Correspondence of the Commander in Chief of the Continental Navy, 1919? - 1947?

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National Archives Identifier:
1766790
HMS Entry Number(s):
  • I-18 550
Creator(s):
From:
Record Group 45: Naval Records Collection of the Office of Naval Records and Library, 1691 - 1945

Details

Level of Description:
  • Series
Type(s) of Archival Materials:
  • Textual Records
The creator compiled or maintained the series between:
1919? - 1947?
The series documents the time period:
10/1775 - 10/1777
Date Note:
Although it is unclear when this series was created, the Office of Naval Records and Library which created it was in existence from 1919 - 1947. The documents in the series are dated October 1775 - October 1777.
Other Title(s):
  • Correspondence of Esek Hopkins, Commander in Chief of the Continental Navy
Arrangement:
Arranged in two parts. The first two volumes are divided into letters received, letters sent, and miscellaneous papers, and thereunder arranged for the most part chronologically. The third volume is arranged for the most part chronologically.
Access Restriction(s):
  • Unrestricted
Use Restriction(s):
  • Unrestricted
Finding Aid Type:
Index
Finding Aid Note:
A typed name and subject index in the first volume covers the first two volumes of the series.
Finding Aid Type:
Index
Finding Aid Note:
The third volume includes a typed name and subject index.

Scope & Content

This series consists of copies made from originals in the Rhode Island Historical Society. Included is correspondence with the Continental Congress, state governors, commanders of Continental vessels, and other naval officers. The miscellaneous papers include accounts, naval signals, and court-martial proceedings. The third volume contains letters, reports, and orders sent that overlap with and partially duplicate those in the second volume.

Variant Control Numbers

ARC Identifier:
1766790
Former HMS/MLR Entry Number:
PC-30 Entry 391
HMS/MLR Entry Number:
I-18 550
Inventory Entry Number:
550
This entry is located in the "Inventory of the Naval Records Collection of the Office of Naval Records and Library" (I-18).

Archived Copies

Copy 1:
Preservation-Reproduction-Reference
Extent (Size):
3 linear inches
Contact(s):
  • Archives I Reference Section, Textual Archives Services Division (NWCT1R), National Archives Building
    7th and Pennsylvania Avenue NW
    Washington, DC 20408
    Phone: 202-357-5385
    Fax: 202-357-5936
    Email: Archives1reference@nara.gov
Count:
  • Volume, Oversize 3.0
Copy 1 Media Information:
  • Specific Media Type: Bound Volume