden, and Russia.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 28 id168541
Letters - patent signed by Frederik VI, King of Denmark and Norway, for a dough kneading machine, to Nicolai Marshand1814 May 24Scope and Contents
4 pages. Autograph Document Signed. Sale of the rights to the machine outside Denmark to James Barron.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 29 id168543
Power of Attorney - given by James Barron in Copenhagen to his wife, daughter Jane, and Bullen Cooke, of Washington, D.C.1814 June 30Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph Document Signed with Autograph Copy signed.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 30 id168547
An unsigned account of the controversy between Philadelphia and Delaware from August 1812 to June 18141814 JuneScope and Contents
7 pages. Autograph draft,E. Addressed to "Commodore Murray, at the Collector of Delaware." Re: duties on the cargo of the British ship Superior.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 31 id168552
Letter - James Barron, Copenhagen, to his daughter, Jane A. Barron, Hampton, Virginia1814 June-OctoberScope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: Barron's attempts to return home and sale of his European patents.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 32 id168555
Letters - J.M. Forbes, Copenhagen, to James Barron, Copenhagen and Gothenburg1814 June-NovemberScope and Contents
3 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Written when Barron expected to get passage back to the U.S. from Gothenberg when he sold his European patents to Forbes.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 33 id168558
Letter - S. Vyer, St. Petersburg, to Capt. James Barron, Copenhagen1814 October 1Scope and Contents
4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Personal affairs.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 34 id168560
Letter - J.W. Forbes, Copenhagen1814 October 4Scope and Contents
1 page. Document Signed. Grants permission to Capt. James Barron for the construction of a wind mill on which he, Forbes, holds patent rights.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 35 id168562
Letter - James Barron, Copenhagen, to Henry Wilson, American Consul, Nantes, France1814 November 24Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph copy signed. Re: chance for employment in France.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 36 id168565
Letter - H.N. Fettyplace, Hamburg, to Capt. James Barron, Copenhagen1815 January 3Scope and Contents
3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Preliminaries of peace were signed at Ghent between the British and American ministers.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 37 id168568
Act - authorizing a Regular Force for the Defense of the Commonwealth. [Passed January the 18th, 1815.] [Richmond: Richie & Trueheart, 1815.]1815 January 18Scope and Contents
4 pages. Printed Document.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 38 id168571
Memorandum - regarding the formation of a Regiment of Artillery. Dated in Norfolk, but unsigned1815 February 6Scope and Contents
3 pages. Autograph draft.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 39 id168574
Military recommendations - [Genl. Robert B. Taylor], military recommendations. Dated Norfolk, but unsigned1815 February 14Scope and Contents
3 pages. Autograph copy. "Taylor . . . is my brother."
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 40 id168576
Letters - Edward Armistead, Dartmoor Prison, England, and Copenhagen, to Capt. James Barron, Copenhagen1815 February-MayScope and Contents
3 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Appeals to Barron to aid him, and a letter after his release from prison.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 41 id168578
Letters - James Barron, London and Hamburg, to his daughter, Jane A. Barron, and wife, Mrs. Elizabeth M. Barron, Hampton, Virginia1815 March-AugustScope and Contents
4 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. News of his attempts to set up in business in Europe and of his new invention, a cork-cutting machine.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 42 id168580
Letters - Peter H. Ferrau, Copenhagen, to James Barron, London and Hamburg1815 March-AugustScope and Contents
12 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Business letters in which Ferrau expresses the sympathy in Copenhagen with the cause of Napoleon, and disappointed at his defeat.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 43 id168583
Letter - J.M. Forbes, Copenhagen, to James Barron, Hamburg1815 April 25Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Business affairs.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 44 id168587
Letter - James Barron, Hamburg, to Peter H. Ferrau1815 June 2Scope and Contents
1 page. 3 items. Autograph copy signed. Re: transactions in tobacco. Enclosed: 2 receipts.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 45 id168590
Letter - Samuel Myers, Norfolk, Virginia, to James Barron, Copenhagen1815 July 10Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: Barron's right of reinstatement among his countrymen.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 46 id168593
Petition - of James Barron to the U.S. Secretary of State1815 August 12Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph copy signed. For a patent on a machine for cutting corks.
The correspondence of 1816 through 1820 begins with business and family letters received in Copenhagen. After his return to the U.S. in 1819 there is correspondence with the Navy Department and President Monroe regarding the reinstatement of Barron in a naval command. The correspondence of June 1819 to March 1820 with Capt. Stephen Decatur is preserved, along with an account of the duel in which Barron was gravely injured and Decatur killed. (See "The History of a transaction which there ought never to have been occasion for," an account of the duel written by James Barron in the Samuel Barron Papers, Box 1, Folder 8.) The correspondence with Capt. J. D. Elliott, his second, and reports of the controversies which followed the duel are included. Family letters include many from his daughter, Mrs. Jane Barron Hope.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 1 id168597
Letter - Peter H. Ferrau, St. Croix, to James Barron, Copenhagen1816 February-SeptemberScope and Contents
3 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: his life in the West Indies where he has gone from Copenhagen.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 2 id168599
Letter - Lorentz Aurst, Hamburg, to Commodore James Barron, Copenhagen1816 April 5Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Business affairs; permission granted to import refined sugar into Russia.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 3 id168602
Letter - James Barron, Copenhagen, to Thomas Wilson, London1816 JuneScope and Contents
1 page. Autograph copy signed. Business affairs.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 4 id168604
James Barron, Copenhagen, to his daughter Jane A. Barron, Hampton, Virginia1816 June-JulyScope and Contents
3 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: his hope of returning to U.S. within the year; and of the impending marriage of Jane.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 5 id168607
Letter - M. Myers, Bremen, to James Barron1816 October 10Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. News from home: re: Capt. Johnson and lucrative business in the Dismal Swamp Canal; trade with St. Iago De Cuba; Capt. Sinclair; plans to move the Naval Yard from Gosport to York, still undecided; Capt. Fawn's misfortune; flourishing condition of Norfolk; $100,000 subscribed to open the "Roan Oak Canal"; Chs. K. Mallory, Collector; Barron's family living in town after their country house burned.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 6 id168610
Letter - James Barron, Copenhagen, to his daughter, Jane A. Hope, Hampton, Virginia1816 NovemberScope and Contents
3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: his machine for cutting corks now successful, and his desire for a patent on it.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 7 id168612
Letter - James Barron, Copenhagen, to his daughter, Mrs. Jane A. Hope, Hampton, Virginia1817 January 24Scope and Contents
9 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: her husband; detailed explanations of his cork cutting machine and his mill which "will grind 100 bushels of corn in 24 hours, can be completed for little more than a common pidgeon house."
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 8 id168615
John Rainals, Elsinore, to James Barron, Copenhagen1817 February 18Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: a knife [for the cork cutting machine].
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 9 id168617
Contracts - Johannes Friis, James Barron, and P.T. Ferrau1817 March-NovemberScope and Contents
2 items. Autograph Letter Signed. Contracts in Danish.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 10 id168619
Contract - B. Kendar, Copenhagen, to Comm. James Barron, Copenhagen1817 August 5Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Contract for Elliptical Valve Pump Boxes, to be made and sold by Barron after getting a Danish patent.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 11 id168622
Authorization Letter - James Barron, Copenhagen, to Mrs. Jane A. Hope, Hampton, Virginia1817 October 6Scope and Contents
2 items. Autograph Letters Signed. Authorization for the accountant of the U.S. Navy to pay the balance of his half-pay to Mrs. Elizabeth M. Barron or Mr. Wilton Hope (his son-in-law).
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 12 id168624
Letter - James Barron, Copenhagen, to John Myers, Baltimore1817 October 12Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Introducing a Mr. Poulson.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 13 id168627
Letter - G. L. Zachariae, Copenhagen, to James Barron1817 November 12Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: commission given to Capt. Leech by Barron.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 14 id168630
Document - James Barron and Johannis Friis, a document in Danish1818 April 30Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Document in Danish.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 15 id168633
Statement - James Barron1818 June 1Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph Document Signed, E. Statement re: his "new invented Pump" which he has offered to the Secretary of State.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 16 id168636
Letter - C. Ferrau, Copenhagen, to James Barron, Elsinore1818 June 24Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Wishing him a pleasant passage.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 17 id168639
Will - of Richard Barron as made in 1787 and 18091919 June 25Scope and Contents
4 pages. Autograph copy. Will Recorded at above date.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 18 id168642
Letter - Carolina Colbiomsen, Copenhagen, to Capt. James Barron Elsinore1818 June 28Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: St. Croix; and Barron's imminent departure.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 19 id168644
Letter - A. Fibiger, Copenhagen, to Capt. James Barron, Elsinore and Hampton, Virginia1818 June-NovemberScope and Contents
3 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Written to Barron as he is waiting to sail and after his arrival in Virginia.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 20 id168649
Document - for James Barron in Danish1818 July 13Scope and Contents
Printed Autograph Document Signed. Document in Danish.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 21 id168653
Letter - James L. Ferrau, Edinburgh, to James Barron, Virginia Coffee House, London1818 August 8Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. James L. Ferrau having taken the degree of M.D. is returning to Copenhagen.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 22 id168656
Letter - James Fraser, Liverpool, to Capt. James Barron, Talbot Inn, [London, England?]1818 August 27Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. An offer for the purchase of the copyright of the cork cutting machine in Great Britain.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 23 id168659
Letter - Charles K. Mallory, Washington, to Commodore James Barron, Hampton1819 January 18Scope and Contents
3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. "The President (James Monroe) takes a deep interest in your welfare . . . come on immediately to Washington and see the President himself . . .." Re: the debate in General Jackson's case.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 24 id168663
Statement - John Quincy Adams, Washington1819 February 22Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph Copy. Re: that Capt. James Barron applied for passage to the U.S. from Gothenberg to offer his services in the war; was refused passage because the ship was under a neutral cartel, in June 1814.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 25 id168664
Statement - J.M. Forbes1819 February 22Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph copy. Re: that he saw letter addressed by Capt. Barron to the U.S. Secretary of the Navy, in 1813 offering his services to the U.S. and that Barron sought passage to the U.S. in 1814.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 26 id168667
Letter - James Barron, Washington, to James Monroe, President of the U. States1819 March 8Scope and Contents
6 pages. Autograph draft signed. Request for readmission to the Navy, detailed denial of accusation which was contained in letter of Capt. William Lewis, 7 September 1811; he was in this country in September 1811 to April 1812.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 27 id168669
Letter - Capt. Hugh G. Campbell, Charleston, to Capt. James Barron, Hampton, Virginia1819 May 12Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. A welcome home letter.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 28 id168672
Letter - J.M. Forbes, Washington, to Commodore James Barron, U.S. Navy, Hampton, Virginia1819 June 4Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 29 id168674
Letter - Const. Freeman, Auditor, Treasury Department, to Capt. James Barron, U.S. Navy, Hampton, Virginia1819 June-DecemberScope and Contents
3 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Enclosing half-pay vouchers.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 30 id168677
Letters - Correspondence of James Barron and Stephen Decatur, leading up to the duel, which was fatal to Decatur, and of their seconds, J. D. Elliott and William Bainbridge1819 June-1820 MarchScope and Contents
19 letters. Autograph Draft Signed, Autograph Letters Signed.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 31 id168679
Letter - W. Croghan, "Locust Grove," near Louisville, Kentucky, to Commodore James Barron, Hampton, Virginia1819 July 18Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: warrants for land in Kentucky issued to James Barron's father for Revolutionary War service, being 7777 2/3 acres on the Cumberland River and for 1777 2/3 acres on Hartland Creek.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 32 id168683
Letter - John B. Cooper, Hampton, to Commodore James Barron, City of Washington1820 March 20Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Encouragement and best wishes.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 33 id169873
Letter - D.G. Barraud, Norfolk, to his father, Dr. P. Barraud, "Bremo," near New Canton, Virginia1820 March 25Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 34 id169875
Letter - J. D. Elliot, Washington, to John Myers, Norfolk, Virginia1820 March 30Scope and Contents
3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Details of duel and of conversation between Barron and Decatur: re: Barron's condition.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 35 id169877
Letters - James Barron, Norfolk, to his daughter, Mrs. Jane A. Hope, Hampton1820 MarchScope and Contents
2 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: his nephew, Samuel [Barron] who is at sea as a 4 year old Midshipman on a U.S. warship; and re: bounty lands in Kentucky.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 36 id169879
Letters - J. Myers, Norfolk, to Commodore James Barron, Washington1820 March-AprilScope and Contents
5 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Written to Barron while he is recovering from wound received in duel; and comment on the outcome of the duel and public opinion re: the death of Decatur.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 37 id169881
Letters - J. D. Elliott, Norfolk, to Commo. James Barron, Philadelphia and New York1820 March-AugustScope and Contents
4 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Elliott, who was the second for Barron in his duel, writes about public opinion of the duel and Barron's coming Court of Enquiry in New York.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 38 id169883
Letters - William Craig, Philadelphia, to Commo. James Barron, Washington and Norfolk1820 March-SeptemberScope and Contents
8 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Finds that public opinion is strongly in favor of Barron after the Barron-Decatur correspondence has been published by the friends of the late Stephen Decatur.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 39 id169886
Letters - Const. Freeman, Auditor, Treasury Department, to Capt. James Barron, U.S. Navy, Norfolk, Virginia1820 March-NovemberScope and Contents
4 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Vouchers for pay sustenance and medical costs.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 40 id169888
Letter - Com'dr. Tingey, Navy Yard, to Comd'r James Barron, Congress Hotel, [Washington]1820 April 6Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. His respects.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 41 id169890
Letter - Augustus Fleming, New York, to Commodore James Barron, Hampton1820 April 9Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the published correspondence of Decatur, which appears to be helping Barron.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 42 id169904
Newspaper Editorial - The Gazette, Winchester, Virginia1820 April 15Scope and Contents
Newspaper Clipping. A lead editorial stating " . . . Com. Barron stands acquitted of all blame."
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 43 id169907
Letter - Carolina Colbiornsen, Copenhagen, to Capt. James Barron, Hampton, Virginia1820 April 18Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: American group in Copenhagen.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 44 id169911
Letter - A. Fibiger, Copenhagen, to James Barron, Hampton, Virginia1820 April 20Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Sent with other letters from friends from Copenhagen.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 45 id169914
Letters - James Barron to James Monroe, President of the United States, Washington1820 AprilScope and Contents
Two letters written by James Barron to James Monroe. The first letter is eight pages, autograph draft signed, and an appeal for exoneration from the accusations made against him. The second letter is also eight pages, and a copy of a letter sent to the President of the U.S. informing him of Barron's reason for absence from the late war, also dated 1820 April.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 46 id169918
Letter - J.H. Cocke, "Bremo," to Comdre. James Barron, Norfolk1820 May 1Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: a newly invented plough of Barron's.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 47 id169922
Printed communication - on "Uniform dress" in the Navy, issued by Smith Thompson1820 May 10Scope and Contents
4 pages. Printed Material.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 48 id169925
Letter - Joseph Cassin, Navy Yard, Washington, to Commodore James Barron, Norfolk, Virginia1820 June 16Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: Barron's wound.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 49 id169928
Letter - W. King, Washington, to Commodore James Barron1820 July 5Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: a visit to Washington.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 50 id169930
Letters - J.M. Ellah, Elsinore, to Commodore James Barron, Norfolk1820 July-AugustScope and Contents
2 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: affairs in Denmark and the reception of the news of the duel.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 51 id169934
Letter - Amos Kendall, Treasury Department, to Com. James Barron, Norfolk, Virginia1820 August 18Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: attacks by Mr. King.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 52 id169937
Power of attorney - from Adolph Christian Fibiger, Copenhagen, to James Barron, Hampton, Virginia1820 September 29Scope and Contents
3 pages. Autograph Document Signed. Countersigned by John Rainals, U.S. Consul. Power to collect debts in the U.S.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 53 id169940
Letter - R. J. Cleveland, New York, to Capt. James Barron, Norfolk1820 October 29Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. The reaction in New York, "your conduct has been applauded."
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 54 id169943
Letter - Good, Rainals & Co., Copenhagen, to Commodore James Barron1820 October 31Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Account for the sale of his corkwood, 1817-1820.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 55 id169946
Letter - Gill Armistead, Hampton, to Commodore James Barron, Richmond1820 December 9Scope and Contents
2 copies. Autograph Letter Signed, Enc. Enclosed: power of Attorney. Re: land on Old Point in which an interest was held by Jane Barron, daughter of Samuel Barron (1) wife of G. Armistead.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 56 id169949
Letter - W. Croghan, "Locust Grove" near Louisville, Kentucky, to Commodore James Barron, Norfolk, Virginia1820 December 15Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: Revolutionary War bounty land of Samuel Barron, father of James Barron.
This box contains the papers of 1821 which are concerned almost entirely with correspondence and other material related to the Naval Court of Enquiry held at the Brooklyn Naval Yard. The enquiry covered (1) the accusation made by W. Lewis in a letter of 7 September 1811 to the Secretary of the Navy, regarding remarks reported to have been made by Barron while in Portugal on a commercial trip regarding the Chesapeake- Leopard Affair and (2) the desire of Barron to return to active service in the War of 1812 upon the expiration of his sentence of suspension from the Navy. Statements of the trial and reactions to the verdict are included. See also: the Proceedings of the Court of Enquiry held at the Navy Yard, Brooklyn, New York, upon Captain James Barron of the United States Navy in May, 1821.Published in Washington City by Jacob Gideon, Junior, 1822. 111 pages.; "Notes to the Trial of Commodore Barron, 1808." 8 pages. and; "Proceedings of the General Court Martial convened for the trial of Commodore James Barron, Captain Charles Gordon, Mr. William Hook, and Captain John Hall of the United States Ship Chesapeakein the month of January, 1808." 496 pages. All are included in one volume in Box 13, folder 1 of the James Barron Papers (1).
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 1 id169958
Gill Armistead, power of attorney, to James Barron1821 January 29Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
2 copies. Autograph Document Signed. Attested Thomas Latimore.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 2 id169960
Letter - John Patterson, Union Hotel, [?], to Commodore James Barron, Norfolk1821 February 20Scope and Contents
3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Bill allowing five years pay for Barron's father's Revolutionary services has passed the House of Delegates; the President [of the U.S.] has not directed a Court of Enquiry, but has forced Barron to demand one for himself.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 3 id169962
Letters - James Maury, Liverpool, to Commodore James Barron, Hampton, Virginia1821 February-MayScope and Contents
2 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: the sending of a pair of spectacles to Barron.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 4 id169964
Letter - John Branch, Navy Department, to Commodore James Barron, commanding the Navy Yard, Norfolk, Virg[inia]1821 March 10Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Marked "Private." Instructed by the President of the U. States to enquire whether it would be agreeable to Barron to take command of the Navy Yard in Philadelphia.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 5 id169966
Summons to the Court of Enquiry - Smith Thompson to Captain Alexander Murray1821 March 21Scope and Contents
3 pages. Autograph copies. Re: James Barron, to be held at the Brooklyn Navy Yard on or before 10 May.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 6 id169968
Statement - by Richard Law, London1821 March 24Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph Document Signed. Re: the residence of James Barron in Copenhagen, his trips in 1811 and 1812, and his desire to be of use to his country in the War, after he was detained in Copenhagen.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 7 id169970
Statement - by J.M. Forbes1821 March 12Scope and Contents
3 pages. Autograph Copy. Re: Commo. James Barron, orig. dated 20 April 1820.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 8 id169972
Letter - J.D. Elliott, Savannah and Norfolk, to Como. James Barron, Washington, New York, and New London, Conn.1821 March-AugustScope and Contents
10 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Correspondence regarding the Court of Enquiry on Barron and the pamphlet [on the duel] that Elliot is publishing.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 9 id169974
Letter - Smith Thompson, Navy Department, to Captain James Barron, Norfolk, Virginia1821 April 13Scope and Contents
6 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the arrangements for the Court of Enquiry and the discussions between Smith Thompson and James Barron which have led up to it; mention of the President's interest in the case. n.d. Typed copy of the above. TCop. 3 pages.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 10 id169976
Letter - John B. Cooper, Hampton, to Commdre. James Barron, Norfolk1821 April 27Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Asking the influence of Barron toward the candidacy of Gen'l Pryor for a Marshallship.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 11 id169978
Letter - James Barron, Norfolk, to Caesar Rodney, Wilmington, Delaware1821 May 1Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph Draft. Re: representing Barron at the Court of Enquiry in New York.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 12 id169981
Letter - James Barron, Norfolk, to Caesar A. Rodney1821 May 2Scope and Contents
3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Purchased from Charles Hamilton, 1974. n.d. Typed copy of the above. Typed Copy. 1 page.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 13 id169985
Affidavit - by Rob[ert] Brough, Norfolk County, Virginia1821 May 10Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph Document Signed. "That, the want of funds alone kept him (James Barron) from returning to his country" during the war. Folder 12 [1821]. Testimony of James Barron at the trial. ADr. 4 pages. (incomplete). See printed report of the Court of Enquiry. Proceedings, Box 13.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 14 id169989
Court -James Barron to "Mr. President and Gentlemen of the Court" [of Enquiry][1821]Scope and Contents
2 copies. Autograph Draft.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 15 id169992
Testimony - {of James Barron] before the Court of Enquiry[1821]
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 16 id169994
Court - James Barron to the Hon[orab]le Thomas Penton in Congress[1821]Scope and Contents
Pages 9-11. Autograph Draft.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 17 id169997
Letter - James McGowan, New York, to Commodore James Barron, New York1821 May 12Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Request for appointment to sail under James Barron.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 18 id170001
Letter - W. Croghan, Forks of Mayfield Creek, Bowling Green, Kentucky, to W.H. Neilson, Louisville, Kentucky1821 May 20Scope and Contents
Autograph Letter Signed. Re: survey of land of Comm. Barron. Enclosure: surveyor's plot.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 19 id170004
Letters - J[ohn] Myers, Norfolk, to Commodore James Barron, New York1821 May-JulyScope and Contents
3 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: this interest of the people in Norfolk in the results of the Court of Enquiry.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 20 id170007
Letters - R. J. Cleveland, Lancaster, [Massachusetts] and Boston, to James Barron, New York, Ballston Spa, and Norfolk1821 May-NovemberScope and Contents
6 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: the appearance of Cleveland at the Court of Enquiry, and criticism of the "stupid, unmeaning, milk and water decision of the Court."
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 21 id170011
Letters - William Craig, Philadelphia, to Commodore James Barron, New York and Norfolk1821 May-NovemberScope and Contents
5 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: the Court of Enquiry and the Sentence of the Court in which one member did not concur and which [President] Monroe did not sign.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 22 id170013
Letter - John Connell, Philadelphia, to C.A. Rodney, Wilmington, Delaware1821 June 9Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. A report of the attempts of James Barron to return to the U.S. from Sweden on the John Adams.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 23 id170015
Letter - [C.] Caster, Copenhagen, to James Barron, Hampton, Virginia1821 June 11Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: affairs in Copenhagen.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 24 id170018
Letter - Fontaine Maury, Washington, to Commodore James Barron, New York1821 June 22Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Best wishes for the outcome of the enquiry.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 25 id170020
Affidavit - of Robert C. Jennings, in Norfolk, Virginia1821 June 23Scope and Contents
6 pages. Autograph Document Signed. Countersigned by Ino E. Hall, Mayor. Answers to questions put by Lt. Wheaton, Judge Advocate.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 26 id170022
Letters - Allin McLane, Wilmington, to Commodore James Barron, Saratoga Springs, New York, Norfolk, Virginia, and Philadelphia1821 June-DecemberScope and Contents
Scope and Contents
14 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: the attacks of "the Decatur faction" on Barron, the results of the Court of Enquiry, and the action of the U.S. Congress on the case.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 27 id170024
Testimony - James Barron to "Mr. President and Gentlemen of the Court."1821 July 10Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph draft. His final testimony at the Board of Enquiry.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 28 id170026
Letter - James Barron, New York, to Smith Thompson, [Secretary of the Navy]1821 July 12Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph Copy. He has been informed that the testimony has ended at the Board of Enquiry; he will remain in the city until he hears the verdict.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 29 id170028
Letter - James Barron, New York, to John Myers, Norfolk1821 August 2Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Letter in which the opinion of the Court is quoted in full; James Barron is not completely exonerated.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 31 id170030
Letter - James Barron, New York, to the Secretary of the Navy1821 August 4Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph Draft Signed. Protest against the decision of the Court.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 32 id170032
Agreement - of James Barron, patentee, to sell to Samuel Townsend of New York City the sole right of making add selling a machine for the cleaning and polishing of leather1821 August 7Scope and Contents
2 pages.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 33 id170034
Letter - James Barron, Norfolk, to the Secretary of the Navy, Washington1821 August 18Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph Draft signed. Requests a full copy of the proceedings of the Court.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 34 id170036
Letter - Zebedee Cook, Boston, to Commodore James Barron, Norfolk, Virginia1821 August 24Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the sending of a rhubarb plant which Barron admired.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 35 id170038
Cornelius Kieffe, Fort Monroe, to Commodore James Barron, Norfolk1821 September 25Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: a machine designed by Barron.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 36 id170040
Letter - J. B. Cooper, Hampton, to Commodore James Barron, Norfolk1821 October 9Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. He reports the rumor that Barron is to be returned to command "very speedily."
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 37 id170042
Letter - William Maury, Liverpool, to Commodore James Barron, Philadelphia1821 October 26Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: his family and a receipt for Barron's ailment - numatic and nitric acid in warm water drunk with meals.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 38 id170044
Letter - John Floyd, Washington City, to Capt. J. D. Elliott1821 December 12Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Requesting the loan of Capt. Elliot's dueling pistols.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 39 id170046
Letter - R. Meade to Commodore James Barron1821 December 19Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. An invitation to dine.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 40 id170048
Letter - James Barron, Norfolk, to Dr. William Thornton1821Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph copy. Re: his newly invented washing machine.
Correspondence of the year 1822, much of it concerned with the sentence of the Court of Enquiry and opinions regarding it, including several letters each from A. McLane, Wilmington, Del., R. J. Cleveland, Lancaster, Massachuetts, Wm. Craig, Philadelphia, and Capt. J.D. Elliott, Barron's second in the duel with Decatur. Included is correspondence with Barron's daughters, Mary and Margaretha, and his son-in-law, Capt. John P. Tuttle, and business correspondence in connections with his inventions, a washing machine and a new type of oil lamp.
- Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 1 id170051
Letter - Mary A. A. Barron, Norfolk, to her father, Commodore James Barron, Philadelphia1822 January 26Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Family affairs.
- Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 2 id170053
Letters - A. McLane, Philadelphia and Wilmington, Del., to James Barron, Washington and Philadelphia1822 January-DecemberScope and Contents
17 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Correspondence concerning the results of the Court of Enquiry, the actions of the enemies of Barron, and a suggestion that he demand a Court Martial to clear his name; and discussion of Barron's new invention, a washing machine.
- Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 3 id170055
Letter - Samuel Colton, Richmond, to Commodore James Barron, Philadelphia1822 February 1Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: Barron's claim against the Commonwealth of Virginia.
- Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 4 id170057
Letter - Nath[aniel] Colby, Richmond, to Commodore James Barron, U.S. Navy, Philadelphia1822 February 13Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: Barron's claim for his father's bounty lands or for compensation.
- Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 5 id170059
Letter - Jno. McElroy, "Fair Hill," to Commodore James Barron, Philadelphia1822 February 15Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. "Your washing machine answers admirably well both for washing and ironing, it only wants to be known to become generally used..."
- Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 6 id170061
Petition - James Barron, Philadelphia. A petition to the Senate and the House of Representatives of the United States1822 March 12Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph Draft Signed. Request for a return of duty paid on models of his machinery, which he brought to U.S. in 1815.
- Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 7 id170063
Letter - John Couper, Norfolk, to Commodore James Barron, Philadelphia1822 March 20Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: indemnity for the capture of the ship Jane, commanded by Barron.
- Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 8 id170066
Letters - R.J. Cleveland, Lancaster, Massachuetts, to Commodore James Barron, Philadelphia1822 March-JulyScope and Contents
4 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: the reactions to the case of Barron in the Boston area; a scandal concerning the building of gunboats and the trial of Lt. Abbott; and interest in the washing machine invented by Barron.
- Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 9 id170068
Letters - J.D. Elliott, Norfolk and New York, to Captain James Barron, Philadelphia and Norfolk1822 March-SeptemberScope and Contents
5 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: reports of the Court of Enquiry; the publication of his correspondence connected with the Barron-Decatur duel; and a description of his going overboard on a trip to New York and being 1 l/2 hours in the water before rescue.
- Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 10 id170070
Letters - John P. Tuttle, U.S. Frigate Guerrier and U.S. Ship John Adams, Norfolk, to Capt. James Barron, U.S. Navy, Philadelphia1822 April-JulyScope and Contents
4 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Asking for the hand of Margaretta Barron in marriage, and naval news.
- Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 11 id170072
Letters - William Craig, Philadelphia, to Capt. James Barron, U.S. Navy, Washington and Norfolk1822 April-NovemberScope and Contents
12 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Correspondence concerning commercial matters and inventions of Barron including windlass, cutting machine for straw, oil lantern, and pump.
- Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 12 id170074
Letter - [Carolina Colbiornsen], St. Croix, to Commodore James Barron, Hampton, Virginia1822 April 19Scope and Contents
3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: her sister, Mrs. Christmas, whose husband has recently died; and of her desire to return to Copenhagen.
- Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 13 id170076
Letter - J. Myers, Norfolk, to Commodore James Barron, Washington1822 April 21Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: a recently published pamphlet, which concerns Barron; and the attitude of Congress toward Barron's claims.
- Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 14 id170078
Social Note - William Foster, Georgetown, D.C., to Commodore James Barron, Washington1822 May 2Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed.
- Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 15 id170080
Request - James Barron, Washington, to Smith Thompson, Secretary of the Navy1822 May 2Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph Draft Signed. A request that a decision be made on his case.
- Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 16 id170082
Letter - William Maury, of Maury, Latham 4 Co., Liverpool, to Commodore James Barron, Norfolk, Virginia1822 May 14Scope and Contents
4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: patent on windlass invented by Barron; and disaster of "the loss of the Albion with her passengers and quarter part of the crew."
- Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 17 id170084
Letters - James Maury, Liverpool, to Commodore James Barron, Philadelphia1822 May-JuneScope and Contents
4 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: the receipt in England of models of machines invented by Barron and the showing of them to prospective buyers.
- Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 18 id170086
Letter - J.B. Cooper, Norfolk, to Commodore James Barron, Philadelphia1822 June 19Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Requesting a recommendation for his son to be admitted as a Cadet at West Point.
- Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 19 id170088
Letter - Maury, Latham 4 Co., Liverpool, to Commodore James Barron, U.S. Navy, Philadelphia1822 June 28Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: selling his windlass machine in England.
- Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 20 id170090
Letter - Cadw. O. Evans to Commodore James Barron1822 July 1Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: a receipt.
- Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 21 id170092
Letter - M. Maury, of Maury, Latham G Co., Liverpool, to Captain James Barron, U.S. Navy, Norfolk1822 July 11Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Business concerned with the windlass machine of Barron.
- Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 22 id170094
Letter - Ro. McLudlow to Commodore James Barron, Nahant1822 July 21Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Sent with the gift of a spyglass.
- Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 23 id170098
Letter - J. Myers, Norfolk, to Commodore James Barron, Philadelphia1822 August 21Scope and Contents
3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Business matters and news of Navy affairs.
- Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 24 id170100
Accounts - of James Barron1822 AugustScope and Contents
3 items. Autograph Documents Signed.
- Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 25 id170102
Letter - Winslow Foster, U.S. Cutter Alabama, to Commodore James Barron (Norfolk)1822 August 10Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Request that Barron recommend a young man to be commissioned First Lieutenant.
- Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 26 id170106
Letter - Eugenio Cortez, Philadelphia, to Commodore James Barron, Norfolk, Virginia1822 September 19Scope and Contents
3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the completion of gunboats.
- Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 27 id170109
Letter - Bull Cocke, Princess Anne, to Commodore James Barron, Norfolk1822 October 7Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the model for a windmill invented by Barron.
- Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 28 id171920
Letter - James Barron, Norfolk, to Thomas Newton1822 November 24Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: an oil lamp invented by Barron.
- Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 29 id171922
Letter - George Law, Baltimore, to Commodore James Barron, Norfolk, Virginia1822 November 28Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the "bad times" in Baltimore.
- Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 30 id171924
Letter - A. Fibiger, Copenhagen, to Com[m]modore James Barron, Hampton, Virginia1822 December 6Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: canvas sent to U.S. and problem of payment for it.
- Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 31 id171926
Letter - Eliza Christmas, Copenhagen, to Captain James Barron, Philadelphia1822 December 8Scope and Contents
4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: affairs in Copenhagen.
- Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 32 id171928
Letter - James Barron, Norfolk, to Hugh Wilson, St. Croix1822 December 30Scope and Contents
1 page. Copy of Autograph Letter Signed. Introducing Mr. Brien and Captain McPharron.
- Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 1 id171932
Letter - Della[?] Stokes, Norfolk, to Comdr. James Barron1823 January 12Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Request for a loan.
- Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 2 id171934
Letter - Dr. P[hilip] Barraud to James Barron, Navy Yard, [Norfolk]1823 January 27Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Invitation to meet the son of John Marshall.
- Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 3 id171936
Letters - William Craig, Philadelphia, to Commodore James Barron, Norfolk1823 January-SeptemberScope and Contents
7 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Business letters; mention of a spinning machine invented by Barron.
- Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 4 id171938
Letter - Const. Freeman, Treasury Department, to Capt. James Barron, Norfolk1823 February 8Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Enclosing payment for a requisition signed by the Secretary of the Navy plus his regular pay.
- Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 5 id171940
Letter - J.D. Elliott, New York, to Como. James Barron, Philadelphia1823 February 18Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Barron is in Philadelphia to consult Dr. Phisicle.
- Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 6 id171942
Letter - Carter Beverly, Williamsburg, to Commodore James Barron, Norfolk1823 February 23Scope and Contents
7 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: his faith in Barron and his defense of him in private conversations.
- Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 7 id171944
Letter - A. Rodney, Wilmington, Delaware, to Capt. James Barron, Norfolk1823 April 12Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: personal affairs.
- Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 8 id171946
Letter - Comdr. Edm'd Primrose Kennedy, "Palestine," to Comdre. James Barron, Norfolk1823 April 19Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: personal affairs.
- Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 9 id171948
Letters - Carolina Colbiornsen, St. Croix, to Commodore James Barron, Norfolk1823 April-OctoberScope and Contents
3 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Personal affairs concerned with friends in Copenhagen.
- Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 10 id171950
Letters - Ch. W. Goldsborough to Commre. James Barron, Norfolk1823 April-NovemberScope and Contents
Scope and Contents
2 copies. Printed Letter, ES. Announcement of the "United States Naval Chronicle" with endorsement, signed.
- Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 11 id171952
Letter - Ch. W. Goldsborough, Washington, to James Barron, Norfolk1823 November 18Scope and Contents
Autograph Letter Signed. This letter was enclosed with the above announcement, located in Box-folder: 6:10.
- Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 12 id171954
Letter - Carter Beverly, Fredericksburg, to Commodore James Barron (Norfolk)1823 May 6Scope and Contents
4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. "The course . . . of the Executive of our country against you calls loudly for . . . indignation."
- Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 13 id171956
Letter - James Barron, Bayside, to his daughter, Mrs. Jane A. Hope1823 July 20Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: some great sorrow that has befallen the family.
- Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 14 id171958
Letter - F. Taylor, Old Point Comfort, to James Barron1823 October 20Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed, E. Introducing Dr. French; endorsement, "who married Miss Elizabeth Barron."
- Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 15 id171960
A. Fibigen, Copenhagen, to Commodore James Barron1823 November 18Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: canvas sold in America for which he has not been paid; and sympathy for Barron and "the intrigues of your enemies."
- Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 16 id171962
James Barron, Norfolk, to Thomas Newton1823 November 27Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
4 pages. Autograph Draft Signed. Re: his "miserable situation": his constant application for some employment, his visits with [President Monroe], and the lack of any response from the Navy Department.
- Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 17 id171964
Letter - R. J. Cleveland, New York, to James Barron, U.S. Navy, Norfolk, Virginia1823 December 1Scope and Contents
3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Reports in detail his losses in a disastrous sailing venture in the Pacific.
- Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 18 id171966
Letter - John W. Eaton, Washington, to Commodore James Barron, Norfolk1823 December 23Scope and Contents
Autograph Letter Signed. 2 pages. Gives hope that "the next incumbent of the White House may venture to look to your claim."
- Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 19 id171968
Letter - William Craig, Philadelphia, to Commodore James Barron, Washington City1823 December 28Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: Barron's trip to Washington to claim his rights; and possibility that General Jackson will be Pennsylvania's candidate for the Presidency.
- Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 20 id171970
Letter - G. P. French, Hampton, to Commodore James Barron, Washington1824 January 10Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. He has commended Barron to Mr. Forsythe of the U.S. Congress.
- Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 21 id171972
Letter - Capt. E.P. Kennedy, U.S. Ship Harnet, to Commodore John Rogers, Pres. Navy Board, Washington1824 January 14Scope and Contents
2 pages. Copy of Autograph Letter. Re: the bellows invented by Barron for ventilating ships.
- Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 22 id171974
Letter - John S. Crawford, Gettysburg, to Captain James Barron, Washington1824 January 19Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Asks horticultural information.
- Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 23 id171976
Letters - William Craig, Philadelphia, to Commodore James Barron, Washington and Gospart, Virginia1824 January-AprilScope and Contents
3 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: the support that Gen'l Jackson has given Barron; and Jackson's candidacy for President.
- Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 24 id171978
Letters - J.D. Elliott, Norfolk, to Como. James Barron, Washington and Philadelphia1824 January-SeptemberScope and Contents
4 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: Barron's claims in Washington, his support by Gen'l Jackson, and his appointment as Commander to the Philadelphia Navy Yard.
- Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 25 id171981
Letter - John P. Tuttle, U.S. Ship John Adams, passing Crony Island, to James Barron, Washington1824 February 17Scope and Contents
3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: his wife, the former Margaretta Barron, and his family.
- Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 26 id171982
Letter - John Taliaferro, Hagley, to [?]1824 March 2Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. He expresses his sympathy with James Barron in his persecution and states his intention of bringing the matter before the Secretary of the Navy.
- Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 27 id171984
Letters - James Barron, Norfolk, to Captain Linus Worrington, U.S. Navy, Gosport, Virginia1824 March 25Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph Draft Signed. Re: the installation of bellows [for ventilation] on the ship commanded by Capt. Kennedy.
- Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 28 id171986
Letters - J.B. Mower, Washington and New York, to James Barron, Norfolk and Philadelphia1824 March-AugustScope and Contents
5 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: the Navy Bill before Congress; the nomination of Jackson as the candidate for President of the U.S.; add Barron's appointment to the Commander of the Philadelphia Navy Yard.
- Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 28 id171989
Letter - James Barron, Norfolk, to Joseph Delaplain, Philadelphia1924 April 7Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Concerning his ancestors and his present predicament.
- Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 29 id171988
Letter - [R.K. Carl] to Comdr. James Barron, U.S. Navy, Norfolk, Virginia1823 April 13Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph Letter. Reports, "we feel confident now we shall have the notes of Georgia."
- Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 30 id171991
Letter - Horace Binney to James Barron1824 April 24Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. An invitation to dinner.
- Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 31 id171993
Letter - T. Gatewood, Norfolk, to Commodore James Barron, Philadelphia1824 May 11Scope and Contents
4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: Naval matters.
- Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 32 id171995
Letter - J.B. Mower, Washington, to Charles G. Haines, New York1824 May 20Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
1 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. A letter of introduction for Comm. James Barron.
- Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 33 id171997
Letter - [J.D.?] E[lliott] franked "H.L. Pinckney" to Com. James Barron, Commander, Navy Yard, Philadelphia1824 June 29Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Social note.
- Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 34 id171999
Letter - J.G. Collins & Son, New York, to Commodore James Barron, U.S. Navy, Norfolk, VirginiaScope and Contents
5 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the availability of corkwood for the making of bottle corks.
- Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 35 id172001
Invitation - from the City of Richmond to Commodore James Barron, Philadelphia1824 July 22Scope and Contents
1 page. Printed Letter Signed. To meet General Lafayette, signed by John Adams, Mayor, and by Wm. Fitzwhylson and Tho. Brockenbrough.
- Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 36 id172003
Application - W. Taylor, Norfolk, to Captain James Barron, Philadelphia1824 July 30Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Application for the position of Secretary to Barron should he be called back into active service, which seems to be imminent.
- Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 37 id172005
Letter - Josiah Cowper, Norfolk, to Captn. James Barron, Philadelphia1824 August 8Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Expresses gratification that Barron has been called into active service by the "good old President."
- Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 38 id172007
Letter - John Colt, Paterson, to Comre. James Barron, Philadelphia1824 August 12Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: twilled cotton; and congratulations "on your recent change of situation."
- Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 39 id172009
Letter - G. P. French, Hampton, to Comdre. James Barron, Philadelphia1824 August 13Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Expresses "joy at the termination of your unmerited persecution."
- Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 40 id172011
Letter - J.G. Collins & Son, New York, to Commodore James Barron, Philadelphia1824 August 13Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: an order for corkwood.
- Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 41 id172013
Letter - Butler Maury, Norfolk, to Commodore James Barron, U.S. Navy, Philadelphia1824 August 15Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Rejoices "that you are restored to a station in the Service to which you have been so long and so justly entitled."
- Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 42 id172015
Letter - J. Mason, Old Point Comfort, to Commodore James Barron, Philadelphia1824 August 17Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Appreciation for the gift of a spyglass.
- Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 43 id172017
Letter - J. Cowper, Norfolk, to Captn. James Barron, Philadelphia1824 August 18Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: "the friendly manner the good old President received you," and "the conduct of the two scoundrels that has come out against you in Philadelphia."
- Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 44 id172019
Letter - W. Knight, Philadelphia, to Commodore James Barron, Philadelphia1824 August 20Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Complaining about too heavy duties in the Navy Yard (of which Barron is commander).
- Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 45 id172021
Letters - R. J. Cleveland, Lancaster, Massachuetts, to James Barron, Philadelphia1824 August-OctoberScope and Contents
3 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: the appointment of Barron as Commander of the Philadelphia Navy Yard and of the resentment of some persons in Philadelphia.
- Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 46 id172023
Letter - Andrew Jackson, "Hermitage," near Nashville, to Com[m]odore James Barron, of the Station and Navy Yard of Philadelphia1824 September 14Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. "If my candor to Mr. Monroe had any effect in the application of the Golden Law (of justice) be assured it is a great satisfaction to me."
- Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 47 id172025
Letter - "A female, (a) friend to the Navy," Philadelphia, to Commo. James Barron, U.S. Navy, present1824 September 20Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Accusation against some of the officers of the Yard.
- Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 48 id172027
Letter - Major General Cadwalader, to Commodore James Barron1824 September 22Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. An invitation to meet General Lafayette.
- Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 49 id172029
Letter - Benj[amin] Tilghman and William Rush to Commodore James Barron, Philadelphia1824 September 25Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Gratitude from the committee appointed to receive General Lafayette, for the Naval salutes ordered by Barron.
- Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 50 id172031
Letter - B[enjamin] Tilghman, Trenton, to Commodore James Barron, Philadelphia1824 September 26Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: a request by General Lafayette that a visit be made to the Naval Yard. (under the Command of Barron).
- Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 51 id172033
Tickets - for Commodore James Barron to be admitted to the reception of Gen. Lafayette at the Hall of Independence1824 September 28Scope and Contents
2 tickets. Printed Autograph Material. Signed by J.A.S. Lewis, Chairman. Enclosed envelopes in which the tickers were enclosed, endorsed. AC.
- Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 52 id172037
Letter - [?] to Commodore James Barron[1824 September ]Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph Document, E. Endorsed: "List of invited guests to dine with General Lafayette."
- Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 53 id172038
Letter - Robert C. Cutler, Nelson County, Virginia, to Com. James Barron, Philadelphia1824 October 1Scope and Contents
3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. "Your appointment gives all the people of this county much satisfaction."
- Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 54 id172039
Letter - [?] Gatewood, Norfolk, to Como. James Barron, Philadelphia1824 October 6Scope and Contents
3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: events around Norfolk.
- Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 55 id172041
Letter - Robert Beverly, George Town, to Commore. James Barron, Philadelphia1824 October 8Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Sympathy with Barron and daughters in their bereavement; and a notice of a runaway servant.
- Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 56 id172044
Letter - Dr. P[hilip] Barraud, Norfolk, Virginia, to Commodore James Barron, Navy Yard, Philadelphia1824 October 10Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Sympathy in his sorrow.
- Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 57 id172046
Letter - A. McLand, Washington, D.C., to Commr. James Barron, Philadelphia1824 October 11Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: a planned visit to Yorktown.
- Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 58 id172048
Letter - E. R. McCall, Philadelphia, to Com. James Barron, U.S. Navy, Philadelphia1824 October 26Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: a leave of absence.
- Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 59 id172050
Invitation - Charles D. McIndoe, Petersburg, to CommodoreJames Barron1824 October 29Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. An invitation to a ball honoring General Lafayette. Card of admission enclosed.
- Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 60 id172051
Letter - R.C. Cutler, Lovingston, Virginia, to Com. James Barron, Philadelphia1824 October 30Scope and Contents
3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the Yorktown celebration and social news.
- Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 61 id172054
Report - Capt. Kennedy, Havanna, to Comdre. James Barron, Philadelphia1824 November 4Scope and Contents
2 pages. Copy of Autograph Letter. A report on the ship's ventilators invented by Barron.
- Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 62 id172056
Letter - Capt. Kennedy to Comdre. James Barron1824 November 4Scope and Contents
2 pages. Copy of Autograph Letter. A covering letter for the above.
- Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 63 id172057
Letter - Clara S. Cutbush, West Point, to Capt. James Barron, Philadelphia1824 November 4Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed, Printed. Re: a book on "System of Pyrotechny" by her late husband, James Cutbush, written on fold of the printed prospectus.
- Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 64 id172059
Notice - to Commodore James Barron that he has been elected an honorary member of the New York Horticultural Society, signed by David Hosack, President1824 November 13Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed.
- Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 65 id172061
Request - John Crawford, Gettysburg, to Commodore James Barron, Philadelphia1824 November 24Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Request for recommendation for position of Sergeant at Arms of the House of Representatives.
- Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 66 id172063
Letter - G.W. Lafayette, to Commodore James Barron, Philadelphia1824 November 26Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Largely illegible, but begins, "My father gives me the agreeable task of answering your letter . . . ."
- Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 67 id172065
Letter - J. R. Washington, to Commodore James Barron1824 December 25Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: acts before Congress, including "Col. Johnson's for the abolition of imprisonment for debt and of Mr. Johnson from Louisiana to appropriate all the public land to internal improvement and education in the United States"; and that "either General Jackson or Mr. Adams must be elected (to the Presidency) by Congress."
- Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 68 id172067
Letter - O. Winchester, Baltimore, to General Robert B. Taylor, Norfolk, Virginia1824 December 29Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the drafting of an unspecified memorial.
- Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 1 id172070
Letter - D. Winchester, Baltimore Ins. Co., to Gen'l Robert B. Taylor, Norfolk, Virginia1825 January 11Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: a memorial to Congress concerned with claims under the Florida Treaty.
- Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 2 id172072
Letter - Beverly Kennon, U.S. Ship Peacock, Balboa Bay, to Commodore James Barron, U.S. Naval Station, Philadelphia1825 January 21Scope and Contents
3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Congratulations on his appointment; re: his cruise and the independence of Peru.
- Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 3 id172074
Letter - J. Marron, Norfolk, to Come. James Barron, Philadelphia1825 January 31Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: A Negro Man Ned, about who Gen'l Andrew Jackson was concerned.
- Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 4 id172076
Letters - R. Gatewood, Norfolk, to Como. James Barron, Philadelphia and Washington1825 January-DecemberScope and Contents
18 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Much news of Naval events in Norfolk, including criticism of the Admiral, the trial of Stewart, letter of Gen'l Jackson to Mr. Clay, and the movement of warships in and out of Norfolk.
- Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 5 id172078
Letter - W.G. Nicholas, Richmond, to Maj. Gen'l Taylor, Norfolk1825 February 3Scope and Contents
3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the raising of an army.
- Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 6 id172080
Letter - W. Bainbridge, Washington, to Commr. James Barron, Philadelphia1825 February 9Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the nephew of Barron, Midshipman [Samuel] Barron.
- Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 7 id172082
Letter - John Hollins, Maryland Ins. Co., Baltimore, to Robert Taylor, Norfolk, Virginia1825 February 14Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: a representation he made to Congress.
- Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 8 id172084
Notice - J.W. Houston, Philadelphia, to Commodore James Barron1825 February 24Scope and Contents
1 pages. Printed Autograph Document Signed. Notice of election to the Musical Fund Society of Philadelphia.
- Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 9 id172086
James Barron, Philadelphia and Washington, to his daughter, Jane A. Hope, Hampton and Norfolk1825 February-SeptemberScope and Contents
14 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Family letters covering the period in Philadelphia where he commanded the Navy Yard, and his time in Washington as Chairman of a Naval Court Martial.
- Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 10 id172088
Letters - A. McLane, Wilmington, Delaware, to Commodore James Barron, Washington and Gosport1825 February-DecemberScope and Contents
7 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. A. McLane, a Revolutionary war veteran, writes of his experiences accompanying Gen'l Lafayette on his visits to America.
- Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 11 id172090
Plea - The mechanics employed in the Navy Yard, Gosport, to Commodore James Barron, Commander of the U.S. Navy Yard, Gosport1825 March 4Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. A plea for more regular payment of wages.
- Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 12 id172092
E.R. McCall, New Brunswick, New Jersey, to Com. James Barron, Philadelphia1825 March 8Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Report of his journey to report for duty.
- Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 13 id172094
Letter - Charles D. Brodie, Portsmouth, to Commodore James Barron, Philadelphia1825 March 8Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the outfitting of ships; and of Barron's ventilation system, "it may be hailed as the salvation of our Navy."
- Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 14 id172096
Letter - John Gillespie, Copenhagen, to Commodore James Barron, Philadelphia1825 March 10Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: affairs in Copenhagen.
- Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 15 id172098
Letter - J. Gaillard, Charleston, to Commodore James Barron, Philadelphia1825 April 15Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Introducing John Geddes.
- Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 16 id172100
Letter - James Barron, Philadelphia, to Samuel L. Southard, Secretary of the Navy, Washington, D.C.1825 April 25Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph Draft Signed. Recommending Henry Crabb.
- Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 17 id172102
Letter - Robert Kennedy, Philadelphia, to Com. James Barron, Philadelphia1825 April 25Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Supporting the claims of William Crabb, Assistant Navy Store Keeper.
- Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 18 id172105
Request - Henry Geddes, to Com. James Barron, Philadelphia1825 April 30Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Requesting assistance for the appointment of his son, George, to the Service.
- Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 19 id172106
Notice - Samuel L. Southard, Navy Department, to Capt. James Barron, Philadelphia1825 May 2Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Notice of transfer of Barron to the command of the Gosport Navy Yard in Virginia.
- Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 20 id172110
Request - James Renshaw to Commodore James Barron, Philadelphia1825 May 9Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Request for leave.
- Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 21 id172111
Request - W.W. Buchanan, West Point, New York, to James Barron, Philadelphia1825 May 11Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Request to be placed under the command of Barron.
- Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 22 id172113
Invitation - Robert Patterson and James M. Broom to Commodore James Barron, Philadelphia1825 May 14Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Invitation to a testimonial dinner to be given for Barron on the occasion of his removal from Philadelphia. Enclosure: a toast to Philadelphia.
- Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 23 id172114
Letter - J.P. Tuttle, Norfolk, to Commodore James Barron, Washington1825 May 19Scope and Contents
3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: family affairs.
- Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 24 id172116
Letter - J.M. Broom, Philadelphia, to Commodore James Barron, Norfolk1825 May 20Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Regret at Barron's departure from Philadelphia.
- Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 25 id172118
Request -A. Fibigan, Copenhagen, to James Barron, Philadelphia1825 May 30Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Request advice regarding the milling of flour.
- Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 26 id172120
Letters - J.D. Elliott, Carlisle and Philadelphia, to Como. James Barron, Philadelphia and Norfolk1825 May-NovemberScope and Contents
3 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. He writes of his difficult situation in the Navy.
- Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 27 id172122
Invitation - G. Newton and M. King, Cateras, to Commodore James Barron1825 June 30Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Invitation to a dinner.
- Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 28 id172124
Letters - Benjamin King, Washington, to Comre. James Barron, Gosport, Virginia1825 June-NovemberScope and Contents
3 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: the pump invented by Barron.
- Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 29 id172126
Letter - Jno. Hollins, Baltimore, to Robert Taylor, Norfolk1825 July 6Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the Florida Treaty.
- Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 30 id172128
Request - W.W. Buchanan, West Point, to James Barron, Washington1825 July 7Scope and Contents
3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Request for an assignment.
- Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 31 id175141
Letter - William Allison McRea, Alexandria, to Captain James Barron, U.S. Navy, Washington, D.C.1825 July 10Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Offers self as Secretary to Barron who it is rumored is to command the Frigate Brandywine conveying Gen. Lafayette to France.
- Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 32 id175143
Request - M.S. Moore, Portsmouth, to Commodore James Barron, Washington1825 July 16Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Request for help in getting his back wages from the Navy.
- Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 33 id175145
Letter - Louis M. Goldsborough, Lt., U.S. Navy, Washington, to Commdre. James Barron, President of the Naval Court Martial1825 July 21Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Reporting as a witness at the court martial of Charles Stewart.
- Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 34 id175147
Letters - George T. Kennon, Norfolk, to Commodore James Barron, Gosport Navy Yard1825 July-OctoberScope and Contents
3 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: his brother, Dr. Richard Kennon, who is relieved of sea duty and placed under the command of Barron.
- Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 35 id175149
Letter - John Browere, Washington, to Capt. James Barron, Washington1825 September 6Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph letter signed. Submitting his bust of Gen'l Lafayette to the Public Inspector at Washington.
- Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 36 id175151
Letter - J[ane Barron] Hope, Gosport, to Comdr. James Barron, U.S. Navy, Washington1825 September 17Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the romance of Lt. Pendergrast and Virginia Barron.
- Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 37 id175153
Letter - James Barron, Philadelphia, to Mrs. Jane A. Hope, Norfolk1825 September 24Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the suitor for the hand of Virginia Barron.
- Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 38 id175155
Account - Matthew Maury, New York, to Commodore James Barron, Norfolk, Virginia1825 October 2Scope and Contents
2 items. Autograph letter signed, Enclosed. Enclosing account for services in taking out a patent for Barron on angle-lever-windlass.
- Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 39 id175157
Letter1825 October 7Scope and Contents
3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: some affairs before Congress - - largely illegible.
- Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 40 id175159
Letter - Captain Kenyon, Philadelphia, to Commodore James Barron, Norfolk1825 October 13Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: verbal message given as ships passed, but not heard.
- Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 41 id175161
Letter - James Maury, Liverpool, to James Barron1825 October 24Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph letter signed. "We all rejoiced in what must have been so gratifying to yourself after so long and so painful a period of suspense."
- Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 42 id175163
Report - T.U. Wiesenthal, Late Surgeon, U.S. Ship Hornet, to Sam[uel] L[ewis] Southard1825 November 1Scope and Contents
3 pages. Copy of Autograph letter signed. Forwarded to Captain Edmund P. Kennedy then to James Barron. A report of valuable use of the bellows invented by Barron in changing air below decks and in the control of disease there.
- Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 43 id175165
Request - Richard Kennon, Norfolk, to Comdr. James Barron, Gosport Navy Yard1825 November 5Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Request for leave of absence.
- Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 44 id175167
Report - Richard Kennon to Com. James Barron1825 November 20Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph letter signed. Report on return from his leave.
- Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 45 id175169
Letter - C.W. Goldsborough, Washington, to Commre. James Barron, Gosport, Virginia1825 November 11Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph letter signed, Enclosed. Re: the use of the title, "Commodore" honorary since the Navy has no such rank.
- Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 46 id175171
Letter - Miles King, Norfolk, to Commodore James Barron, Navy Yard, Gosport1825 December 3Scope and Contents
1 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: transportation of powder to Richmond
- Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 47 id175173
Letter - Francis Grice, U.S. Navy Yard, Gosport, to James Barron, Commander, Navy Yard1826 January 23Scope and Contents
1 page. Copy of Autograph letter. Defense of the Navy Constructor at the Yard.
- Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 48 id175175
Letter - Benjamin King, Washington, to Comdr. James Barron, Norfolk1826 April 17Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the ventilation on ships and suggestions for improvements.
- Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 49 id175177
Letter - R.S., Washington, to James Barron1826 April 20Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph letter signed. Report of speech by John Randolph in which he "abused everybody" including Barron in regard to the Chesapeakeaffair and the duel with Decatur. Added note: "Burn it as soon as you read it."
- Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 50 id175179
Letter - Beverly Kennon, U.S. Frigate U. States, Callas, to Commodore James Barron, Norfolk1826 May 5Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: his cruise, Naval discipline, and injustice the President's message recommending a Naval Academy. Re: South American politics and the fall of Callas.
- Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 51 id175181
Letter - H. Eckford, New York, to Commodore James Barron, Norfolk1826 May 20Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the completion of ships being built to order.
- Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 52 id175183
Letter - A. McLane, Washington, to James Barron, Gosport, Virginia1826 July 1Scope and Contents
pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the build-up of the Navy.
- Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 53 id175651
Report - L. Warrington, U.S. Ship Constellation, near Pensacola, to Commodore James Barron, commanding U.S. Navy Yard, Norfolk1826 July 20Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph letter signed. Report that all is quiet in that area, that no piracies are heard of.
- Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 54 id175653
Letters - Samuel Southard, Navy Department, to Commre. James Barron, commanding the U.S. Navy Yard, Gosport, Virginia1826 JulyScope and Contents
2 letters. Autograph letters signed. Correspondence regarding the new type wooden docks and new type dry docks, invented by Barron.
- Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 55 id175655
Letter - James Barron, Philadelphia, to Mrs. Jane Hope, Norfolk1826 August 20Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: his invention of a new type of dock.
- Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 56 id175657
Invitation - E. Shubrick to Commodore James Barron, Walnut St., [Philadelphia]1826 October 7Scope and Contents
Autograph letter signed. Invitation to dinner.
- Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 57 id175659
Letter - M.C. Stephens, Newbern, to Com. James Barron, Norfolk1826 November 5Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the estate of John B. Osborn, grandson of David Barron.
- Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 58 id175661
Social Note - T. Gatewood, Norfolk, to Commodore James Barron, Philadelphia1826 November 26Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Social news.
- Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 59 id175664
Letter - C.K. Davis, ship Bill of Lading on "Emily Davis" from Philadelphia to Com. James Barron, Norfolk, Virginia1826 December 2Scope and Contents
1 page. Printed Autograph Document Signed.
- Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 60 id175666
Letter - James Barron, Gosport, to Anderson Warfield, Baltimore1826 December 7Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Declining to get involved in more controversy concerning his treatment by the Navy in the past years.
- Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 61 id175668
Recommendation - W.H. Harrison, Washington, to James Barron, Norfolk1826 December 29Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph letter signed. A recommendation of the bearer, T.H. Yateman.
- Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 62 id175670
Copybook of letters - exchanged by James Barron with Commo. William Bainbridge, President of the Navy Board, Washington, with Charles W. Goldsborough, Secretary of the Board of Navy command and Samuel L. Southard, Secretary of the Navy1826-1827Scope and Contents
Cop of Autograph letter. Relating to affairs of the Navy Yard, Gosport, Virginia.
- Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 63 id175672
Recommendation - T. Gatewood, Norfolk, to Commodore James Barron, Philadelphia1827 March 28Scope and Contents
3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: a recommendation to the Treasury Department relative to a "system of telegraph for the United States."
- Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 64 id175674
Letter - Emma Prevost, Philadelphia, to Commodore James Barron, Norfolk,1827 April 1Scope and Contents
3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the "automatic chess player."
- Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 65 id175676
Letter - P. Hansen, St. Croix, to Captain Choate, Schooner Lafayette, St. Croix1827 April 20Scope and Contents
3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Sending a greeting to Commo. Barron from his friends in Denmark.
- Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 66 id175678
Letter - Tench Ringold, Washington, to Commodore James Barron, U.S. Navy Yard, Gosport, Virginia1827 May 2Scope and Contents
2 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: a Mr. Butler.
- Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 67 id175680
Letter - T. Gatewood, Norfolk, to Commodore James Barron, Philadelphia1827 June 16Scope and Contents
4 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: social news of Norfolk.
- Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 68 id175682
Letter - W.J. Kripgans, Cape Hatteras, to Commodore James Barron, Gosport, Virginia1827 June 25Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: shipping around the Cape.
- Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 69 id175684
Letter - Andrew Jackson, Hermitage, to Capt. E.P. Kennedy, Norfolk1827 June 30Scope and Contents
2 pages. Copy of Autograph letter. Accepting position of godfather to Kennedy's son and approving the choice of James Barron as his proxy; statement of his high regard for the Navy.
- Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 70 id175686
Letter - Capt. John Gallagher, Navy Yard, Charleston, Massachuetts, to Commodore James Barron, commanding Navy Yard, Gosport, Virginia1827 June 8Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Family and Naval news.
- Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 71 id175689
Letter - Capt. John Gallagher, Charleston, Massachuetts, to Commodore James Barron, Gosport, Virginia1827 July 3Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the log boats invented by Barron.
- Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 72 id175691
Request - L. Warrington to Commodore James Barron, U.S. Navy Yard, Norfolk1827 July 20Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Request for the service of Coxwain Parker, sympathy at death of Lieut. Tuttle.
- Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 73 id175693
Invitation - Mrs. Bainbridge to Comdr. James Barron1827 July 27Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph letter signed. Invitation to tea.
- Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 74 id175695
Letter - E.P. Kennedy, Navy Yard, Gosport, to Comdr. James Barron, Navy Yard, Gosport1827 August 8Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: the success of the ventilating bellows invented by Barron.
- Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 75 id175697
Letter - Thomas Williamson, U.S. Naval Hospital, Gosport, Virginia, to Commodore James Barron, Gosport, Virginia1827 August 16Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph letter signed. A recommendation that he leave the area in the "sickly season" for the sake of his health.
- Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 76 id175699
Appointment - Comdr. Warrington, Office of the Naval Command, to Commodore James Barron, U.S. Navy Yard, Gosport, Virginia1827 October 17Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: an appointment marked "Private."
- Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 77 id175701
Letter - J.D. Elliott, Philadelphia, to Como. James Barron, Norfolk1827 November 20Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: personal and Naval affairs.
- Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 78 id175703
Letter - J.H. Eaton and M. Timberlake, Washington City, to Capt. James Barron, Norfolk, Virginia1827 December 13Scope and Contents
4 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: personal matters.
- Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 1 id175706
Letter - S. Southard, Washington, to Com. James Barron1828 January 26Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph letter signed. Introducing Capt. Basil Hall of the British Navy.
- Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 2 id175708
Letter - J.N. Reynolds, Washington, to Com. James Barron, Gosport, Virginia1828 March 18Scope and Contents
3 pages. Autograph letter signed. News that he has received an appropriation of $50,000 from the Congress for an exploration.
- Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 3 id175710
A statement - made by Midshipman Hunter1828 April 5Scope and Contents
3 pages. Autograph Draft. Re: the drowning of Mr. Slidwell, Mr. Rodgers, and Mr. Harrison.
- Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 4 id175712
Letter - J. Boyle to Com. James Barron, Gosport1828 April 15Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Appreciation for an introduction.
- Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 5 id175714
Letter - Com. L. Warrington, Washington, to Commodore James Barron, U.S. Navy Yard, Gosport, Virginia1828 April 23Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph letter signed. Introducing Wm. Barrister.
- Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 6 id175716
Application - Anthony H. Timmons, Philadelphia, to Commodore James Barron1828 May 4Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph letter signed. Application to serve as a midshipman under Barron.
- Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 7 id175719
Letter - C. Selder, Washington, to Comm. James Barron, Norfolk1828 May 14Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: his son who is to report to Barron for service.
- Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 8 id175721
Letter - John Cowper, Washington, to Commodore James Barron, Norfolk1828 May 31Scope and Contents
1 page. Printed letter. Re: claims under the Treaty of Ghent.
- Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 9 id175723
Letter - J. Adlum, near Georgetown, to Commodore James Barron, Gosport, Virginia1828 June 11Scope and Contents
4 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: shipments of wine.
- Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 10 id175725
Draft of letter - from James Barron to General Lafayette1828 August 1-6Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph Draft Signed. Enclosed with a pamphlet on dry rot (now lost).
- Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 11 id175727
Request - Frances Renshaw, Philadelphia, to Comre. James Barron, Gosport, Virginia1828 August 7Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph letter signed. Request that her letters be forwarded to her son who is serving on a ship in the Pacific.
- Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 12 id175729
Request - W. Bainbridge, Philadelphia, to Commodore James Barron, Norfolk1828 August 6Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph letter signed. Request for dimensions of the moveable crane invented by Barron.
- Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 13 id175731
Request - W. Bainbridge, Philadelphia, to Commodore James Barron, Norfolk1828 August 21Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Request that Midshipman Joyner return to the Department.
- Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 14 id175733
Request - William Burke, Richmond, to Commodore James Barron, Gosport1828 October 26Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Request for information on a "Denmark stove."
- Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 15 id175735
Recommendation - W. Bainbridge, Philadelphia, to James Barron, Norfolk1828 October 31Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Recommendation for Barry Hayes.
- Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 16 id175737
Letter - C.D. Brodie, Pensacola, to Commodore James Barron, Norfolk1828 November 2Scope and Contents
4 pages. Autograph letter signed. Commending the ship's ventilators invented by Barron.
- Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 17 id175740
Appointment - Samuel Southard, Navy Department, to Commo. James Barron, Norfolk1828 November 5Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph letter signed. Appointment of Barron to the command of the U.S. Frigate Guerriere, flagship of the Pacific Fleet.
- Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 18 id175742
Request - James Barron to the Secretary of the Navy, [Samuel Southard]1828 November 6Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph Draft. Asking to be excused from Pacific Command because of his business in establishing claims for his father's Bounty Lands.
- Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 19 id175744
Letter - Peter Herbert, Portsmouth, Virginia, to Comme. James Barron, Gosport1828 November 8Scope and Contents
3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the curative values of wearing a steel plate next to the body.
- Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 20 id175746
Request - James Barron, Gosport, to Samuel L. Southard, Secretary of the Navy, Washington1828 November 8Scope and Contents
1 page. Copy of Autograph letter signed.
- Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 21 id175748
Request that Southard, Secretary of the Navy, revoke his orders for Barron to assume command of the Guerriere.undatedScope and Contents
Incomplete copy of the above is located in folder 21. Autograph Draft. 1 page.
- Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 22 id175750
Letter - Andrew Jackson, Hermitage, to Commodore James Barron, Norfolk1828 November 14Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph letter signed. Introduction of Midshipman Petway.
- Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 23 id175752
Letter - Benjamin Homans, Washington, to Commo. James Barron, Norfolk1828 November 15Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: Barron's refusal of the command of the Guerriere.
- Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 24 id175754
Letter - Capt. Alex Claxton, U.S. Ship Hornet, New York, to Commodore James Barron, Gosport, Virginia1828 November 19Scope and Contents
3 pages. Autograph letter signed, card. Marked "Private." Re: an epidemic of yellow fever on his ship which he attributes to the removal of the bellows air pump which had been removed from his ship at the last overhaul. "It is the invention of Commo. Barron . . . I consider it a thorough safe guard from local fever, and shall not willingly go to sea without one."
- Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 25 id175756
Letter - C.D. Brodie, Pensacola, to Commodore James Barron, Norfolk1828 December 13Scope and Contents
4 pages. Autograph letter signed. Congratulations to Barron On the election of his friend Andrew Jackson as President of the U.S.; news of events and ships in the Pensacola Navy Yard.
- Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 26 id175758
Letter - D. Randolph, near Yorktown, to Commodore JamesBarron, Navy Yard, Gosport1828 December 20Scope and Contents
3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Personal matters.
- Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 27 id175760
Letter - J. Rodney, Washington, to Com. James Barron1829 January 28Scope and Contents
3 pages. Autograph letter signed.
- Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 28 id175762
Letter - Constantine Smith to Commodore James Barron1829 February 13Scope and Contents
4 pages. Autograph letter signed. Smith, a former Marine, writes for "a Common pension in the country of my adoption," thanks Barron and Lieut. Pendergast for their kindness to him, and sends greetings to Gen'l Andrew Jackson and his nephew Maj. Andrew J. Donaldson.
- Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 29 id175764
Letter - Dr. P[hilip] Barraud, Norfolk, to Commodore James Barron, Washington1829 February 21Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph letter signed. A tumor that has been removed from Barron's son-in-law Pendergrass, and Re: Barron's visit with "your old Favorite General" (Pres. Jackson).
- Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 31 id175766
Letter - Miles King, Norfolk, to Commodore James Barron, Navy Yard, Gosport1829 May 19Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: a delivery of stone on the orders of Commo. Warrington.
- Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 32 id175768
Letter - James Barron, Commandant's Office, U.S. Navy Yard, Gosport, Virginia, to Lieutenant Joseph Smoot, U.S. Navy Yard, Gosport1829 May 23Scope and Contents
4 pages. A strong letter of censure for Smoot's actions in the Yard.
- Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 34 id175770
Letter - Lewis McLane, Wilmington, Del., to James Barron, U.S. Navy, Norfolk, and reply1829 May 29, 1829 June 2Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph letter signed, reply. A call for the repayment of a loan made by the father of McLane; Barron's reply is copied on the reverse.
- Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 35 id175772
Orders - Frank[li]n Buchanan, U.S. Ship Natchez, New York, to Commo. James Barron, Comm. Naval Station, Norfolk1829 June 8Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: his orders to report to the Constellation, under the command of Barron.
- Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 36 id175774
Orders - H. Paulding, Philadelphia, to Commodore James Barron, Norfolk1829 June 8Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: his orders to report to Barron for duty on the Constellation.
- Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 37 id175776
Letter - Mary [Holt], Williamsburg, to Commodore James Barron, Norfolk1829 June 23Scope and Contents
3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: gossip regarding them and Barron's romantic interest elsewhere.
- Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 38 id175778
Request - Benj[ami]n King, Washington, to Commodore James Barron, Gosport, Virginia1829 August 3Scope and Contents
3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Requesting help in his attempt to receive another commission in the Navy.
- Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 39 id175780
Recommendation - Newton Keene, Alexandria, to Commodore James Barron, Gosport1829 August 25Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Asking a recommendation to the President [of the U.S.].
- Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 40 id175782
Request - P. Hansen, St. Croix, to Captain Enoch Choate, Norfolk1829 September 2Scope and Contents
3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Request for help in placing the son of Hansen in a U.S. Mercantile House, and asking the assistance of Commo. Barron.
- Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 41 id175784
Complaint - James Barron, Commandants Office, U.S. Navy Yard, Gosport, to Commodore John Rodgers, Pres. of the Navy Board, Washington, D.C.1829 September 5Scope and Contents
3 pages. Autograph Draft. Complaint regarding a letter received from Rodgers and defense of his own position in regard to material for building at the Navy Yard.
- Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 42 id175786
Letter - William P. Williamson, New York, to Commodore James Barron1829 September 19Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph letter signed. Sent with a tobacco box which was to be a gift for Gen'l Jackson.
- Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 43 id175788
Letter - Thomas G. Broughton to Commodore James Barron, Navy Yard, GosportundatedScope and Contents
1 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: cotton duck.
- Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 44 id175790
Letter - Dr. P[hilip] Barraud to Commodore James Barron1829 November 9Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph letter signed. Regrets that he is unable to accept invitation.
- Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 45 id175792
Letter - James Barron to J.H. Eaton1829 November 20Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph draft. Re: something, which Eaton has requested, unnamed.
- Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 46 id175794
Letter - Capt. Ch[arle]s G.B. Thompson, U.S S. Guerriere, at sea, to Commodore James Barron, Norfolk1829 December 3Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph letter signed. En route to Chile where a revolution is reported; and Re: a difficulty with the ship St. Peter, at sea.
- Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 47 id175796
Receipt - from the Patent Office, covering a plough invented by Commodore Barron1829 December 18Scope and Contents
Autograph document.
- Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 48 id175798
Printed report - of awards to inventors of the City of Philadelphia from "John Scott's Legacy."[1829]Scope and Contents
2 pages. Printed material.
- Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 49 id175800
Letterbook - copies of correspondence of Commo. James Barron, Commandant's Office, United States Navy Yard, Gosport, Virginia1829-1831Scope and Contents
112 pages used. Autograph Volume. The copies of letters are written in Barron's hand and are signed, and cover the period from 14 May 1829 through 17 May 1831.
- Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 50 id175802
Request - James Monroe, Steamboat Potomac, to Commodore James Barron, Norfolk1830 January 11Scope and Contents
Autograph letter signed. Request that Barron send relief, for their boat is stuck on a sand bar at the Point of Shoals.
- Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 50 id175803
Request - James Monroe, Steamboat Potomac, to Commodore James Barron, Navy Yard1830 January 12Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Autograph letter signed. Written at "4 o'clock in the morning" a second appeal for relief.
- Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 50 id175804
Letter - James Monroe, Washington, to Commodore James Barron, Norfolk, Virginia1830 January 18Scope and Contents
Autograph letter signed. A letter of appreciation for Barron's "kindness and good offices."
- Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 51 id175806
Notice - A. Kendall, Treasury Department, to Com. James Barron, Norfolk1830 February 3Scope and Contents
1 page. Printed Autograph Letter Signed. Notice of pay due the late John P. Tuttle on the 11th June 1827, the day he died.
- Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 52 id175808
Letter - Capt. E.P. Kennedy, Washington, to Comore. James Barron, Gosport, Virginia1830 March 1Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the settling of claims, the Navy Bill, and the trial of Creighton.
- Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 53 id175810
Letter - Capt. E.P. Kennedy, Washington, to Comore. James Barron, Gosport1830 March 15Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: activities of Tyler and Eaton.
- Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 54 id175812
Letter - Capt. E.P. Kennedy, Washington, to Comore. James Barron, Gosport1830 March 17Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the death of Commo. Chauncy, and threat of assassination of Van Buren.
- Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 55 id175814
Letter - E.P. Kennedy, Washington, to Comore. James Barron, Gosport1830 April 7Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the appointment of Kennedy to command the Frigate U. States on a two-year cruise, and of the opposition of Tazewell to the Navy Bill.
- Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 56 id175816
[Genl.] Winfield Scott, New York, to Commodore James Barron, Norfolk1820 April 19Scope and Contents
Autograph letter signed. Introducing Midshipman Pitcher, son of the Governor of New York.
- Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 57 id175818
Amos Kendall, Treasury Department, to Com. James Barron, Commanding Navy Yard, Norfolk1830 June, 1830 JulyScope and Contents
2 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: supplies received at the Navy Yard.
- Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 58 id175821
Letter - Capt. Beverley Kennon, Commandant's Office, Navy Yard, Gosport, Virginia to Commodore James Barron1830 July 28Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph letter signed. Reports that he has received orders to transfer to the Brazil station.
- Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 59 id175823
Letter - James Barron, Gosport, to "Cleveland at Havanah."1830 August 4Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph draft. Re: the death of Barron's grandson, son of Mrs. [Jane Barron] Hope.
- Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 60 id175825
Letter - L. Baldwin, Charleston Navy Yard, Massachuetts, to Commodore James Barron, Navy Yard, Norfolk, Virginia1830 September 1Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the cork cutter invented by Barron.
- Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 61 id175827
Appeal - Joseph Pulitzay, Malta, to Commodore James Barron, U.S. Navy1830 September 2Scope and Contents
4 pages. Autograph letter signed. An appeal to Barron to intercede with the President against the dismissal of the U.S. Consul in Malta.
- Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 62 id175829
Letter - James Barron, Gosport, to George Law, Baltimore1830 September 28Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: information desired from Commo. Sinclair.
- Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 63 id175831
Letter - J. Murdaugh, Richmond, to Commodore James Barron, Navy Yard, Gosport1830 October 3Scope and Contents
3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: standards of Army and Navy rank.
- Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 64 id175833
Letter - Capt. Edm. P. Kennedy, on the Brandywine off Cape Horn, to Como. James Barron, Navy Yd., Gosport1830 October 22Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: Barron's fixtures on the ship.
- Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 65 id175835
Letter - James Barron to William Maury1830 October 28Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph draft signed. Re: some invention.
- Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 66 id175837
Letter - Robert S. Garrett, Tappahannock Collector's Office, to Capt. James Barron, U.S. Navy, Norfolk1830 November 15Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the purchase of a boat.
- Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 67 id175839
Petition - of James Barron to Martin Van Buren, Secretary of State of the United States1830 November 16Scope and Contents
3 pages. Autograph document signed. Application for a patent on a fan.
- Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 67 id175840
Note - "From Janey Barron Hope's scrapbook."undatedScope and Contents
1 page. Autograph note. Re: Barron's cork cutter, his automatic fan; and recollections of her father Re: Barron's command office the Norfolk Navy Yard.
- Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 68 id175842
Letter - James Barron "To the President . . . on the dock."1830 November 30Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph draft.
- Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 69 id175844
A statement - regarding a controversy between Commo. [J.D.] Elliott and Capt. Dallas1831 March 22, 1831 March 27Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
3 pages. Autograph draft. Dated at Pensacola, signed by William H. Chase and Thomas Wright.
- Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 70 id175846
Request - Charles Ellery, Brooklyn, New York, to Commodore James Barron, Gosport, Virginia1831 March 30Scope and Contents
3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Requesting a personal commendation, which might serve to influence the President in reversing a court martial sentence.
- Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 70 id176016
Request - Charles Ellery, Brooklyn, New York, to Commodore James Barron, Gosport, Virginia1831 March 30Scope and Contents
3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Requesting a personal commendation, which might serve to influence the President in reversing a court martial sentence.
- Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 71 id176018
Capt. J. McKeever, to Commodore James Barron, Com'g Navy Yard, Norfolk, Virginia1831 April 11Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: rumor that Commo. Bainbridge will be restored to the command of the Philadelphia Navy Yard.
- Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 72 id176020
Letter - Capt. Edm. P. Kennedy, Navy, Washington, to Comdr. James Barron, Navy, Norfolk1831 AprilScope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: Barron's move to the command of the Philadelphia Navy Yard and chance of the reinstatement of Commo. Bainbridge at that post.
- Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 73 id176022
Letter - Capt. Voorhees to Comdr. James Barron, U.S. Naval Station, Gosport, Virginia1831 May 3Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph letter signed. A description of the U.S. ship John Adams.
- Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 74 id176024
Letter - Capt. J. McKeever, Baltimore, to Commodore James Barron, Comd'g Navy Yard, Norfolk, Virginia[1831] May 5Scope and Contents
4 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: affairs at Washington and General Jackson's good offices.
- Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 75 id176026
Report - Capt. P.F. Voorhees, U.S. ship John Adams, at sea, off Cape Henry, to Comdr. James Barron, U.S. N. Station, Norfolk1831 May 7Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Report on the good condition of the ship, as tried under sail.
- Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 76 id176028
Letter - W.B. Everett, Baltimore, to Commodore James Barron, Norfolk1831 May 7Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph letter signed. A letter of appreciation.
- Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 77 id176030
Letter - F. Kirk, Gosport, to Commodore James Barron1831 May 14Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph letter signed. Regret expressed that Barron is leaving the Gosport Station to take charge of another.
- Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 78 id176032
Receipt - for household goods in the house of the Commandant of the U.S. Navy Yard, Gosport; from G. Gaer, Navy Store Keeper, to Com. James Barron1831 May 18Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph document.
- Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 79 id176034
Letter - E. Langdon Elwyn, to Commodore James Barron, 200 Spruce St., [?]1831 June 13Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: orders for his son.
- Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 80 id176036
Invitation - from the Pennsylvania Society of Cincinnati from Jno. Markland and the Committee, to Comd. James Barron, U.S. Navy, for dinner1831 June 27Scope and Contents
Printed Autograph Document Signed,Card.
- Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 81 id176038
Letter - James Spicer, Philadelphia, to Com. James Barron, Philadelphia1831 September 1Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: "the model of a machine intended for the transportation of the U. States' mail."
- Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 82 id176040
Letter - Henry Kenyon, Washington, to Commodore James Barron, Philadelphia1831 September-OctoberScope and Contents
2 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: a government appointment; and fresh fish and oysters from the Norfolk area.
- Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 83 id176042
Draft of an article - marked "The Navy, For the Philadelphia Gazette", signed Barry1831 November 30Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
8 pages. Autograph Draft. Endorsement on reverse of page 4, "Essays upon Naval Subjects by Commo. Barron." A cover note/enclosure: 11 December 1831. James Barron, Philadelphia, to Louis McLane. Autograph Draft. 1 page.
- Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 84 id176044
Letter - William Knight, Pennsylvania Hosp., to Commodore James Barron, Commanding Yard and Station at Southwark, Philadelphia1831 DecemberScope and Contents
2 items. Autograph letter signed. Complaining of being held as insane in the hospital. 2 pages.
- Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 1 id176047
Letter - Dr. William Barton, to Commodore James Barron1832 January 24Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Urging Barron to not let it be known that he is willing to leave the Station, because of his enemies there.
- Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 2 id176049
Invitation - from the Union Insurance Company to Commodore James Barron to Dinner at 3 o'clock in the Mansion House1832 January 4Scope and Contents
Autograph letter.
- Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 3 id176051
Newspaper Article - For the Philadelphia Gazette, signed Amor Patrae1832 January 28Scope and Contents
3 pages. Autograph document. Endorsed: on reverse-side of page 2, "Essays upon Naval Subjects by Como. Barron." Re: the Naval Bill before Congress re: naval grades and the new grade of Admiral.
- Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 4 id176053
Letters - Capt. Henry Kenyon, Washington, to Commodore James Barron, Philadelphia1832 JanuaryScope and Contents
2 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: his difficulties in obtaining a government appointment.
- Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 5 id176055
Letters - [Comm.] J.D. Elliott, Baltimore,[Maryland] and Carlisle, [Pennsylvania], to Comm. James Barron, Washington and Boston1832 January-JulyScope and Contents
3 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: publications concerning the Barron-Decatur duel and articles on the subject in the Baltimore Sun.
- Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 6 id176057
Letter - James Barron, Philadelphia, to Amos Kendall1832 February 11Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph draft signed. Re: an article in the Globe regarding John Thompson, a contractor at the Navy Yard.
- Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 7 id176059
Letter - Amos Kendall, Treasury Department, to Com. James Barron, Navy Yard, Philadelphia1832 February 15Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: a claim made by Thompson before the Committee of Claims of the Congress.
- Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 8 id176061
Letter - Lawrence Penington, Lt. U.S. Navy, Philadelphia, to Com. James Barron, U.S. Navy Yard, Philadelphia1832 February 20Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph letter signed. Regret at being unable to participate in February 22 civic ceremonies.
- Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 9 id176063
Letter - C.D. Brodie, U.S. Navy Yard, Pensacola, to James Barron, U.S. Navy, Philadelphia1832 March 9Scope and Contents
4 pages. Autograph letter signed. Mention of Barron's (second) wife; re: difficulties between Comm. Elliott and Capt. Dallas; opposition to Barron in Philadelphia; other naval news.
- Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 10 id176065
Letter - Capt. E.P. Kennedy, Washington, to Comdr. James Barron, Gosport[1832] March 30Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph letter signed. "The President has dismissed Bryne and all the officers involved in the late duel at Philadelphia."
- Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 11 id176067
Letter - Levi Woodbury, Navy Department, to Capt. J.D. Elliott, and A. Dallas1832 April 10Scope and Contents
Copy of Autograph letter signed. Exonerating Elliott of charges brought by Dallas. Also, copy sent to Capt. A. Dallas.
- Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 12 id176069
Letter - Thomas Green, Richmond, to Commodore James Barron, Philadelphia1832 April 14Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: payment for land warrants.
- Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 13 id176071
Letter - James Barron, Philadelphia, to the Secretary of the Navy1832 April 30Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph draft. Re: his letterbooks which he is refusing to turn over to the Department.
- Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 14 id176073
Report - J.D. Elliott, U.S.S. Fairfax, Pensacola Bay, to Commodore James Barron, Commanding Navy Yard, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania1832 May 1Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Marked "Confidential." Report of his difficulties with Capt. Dallas.
- Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 15 id176075
Request - James Barron to the Secretary of the Navy1832 June 9Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph draft. Marked "Personal and confidential." Request to be transferred from his command in Philadelphia.
- Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 16 id176077
Letter - Sir Isaac Coffin, London, to Commodore James Barron1832 July 7Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Sent with "Murray's list" and an epitome of his life.
- Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 17 id176079
Certificate - William Duval's certificate respecting the Revolutionary [War] Services of Commo. James Barron, Senior1832 August 4Scope and Contents
3 pages. Autograph document signed.
- Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 18 id176081
Letter - Mary Elliott, Carlisle, to Commodore James Barron, Comm. Navy Yard, Philadelphia1832 August 8Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: her father who is so ill that he cannot write.
- Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 19 id176083
Letter - A.M. Green, Sulphur Springs near Fauquier Court House, Virginia, to Commodore James Barron, Philadelphia1832 August 30Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the Revolutionary War service of Richard Tool.
- Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 20 id176085
Letter - The Secretary of State for Navy and Colonies, France, to M. Pinkham, Lieut. U.S. Navy1832 October 3Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: the ventilators for ships invented by Barron.
- Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 21 id176087
Letter - William Vinyard, Philadelphia, to Comr. James Barron, Comd'g U.S. Navy Yard, Philadelphia1832 December 12Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: repairs needed on the ship "Ruth and Mary."
- Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 22 id176089
Letter - Thomas G. Broughton, Norfolk, to Commodore James Barron, U.S. Navy, Philadelphia1832 December 12Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph letter signed. Apologies for the non-delivery of the Norfolk Herald.
- Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 23 id176091
Invitation - Peter A. Browne, Philadelphia, to Commo. James Barron1832 December 16Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph letter signed. Invitation to attend the lectures of the Geological Society of Pennsylvania.
- Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 24 id176093
Letter - William H. Tayloe, Mount Airy, [Pennsylvania], to Comre. James Barron, U.S. Navy, Philadelphia1832 December 23Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: the Arabian horse Selim (brought to U.S. by Barron after Tripolitan War).
- Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 25 id176094
William Duane, Philadelphia, to Joseph Cabell1833 January 4Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
11 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: "The South Carolina Sedition" and the dangers of the Nullification.
- Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 26 id176097
Letter - J.N. Murdaugh, Richmond, Virginia, to Commodore James Barron, U.S. Navy, Philadelphia1833 January 17Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
4 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: Thomas Boucher, Commodore in Virginia Navy in 1776; the logbook of James Barron, Sr., recently discovered; and the chance that the northern manufacturers will force the "Dissolution of the Union" forming a "Southern Republic."
- Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 27 id176099
Letters - T. Gatewood, Norfolk, to Commodore James Barron, Philadelphia and Washington1833 JanuaryScope and Contents
2 letters. Autograph letters signed. Newsy letters of family and naval affairs.
- Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 28 id176101
Request - Chas. D. Brodie, U.S. Navy Yard, Pensacola, to Commodore James Barron, U.S. Navy, Philadelphia1833 February 2Scope and Contents
4 pages. Autograph letter signed. Asking his support in conflict with the Naval Department.
- Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 29 id176103
Complaint - Benjamin King, Navy Yard, Washington City, to Commodore James Barron, Navy Yard, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania1833 February 12Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph letter signed. Complaint that his pay in the Navy Yard has been reduced to $1.00 per day.
- Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 30 id176105
Petition - of James Barron, Philadelphia, to Edward Livingston, Secretary of State of the U. States1833 FebruaryScope and Contents
5 pages. 2 copies. Autograph draft. Petition for a patent on the log construction of ships.
- Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 31 id176107
Statement - by James Barron, "the Younger" (Comm. James Barron) regarding his services in the Revolutionary War with his father James Barron, Sr.1833 March 7Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph draft.
- Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 32 id176109
Letter - R.J. Cleveland, Havana, to James Barron, U.S. Navy, Philadelphia1833 March 30Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: the death by cholera of William Thaler, Consul to Cuba; and his desire to have the post -- asking Barron's recommendation.
- Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 33 id176111
Letter - President [Andrew] Jackson to Commodore James Barron, Washington1833 May 3Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph letter, E. An appointment given for "this evening or early tomorrow morning." Endorsement with list of things which Barron was to discuss with the President.
- Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 34 id176113
Letter - John Bruce, Washington, to James Barron, Philadelphia1833 May 6Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Plan for building a ship according to Barron's plan on the Ohio River; funds needed.
- Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 35 id176115
Letter - Geo[rge] S. Blake, Fredericksburg, to Como. James Barron, U.S. Navy, Philadelphia1833 May 16Scope and Contents
4 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the need for Barron's ship of logs, to avoid disasters.
- Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 36 id176118
Letter - Dr. P[hilip] Barraud, Norfolk, to Commodore James Barron, Philadelphia1833 June 10Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: a certificate to be signed.
- Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 37 id176119
Letter - Mary [Barron Blake], Worcester, [Massachusetts], to her father, Com. James Barron, Philadelphia1833 November 1Scope and Contents
3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Family affairs.
- Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 38 id176121
Letter - Peter S. DuPonceau, Philadelphia, to Victor Godon1833 November 1Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the grappling hooks used by the ancients in sea battles about which Barron had enquired.
- Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 39 id176123
Letter - James Biddle to Com. James Barron[1833] November 1Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: a ship coming into the Navy Yard to discharge the crew.
- Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 40 id176125
Letter - John D. Craig, Patent Office, to Com. James Barron, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania1833 November 12Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph letter signed. Acknowledgments of receipt of specifications for patent of "Prow Ship" or "application of steam power to the purposes of War."
- Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 41 id176127
Letter - Lieut. Jno. Gwinn, Phila[delphia], to Commo. James Barron, U.S. Navy1833 November 20Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: value of the air pump invented by Barron, as used on a cruise off the coast of Brazil.
- Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 42 id176129
Certificate - The County Commissions of Philadelphia County, Thomas Maguire, John Thompson, David Paul, to Commodore James Barron, U.S. Navy1833 November 26Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph letter signed. Printed copy included. Certificate of the value of the valve pump invented by Barron.
- Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 43 id176131
Report - of the use of pump invented by Barron1833 November 27Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph draft.
- Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 44 id176133
Request - H.S. Crabb, U.S. Navy Yard, Philadelphia, to Comm. James Barron, U.S. Navy, Washington, D.C.1833 December 11Scope and Contents
3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Requesting a recommendation for the position of Purser.
- Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 45 id176135
Enquiry - Lt. D.D. Baker, Marine Barracks, Philadelphia, to Commodore James Barron, Washington, D.C.1833 December 16Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph letter signed. Enquiry regarding the "prospect of a reorganization of the Marine Corps."
- Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 46 id176137
Request - Otway B. Barraud, Norfolk, to James Barron1833 December 25Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph letter signed. Request that he sign a certificate "to prosecute Cousin Judy's claim for her father's services."
- Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 47 id176139
Letter - James Barron, Washington, to Levi Woodbury, Secretary of the Navy1833 December 30Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph draft signed. Re: the steam prow ship that was invented by Barron.
- Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 48 id176142
Letter - Levi Woodbury, Navy Department, to Com. James Barron, U.S. Navy, Washington, D.C.1833 December 31Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph letter signed. Agrees that Barron should seek the consideration of Congress of his steam prow invention.
- Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 49 id176144
Complaint - H.S. Crabb, U.S. Navy Yard, Philad[elphia], to Comm. James Barron, Washington, D.C.1834 January 1Scope and Contents
3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Complaint of new rates of pay in the Navy Yard.
- Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 50 id176146
Letter - John Thompson, Jr., Richmond, to Commodore James Barron, Washington City1834 January 2Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph letter signed. Report that warrant has been issued for his Revolutionary War services.
- Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 51 id176148
Letter - James Barron, Washington, to Andrew Stevenson, Speaker of the House of Representatives1834 January 5Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph draft signed. Asking that his steam prow for battleships be presented to the House for consideration.
- Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 52 id176150
Letter - Chas. Cassell, Portsmouth, to Commodore James Barron, Washington, D.C.1834 January 22Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Asking his support in keeping civilian workers at the Navy Yard.
- Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 53 id176152
Invitation John Reed, House of Representatives, to Commdre. James Barron, Washington City1834 January 25Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph letter signed. Invitation to explain his steam prow ship to the Committee on Naval Affairs.
- Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 54 id176154
Letter - Levi Woodbury, Navy Department, to Commo. James Barron, U. States Navy, Washington, D.C.1834 January 27Scope and Contents
Copy of Autograph letter signed. Re: "bellows ventilator which have been used in Naval Ships of the U.S. for eight or ten years, with no reward given to Barron, the inventor."
- Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 55 id176156
Letter - James Barron, Washington, to Levi Woodbury, Secretary of the Navy, Washington1834 January 29Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph draft signed. Asking consideration of his bellows ventilator for use on Naval ships.
- Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 56 id176159
Request - James Barron, Washington, to Andrew Stevenson, Speaker of the House of Representatives1834 January 29Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph draft signed. Submitting his invention of ships ventilator for consideration by the Congress.
- Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 57 id176161
Letters - T. Gatewood, Norfolk, to Commodore James Barron, U.S. Navy, Washington and Philadelphia1834 January-AugustScope and Contents
14 letters. Autograph letters signed. News letters about the family of Barron and Naval events in Norfolk; re: his trouble with a Navy agent, of Dr. Cowdery, of Lt. William Cunningham's Revolutionary War service; re: his son Phil[emon] in the Naval service.
- Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 58 id176164
Letters - Major J. Gibbons, Richmond, to Commodore James Barron, Navy Yard, Philadelphia and Washington1834 January-DecemberScope and Contents
4 letters. Autograph letters signed. Correspondence concerning bounty for Revolutionary War service.
- Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 59 id176167
Letters - James Barron, Washington, to the Secretary of the Navy1834 February 3, 1834 February 6Scope and Contents
2 letters. Autograph draft signed. Re: filtering machine invented by Barron.
- Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 60 id176169
Letters - John Rodgers, Navy Commissioners Office, to Levi Woodbury, Secretary of the Navy1834 February 4, 1834 February 25Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
2 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: filtering machine invented by James Barron and submitted to the Navy.
- Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 61 id176171
Letters - Levi Woodbury, Secretary of the Navy, to Comdre. James Barron, Washington, D.C.1834 February 5, 1834 February 27Scope and Contents
2 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: filtering machine submitted to the Navy.
- Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 62 id176174
Recommendation - Ed[ward] Byrne, Lt. U.S. Navy, Philadelphia, to Como. James Barron, U.S. Navy1834 February 12Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Recommendation for the ship's ventilator invented by Barron.
- Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 63 id176177
Letter - H.S. Crabb, U.S. Navy Yard, Philadelphia, to Como. James Barron, U.S. Navy, Washington1834 February 14Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: completion of his pump before a committee on inventions.
- Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 64 id176179
Complaint - Ch. A. Grice, Portsmouth, Virginia, to Commodore James Barron, U.S. Navy, Washington, D.C.1834 February 14Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Complaint regarding the rating that the Navy gives to Master Workmen in its yards.
- Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 65 id176181
Letter - James Barron, Washington, to Levi Woodbury, Secretary of the Navy, Washington1834 February 25Scope and Contents
Autograph draft signed. Re: a new edition of the book on naval flag signals, the first book having been prepared by Barron. Also second copy of the same.
- Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 66 id176183
Letters - John D. Craig, Patent Office, to Commodore James Barron, Wash[ington] and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania1834 February-JuneScope and Contents
Scope and Contents
3 letters. Autograph letters signed. Correspondence regarding patents on a ship ventilator and "cast iron blocks" [for making shells].
- Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 67 id176185
Letters - Ro. Pollard, Ayletts, King William Co., Virginia, to Commodore James Barron, Philadelphia1834 March 28Scope and Contents
3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Recollection of meeting Barron at an oyster supper given by Col. Bassett in Williamsburg during the visit of Gen'l Lafayette in 1824; enquiry concerning Byrd Chamberlayne's service in the Revolutionary War.
- Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 68 id176187
Letters - Amos Kendall, Washington, to Com. James Barron, Philadelphia1834 March-OctoberScope and Contents
6 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: a steam powered ship invented by Kendall about which there is a patent controversy with Dr. Planton (Platon).
- Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 69 id176190
Letter - James Barron, U.S. Navy Yard, Philad[elphia], to Joel R. Poinsett, Charleston, S.C.1834 April 18Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph draft signed. Re: floating dry dock and new type pump invented by Barron.
- Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 70 id176193
Letter - Capt. E.P. Kennedy, Warrenton, Virginia, to Comdre. James Barron, Navy, Philadelphia1834 April 24Scope and Contents
3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: new Navy regulations and back pay for self and Barron.
- Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 71 id176195
Letters - J.D. Elliott, Norfolk and Boston, to Como. James Barron, U.S. Navy, Philadelphia and New York1834 May-JulyScope and Contents
4 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: Barron's actions during the War of 1812 and continuing controversy which concerned Elliott's part in the Barron-Decatur duel.
- Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 72 id176197
Letters - Thomas Green, Richmond, to Commodore James Barron, Philadelphia1834 JuneScope and Contents
2 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: Revolutionary War bounties for services of Barron, his father, and Godfrey Ragsdale.
- Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 73 id176200
Letter - W. Grayson, Washington, to Com. James Barron, Philadelphia1834 June 4Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: pump invented by Barron.
- Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 74 id176202
Request - Mrs. Anne L. Glenn, Norfolk, to Commodore James Barron, Navy1834 June 19Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph letter signed. Requests support for her son who is seeking an appointment to West Point.
- Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 75 id176204
Letter - William Gatewood, Baltimore, to Commodore James Barron, U.S. Navy, Philadelphia1834 June 18Scope and Contents
12 pages. Autograph letter signed.
- Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 76 id176206
Drafts of letters - of James Barron to Amos Kendall1834 June-DecemberScope and Contents
Scope and Contents
6 items. Autograph draft signed. Discussions of the "steam cylinder craft" invented by Kendall.
- Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 77 id176208
Act - "An act for the Relief of Ann Mortimer Barron," signed by A[?] Dinkind, Chief Clerk, Department of State. Endorsed by James Barron1834 September 4Scope and Contents
1 page. Printed Autograph Draft Signed. Bill to pay Ann Mortimer Barron, the daughter of William Barron, for services in the Revolutionary War.
- Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 78 id176211
Letter - H.S. Crabb, Navy Yard, Philadelphia, to Comr. James Barron, Washington1834 February 1Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: letters forwarded to Barron.
- Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 79 id176214
Letter - James Barron, Phi[l]a[delphia], to M. Dickinson1834 July 5Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph draft signed. "On the subject of Armed Steam Vessels."
- Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 80 id176216
Application - James Barron to the Honorable John Forsythe, Secretary of State for the United States1834 August 8Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph document signed. An application for a patent on the process for making shells of blocks of cast iron.
- Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 81 id176218
Letter - James Barron, U.S. Navy Yard, Philadelphia, to Robert Armistead1834 August 20Scope and Contents
5 pages. Copy of Autograph letter signed. "On the [ship] Portia's business," which was sold in Copenhagen because it was impounded there due to the war with Great Britain.
- Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 82 id176221
Letter - Francis A. Dickens, Washington, to Com. James Barron1834 September 18Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: a descendant's war pay claim to be paid by Miss Barron.
- Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 83 id176223
Letter - Duff Green, Washington, to Commodore James Barron, Philadelphia1834 September 24Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: the pump invented by Barron.
- Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 84 id176225
Letter - [Lt.] Philemon Gatewood, Portland, [Maine], to Commodore James Barron, U.S. Navy, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania1834 September 24Scope and Contents
3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Description of Maine coastline.
- Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 85 id176227
James Barron, Philadel[phia], to Commo. Charles Stewart1834 September 25Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph draft. Re: "on Prow Ship."
- Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 86 id176229
Evaluation - Cha[rle]s Stewart, Philade[lphia], to Commodore James Barron, Comm[an]d[in]g the Navy Yard, Philade[lphia]1834 October 25Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
pages. Autograph letter signed, Copy of Autograph letter signed. Evaluation of the "Prow Ship" invented by Barron.
- Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 87 id176231
Letter - Francis Faior, Philade[lphia], to Captn. James Barron, U.S. Navy, Philadelphia1834 November 5Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph letter signed. Thanking Barron for information regarding the steam boat.
- Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 88 id176233
Copy of a letter - James Barron, U.S. Navy Yard, Philad[elphia]1834 November 6Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph draft. "Copy of a letter written by me for the S[ecretary] of the Navy on the pay of officers." He urges increases in Navy pay in all grades.
- Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 89 id176235
Letter - A.J. Dallas, Washington, to Com. James Barron, Washington1834 December 18Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Comment on the steam prow ship.
- Mixed Materials Box: 10 Folder: 1 id176238
Letter - James Barron, Washington, to Samuel Bell, Member of the Judiciary Committee of the Senate of the U.S.1835 January 9Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph draft. Re: the cork cutting machine and the pump invented by Barron.
- Mixed Materials Box: 10 Folder: 2 id176240
J.D. Elliott, Navy Yard, Boston, to Commodore James Barron, U.S. Navy, Washington, D.C.1835 January 14Scope and Contents
3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the opposition of the local whig party to him as a Jackson man.
- Mixed Materials Box: 10 Folder: 3 id176242
Letter - James Barron, Washington, to Mahlon Dickerson, Secretary of the Navy1835 January 15Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph Draft Signed. Re: the claim of John Thompson.
- Mixed Materials Box: 10 Folder: 4 id176245
Bill - "A BILL To extend two patents of James Barron."1835 January 15Scope and Contents
2 pages. Printed material. Re: the pump and cork-cutter.
- Mixed Materials Box: 10 Folder: 5 id176247
Petition - to Congress for a renewal of patents for pump and cork cutter by James Barron[1835 January ]Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph draft.
- Mixed Materials Box: 10 Folder: 6 id178535
Letter - Mrs. M[ary] A. B[lake], Fredericksburg, Virginia, to James Barron, U.S. Navy, Washington, D.C.1835 February 2Scope and Contents
3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Family Affairs.
- Mixed Materials Box: 10 Folder: 7 id178537
Letter - Philemon [Gatewood], Norfolk, to Comr. James Barron, U.S. Navy, Washington, D.C.1835 February 4Scope and Contents
4 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: an order on him from Taylor.
- Mixed Materials Box: 10 Folder: 8 id178539
Letter - James Barron to the House of Representatives1835 February 4Scope and Contents
15 pages. Autograph Draft Signed. Re: the steam prow war ship.
- Mixed Materials Box: 10 Folder: 9 id178541
Receipt - to James Barron, U.S. Navy, for a deposit for the patent on "Bellows Ventilation for removing foul air from Vessels," signed Geo[rge] M. Davis1835 February 6Scope and Contents
1 page. Printed Autograph Document Signed.
- Mixed Materials Box: 10 Folder: 10 id178543
Account - of Commo. James Barron with "Brown's Indian Queen Hotel, Washington City" signed F. Hume for J. Brown1835 February 11Scope and Contents
1 page. Printed Autograph Document Signed. Letterhead has engraving of the hotel front.
- Mixed Materials Box: 10 Folder: 11 id178545
Letter - Isaac Coffin, Chettenham, to Commodore James Barron, Philadelphia1835 February 17Scope and Contents
3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: a portrait of Barron.
- Mixed Materials Box: 10 Folder: 12 id178547
Letter - James Barron, Philadelphia, to [?]1835 February 7Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph draft. Re: wind mill improved by Barron.
- Mixed Materials Box: 10 Folder: 13 id178550
Letter - Thomas William Earle, Liverpool, to Commodore James Barron, Philadelphia1835 February 26Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph letter signed. Enclosing a letter from Adm. Sir Isaac Coffin Bart.
- Mixed Materials Box: 10 Folder: 14 id178554
Letter - Ade. Martini, Washington, to Commodore James Barron, Philadelphia1835 February 27Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: steam prow ship.
- Mixed Materials Box: 10 Folder: 15 id178556
Letter - James Barron, Phi[ladelphia], to Monsieur Martini, Washington1835 March 6Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph draft signed. Re: steam prow ship.
- Mixed Materials Box: 10 Folder: 16 id178559
Letters - Amos Kendall, Washington, to Commo. James Barron, Washington and Philadelphia1835 March-AprilScope and Contents
2 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: the sharing of profits on the invention of the cylinder steam boat and plans for building such a craft.
- Mixed Materials Box: 10 Folder: 17 id178561
Letters - James Barron, Philadelphia, to Amos Kendall1835 March-JulyScope and Contents
2 letters. Autograph drafts. Re: the cylinder steam boat.
- Mixed Materials Box: 10 Folder: 18 id178564
Request - J.J. Martinez, Madrid, to Commodore James Barron, U.S. Navy1835 April 20Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Requesting the plans of the U.S. Ship John Adams to serve as a model for war ships being built by Spain.
- Mixed Materials Box: 10 Folder: 19 id178566
Letters - T. Gatewood, Norfolk, to Commodore James Barron, U.S. Navy, Philadelphia1835 May-OctoberScope and Contents
3 letters. Autograph letters signed. Family letters, including notice of the death of Mrs. Pendergast, the daughter of Barron, and of Barron's grandchild.
- Mixed Materials Box: 10 Folder: 20 id178568
Letter - James Barron, to Com. J. Biddle1835 June 17Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph draft. Re: the model of a boat which is to be built.
- Mixed Materials Box: 10 Folder: 21 id178571
Letter - James Barron, Ph[iladelph]ia, to Colo[nel] Tompkins1835 June 19Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph draft. Re: Revolutionary War claims.
- Mixed Materials Box: 10 Folder: 22 id178574
Letter - James Barron, Philad[elphia], to Judge Porter1835 June 24Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph draft. Re: patent rights to the pump invented by Barron.
- Mixed Materials Box: 10 Folder: 23 id178576
Letter - James Barron, Philadelphia, to the N[avy] Com[mittee]1835 July 5Scope and Contents
2 Autograph drafts. Re: problems of armed steam vessels.
- Mixed Materials Box: 10 Folder: 24 id178579
Letter - James Barron, Phil[adelphia], to M. Dickerson1835 July 7Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph draft. Re: on the subject of armed steam vessels.
- Mixed Materials Box: 10 Folder: 25 id178581
Account - of Commodore James Barron with Emma Prevost1835 September 4Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph document signed.
- Mixed Materials Box: 10 Folder: 26 id178584
Account - of Com[m]odore James Barron at the Blue Bell, signed by John Hall1835 September 5Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph document signed.
- Mixed Materials Box: 10 Folder: 27 id178587
Account - of Commodore James Barron with Frederick Brown's Drug and Chemical Store, Philad[elphi]a1835 September 17Scope and Contents
Autograph document signed. 1 p. Engraving of the interior of the store is on the letterhead.
- Mixed Materials Box: 10 Folder: 28 id178590
Philemon G[atewood], U.S. Rev. Cutter Dallas, Baltimore, to Com. James Barron, Norfolk, Virginia1835 November 9Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: War bounties which have run out because of lapsed time.
- Mixed Materials Box: 10 Folder: 29 id178593
Letter - James Barron to [H.A. Mix]1835 December 7Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph draft. Re: pay of ship masters.
- Mixed Materials Box: 10 Folder: 30 id178595
Letter - James Barron, Washington, to Leonard Jarvis, Chairman of the Naval Committee1835 December 15Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph draft signed. Re: letter of Capt. [H.A.] Mix of the Navy.
- Mixed Materials Box: 10 Folder: 31 id178598
Letter - James Barron, Wash[ington], to Balie Payton1835 December [28?]Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph draft signed. Re: the renewal of patents on the cork cutter and pump.
- Mixed Materials Box: 10 Folder: 32 id178601
Account - A printed account of the claims on Virginia for naval service in the Revolutionary War, made "for the other Heirs and Himself, James Barron."[1835]Scope and Contents
1 page. Printed material.
- Mixed Materials Box: 10 Folder: 33 id178603
Appeal - James Barron "to General Andrew Jackson, President of the U.S. & Commander in Chief of the Military and Naval forces thereof,"1836 January 5Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph draft signed. An appeal for the command of a ship or permission to build his steam prow warship "when a war was considered inevitable."
- Mixed Materials Box: 10 Folder: 34 id178605
Letter - James Barron, Washington, to Elisha Whittlesey, Chairman of Committee of Claims, H[ouse] of R[epresentatives]1836 January 16Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph draft signed. Re: the case of John Thompson.
- Mixed Materials Box: 10 Folder: 35 id178607
Letter - James Barron, Wash[ington], to John Taliaferro1836 February 8Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph Draft Signed. Re: Barron's business before the Committee of Claims.
- Mixed Materials Box: 10 Folder: 36 id178609
Letter - M.P. Gillis, Philadelphia, to Commo. James Barron, U.S. Navy, Washington City1836 February 9Scope and Contents
3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: need for the increase in the Navy.
- Mixed Materials Box: 10 Folder: 37 id178611
Letter - T. Gatewood, Norfolk, to Commodore James Barron, U.S. Navy, Washington, D.C.1836 February 24Scope and Contents
3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Norfolk news.
- Mixed Materials Box: 10 Folder: 38 id178613
Estimate - William E. [?], Washington1836 March 4Scope and Contents
Autograph document. "Estimate for a floating dock for repairing Schooners of 175 tons burthen."
- Mixed Materials Box: 10 Folder: 39 id178615
Letter - James Barron, W[ashington], to Eli Moore1836 March 4Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph draft signed. A reference to [Henry A.] Wise.
- Mixed Materials Box: 10 Folder: 40 id178617
A.] Wise. Box-folder 10:40 Letter - H.M. Prevost, Philadelphia, to Commodore James Barron, U.S. Navy, Washington, D.C.1836 March 7Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: money sent from Mr. Pendergast, Barron's son-in-law.
- Mixed Materials Box: 10 Folder: 41 id178619
Letter - E. Shubrick, Charleston, to Commodore James Barron, Com[man]d[in]g N[avy] Yard, Philadelphia1836 March 20Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: floating dry dock invented by Barron.
- Mixed Materials Box: 10 Folder: 42 id178621
Letter - James Barron, P[hiladelphia], to Andrew T. Judson1836 March 26Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph draft signed. Re: a new type of dock.
- Mixed Materials Box: 10 Folder: 43 id178623
Receipt - Henry L. Ellsworth, Patent Office, to Com. James Barron, U.S. Navy Yard, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania1836 September 8Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph letter signed. Receipt for the model of the floating dock invented by Barron.
- Mixed Materials Box: 10 Folder: 44 id178625
Letter - Nichs. I. Keefe, U.S. Ship Hudson, New York, to James Barron, Navy Yard, Philadelphia1836 September 13Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Appreciation for Barron's interest in him.
- Mixed Materials Box: 10 Folder: 45 id178627
Power of Attorney - James Barron, U.S. Navy Yard, Ph[iladelphi]a, to Judge Tompkins, Glasgow, Barren County, Kentucky1836 October 19Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph draft. Power of attorney for land claims.
- Mixed Materials Box: 10 Folder: 46 id178629
Receipt - A.B. Ellison, U.S. Navy Yard, New York, to Commodore James Barron, Commanding U.S. Navy Yard, Philadelphia1836 November 1Scope and Contents
1 page. Printed Autograph Document Signed. Receipt for the description of a valve-board pump.
- Mixed Materials Box: 10 Folder: 47 id178631
Letter - Mary Elliott, Carlisle, [Pennsylvania], to Commre. James Barron, Commanding U.S. Navy Yard, Philadelphia1836 November 10Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Appreciation for a portrait.
- Mixed Materials Box: 10 Folder: 48 id178633
Letter - Capt. E.P. Kennedy, Flag Ship Peacock, Marathan, Lower California, to Comdr. John Rodgers, Pres. of the Board of N[avy] C[ommissioners], Washington1836 November 14Scope and Contents
4 pages. Autograph letter signed. Accounts of experiments made with bellows invented by Barron.
- Mixed Materials Box: 10 Folder: 48 id178635
Letter - Capt. E.P. Kennedy, Marathan, Gulph [sic] of California, U.S.S. Peacock, to Comdre. James Barron, U. States Navy, Philadelphia1836 November 16Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph letter signed. Signs self as commanding the East India and Asia [?].
- Mixed Materials Box: 10 Folder: 49 id178636
Receipt - W.L. Ellsworth, Patent Office, to Como. James Barron, Navy Yard, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania1836 November 25Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph letter signed Receipt for "additional remarks on your galley."
- Mixed Materials Box: 10 Folder: 50 id178638
Letter - Jacob P. Giraud, New York, to Commodore James Barron, U.S. Navy Yard, Philadelphia1836 December 13Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: samples of cork.
- Mixed Materials Box: 10 Folder: 51 id178640
Petition - James Barron, Philadelphia, "to the Honorable Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled."1836 December 19Scope and Contents
2 copies. Autograph drafts signed. Petition concerning the Navy signals which Barron first reorganized in 1798 and 1799.
- Mixed Materials Box: 10 Folder: 52 id178642
Letter - Lt. Jno. P. Gillis, Springfield, Illinois, to Commo. James Barron, U.S. Navy, Philadelphia7 January 1837Scope and Contents
3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Enclosing a sketch of "Floating Dry Dock at Smithland on the Ohio River, mouth of Cumberland."
- Mixed Materials Box: 10 Folder: 53 id178644
Letters - Ch. A. Grice, Portsmouth, Virginia, to Commodore James Barron, U.S. Navy, Philadelphia1837 January-MarchScope and Contents
5 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: the galley invented by Barron.
- Mixed Materials Box: 10 Folder: 54 id178646
Letters - Lt. James Glynn, U.S. Barque Consort, Norfolk, Virginia, to Commo. James Barron, Com[mandin]g Navy Yard, Philadelphia1837 January-JuneScope and Contents
3 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: a galley invented by Barron.
- Mixed Materials Box: 10 Folder: 55 id178648
Letter - Henry A. Wise, Washington, to Com. James Barron, U.S. Navy Yard, Philadelphia1837 February 5Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: the "Bill reported for the Ventilator" [to Congress].
- Mixed Materials Box: 10 Folder: 56 id178650
Invitation - to Com. James Barron from Colonel Page1837 March 8Scope and Contents
Printed autograph material, Card.
- Mixed Materials Box: 10 Folder: 57 id178652
Jno. Rodgers, Navy Commander's Office, to Samuel Humphrey, Chief Naval Contractor, Washington1837 March 17Scope and Contents
2 pages. Copy of Autograph letter signed. Re: repairs to U.S. Ship Pennsylvania.
- Mixed Materials Box: 10 Folder: 58 id178654
Letters - T. Gatewood, Norfolk, to Commodore James Barron, U.S. Navy, Philadelphia1837 March-OctoberScope and Contents
3 letters. Autograph letters signed. Family and other news from Norfolk, including reaction to his resignation from the command of the Navy Yard in Philadelphia.
- Mixed Materials Box: 10 Folder: 59 id178656
Letter - Mrs. Frances Elliott, Carlisle, [Pennsylvania], to Comd. James Barron, Navy Yard, Philadelphia1837 May 1Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph letter signed. Appreciation for a box sent her by Barron.
- Mixed Materials Box: 10 Folder: 60 id178658
Letter - James Barron, U.S. Navy Yard, Philadelphia, to Amos Kendall1837 May 5Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph draft signed. Re: the rumor that Comm. Rodgers has resigned the presidency of the Board of Naval Commissioners and that an officer junior to Barron may be appointed to the position.
- Mixed Materials Box: 10 Folder: 61 id178660
Request - Lewis J. Cist, Cincinnati, [Ohio], to Commodore James Barron, Philadelphia1837 May 29Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph letter signed. Request for an autograph for his collection.
- Mixed Materials Box: 10 Folder: 62 id178662
Resignation - James Barron, Philadelphia, Navy Yard, to James Buchanan, Lancaster, Pennsylvania1837 June 6Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph draft signed. Resigning his command because a junior officer who has served him as a Lieutenant is being placed over him.
- Mixed Materials Box: 10 Folder: 63 id178664
Letter - J.W. Hand, Patent Office, to Commodore James Barron, Navy Yard, Philadelphia1837 June 19Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the patent for the floating dry dock.
- Mixed Materials Box: 10 Folder: 64 id178666
Account - T. Brick & Co., Phila[delphia], to Com. James Barron1837 June 22Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph document signed. An account sheet.
- Mixed Materials Box: 10 Folder: 65 id178668
Letter - Henry S. Crabbe, U.S. Navy Yard, Philadelphia, to Commodore James Barron1837 July 1Scope and Contents
3 pages. Autograph letter signed. A farewell letter as Barron left the command of the Yard.
- Mixed Materials Box: 10 Folder: 66 id178670
Letter - James Barron, Philadelphia, to R. Kennedy, W. Myers, W. Vinyard, John Southall, A. Powell, W.T. Donaldson, H.S. Crabbe, H. Snyder, B. Fitzimons, A. Levy, and J.D. Anderson1837 July 5Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph draft signed. Appreciation for an affectionate letter of farewell from these.
- Mixed Materials Box: 10 Folder: 67 id178672
Letter - James Barron, Philadelphia, to W.W. McKean and 22 others1837 July 5Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph draft signed. Appreciation of a letter of farewell from these.
- Mixed Materials Box: 10 Folder: 68 id178674
Letter - James Barron, Philadelphia, to Frederick Vincent1837 September 17Scope and Contents
Autograph letter, Autograph draft. Re: Miles King.
- Mixed Materials Box: 10 Folder: 69 id178676
Letter - Henry A. Wise, Washington, to Com. James Barron, City of Philadelphia1837 October 3Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: his readiness to act in Barron's behalf.
- Mixed Materials Box: 10 Folder: 70 id178678
Letter - James Barron, Ph[iladelph]ia, to Henry A. Wise1837 October 9Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph draft signed. Complaining about his treatment by the Navy.
- Mixed Materials Box: 10 Folder: 71 id178680
Receipt - to Commodore James Barron from Carey & Hart, Booksellers, Philadelphia1837 November 17Scope and Contents
Printed Autograph Document Signed. For Life of Burr.
- Mixed Materials Box: 10 Folder: 72 id178682
Letter - Lt. [S.W.] Godon, Philadelphia, to Commodore James Barron, Norfolk, Virginia1837 December 16Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: articles and letters received for Barron after his departure from Philadelphia.
- Mixed Materials Box: 10 Folder: 73 id178684
Henry S. Crabbe, U.S. Navy Yard, Philad[elphi]a, to Comm. James Barron1837 December 26Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: gun carriage invented by Barron.
- Mixed Materials Box: 10 Folder: 74 id178686
Letter - F. Mallory, Washington, to Comm. James Barron, Norfolk, Virg[ini]a1838 January 14Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph letter signed. Offering his assistance needed by Barron that he can render.
- Mixed Materials Box: 10 Folder: 75 id178688
Letter - Lawrence Myers, Philad[elphi]a, to Comdr. James Barron, Norfolk, Virginia1838 January 27Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: stoves left by Barron.
- Mixed Materials Box: 10 Folder: 76 id178690
Letters - Lt. S.W. Godon, Philadelphia and New York, to Commodore James Barron, U.S. Navy, Norfolk, Virginia1838 February-MarchScope and Contents
2 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: the pump invented by Barron.
- Mixed Materials Box: 10 Folder: 77 id181004
Letter - A. B. Pinkham, Portsmouth, to Com. James Barron1838 March 21Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph letter signed. Introducing Capt. Von Shanter of the Russian Imperial Navy.
- Mixed Materials Box: 10 Folder: 78 id181007
Letter - James Ferguson, Philadelphia Navy Yard, to Commodore James Barron1838 April 2Scope and Contents
4 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the conditions of (sailing) Masters in the Navy and a memorial on the subject which was before Congress.
- Mixed Materials Box: 10 Folder: 79 id181014
Letter - Henry A. Wise, Washington, to Comm. James Barron, Norfolk, Virginia1838 April 2Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: "my connexion [sic] with that unhappy duel."
- Mixed Materials Box: 10 Folder: 80 id181021
John L. and Lavinia Watson, Germantown, [Pennsylvania], to Commodore James Barron, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania1838 April 9Scope and Contents
3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the Polar Expedition and regret at Barron's leaving Philadelphia.
- Mixed Materials Box: 10 Folder: 81 id181030
Letter - Mrs. J[ane Barron] Hope, Hampton, Virginia, to her sister, Mrs. Virginia S.V. Pendergrast, Washington City1838 June 1Scope and Contents
3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Family affairs, with greetings to her father, James Barron.
- Mixed Materials Box: 10 Folder: 82 id181039
Letter - H.S. Crabbe, U.S. Navy Yard, Philad[elphi]a, to Commodore James Barron, U.S. Navy, Washington, D.C.1838 June 8Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the gun carriage and steam vessels.
- Mixed Materials Box: 10 Folder: 83 id181047
Account - of Como. James Barron with Thomas Purcell, Washington1838 June 29Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph letter signed.
- Mixed Materials Box: 10 Folder: 84 id181053
Letters - T. Gatewood, Norfolk, to Commodore James Barron, U.S. Navy, Washington1838 June-AugustScope and Contents
2 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: family and Norfolk affairs.
- Mixed Materials Box: 10 Folder: 85 id181062
Report - J.D. Elliott, U.S.S. Constitution, Ham[pton] Roads, Norfolk, to J.A. Pauling, [Secretary of the Navy]1838 July 31Scope and Contents
4 pages. Autograph letter signed. A report at the end of a cruise of three years and six months.
- Mixed Materials Box: 10 Folder: 86 id181067
Letter - Lt. and Mrs. S.G. Pendergast, Charleston, Massachuetts, to her father, Commodore James Barron, U.S. Navy, Washington City1838 September 25Scope and Contents
3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Family affairs.
- Mixed Materials Box: 10 Folder: 87 id181072
Complaints - J.D. Elliott, U.S.S. Constitution and Carlisle, [Pennsylvania], to Como. James Barron, U.S. Navy, Washington1838 September-NovemberScope and Contents
3 letters. Autograph letters signed. Complaining against continued slander in the newspapers.
- Mixed Materials Box: 10 Folder: 88 id181078
Letter - Frederick Vincent, Norfolk, to Commodore James Barron, U.S. Navy, Washington City1838 October 26Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the services of Barron's father in the Revolutionary War.
- Mixed Materials Box: 10 Folder: 89 id181086
Letter - J.K. Paulding, Navy Department, to Comde. Jesse D. Elliott, U.S. Navy, Carlisle, Pennsylvania1838 November 15Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: the importing of Jack Asses by the Commanders of Squadrons.
- Mixed Materials Box: 10 Folder: 90 id181092
Application - Capt. William Gatewood, New York, to Com. James Barron, U.S. Navy1838 November 20Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph letter signed. Applying for the position of chief clerk for Barron when he becomes President of the Navy Board. Enclosed: newspaper clipping announcing the rumor that Barron is to be appointed President of the Navy Board.
- Mixed Materials Box: 10 Folder: 91 id181105
Letter - [J.D. Elliott], Carlisle, [Pennsylvania], to J.K. Paulding, [Secretary of the Navy]1838 November 27Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph draft. Explanation for the importation of "Jack Asses and other animals." Enclosure: "Extract from Hon. Sam'l L. Southard," signed Dan[ie]l F. Patten. Re: animals, seeds, and plants.
- Mixed Materials Box: 10 Folder: 92 id181185
Report - Jno. P. Gillis, U.S. Ship North Carolina, Callao, to Commo. James Barron, U.S. Navy, Norfolk, Virginia1838 November 28Scope and Contents
3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Report on the political situation in South America.
- Mixed Materials Box: 10 Folder: 93 id181190
Complaint - J.D. Elliott, Carlisle, [Pennsylvania], to Com. James Barron, U.S. Navy, Washington1838 December 1Scope and Contents
3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Complaints about the Navy Board.
- Mixed Materials Box: 10 Folder: 94 id181195
Letters - J.D. Elliott, Carlisle, [Pennsylvania], to Com. James Barron, Washington, D.C. and Germantown, [Pennsylvania]1839 January-DecemberScope and Contents
6 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: troubles that Elliott had experienced on his last cruise with his officers and Marines; of the conflict that he was having with Mr. Paulding, Secretary of the Navy; and of rumors of arrangements for the trial of Elliott.
- Mixed Materials Box: 10 Folder: 95 id181201
Statement - James Barron, Washington1839 February 3Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph draft signed. A statement regarding his claims on the Navy.
- Mixed Materials Box: 10 Folder: 96 id181210
Letter - T. Gatewood, Norfolk, to Commodore James Barron, Washington, D.C.1839 February 7Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the death of his son, Philemon.
- Mixed Materials Box: 10 Folder: 97 id181215
Complaints - William Gatewood, New York, to Commodore James Barron, U.S. Navy, Washington City1839 MarchScope and Contents
2 letters. Autograph letters signed. Complaints about his treatment by the Navy; and valuable information on the " Portia," the commercial ship captained by Barron which was held in Copenhagen by the outbreak of the War of 1812.
- Mixed Materials Box: 10 Folder: 98 id181224
Letter - Edward Dyem, Washington City, "To All Whom it May Concern,"1839 July 27Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph letter signed. A note sent with "Judy, a colored woman," who is proceeding to Germantown, [Pennsylvania], where she is to be the servant of Commodore James Barron and family.
- Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 1 id181235
Letter - Rob't J.M. Glenacher, Germantown, to Commo. James Barron1840 October 24Scope and Contents
Autograph document signed. Tuition and board for Master J. Hope (grandson of JB).
- Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 2 id181244
Inquiry - Joshua & Jewett[e], Smithland, Kentucky, to Commo. James Barron, Germantown, near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania1840 December 17Scope and Contents
Autograph letter signed, R. Inquiry concerning land owned by Barron's father (war bounty lands). Reply regarding the sale of some land by his brother, Samuel Barron, as the administrator of their father's estate.
- Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 3 id181251
Article - "Navigation by steam" by "Neptune" [Commo. James Barron] from the Pennsylvanian[1840]Scope and Contents
Printed material. Suggesting that steam vessels, made 400 feet long by 100 feet wide, drawing 20 feet of water, could make the passage to Europe in eight days.
- Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 4 id181254
Letter - J.H. Jewett[e], Smithland, Kentucky, to Commo. James Barron, Germantown, near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania1841 March 9Scope and Contents
Autograph letter signed. Re: 2,000 acres of land for which $1000 is offered.
- Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 5 id181258
Letter - Geo. E. Badger, Washington, to Commo. Barron1841 March 14Scope and Contents
Autograph letter signed, R. New President of the Navy Department thanks Barron for a letter in which he asks Pres. William Henry Harrison for an appointment.
- Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 6 id181261
Letter - Geo. E. Badger, Washington, to Commo. James Barron, Germantown, Pennsylvania1841 March 18Scope and Contents
Autograph letter signed, Card. The Secretary of the Navy writes, sending the greetings of the President.
- Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 7 id181264
Letter - G. Dyer, Washington, to Commo. James Barron, US Navy, Germantown, Pennsylvania1841 April 17Scope and Contents
Autograph letter signed. Re: the death of General Harrison and of Gov. Tyler, his successor.
- Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 8 id181268
Letter - S. Burche, Washington, to Commo. James Barron, Germantown, Pennsylvania1841 April 20Scope and Contents
Autograph letter signed. Re: Barron's chances under the new President, Tyler.
- Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 9 id181274
Letter - B. Homans, Washington, to Commo. James Barron, Germantown, Pennsylvania1841 May 4Scope and Contents
Autograph letter signed. Re: the calling of attention of the Secretary of the Navy to articles by Barron on naval subject; the articles are listed.
- Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 10 id181282
Letter - Lt. S[amuel] Barron, US Ship Delaware, Hampton Roads, to Commo. James Barron, Germantown, Pennsylvania[1841] October 26Scope and Contents
Autograph letter signed. Re: his preparations to sail for Rio.
- Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 11 id181289
Letter - Capt. Jno. Gwinn, navy [?], to Commo. James Barron, Germantown, Pennsylvania1841 November 26Scope and Contents
Autograph letter signed. Re: Navy Department and reappointment of Barron.
- Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 12 id181293
Letter - Mrs. Jane A. Hope and her son, James [Barron] Hope, to Commo. And Mrs. James Barron, Germantown, Pennsylvania1841 December 3Scope and Contents
Autograph letter signed, E. Endorsed "Commo B's 2nd wife, formerly Mary Anne Wilson."
- Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 13 id181299
Letter - Lt. S. W. Godon, Philadelphia, to Commo. James Barron, Germantown, Pennsylvania1841 December 14Scope and Contents
Autograph letter signed. Navy news.
- Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 14 id181306
Letter - Lt. S. W. Godon, US Steam Frigate Mississippi, off New Castle, to Commo. James Barron, Germantown, Pennsylvania1842 January 1Scope and Contents
Autograph letter signed. "The engines will be ready to be tried in 8 days..."
- Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 15 id181311
Letter - James Barron Hope and his mother, Mrs. J[ane] Hope to his grandfather, James Barron, and Mrs. Barron1842 January 11Scope and Contents
Autograph letter signed. Family affairs, with endorsement of explanation.
- Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 16 id181323
Endorsement - A.P. Uphur, Navy Department, to Commo. Jas. Biddle, Governor Naval Asylum, Philadelphia1842 January 21Scope and Contents
2 copies. Autograph letter signed, E. Endorsement: "The secretary of the Navy to Commo. Biddle approving his discharging of Joshua Parker, a Pensioner for bad conduct as complained of by the Commodore in his letter of January 19. A precedent for like cases."
- Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 17 id181333
Power of attorney - for Garret J. Pendergast to handle lands for heirs of James Barron (1)1842 March 23Scope and Contents
Autograph document signed. Bounty lands for Revolutionary War service of JB (1).
- Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 18 id181342
Orders - A.P. Upshur, Navy Department, to Commo. James Barron, Germantown, Pennsylvania1842 March 31Scope and Contents
Autograph copies. Orders to assume command of the Naval Asylum at Philadelphia.
- Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 19 id181353
Letter - T. Gatewood, Norfolk, to Commo. James Barron, Germantown, Pennsylvania1842 April 6Scope and Contents
Autograph letter signed. Norfolk news.
- Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 20 id181360
Letter - G. W. Guest, Philadelphia, to Commo. James Barron, Germantown1842 April 6Scope and Contents
Autograph letter signed. Offering services as Secretary.
- Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 21 id181371
Letter - "Extract of Commo. Barron's Letter to the Secretary of the Navy" from the Naval Asylum1842 April 23Scope and Contents
Autograph draft signed. Expressing the need for a carpenter.
- Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 22 id181379
Letter - Capt. HA Adams, Memphis, Tennessee To Commo. Jas. Barron, US Navy, Philadelphia1842 April 26Scope and Contents
Autograph letter signed. Re: the "solid-bottomed steamboat."
- Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 23 id181389
Request - James Barron, Naval Asylum to A. P. Upshur, Secretary of the Navy, Washington1842 May 10Scope and Contents
2 copies. Autograph draft signed. Request for a boat for the inmates.
- Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 24 id181400
Cover - for a circular from the Navy Department1842 May 10Scope and Contents
Card,E.
- Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 25 id181407
Letter - James Barron Hope and Mrs. J[ane] Hope, Hampton, to "Papa" James Barron1842 May 17Scope and Contents
Autograph letter signed, E. Endorsement by Miss Janey Hope Marr.
- Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 26 id181417
Letter - Mrs. J[ane] Hope, Hampton, to Mrs. Mary Blake, care of Commo. Barron, US Naval Asylum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania[1842] May 18Scope and Contents
Autograph letter signed. Family affairs.
- Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 27 id181424
T. Gatewood, Norfolk, to Commo. James Barron, Philadelphia1842 June 6Scope and Contents
Autograph letter signed. Recommending Edward Higgins.
- Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 28 id181428
L. S. Sims, Washington City, to Commo. Jesse D. Elliott, West Whiteland, Ellwood College, Chester Co., Pennsylvania1842 August 15Scope and Contents
Autograph letter signed. Re: a presidential review of the decision in the court martial of Elliott.
- Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 29 id181436
M. M. Noah, New York, to Commo. Jesse D. Elliott, West Whiteland, Chester County, Pennsylvania1842 August 22Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Autograph letter signed. "You have had a rough time of it ever since the battle of Lake Erie...." Comments on Cooper, "undoubtedly the finest among our Literary Men" and on the necessity of reform in the Court Martial system.
- Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 30 id181443
T. Gatewood, Norfolk, to Commo. James Barron, Naval Asylum, Philadelphia1842 August 26Scope and Contents
Autograph letter signed. Re: his removal from office by the President of the U.S.
- Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 31 id181453
Commo. J.D. Elliott, Ellwoods, West Whiteland, Chester County, [Pennsylvania], to Commo. James Barron, Naval Asylum, Philadelphia1842 August 28Scope and Contents
Autograph letter signed. Re: letters received and letter of Noah in which there is "Cooper's explanation of the Erie Affair."
- Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 32 id181461
J. Guest, Washington City, to Commo. Barron, U.S. Naval Asylum, Philadelphia1842 September 1Scope and Contents
Autograph letter signed. Introducing Midsh. John Guest, "who is about commencing his studies at the Naval Asylum."
- Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 33 id181470
James Barron, Naval Asylum, to A. P. Upshur, Secretary of the Navy, Washington1842 September 23Scope and Contents
Autograph draft signed. Report that he has expelled Daniel Conway and Joshua Parker.
- Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 34 id181478
A. P. Upshur [Secretary of the Navy], to Commo. James Barron, Governor of the Naval Asylum1842 October 1Scope and Contents
Autograph letter signed. Order to readmit Conway and Parker to the Asylum.
- Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 35 id181483
James Barron, Naval Asylum, to A. P. Upshur, Secretary of the Navy, Washington1842 October 5Scope and Contents
Autograph draft signed. Reply concerning Conway and Parker.
- Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 36 id181485
T. Gatewood, Norfolk, to Commo. James Barron, Navy Asylum, Phila.1842 October 8Scope and Contents
Autograph letter signed. Personal affairs.
- Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 37 id181488
R.J. Cleveland, Boston, to James Barron, Naval Asylum, Phila.1842 October 11Scope and Contents
Autograph letter signed. Re: some cider he has sent; and decrying the state of the country with failing banks, etc.
- Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 38 id181491
Statement by James Barron regarding his service in the Navy from 1798 to 18421842 October 11Scope and Contents
Autograph draft signed.
- Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 39 id181495
James Barron, Naval Asylum, to A.P. Upshur, Secretary to the Navy, Washington1842 October 20Scope and Contents
Autograph draft signed. Re: pay for the Carpenter's Mate at the Asylum.
- Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 40 id181499
James Barron, Naval Asylum, to A.P. Upshur, Secretary of the Navy, Washington1842 October 24Scope and Contents
Autograph draft signed. Re: an inmate, Patrick Malloy.
- Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 41 id181502
Orders from A.P. Upshur, A Secretary of the Navy1842 October 26Scope and Contents
Card. Re: medical officer's reports.
- Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 42 id181507
A.P. Upshur, Navy Department, to Commo. James Barron, Governor of the Naval Asylum, Phila.1842 October 27Scope and Contents
2 copies. Autograph letter signed, R. Asking a report on all employees at the Naval Asylum and Hospital. Reply that the reports are being prepared.
- Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 43 id181511
Joseph Abbott, St. Croix, to Commo. James Barron, U.S.N., Phila.1842 October 30Scope and Contents
Autograph letter signed. Introducing John F. Abbott.
- Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 44 id181514
James Barron, Naval Asylum, to A.P. Upshur, Secretary of the Navy, Washington1842 November 1Scope and Contents
2 copies. Autograph draft signed. Letter enclosing reports on the personnel of the Asylum.
- Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 45 id181517
Wm. P.C. Barton, Navy Department, Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, Washington, to James Barron, Capt. U.S.N., Gov. Naval Asylum, Phila.1842 November 3Scope and Contents
Copy of Autograph letter signed. Directs the discharge of Patrick Malloy.
- Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 46 id181519
James Barron, Naval Asylum to A.P. Upshur, Secretary of the Navy, Washington1842 November 4Scope and Contents
Autograph draft signed. Re: orders sent without the approval of Barron.
- Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 47 id181521
James Barron, Naval Asylum, to W.P.C. Barton, Chief of the Bureau of Medicines and Surgery, Washington1842 November 8Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Autograph draft signed. Resentment for addressing Barron as "Captain" instead of ''Commodore.''
- Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 48 id181523
A.P. Upshur, Secretary of the Navy to Commo. James Barron, Gov. U.S. Naval Asylum, Phila.1842 November 8Scope and Contents
Autograph letter signed. Stating that all letters from Chiefs of Bureaus are to be considered official.
- Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 49 id181526
Wm. P.C. Barton, Navy Dept., Bur. of Med. and Surgery, Washington, to Commo. James Barron, Gov. of Naval Asylum, Phila. and reply1842 November 12Scope and Contents
Autograph letter signed. Letter concerns Patrick Malloy Reply Re: 12 November 1842. JB to Wp. Cb Autograph Draft Signed. Reply to the above.
- Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 50 id181529
A.O. Dayton, Treasury Department, to Wp.C. Barton, Chief of the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, Navy Department1842 November 12Scope and Contents
Copies of Autograph letter signed. Re: Patrick Maley.
- Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 51 id181533
A.P. Upshur, Navy Department, to Commo. James Barron, Gov., Naval Asylum, Phila.1842 November 14Scope and Contents
Autograph letter signed. Re: plans for the building of the Asylum.
- Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 52 id181553
Robt. Pettit, Purser, U.S. Naval Asylum, to Wp.C. Barton Chief of Bureau of Medicine, etc., Washington City1842 November 14Scope and Contents
Copy of Autograph letter signed. Re: Patrick Maley.
- Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 53 id181557
James, Barron, Naval Asylum, to the Secretary of the Navy1842 November 17Scope and Contents
Autograph draft signed. Requesting a leave of absence.
- Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 54 id181561
Wm. P.C. Barton, Navy Department, Bureau of Medicine & Surgery, to Commo. James Barron, Gov. Naval Asylum, Phila.1842 November 19Scope and Contents
Copy of Autograph letter signed. Re: report of the Purser, Mr. Pettit.
- Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 55 id181565
A.P. Upshur, Navy Department, to Commo. Jas. Barron, Gov., U.S. Naval Asylum, Phila.1842 November 21Scope and Contents
Autograph letter signed. Giving permission for Barron to retire from the Asylum.
- Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 56 id181570
James Barron, Naval Asylum, to Wp.C. Barton, Chief of the Bureau of Medicine & Surgery, Washington1842 November 22Scope and Contents
Autograph draft signed. Returning letter which is "unworthy of my notice."
- Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 57 id181575
Account of Commo. Barron with Samuel Jones1842 NovemberScope and Contents
Autograph document signed. Includes tuition for Jas. Barron Hope for one year.
- Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 58 id181580
A.P. Upshur, Navy Department, to Commo. James Barron, U.S. Navy, Phila.1842 December 2Scope and Contents
Autograph letter signed. Granting leave of absence for three months from November 30.
- Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 59 id181585
Copy of "Section 5 of an Act to Reorganize the Navy Department of the U. States, passed August 31st, 1842,"1842 December 12Scope and Contents
Autograph document.
- Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 60 id181589
Gen. Augustus Fleming, New York, to Commo. James Barron, Philadelphia1843 January 26Scope and Contents
Autograph letter signed. Re: Navy affairs, esp. Dr. Barton.
- Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 61 id181594
"43 Pensioners" Naval Asylum, Philadelphia, to the Secretary of the Navy1843 February 4Scope and Contents
Autograph copy. Re: the trouble caused by Dr. Barton, in contrast to good offices of Commo. Biddle and Commo. Barron.
- Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 62 id181596
Charles W. Handy, Washington, to Commo. James Barron, U.S. Navy, Philadelphia1843 February 17Scope and Contents
Autograph letter signed. Re: a naval engagement of the Revolutionary War between the barge Victory of Accomac and six barges of Capt. Kidd of which only Barron has memory. Enclosed is newspaper clipping of the engagement.
- Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 63 id181599
Account of Commo. Barron with Alexander W. Roberts, Philadelphia1843 April 21Scope and Contents
Autograph document signed.
- Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 64 id181602
S.V. P[endergrast], Washington Navy Yard, to her father, Commo. James Barron, Philadelphia1843 July 24Scope and Contents
Autograph letter signed. Family news.
- Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 65 id181605
Wm. C . Gatewood, Sandersons Hotel, [Phila], to Commo. James Barron, Philadelphia1843 August 27Scope and Contents
Autograph letter signed. Re: introduction to Chas. A. Magwood and Joseph R. Payne.
- Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 66 id181609
Capt. B. Kennan, Bureau of Construction & Equipment, to Commo. G.R. Pendergrast, U.S. Ship Boston , Boston1843 October 6Scope and Contents
Autograph letter signed. Re: arrangement of the rooms of the forward officers.
- Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 67 id181612
James J. Lewis, Norfolk, to Commo. James Barron, Philadelphia1844 January 10Scope and Contents
Autograph letter signed. Request for a loan.
- Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 68 id181618
James J. Lewis, Norfolk, to Commo. James Barron, Philadelphia1844 February 7Scope and Contents
Autograph letter signed. Appreciation for a loan.
- Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 69 id181622
J. Wilkinson, Navy Yard, Gosport, to Frederick Vincent, Attorney at Law, Philadelphia1844 April 10Scope and Contents
Autograph letter signed. Re: references to Commo. Barron in "Commo. Elliott's book."
- Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 70 id181626
T.H. Gillis, Treasury Dept., to Commo. James Barron, Norfolk, Virginia1844 September 7Scope and Contents
Autograph letter signed. Re: "Revolutionary Pensions."
- Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 70 id181628
James Barron, Norfolk, to "My very Dear and Highly Esteemed Friend,"1844 December 5Scope and Contents
Autograph letter signed.
- Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 71 id181631
T.R. Freas, Office of the Telegraph, Germantown, to Commo. James Barron, Norfolk, Virginia1845 May 17Scope and Contents
Autograph letter signed. Personal letter. Re: Barron's building a new house in Norfolk.
- Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 72 id181635
M[ary] A.A. B[lake], New Bedford, and her son F[rank] B. B[lake] to her father, Commo. James Barron, Norfolk, Virginia1845 May 28Scope and Contents
Autograph letter signed. Family letter.
- Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 73 id181639
James Barron Hope and Mrs. J[ane] Hope, Hampton, to Commo. James Barron, Norfolk, Virginia1845 July 2Scope and Contents
Autograph letter signed. Re: a recent storm in Hampton.
- Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 74 id181643
Henry S. Crabbe, U.S. Navy Yard, Phila. to Commo. James Barron1846 January 15Scope and Contents
Autograph letter signed. Re: pump invented by Barron and need for a loan of $2000 to go into business.
- Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 75 id181647
James Barron, Norfolk to [? ]1846 JulyScope and Contents
Autograph draft signed. Re: a claim for his father's "commutation pay and land bounty."
- Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 76 id181651
Geo. S. Blake, Phila., to [Commo. James Barron]1847 July 15Scope and Contents
Autograph letter signed. Family letter from the son-in-law of Barron.
- Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 77 id181656
G.P. Upshur, Commander and Superintendent of Naval School, Annapolis, to Commo. Jas. Barron, Norfolk, Virginia1847 July 17Scope and Contents
Autograph letter signed. Enquiry concerning past practice in examining Midshipmen (Barron did this when he was in charge of the Naval Asylum in Philadelphia) in connection with the establishment of the Naval Academy.
- Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 78 id181660
Advertisement for the Virginia State Lottery "for endowing Leesburg Academy and other purposes,"1847Scope and Contents
Autograph letter signed.
- Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 79 id181663
R.J. Cleveland, to James Barron, Norfolk, Virginia[1847]Scope and Contents
Autograph letter signed. Incomplete. Incomplete.
- Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 80 id182872
Charles [?] Barton, Lt. USN, to Commo. Barron1848 February 7Scope and Contents
Autograph letter signed. Note accompanying 2 sketches (not enclosed).
- Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 81 id182873
One letter and two replies1848 April 11-16Scope and Contents
3 items. 11-16 April 1848. Robt. W. Land, Phila., to Capt. Blake, U.S. Navy, Walnut St., [Phila.]. ALS,R. Offering a place near Germantown for sale.
- Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 81 id182874
Robt. W. Land, Phila., to Capt. Blake, U.S. Navy, Walnut St., [Phila.]1848 April 11-16Scope and Contents
Autograph letter signed,R. Offering a place near Germantown for sale.
- Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 81 id182877
Reply by Blake sent to his father-in-law, [Commo. Barron]1848 April 12
- Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 81 id182879
Draft reply [by Barron]1848 April 11-16Scope and Contents
He has no desire to buy a place in Germantown.
- Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 82 id182880
James Barron Hope, Williamsburg, to his grandfather, [Commo James Barron]1848 June 8Scope and Contents
Autograph letter signed. Re: his collegiate activities and expenses at [the College of William and Mary].
- Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 83 id182883
Miriam Etting, Phila., to Commo. James Barron1848 July 27Scope and Contents
Autograph letter signed. Appreciation for a letter of sympathy.
- Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 84 id182885
P.H. Eaton, Washington, to Commo. Jas. Barron, Norfolk, Virginia1848 October 14Scope and Contents
Autograph letter signed. Re: seniority of Barron in the Navy, having been made Captain in May 1799.
- Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 85 id182887
Redwood Fisher, Phila., to Commo. James Barron, Norfolk, Virginia1849 July 4Scope and Contents
Autograph letter signed. Marked "Private and Confidential." Personal matters.
- Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 86 id182890
James [Barron Hope] to his mother, Mrs. Jane A. Hope, Hampton, Virginia1849 October 24Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Autograph letter signed. Written while visiting "Papa" (his grandfather, Commo. James Barron).
- Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 87 id182893
James Lyons, Richmond, to Commo. Barron, Norfolk1849 November 5Scope and Contents
Autograph letter signed. Re: Barron's claim.
- Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 88 id182895
James Barron, Norfolk, Virginia [M.M. Noah]1850 January 9Scope and Contents
2 copies. Autograph draft signed. Letter to a newspaper concerning an article which concerned his stay in Denmark during the War of 1812.
- Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 89 id182898
R.J. Cleveland, Burlington, [Vermont], to James Barron, Norfolk, Virginia1850 January 21Scope and Contents
Autograph letter signed. Family and personal affairs; and concerning preservation of the Union under General Taylor.
- Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 90 id184570
R.J. Cleveland, Burlington, [Vermont], to James Barron1850 February 1Scope and Contents
Autograph letter signed. A long discussion of the danger of the Southern threat for the dissolution of the Union and the determination of the Northerners to preserve it; and concerning the freeing of the slaves in the District of Columbia by constitutional means.
- Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 91 id184574
Charles H. Morse, Boston, to James Barron1850 February 1Scope and Contents
Autograph letter signed. A request for his autograph.
- Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 92 id184577
John P. Duvall, Tallahassee, Florida, to "the heirs of Commo. James and Lieut. William Barron, Virginia State Navy, War of Revolution, Norfolk, Virginia,"1850 February 21Scope and Contents
Autograph letter signed, Card. Armouring that he has documents establishing the war claims of these men and will furnish them for "one fourth of the recovery."
- Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 93 id184579
Antonia Dosier, New York, to Commo. James Barron and reply1850 June 2Scope and Contents
Autograph letter signed,R. A servant of madam magino writes to Barron thanking him for his kindness to her years before at the Gosport Navy Yard. Reply [from J.B.] in a very shaky hand.
- Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 94 id184582
A printed letter of tribute to the late Pres. Zachary Taylor1850 July 17Scope and Contents
Printed autograph letter, Card. Inviting Commo. James Barron to join the procession in tribute in Norfolk.
- Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 95 id184584
S. V[irginia], P[endergrast], near Louisville, Kentucky, to her father, [Commo. James Barron]1850 September 15Scope and Contents
Autograph letter signed. A family letter.
- Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 96 id184587
John p. Watson, Phila, to Commo. James Barron, Norfolk, Virginia1851 April 5Scope and Contents
Autograph letter signed. Report that Capt. Sam. Barron has sailed for Africa with his son as Secretary and Clerk; and concerning his own children, one of whom is in business in San Francisco.
- Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 97 id184590
A statement that the document is to be published in such form as seems best, signed James Barron1851 March 29Scope and Contents
2 copies. 17 pages.Autograph document signed,Card. The History of a transaction which there ought never to have been occasion for, the duel with Decatur on 22 March 1820. Dictated 11 August 1842 at the Naval Asylum in the presence of J.L. Watson. Also included are other papers marked, A Document to precede the History of the Duel.2 pieces.
- Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 98 id184594
"A Poem Recited at the base of Crawford's Equestrian Statue of Washington, On the Capital Square in Richmond....Aged 29,"1858 February 2Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
23 pages. Autograph document signed, E. Endorsement "Copy by Mrs. Annie B. Hope" (Probably a poem of James Barron Hope, grandson of Commo. James Barron).
- Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 99 id184597
[?] to Mrs. S.J. Pendergrast, care of Commo. Pendergrast, Philadelphia, Pa.1861 December 29Scope and Contents
Autograph letter signed. Family letter.
- Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 100 id184600
Mrs. J. V[irginia] Pendergrast, Norfolk, to her sister[1862] April 8Scope and Contents
Autograph letter signed. Re: family affairs.
- Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 101 id184602
P. Forrest, Navy Dept. Confederate States of America, to Capt. S.S. Sterrett, C.S.N., Richmond, Virginia1862 May 20Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Autograph letter signed. Appointing him President of a Naval Court of Enquiry on the destruction of C.S. Steamers "Brenville," "Carondelet," and "Pamlico" in the waters of Lake Porchetrain.
- Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 102 id184605
Wellington Gordon, Kenmuirt, to Miss Barron1862 March 20Scope and Contents
Autograph letter signed. An account for James Barron, a student; and concerning the retreat of the Army from Manassas.
- Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 103 id184609
Five autographed poems, endorsed by Jas. Barron Hope. See A Wreath of Virginia Bay LeavesundatedScope and Contents
Autograph draft. Titles included are listed as the following: Three Names, George the Third at Kent, John Smith, Sir Walter Raleigh, Pockahontas.
- id184693
undated Letters, Invitations, etc. received by Commodore James Barronundated
- Mixed Materials Box: 12 Folder: 1 id184698
Invitation from Pres. and Mrs. Adams to Capt. Barron, for dinnerundatedScope and Contents
Printed Autograph Document Signed.
- Mixed Materials Box: 12 Folder: 2 id184702
Amicus Justicia, pseudonym, to Commo. James Barron, Norfolk, VirginiaundatedScope and Contents
Autograph letter signed. Re: Dr. Thos. G. Peachy of Williamsburg who reported that Capt. Gordon (of the U.S. Ship Chesapeakeat the time of The Chesapeake-Leopard Affair) felt that Barron was "an injured man."
- Mixed Materials Box: 12 Folder: 3 id184706
Chester Bailey, Mansion House, to Commo. Barron, Phila.undated, MondayScope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Autograph letter signed. Request for the loan of a "Handsome Flag" for the visit of Gen. Lafayette.
- Mixed Materials Box: 12 Folder: 4 id184710
Invitation from Commo. Bainbridge, Williamsburg, Virginia, to Commo. Barron, U.S. Navy, for dinner[year?] August 4Scope and Contents
Autograph letter.
- Mixed Materials Box: 12 Folder: 5 id184713
Commo. Bainbridge, [Phila.] to Commo. Barron, Walnut St. [Phila.]undatedScope and Contents
Autograph letter. An invitation to dinner.
- Mixed Materials Box: 12 Folder: 6 id184719
Dr. P[hilip] Barraud, to Commo. BarronundatedScope and Contents
Autograph letter signed. Re: an illness of the daughter of Barron.
- Mixed Materials Box: 12 Folder: 7 id184723
G. Bermard, [New York], to Commo. Barron, U.S. Navy, New York[year?] July 11Scope and Contents
Autograph letter. An invitation to dinner.
- Mixed Materials Box: 12 Folder: 8 id184730
W.C[raig] to Commo. James Barron, Norfolk, Virginia[1821]Scope and Contents
Autograph letter signed. Personal letter.
- Mixed Materials Box: 12 Folder: 9 id184926
Announcement of a "Tribute of Respect" for Mr. Henry Eckford, to Commo. James Barron, Navy Yard, Norfolk, Virginia[year?] July 2Scope and Contents
Printed Material.
- Mixed Materials Box: 12 Folder: 10 id184930
Jno. McElroy to Commo. Barron, Philadelphia, February[year?] FebruaryScope and Contents
Autograph letter signed. Re. the washing machine invented by Barron.
- Mixed Materials Box: 12 Folder: 11 id184933
undated letters from J.D. Elliott to James BarronundatedScope and Contents
12 letters. Autograph letters signed.
- Mixed Materials Box: 12 Folder: 12 id184935
D.G. Farragut, U.S. Ship Erie, to Commo. James BarronundatedScope and Contents
6 pages. Autograph letter signed. A comparison of the advances of the French Navy over the practices of the American and English navies.
- Mixed Materials Box: 12 Folder: 13 id184941
G. Galt to Commo. Barron[year?] July 4Scope and Contents
Autograph letter signed. Re: a letter to Mr. Thompson.
- Mixed Materials Box: 12 Folder: 14 id184944
undated letters from T. Gatewood to James BarronundatedScope and Contents
2 letters. Autograph letter signed.
- Mixed Materials Box: 12 Folder: 15 id184948
Wm. Gatewood to Commo. James BarronundatedScope and Contents
Printed Autograph Material Signed. A printed broadsheet, Highly important to Commerce and the Navigation of the Pacific.
- Mixed Materials Box: 12 Folder: 16 id184951
J. Gibbons to Commo. Barron, HamptonundatedScope and Contents
Autograph letter signed. Re: D.M. Randolph.
- Mixed Materials Box: 12 Folder: 17 id184954
Dr. Gillespy to Commo. Barron[year?] March 21Scope and Contents
Autograph letter signed. An invitation.
- Mixed Materials Box: 12 Folder: 18 id186578
Thomas Glenn to Commo. James Barron, Navy Yard, GosportundatedScope and Contents
Autograph letter signed. Re: An enclosed bill.
- Mixed Materials Box: 12 Folder: 19 id186582
S.W. Godon, Philadelphia, to James Barron, Norfolk[year?] March 29Scope and Contents
Autograph letter signed. Re: business matters. Endorsement re: "Lieut. Godon."
- Mixed Materials Box: 12 Folder: 20 id186585
Chas. W. Goldsborough, to Commo. BarronundatedScope and Contents
Autograph letter signed. Introducing his brother.
- Mixed Materials Box: 12 Folder: 21 id186588
An invitation from Mrs. Greland to Commo. Barron, Spruce St., [Phila.]undatedScope and Contents
Autograph letter signed.
- Mixed Materials Box: 12 Folder: 22 id186591
Francis Grive to James BarronundatedScope and Contents
Autograph letter signed. Re: the repairs on the ship Constellation.
- Mixed Materials Box: 12 Folder: 23 id186596
undated letters from Capt. John Gwinn, Navy Yard, to Commo. James BarronundatedScope and Contents
6 letters. Autograph letters signed.
- Mixed Materials Box: 12 Folder: 24 id186601
Invitation from Dr. Hare to Commo. Barron19 October, no yearScope and Contents
Autograph letter signed.
- Mixed Materials Box: 12 Folder: 25 id186605
Invitation from [President] Harrison to Commo. BarronSaturday the 19thScope and Contents
Autograph letter signed.
- Mixed Materials Box: 12 Folder: 26 id186607
Capt. Beverley Kennon to Commo. BarronWednesday, undatedScope and Contents
Autograph letter signed. Re: Barron's bride.
- Mixed Materials Box: 12 Folder: 27 id186609
Capt. Edm. P. Kennedy to Commo. BarronundatedScope and Contents
Autograph letter signed. Re: Commo. Rodgers and a procession.
- Mixed Materials Box: 12 Folder: 28 id186613
Invitation from General Macomb to Commo. Barron, U.S. Navy[year?] July 22Scope and Contents
Autograph letter signed.
- Mixed Materials Box: 12 Folder: 29 id186620
Capt. J. MacKeever, Navy Yard, Gosport, to Commo. James Barron, Washington[year?] November 20Scope and Contents
Autograph letter signed. Re: affairs at the Navy Yard.
- Mixed Materials Box: 12 Folder: 30 id186628
Morris Myers to Commo. Barron, Navy YardundatedScope and Contents
Autograph letter signed. Re: "two pieces of timber."
- Mixed Materials Box: 12 Folder: 31 id186631
Francis Page to Commo. James Barron, NorfolkundatedScope and Contents
Autograph letter signed. Enquiry about the activities of Gen'l Thomas Nelson in the Revolutionary War, made by the son of Gov. John Page. Reply of to be directed in care of Thos. N. Page in Richmond.
- Mixed Materials Box: 12 Folder: 32 id186634
Rich'd E. Parker, Norfolk, to James Barron[year?] December 24Scope and Contents
Autograph letter signed. Re: General Taylor and the defense of Coney Island.
- Mixed Materials Box: 12 Folder: 33 id186639
Invitations from the President to Commo. BarronundatedScope and Contents
Printed autograph document signed. Three invitations to dinner (the President is not named).
- Mixed Materials Box: 12 Folder: 34 id186643
The Chevalier De Tacon to Commo. Barron, Brown's Hotel, [?][year?] January 31Scope and Contents
Autograph letter. Re: dimensions of a barge and dining bell.
- Mixed Materials Box: 12 Folder: 35 id186645
Lt. Wm. Tazewell to Commo. Barron[year?] June 26Scope and Contents
Autograph letter signed. Introducing John Ambler.
- Mixed Materials Box: 12 Folder: 1 id184698
- id186646
Letters and Drafts of Letters sent by Commodore James Barronundated
- Mixed Materials Box: 12 Folder: 37 id186648
James Barron to Tho. Broughton, Norfolk[year?] July 28Scope and Contents
Autograph draft.
- Mixed Materials Box: 12 Folder: 38 id186650
James Barron to Dr. Hermann, introducing Dr. HarrisundatedScope and Contents
Autograph draft.
- Mixed Materials Box: 12 Folder: 39 id186652
James Barron to Moffatt and LawundatedScope and Contents
Autograph draft signed. 2 drafts on one sheet.
- Mixed Materials Box: 12 Folder: 40 id186654
James Barron "To a Member of Congress respecting Mid'n Henderson Williams,"undatedScope and Contents
Autograph draft signed.
- Mixed Materials Box: 12 Folder: 41 id186656
James Barron to Alexander PorterundatedScope and Contents
Autograph draft.
- Mixed Materials Box: 12 Folder: 42 id186658
James Barron to James RammageundatedScope and Contents
Autograph draft.
- Mixed Materials Box: 12 Folder: 43 id186660
James Barron to James Ronaldson, Pres. of the Faculty of the Franklin Institute, PhiladelphiaundatedScope and Contents
Autograph draft.
- Mixed Materials Box: 12 Folder: 44 id186664
James Barron to the Secretary of the Navy respecting Lyman LawundatedScope and Contents
Autograph draft signed.
- Mixed Materials Box: 12 Folder: 45 id186666
James Barron to the Secretary of the Navy. Re: "on poppy seed,"undatedScope and Contents
Autograph draft.
- Mixed Materials Box: 12 Folder: 46 id186668
James Barron to the Secretary of the Navy. Re: "on change of stations,"undatedScope and Contents
Autograph draft.
- Mixed Materials Box: 12 Folder: 47 id186671
James Barron to Mr. ThompsonundatedScope and Contents
Autograph draft.
- Mixed Materials Box: 12 Folder: 48 id186676
James Barron to John Thompson, RichmondundatedScope and Contents
Autograph draft.
- Mixed Materials Box: 12 Folder: 49 id186679
James Barron to Purser ThorntonundatedScope and Contents
Autograph draft.
- Mixed Materials Box: 12 Folder: 50 id186684
James Barron to [?]undatedScope and Contents
Autograph draft.
- Mixed Materials Box: 12 Folder: 37 id186648
- id186687
Manuscripts written by, or preserved by Commodore James Barronundated
- Mixed Materials Box: 12 Folder: 51 id186691
A statementundatedScope and Contents
Autograph document. Re: "Inventions and essays on Naval Subjects by Commodore James Barron...."
- Mixed Materials Box: 12 Folder: 52 id186696
Papers addressed to Commo. James Barron and written by himundatedScope and Contents
8 items. Autograph drafts. Re: the reorganization of the Board of Navy Commissioners.
- Mixed Materials Box: 12 Folder: 53 id186702
On "Telegraph" or "Rapid intercourse between distant places by sound or vision" by James BarronundatedScope and Contents
7 pages. Autograph draft. Also enclosed are drawings of telegraph positions. 3 pages.
- Mixed Materials Box: 12 Folder: 54 id186706
Item concerns a system of signals, based on those written by James Barron in 1798-99undatedScope and Contents
Autograph draft.
- Mixed Materials Box: 12 Folder: 55 id186711
Item concerns the considerations of "the Board" in the defense of the coasts of Virginia [in the War of 1812]undatedScope and Contents
Autograph draft.
- Mixed Materials Box: 12 Folder: 56 id186714
Item concerns "steam boats" from early experiments made in 1784 or 1785 by James BarronundatedScope and Contents
Autograph draft.
- Mixed Materials Box: 12 Folder: 57 id186717
Item concerns the Naval defense of Philadelphia [by James Barron]undatedScope and Contents
Autograph draft.
- Mixed Materials Box: 12 Folder: 58 id186719
A letter to an editor by James BarronundatedScope and Contents
Autograph draft. Re: the need for a school ship to train Americans.
- Mixed Materials Box: 12 Folder: 59 id186721
Re: the need for a school ship to train Americans. Box-folder 12:59 "Memorandum of my Business before Congress" [by James Barron]undatedScope and Contents
Autograph draft. Extension of patents, remuneration for code signals, ventilators and prow ships, claim for father's bounty land vs. the claims of John Thompson.
- Mixed Materials Box: 12 Folder: 60 id186723
A claim for injuries received in 1798, 1799, and 1800undatedScope and Contents
Autograph draft.
- Mixed Materials Box: 12 Folder: 61 id186725
"The Patriot and Capt. Starlius," a Revolutionary War account [by James Barron]undatedScope and Contents
5 pages. Autograph draft.
- Mixed Materials Box: 12 Folder: 62 id186727
"Transactions in Virginia" in the Revolutionary WarundatedScope and Contents
Autograph draft. Lord Dunmore is mentioned.
- Mixed Materials Box: 12 Folder: 63 id186729
"A Short History of the Continental Frigate Alliance,"undatedScope and Contents
5 pages. Autograph Volume.
- Mixed Materials Box: 12 Folder: 64 id186731
Item concerns military maneuversundatedScope and Contents
Autograph document.
- Mixed Materials Box: 12 Folder: 65 id186733
Item concerns "rape seed."undatedScope and Contents
Autograph draft.
- Mixed Materials Box: 12 Folder: 66 id186735
A poem, unsigned and untitledundatedScope and Contents
Autograph draft.
- Mixed Materials Box: 12 Folder: 67 id186737
"Extract from a letter to the Hon'ble Secretary of State of the United States,"undatedScope and Contents
Autograph draft. Re: "the Raise and Capt. Egery in Tripoli."
- Mixed Materials Box: 12 Folder: 68 id186739
Item concerns Capt. Rodgers and Commo. BarronundatedScope and Contents
2 items. Autograph draft.
- Mixed Materials Box: 12 Folder: 69 id186741
Item concerns Commo. StewartundatedScope and Contents
Autograph draft.
- Mixed Materials Box: 12 Folder: 70 id186743
Item concerns Colonel Cropper and Commo. HaleyundatedScope and Contents
Autograph draft.
- Mixed Materials Box: 12 Folder: 71 id186746
Item concerns Mr. DraytonundatedScope and Contents
Autograph draft.
- Mixed Materials Box: 12 Folder: 72 id186748
"Indecent and disrepectful conduct on the part of G.K. towards James Barron,"undatedScope and Contents
Autograph draft.
- Mixed Materials Box: 12 Folder: 73 id186752
"Original documents in Reply to Miles King" [by James Barron]undatedScope and Contents
Autograph draft.
- Mixed Materials Box: 12 Folder: 74 id186755
Item concerns Mr. Armstead's testimony on the ship Portiain Denmark and Mr. Laakie, U.S. Consul in Copenhagen, by James BarronundatedScope and Contents
Autograph draft.
- Mixed Materials Box: 12 Folder: 75 id186757
Port directionsundatedScope and Contents
Autograph draft.
- Mixed Materials Box: 12 Folder: 76 id186760
"Narrative, War for Independence,"undatedScope and Contents
Autograph draft. Re: Allen McLane.
- Mixed Materials Box: 12 Folder: 77 id186763
Item concerns "The Case of France and the U. States" in opposition to the opinion of Mr. TazewellundatedScope and Contents
Autograph draft.
- Mixed Materials Box: 12 Folder: 78 id186766
Largely illegibleundatedScope and Contents
Autograph draft.
- Mixed Materials Box: 12 Folder: 79 id186769
"From Polybius upon Ancient Ships,"undatedScope and Contents
Autograph draft.
- Mixed Materials Box: 12 Folder: 80 id186772
A sketch of a portion of the Baltic Sea and northern German landsundatedScope and Contents
Autograph draft.
- Mixed Materials Box: 12 Folder: 81 id186774
An address to "Young Ladies,"undatedScope and Contents
Autograph draft. Re: Susan B. Anthony.
- Mixed Materials Box: 12 Folder: 51 id186691
- id186775
Accounts, Lists and the Likeundated
- Mixed Materials Box: 12 Folder: 82 id186778
Two account sheetsundatedScope and Contents
2 items. Autograph document. Endorsement: "A Memorandum showing the difference between the price asked and that paid for building a Carriage House."
- Mixed Materials Box: 12 Folder: 82 id186779
Statement about "Materials for a boat 10 by 15."undatedScope and Contents
Autograph document.
- Mixed Materials Box: 12 Folder: 83 id186783
"The relative value of wood & coal as an article of fuel on board Ships of War,"undatedScope and Contents
Autograph document.
- Mixed Materials Box: 12 Folder: 84 id186786
"Estimate for a floating dock to contain a Frigate of 1st class," signed Wm P. AsisyundatedScope and Contents
Autograph document signed,E. Endorsed: Commo. J. Barron's floating dock.
- Mixed Materials Box: 12 Folder: 85 id186789
"A Proportion of ammunition, stores, etc. for a 12 & 6 pounder and 5 ½ inch Howitzer,"undatedScope and Contents
Autograph document.
- Mixed Materials Box: 12 Folder: 86 id186793
Lists of infantry and artillery officers of VirginiaundatedScope and Contents
Autograph document.
- Mixed Materials Box: 12 Folder: 87 id186796
"A List of Floating Lights on the Coast of England,"undatedScope and Contents
Autograph document.
- Mixed Materials Box: 12 Folder: 82 id186778
- Mixed Materials Box: 13 Folder: 1 id186800
Bound volume printed in Washington City by Jacob Gideon, Jr. and includes the following three articles1822
- Mixed Materials Box: 13 Folder: 1 id186804
Proceedings of a Court of Enquiry, May 1821, upon Captain James Barron.1822Scope and Contents
11 pages. Printed volume.
- Mixed Materials Box: 13 Folder: 1 id186806
Notes to the trial of Commodore Barron, 18081822Scope and Contents
8 pages.
- Mixed Materials Box: 13 Folder: 1 id186808
Proceedings of the General Court Martial, January, 1808, Covered for the trial of Commodore James Barron.1822Scope and Contents
496 pages.
- Mixed Materials Box: 13 Folder: 2 id186810
Proceedings of a Court of Enquiry, held at the Navy Yard, Brooklyn, New York, upon Captain James Barron of the United States Navy in May, 1821.1822Scope and Contents
111 pages. Pritned volume, E. Autograph endorsement of 3 pages is included.
- Mixed Materials Box: 13 Folder: 3 id186812
Notes to the trial of Commodore Barron, 1808undatedScope and Contents
Printed material. Includes a long letter from Ro. Saunders, Williamsburg, June 30, 1808, condemning the decision of the Court.
- Mixed Materials Box: 13 Folder: 4 id186814
"The Fencing Master's Daughter," (a play)undatedScope and Contents
92 pages. Autograph volume.
- Mixed Materials Box: 13 Folder: 5 id186816
Portions of a printed bookletundatedScope and Contents
Numbered pages included are as follows: 9, 10, 15, 16, 19-22, 25-32, 43-46. Printed material. Re: Jamestown celebrations, with remarks made by G. Baidwin and John Madison.
- Mixed Materials Box: 13 Folder: 6 id186818
Handmade parchment envelopeundatedScope and Contents
Autograph material. Endorsed, "Mrs. Hope. For my dear Mrs. Hope to keep Memoranda or Letters in."
- id186822
Papers connected with the inventions of James Barron, 1822-1848undated
- Mixed Materials Box: 14 Folder: 1 id186826
A survey of "Inventions and essays on Naval Subjects by Commodore James Barron,"undatedScope and Contents
Autograph draft.
- Mixed Materials Box: 14 Folder: 2 id186829
Cork cutter description, [as invented by James Barron]undatedScope and Contents
Autograph draft.
- Mixed Materials Box: 14 Folder: 3 id186831
"Original papers relating to the filtering machine" [as invented by James Barron][1834]Scope and Contents
Autograph draft. See correspondence of February 1834.
- Mixed Materials Box: 14 Folder: 4 id186834
Flag signals, papers connected withundatedScope and Contents
Scope and Contents
7 items. Autograph draft. Original letter on signals by James Barron. A review of the work done by Barron on signals. Draft of a resolution before the Senate and House of Representatives and the report of the committee on Naval Affairs. Charts and instructions on the use of Flag signals.
- Mixed Materials Box: 14 Folder: 5 id186837
Log dock descriptions, as invented by James BarronundatedScope and Contents
4 pages. Autograph draft. Sketch included.
- Mixed Materials Box: 14 Folder: 6 id186840
James Barron "To the Public,"undatedScope and Contents
Autograph draft signed. A description of the log ship. Typescript copy of the above also included, 1848. Endorsed: "Southern Argus."
- Mixed Materials Box: 14 Folder: 7 id186845
Description of the valve pump invented by James BarronundatedScope and Contents
5 items. Autograph draft.
- Mixed Materials Box: 14 Folder: 8 id186849
Steam ram model photographs1827Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
3 photographs. Photograph. "Submitted to the Navy Dep't by Commo. James Barron, U.S.N."
- Mixed Materials Box: 14 Folder: 9 id186853
Re: ships ventilators and bellows invented by James BarronundatedScope and Contents
3 items. Autograph draft.
- Mixed Materials Box: 14 Folder: 10 id186857
"Ventilators,"undatedScope and Contents
Autograph volume. A 15 page booklet explaining that foul air is the cause of dry rot in the timber of vessels and of sickness among the crew with detailed plans for a more open construction of ships, with ventilators and bellows to change the air.
- Mixed Materials Box: 14 Folder: 11 id186860
"Plan of a vessel," [as invented by James Barron]undatedScope and Contents
Autograph draft.
- Mixed Materials Box: 14 Folder: 12 id186864
"Directions for using the washing machine [invented by James Barron]undatedScope and Contents
Autograph draft.
- Mixed Materials Box: 14 Folder: 13 id186868
Patent issued to James Barron for a winch, with drawing1822 April 25Scope and Contents
Printed autograph document signed.
- Mixed Materials Box: 14 Folder: 14 id186873
Patent issued to James Barron for "a Fan, moved by mechanism, for Bed Chambers, Dining Rooms, Halls, etc."1837 May 5Scope and Contents
Printed autograph document signed.
- Mixed Materials Box: 14 Folder: 15 id186876
Patent issued to James Barron for "a new and useful improvement in the Washing Machine & for mangling Cloaths,"1837 May 5Scope and Contents
Printed autograph document signed.
- Mixed Materials Box: 14 Folder: 1 id186826
- id186877
Pictorial Images, 1818undated
- Mixed Materials Box: 14 Folder: 16 id186880
Photograph of miniature. Item shows either Commo. James Barron, the Elder (Comm. of Virginia Navy in the War of Independence) or his father, Capt. Samuel Barron who commanded at Fort GeorgeundatedScope and Contents
2 items. Photograph, E.
- Mixed Materials Box: 14 Folder: 17 id187372
Photograph of James Barron the Elder's Commission in the State NavyundatedScope and Contents
Photograph, E. The original image is signed by Thomas Jefferson, as Governor of Virginia, and framed in piece of the 'Constitution.'
- Mixed Materials Box: 14 Folder: 18 id187374
Photograph of a miniature of Commo. James Barron the Younger, painted by the Court Painter of Denmark[1818]Scope and Contents
2 copies. Photograph, E.
- Mixed Materials Box: 14 Folder: 19 id187376
Photograph taken from a portrait of Commo. James Barron, the YoungerundatedScope and Contents
Photograph, E.
- Mixed Materials Box: 14 Folder: 20 id187378
Engraving of Commodore James Barron of the U.S. Navy. The engraving was produced by J.W. Steel, from the original painting by NeagleundatedScope and Contents
Photograph.
- Mixed Materials Box: 14 Folder: 21 id187380
Copper plate for printing of portraits of Commodore James BarronundatedScope and Contents
Copper plate.
- Mixed Materials Box: 14 Folder: 22 id187382
Three photographs of Samuel Barron, Mary Barron, and Frank BlakeundatedScope and Contents
Photograph, Card, E. The photographs were enclosed in a cover, endorsed: " 'Uncle' 'Sam' Barron, nephew of Commo. Jas. Barron and son of Commo. Samuel Barron." "Mary Barron, daughter of Commo. James Barron, U.S.N. and wife of Commo. Geo. S. Blake, U.S.N. who remained on the Northern side." "Frank Blake, son of Mary Barron and Geo. S. Blake."
- Mixed Materials Box: 14 Folder: 16 id186880
- Mixed Materials Box: 15 Folder: 1 id187385
"Extra" edition of the Norfolk Beacon announcing the duel between Commodore Barron and Commodore Decatur1820 March 24Scope and Contents
Newspaper. Time of newspaper issue: 2 o'clock P.M. Mailed to Commo. Barron, U.S. Navy, Beal's Hotel, Washington.
- Mixed Materials Box: 15 Folder: 1 id187386
Six newspaper clippings of reports of the Barron-Decatur duel1820 March 23-25Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
6 items. Newspaper Clipping. The newspaper clippings include the following: Georgetown [Metropolitan],23 March 1820; Baltimore Fed. Rep., 23 March 1820, and Baltimore American, 24 March 1820; National Intelligencer, Washington City Gazette, and Georgetown Metropolitan, [22-23 March 1820]; National Messenger, 24 March 1820; Niles Register, 25 March 1820; An one undated account.
- Mixed Materials Box: 15 Folder: 2 id187388
Report of the resolutions offered by Mr. Randolph in the House of Representatives[1820 March]Scope and Contents
Newspaper clipping. Re: mourning for Decatur and withdrawn for lack of support.
- Mixed Materials Box: 15 Folder: 3 id187390
"Indian Oration of the death of Commo. Decatur." from the National GazetteundatedScope and Contents
Newspaper clipping.
- Mixed Materials Box: 15 Folder: 4 id187392
Three reports of the arrangements for the funeral of Commo. Stephen Decatur1820 March 23-25Scope and Contents
3 items. Newspaper clipping.
- Mixed Materials Box: 15 Folder: 5 id187394
Later reactions to the duelundatedScope and Contents
3 items. Newspaper clipping.
- Mixed Materials Box: 15 Folder: 6 id187396
Reports of the return of Commo. Barron to Norfolk after convalescing from his wound, in Washington1820 April 17Scope and Contents
2 items. Newspaper clipping. Articles taken from The Herald and Norfolk.
- Mixed Materials Box: 15 Folder: 7 id187398
Reports of the charge delivered by Chief Justice Cranch to the Grand Jury relative to the Barron-Decatur duel1820 June 28Scope and Contents
2 items. Newspaper clipping. The Herald and the National Intelligencer reports.
- Mixed Materials Box: 15 Folder: 8 id187400
An editorial on the Barron-Decatur duel, which condemned all duels[1820]Scope and Contents
Newspaper clipping.
- Mixed Materials Box: 15 Folder: 9 id187402
Newspaper reports of the published correspondence of Barron and Decatur1820 April 8-22Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
6 items. Newspaper clipping. The newspaper clippings include the following: American Beacon, 8 April 1820; Norfolk, 11 April 1820; The Gazette, Winchester, 15 April 1820; American Advocate, 22 April 1820; and two undated articles.
- Mixed Materials Box: 15 Folder: 10 id187404
Newspaper reports of a pamphlet of 26 pages published by the friends of Commo. Decatur containing the letters, which led up to the Barron-Decatur duel[1820]Scope and Contents
2 items. Newspaper clipping.
- Mixed Materials Box: 15 Folder: 11 id187406
Newspaper reports of the decision of the Naval Court of Enquiry on Commo. Barron1821 August 13Scope and Contents
3 items.
- Mixed Materials Box: 15 Folder: 12 id187408
Newspaper reports of the discovery of the "Rodney Urn" in Philadelphia and its return to Norfolk, where it was placed on display1947-1955Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
4 items. Autograph draft. The "Rodney Urn" was a silver urn, given to Caesar Rodney, a former Attorney General of the U.S. who had defended James Barron at the Court of Enquiry without pay. The newspaper articles include the following: Norfolk Ledger-Dispatch, 10 January 1947; Norfolk Virginian-Pilot, 14 November 1954; Norfolk Virginian-Pilot, 1 January 1955.
- Mixed Materials Box: 15 Folder: 13 id187410
The complete issue of the National Gazette and Literary Register , Philadelphia1821 September 26Scope and Contents
Newspaper. This includes an editorial opinion of the Court of Enquiry upon Commo. Barron.
- Mixed Materials Box: 15 Folder: 14 id187412
The complete issue of the Norfolk and Portsmouth Herald1823 July 4Scope and Contents
Newspaper. This contains the obituary of Mrs. Elizabeth Moseley Barron, late wife of Commo. James Barron.
- Mixed Materials Box: 15 Folder: 15 id187414
The complete issue of the Norfolk and Portsmouth Herald1824 August 18Scope and Contents
Newspaper. This includes an editorial on the testimonial dinner offered to Commo. James Barron upon his assuming the command of the Philadelphia Naval Yard and his declining of it due to his wish "to avoid all appearance of ostentation or triumph."
- Mixed Materials Box: 15 Folder: 16 id187416
The complete issue of the American Watchman and Delaware Advertiser , Wilmington1824 August 20Scope and Contents
Newspaper. This includes an account of the landing of General Lafayette in New York.
- Mixed Materials Box: 15 Folder: 17 id187418
The complete issue of the Columbian Observer , Philadelphia1824 August 20Scope and Contents
Newspaper. This includes an editorial on Lafayette, "good man, sincere Patriot, and distinguished Soldier of our Revolution."
- Mixed Materials Box: 15 Folder: 18 id187420
The complete issue of the Delaware Gazette , Wilmington1824 August 27Scope and Contents
Newspaper. This includes a report of the visit of General Lafayette to New York, Brooklyn, and New Haven.
- Mixed Materials Box: 15 Folder: 19 id187422
The complete issue of the United States Gazette , Philadelphia1824 September 23Scope and Contents
Newspaper. This includes an announcement of the expected arrival of General Lafayette in Philadelphia with the order of Civic Procession.
- Mixed Materials Box: 15 Folder: 20 id187424
The complete issue of the United States Gazette , Philadelphia1824 September 25Scope and Contents
Newspaper. This includes reports of the departure of General Lafayette from New York and his reception in Troy, New York.
- Mixed Materials Box: 15 Folder: 21 id187426
The complete issue of the Philadelphia Gazette and Daily Advertiser1824 September 29Scope and Contents
Newspaper. This includes an account of the continuing journeys of "The Nation's Guest," General Lafayette.
- Mixed Materials Box: 15 Folder: 22 id187428
The complete issue of The Philadelphia Gazette and Daily Advertiser1824 October 4Scope and Contents
Newspaper. This includes an account of the visit of General Lafayette to the Philadelphia Naval Yard, Commo. James Barron, commanding.
- Mixed Materials Box: 15 Folder: 23 id187430
The complete issue of The New York Gazette and General Advertising1824 October 5Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Newspaper. This includes an account of the visit of "The Nation's Guest" General Lafayette, to the Philadelphia Naval Yard.
- Mixed Materials Box: 15 Folder: 24 id187432
The complete issue of The United States Gazette , Philadelphia1824 October 8Scope and Contents
Newspaper. This includes a report of the visit of General Lafayette to Philadelphia and of his further journey to Chester, Pa., and on to Delaware.
- Mixed Materials Box: 15 Folder: 25 id187434
The complete issue of the Washington Gazette1824 December 11Scope and Contents
Newspaper. This includes a report of the reception of General Lafayette by the United States Congress.
- Mixed Materials Box: 15 Folder: 26 id187436
Newspaper clipping1825 July 22Scope and Contents
Newspaper clipping. Re: Naval Courts, printed in The Herald.
- Mixed Materials Box: 15 Folder: 27 id187438
Article on the order of Procession for the funeral of Commo. Hull in Philadelphia1843 February 19Scope and Contents
Newspaper clipping.
- Mixed Materials Box: 15 Folder: 28 id187440
Renewed discussion of Commo. Barron in the Chesapeake Affair1850 January 5Scope and Contents
2 items. Newspaper clipping.
- Mixed Materials Box: 15 Folder: 29 id187442
The complete issue of The American Beacon and Norfolk and Portsmouth Advertiser1851 May 1Scope and Contents
Newspaper. This includes the obituary of Commo. James Barron.
- Mixed Materials Box: 15 Folder: 30 id187444
An editorial from The Landmark , Norfolk, founded by James Barron Hope, suggesting that a vessel be named for the late Commo. James Barron1899 November 15Scope and Contents
Newspaper clipping.
- Mixed Materials Box: 15 Folder: 30 id187445
Letter - Thomas Truxton, Norfolk, Virginia to Capt. James Sever1800 April 26Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Physical Location: Filed with the 1999 accessions. Number: 1999.44. 1 page. Autograph letter signed. Orders Sever to take over the Chesapeake toward the end of May as Capt. James Barron says it will be ready then; he is to take his crew, the marine officer and marines, the master and about thirty seamen, such midshipmen and "pettee officers" as he thinks proper, and two or three warrant officers. The Chesapeake will move down to the Cran[e]y Island. It is essential to get the ship out as early as possible.