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feiec\^cxv cra'3- n^3 preliminary inventory of the records of the BUREAU OF SHIPS (Record Group 19) PLAINTIFF'S IV EXHIBIT h I JMMC-385 j Compiled by Elizabeth Bethel, Ellmore A. Champie Mabel E. Deutrich, Robert W. Krauskopf and Mark N. Schatz ."=2 <sr3S^ w ^onal^ > -W /</ 1 C ON19ij3t4D c^ fr I^K The National Archives National Archives and Records Service General Services Administration V/ashington: 1961 PRODUCED JM-83 i <1 4 <4 4 I FORFbOPf To analyze and describe the permanently .uable records of the Federal Government preserved in the national Archives Building is one of the main tasks of the national Archives. Various kinds of finding aids are needed to facilitate the use of these records, and the first step in the recerds-description program is the compilation of prelim inary inventories of the material in some 300 record groups to which the holdings of the national Archives are allocated. These inventories are called "preliminary" because they are pro visional in character. They are prepared as soon as possible after the records are received without waiting to screen out all disposable mate rial or to perfect the arrangement of the records. They are compiled primarily for internal use, both as finding aids to help the staff ren der efficient reference service and as a means of establishing adminis trative control over the records. Fach preliminary inventory contains an introduction that briefly states the history and functions of the agency that accumulated the records. The records themselves are described series by series, that is, by units cf records of the same form or that deal with the same subject or activity or that are arranged serially. Other significant information about the records may sometimes be given in appendixes. When the record group has been studied sufficiently and the records have been placed in final order, the preliminary inventories will be re vised and the word "preliminary" dropped from the title of the revision. Meanwhile, as occasion demands and tine permits, special reports, in dexes, calendars, and other finding aids to the record group will be prepared. Several finding aids that give an overall picture of materials in the national Archives have been published. A comprehensive Guide to the Records in the National Archives (I9li8) and a brief guide, Your Government's Records in the National Archives (revised 1950), have been issued. Forty-four Reference Information Papers, which analyze records in the national Archives on such subjects as transportation, small busi ness, and the Middle East, have so far been issued. Records of World War I have been described in the Handbook of Federal World War Agencies 'and Their Records, 1917-1921, and those of World War II in the twovolums guide. Federal Records of World War II (1950-51). Many bodies of records of high research value have been edited by the Rational Archives I and reproduced on microfilm as a form of publication. Positive prints i of some 10,000 rolls of this microfilm, many of which are described in the List of Z-ational Archives Microfilm Publications (1953), are now available for purchase. [. 24 St t* .1 3 PRODUCED Jill - 83  ? -. ..aafc^L: CCNTEIITS Pare Xntrodiicti.cn .......................... j_nvenucry Records of the Bureau of Construction, Equ.ipr.ent, and B.epairs.................................................................................................... Letters received and correspondence registers .......................... Records relating to supplies and accounts ................................... Miscellaneous records............................................................................... Records of the Bureau of Construction and Repair ....... General records of the office of the Chief of the Bureau . Correspondence and reports, 1850-86 .................. .....' Correspondence, reports, and related records, 1887- 19L0................................................................................................ Circulars, orders, and regulations ...... .................. Plans of ships and stations, with related records ... Records relating to ships' descriptions, dimensions, weights, calculations, tests, and trials .................. ?.ecords relating to claims involving vessels...................... Miscellaneous records relating to United States ves sels ............................................................ Records relating to supplies, equipment, and accounts . Procurement records .. ...................... ......... jOJLowance lists of vessels and related records ... Returns, inventories, and lists of supplies and stores.......................... Records relating to inspections and surveys of mate rial and equipment............................................... Fiscal records ............................................................................... Miscellaneous records ................................................................. Records relating to personnel .................................................... Miscellaneous records ...................................................................... Records of divisions of the office of the Chief of the Bureau............................................................................................... Records of the Design Division..................... Records of the Camouflage Section of the Maintenance Division................................... Field records.............................................................................. Records of the Baltimore District ............................................ Records relating to the Bath Iron Works, Bath, Maine . . P.ecords relating to the City Point Iron Works, South Boston, Mass. .......................................................................... P.ecords relating to the Columbian Iron Works and Dry Dock Co., Baltimore, Md......................................................... Records relating to William Cramp and Sons Shipbuilding Cc., Philadelphia, Pa............................................................. P.eccrds relating to the Crescent Shipyard, Elizabeth- port, M.J...................................................................................... P.ecords relating to the Delaware River Iron Shipbuilding Co., Chester, ?a. 1 7 7 7 8 13 15 17 1? 22 33 33 37 Tj.5 56 65 ,65 68 72 76 77 85 87 89 92 92 93 95 95 96 102 105 108 116 117 PRODUCED JM - 83 m St -ST j.-*r v>*. tA m JM. 3 1 ' ! Tvt?3*x Z&g&v'i ftp Vi|5*.-'^,S>- <,fl ii, ^ **- :*v -/.^;"-:-v-'^'':^iV-c::'-' s25&i^fe:&&.'* -* ' * - - -- Accords relating to the John II. Dialogue -I; Cor. Shipyard., Camden, II. J,..................... il8 Records relating to the Fore hirer Shipyard, -uincy, h-cv5o. * -i_^7 Records relating to the Gas Engine and Rover Co. and Charles L. Seabury and Co., Consolidated, Ilcrris Heights, K. 1................................................ 121 Records relating to the Harlan and Hollingsworth Co., Wilmington, Del............................................ 123 Records relating to the Charles Hillman Ship and Engine Co., Philadelphia, Pa................................... ..................... 126 Records relating to the Leonard Construction Co., Chicago, 111.................................................. 126 Records relating to the Maryland Steel Co., Sparrows Point, Md......................................................... 126 Records relating to Moore and Sons, Elizabethport, :;. J...................................................................................................... 127 Records relating to the Moran Brothers Co., Seattle, hash...................................................................................................... Encores relating to the Morgan Iron "Corks, Hew York, 123 J............................................................................................... 129 Records relating to the Heafie and Levy Shipyard, Philadelphia, Pa............................................................................ 130 Records relating to the Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co., Newport News, Va.............................. llj.3 Records relating to the New York Shipbuilding Co., Camden, N. J. .................. 138 Records of the Superintending Constructor, lj.ll Fifth Avenue, New York, N.Y............................................................... 162 Records relating to the Seattle Construction and Dry Dock Co., Seattle, Wash............................................................. 163 Records relating to the William R. Trigg Co., Richmond, Va.......................................................................................................... 163 Records relating to the Union Iron Works, San Francisco, Calif.................................................................................................... 163 Records relating to the Wolff and Zvicker Iron Works, Portland, Greg............................................... ... 170 Records relating to the construction of the Dolphin, the Chicago, the Boston, and theAtlanta.................... 170 Miscellaneous records ......................................................................... 17U Records relating to the International Conference on Safety of life at Sea.................................................................................. 176 Records of the Bureau of Engineering ............. 177 General records of the office of the Chief of the Bureau . (.179- Correspondence, reports, and relatedrecords ......................... t179 Laboratory tost reports and related records ...................... (136 Records relating to weights, perfornances, tests, repairs, and alterations ofships'machinery . . . 183 Shins' plans and related records ............ '190 Records relating to supplies, equipment, and accounts . 191 Procurement records................... ............................. .... 191 .'.lle-.:nr?e lists of vessels........................................................ 19U PRODUCED JM - 83 : r 'i - . .'. N '.-77 -- [.'----77r-.-,\f7Tl----.7,7-7.-~w----.'-:- - -/ - ` ;- . ' ' >" ^ 7T7 --^.p7 r >--- - ------,7^-,',,I "7rg, ^ W::^ - I ->i ~-v Ij. 'f- Records relating to appropriations................................... 195 liscellar.eous records ................................... ...................... Miscellaneous records..................,............................................... Records 01 subordinate units of the office of the Chief of I95 196 Ii. VH*!'.1 \i the Bureau .......................................................................................... Records of the General Inspector of Machinery.................. Records of the Division of Logs and Records....................... 197 197 198 V -qy t [l 1 K.3 Records of the Radio Division ....... * .................. P.ecords of boardsof officers ............... 199 200 Records of examining-boards of naval engineers, Phila delphia, ?a................................................................................... 200 it- 4 i-:ecords cf the examining board of naval engineers, Boston Navy Tard ................................... ........ 201 Records of the board on plans of steam capstans, steam engineeringgear, and steam windlasses........................ 202 "ivv*** * Records of the board on tests of liquid fuel for naval purposes, 1902-k .................................................................. Field records ... ................................... ......... Records relating to the Columbian Iron Works and Drv 202 203 iW vM-S,' ilB Dock Co., Baltimore, Md. Records relating to the William Cramp and Sons, Ship building Co., Philadelphia, Pa. . . ........................... 203 211 , m:, &: Records relating to the Crescent Shipyard, Elizabeth- pert, N. J................................................................................. . . 211 Records relating to the Delaware River Iron Shipbuilding Co., Chester, Pa. ............................................................. 211 Records relating to the Gas Engine and Power Co., and to Charles L. Seabury and Co., Consolidated, Morris Heights, N. 1. . .......................... *..................... 211 c'-vkJ W' Records relating to the George Lawley and Son Corp., South Boston, Mass.................................................. .... Records relating to the Maryland Steel Co., Sparrows 213 *47, Point, Md. ... ................................... ........ 215 Records relating to the Moran Brothers Co., Seattle, r- Wash....................................................... 216 Records relating to the Park Brothers Co., Pittsburgh, Pa....................................................................................................... Records relating to the William R. Trigg Co., Richmond, Va....................................................................................................... Records relating to the Union Iron Works, San Francisco, 216 216 3$ M # mft Calif................................................................................................ Records of boards on changes ..................................................... . 218 218 Records of the Bureau of Equipment.................................................... .... 218 IK u'* General records of the office of the Chief of the Bureau Correspondence ......................................................... ....... 220 220 m Records relating to coaling stations and coaling equip ment ................................................................................................ Records relating to the Naval Observatory............................... Records relating to communications . ....................................... Records cf shins' electrical appliances and weights . . 221 222 222 223 % W Records re latino tc supplies and equipment ....... E j 1Records of ir.mooters of eouirme-r" -at shi"-ards...................... duced vai r JM - 83 1 I`VJ-. t r ... +7-*. r- r "> INTRODUGTION :> -V-. *:*- The Bureau of Ships was established by an act of Congress approved June 20, 19li0, which abolished the Bureau of Construction and Repair and Bureau of Engineering (the latter bureau was the Bureau of Steam Engir.eer ing until its name was changed in 1920) and consolidated their func- q>-i s under one bureau, to be known as the Bureau of Ships. Through the Bure =u of Construction and-Repair and the Bureau of Engineering, the Bureau of Ships also inherited the functions of the Bureau of Constriction, Ecuipmer.t, and Repairs, which existed from I3ii2 to 1362, and many of the fun ticns of the Bureau of Equipment, which existed from 1362 to 1910. The records of the Bureau of Ships in the National Archives include records The Bureau of Construction, Equipment, and Repairs was established by an act of Congress approved August 31, 131;2, and was responsible for building, equipping, and repairing all naval vessels. This 3ureau was abolished by an act of Congress approved July 5, 1362, and its functions were divided among three newly established bureaus--the Bureau of Construc tion and Repair, the Bureau of Steam Engineering, and the Bureau of Equip ment and Recruiting (the name of this bureau was changed to the Bureau of Equipment in 1391). The Bureau of Construction and Repair was responsible for building and repairing the hulls of naval vessels; the Bureau of Steam Engineering was responsible for designing, constructing, maintaining, and repairing steam machinery for naval vessels; and the 3ureau of Equipment and Recruiting was responsible for equipping naval vessels and for recruit ing and supervising enlisted men. There were thus three bureaus concerned in one way or another with the building and equipping of ships. :-$r M cav V#v v During the Civil V.'ar the work of constructing naval vessels was vig orously prosecuted. Among the important naval developments of the period was the construction of monitors or turreted ironclads. Since neither the Bureau of Construction and Repair nor the 3ureau of Steam Engineering approved of constructing vessels of this type, the office of the General Superintendent of Ironclads was established in New 'fork City to superin tend the building of these vessels and other types of vessels built at private shipyards on the Atlantic coast. The period following the Civil V-ar was one of economy, reaction, and widespread indifference to the needs of the Navy. By 1331 the Navy had declined to such an extent that the Sec au2 3 retary of the Navy stated in his annual report for that year that the Navy was unable to protect the rights of American citizens and that unless some action was taken on its behalf it would soon dwindle into insignificance, for.gress responded to this statement by providing in the naval appropri ation act of August 5, 1332, for the construction of two new steam cruising vessels of war of the highest attainable speed. Additional new ships for the Navy were authorized by Congress every year from 1332 to 1397, with the exception of the year 1331;, and the "hew Navy" came into being during these years. ..4* *** & The act of August 3, 1^-32, also provided for the establishment of a ..val Advisory 3oard, consisting of five naval officers and two civilian PRODUCED JM - 83 t hjc' ' '*rr^T f% * " :-x * vk*/** r----t.." -*** - X, . .**4-* 4>\^r -^xtr experts, to advise and assist the Secretary in building and arming the two new vessels authorized by the act. The functions of this Board were later widened to include investigation and recommendation concerning the construction of war vessels in general. Although both the 3ureau of Con struction and Repair and the Bureau of Steam Engineering were represented on the Naval Advisory Board, responsibility for the construction of ships remained divided. In 1884 the Secretary of the Navy recommended that the Bureau of Construction and Repair and the Bureau of Steam Engineering be consolidated to form a dingle Bureau of Construction in order to give unity of responsibility and power in the construction of ships and to obviate the necessity for the Naval Advisory Board, which stood between the Secretary of the Navy and the bureaus. Congress did not adopt this recommendation, but by an order of June 25j 1889, the Secretary of the Navy reorganized the duties of some of the Navy Department bureaus, effective July 1, 1889. Considerable changes were made in the duties of the Bureau of Equipment and Recruiting, and its name was changed to the Bureau of Equipment .to reflect its change in duties. The functions of the Bureau of Construc tion and Repair and of the Bureau of Steam Engineering were not materi ally affected by the order. To increase the efficiency of the existing bureau organisation, however, the Secretary's order of June 25, 1839, created the Board on Construction, composed of the chiefs of the Bureaus of Yards and Docks, Ordnance, Equipment and Recruiting, Construction and Repair, and Steam Engineering, to have general supervision over the de signing, constructing, and equipping of new ships for the Navy. The con tinuance of the Naval Advisory Board was made unnecessary by the establish ment of the Board on Construction. Another step toward centralizing responsibility for constructing ships was taken on October 2, 189U> when the Secretary of the Navy issued an order making the Bureau of Construction and Repair responsible for the design, structural strength, and stability of all vessels built for the Navy. All changes in design recommended by other bureaus were required to be submit ted to the Bureau of Construction and Repair, which was made responsible-- unless its recommendations were overruled-by the Secretary of the Navy--for the resultant effect on ships of every change made in construction after the designs were approved. In 1399 the Secretary of the Navy recommended, in the interest of good business organization and economy, that the Bureaus of Construction and Repair, Steam Engineering, and Equipment be consoli dated into a Bureau of Ships. He stated that all these bureaus were con cerned with the construction and fitting out of vessels, with resulting friction and delays, and pointed out that a contract for a ship was made with one builder and was not given in part to a constructor of hulls, in part to a steam engine manufacturer, and in part to an outfitting firm. The Secretary also pointed out that under the present organization each bureau had its own inspectors at the shipyard where the vessel was being built. The bureaus were not reorganized along the lines suggested by the Secretary until some UO years later, but by an act of Congress approved June 2h, 1910, the Bureau of Equipment was abolished. Its duties were later distributed among other bureaus. The two bureaus chiefly concernedwith the construction of naval vessels, the Bureau of Construction and Repair and the Bureau of Engineering, were continued as separate organize- produced JM-83 P* v`. a***88^ .t^.-A>-.; rn if *trgj'v'i"i Z&;>mij5S$k, *a1 i3lv tions until the v.'orld Uar II period. After the outbreak of war in Europe ir. September 1939, it was essential that naval construction should proceed as raoidly and efficiently as possible. Therefore, on September 1U, 1939, a Coordinator of Shipbuilding for the Naval Establishment was appointed to 5 5 have overall supervision of the shipbuilding program. Finally, an act of Congress approved June 20, 19hO, abolished the Bureau of Construction and Repair and the Bureau of Engineering, and established the Bureau of Ships, with responsibility for the design, building, equipping, maintenance, re- pair, and salvage of naval vessels and their machinery and equipment. Thus a single bureau--established in I3!i2, divided into three bureaus in 1362, and reduced to two in 1910--was reconstituted a single bureau in I9I1O. r J'. j` j- The records described in this inventory are the records of the Bureau of Construction, Equipment, and Repairs, the Bureau of Construction and Repair, the Bureau of Engineering, the Bureau of Equipment, the General Superintendent of Ironclads, the Coordinator of Shipbuilding, and the Bureau of Ships that, as of August 1, i960, were in the National Archives. The;/ are designated as Record Group 19, Records of the Bureau of Ships, and amount to 19,271 cubic feet, including $1$ cubic feet of still pic tures. A .= :r i * j.M* M The correspondence of the bureaus whose records are in Record Group 19 was generally filed according to the recordkeeping systems prescribed by the Navy Department. Until about 1835 original incoming communications were bound in volumes of letters received, generally by class of correspond ent .(such as the Secretary of the Navy, officers, and commandants of navy yards) and thereunder chronologically; communications sent were copied in letters sent books, also by class of correspondent, and thereunder chron ologically. Many of these volumes contain indexes to or registers of the correspondence. Beginning about 1385 correspondence volumes were generally discontinued, and the correspondence v.Tas filed numerically in unbound form, letters received and copies of replies were filed together and indexed on cards. It was frequently the practice to file later correspondence on a given subject under the same number as earlier correspondence on the same subject and to number the documents serially under the main number. Many of the main numbers therefore have a subject significance. This system was followed, with a few exceptions, until about 1923. The Bureau of Steam Engineering filed letters received and copies of replies together numerically in bound volumes from 1885 to 1337, but from 1383 to 1910 it used the earlier system of filing letters received and letters sent in separate series of bound volumes, maintaining within the volumes a numer ical arrangement. In 1910 the Bureau of Steam Engineering resumed the practice of filing incoming and outgoing communications together. The Bureau of Construction and Repair, which adopted the system of filing in coming and outgoing communications together in 1337, maintained separate series relating to individual vessels and in 1915 adopted a special clas sification scheme, composed of ships' symbols and subject numbers, for correspondence relating to ships. In 1923 and in 1925 the Bureau of En gineering and the Bureau of Construction and Repair, respectively, began 00 use the Navy Filing Manual system, and the Bureau of Ships continued PRODUCED 3 JM - 83 r to use it. The Navy Filing Manual classification scheme combines alpha betical symbols with numbers to indicate subjects and classes of corre spondents. The chiefs of the Bureau of Ships and its predecessors are listed below. The dates given in the first list are the dates of appointment; those given in the other lists are the dates of service. Bureau of Construction, Equipment? and Repairs Capt. David Connor Cant. 3everly Kennon Capt. Charles Morris Capt. Charles W. Skinner Capt. William B. Shubrick Commodore John Lenthall Sept. 1, 181+2 Mar. 2, 181+3 Apr. 10, 1S1+U June 1, 181+7 Mar. 1, 1852 Nov. 18, 1853 jt f 5 5C A*. I 3 b % Bureau of Construction and Repair Commodore John Lenthall Commodore Isaiah Hanscom Commodore John W. Easby Commodore Theodore D. Wilson Rear Adm. Philip Hichborn Rear Adm. Francis T. Bowles Rear Adm. Washington L. Capps Rear Adm. Richard M. Watt Rear Adm. David V/. Taylor Rear Adm. John D; Beuret Rear Adm. George H. Rock Rear Adm. Emory S. Land Rear Adm. William G. DuBose Rear Adm. Alexander H. Van Keuren Apr. 28, 1863-Jan. 22, 1871 Jan. 23, 1871-Apr. 27, 1877 Apr. 28, 1877-Dec. 13, 1881 Mar. 3, 1882-July 7, 1893 July 23, 1893-Mar. U, 1901 Mar. 5, 1901-0ct. 31, 1903 Oct. 31, 1903-Oct. 1, 1910 Oct. 2, 1910-Dec. 12, 191U Dec. 1I+5 1911+-July 1, 1922 July 2, 1922-Nov. 20, 1929 Nov. 20, 1929-Sept. 30, 1932 Mar. 15, 1933-Mar. 15, 1937 Mar. 16, 1937-Sept. 16, 1939 Sept. 18, 1939-June 20, 19i|0 $ ft Re. Co He Re Cc Cc Cc Cc Cc Re r'x Re V: V; E< IV E< Bureau of Engineering Commodore Benjamin F. Isherwood Capt, James V/. King Capt. William W. W. Wood Commodore William H. Shock Commodore Charles H. Loring near Acm. George W. Melville Rear Adm. Charles W. Rae Rear Adm. John K. Barton Rear Adm. Hutch I. Cone Rear Adm. Robert S. Griffin Rear Adm. John K. Robison John Halligan July 25, 1862-Mar. 15, 1869 Mar. 15, 1869-Mar. 20, 1873 Mar. 20, 1873-Mar. 3, 1877 Mar. 3, 1877-June 15, 1883 Jan. 1, l8SU-July 8, 1887 Aug. 9, 1837-Aug. 9, 1393 Aug. 9, 1893-Hay 13, 1903 June 11, 1908-Dec. 22, 1908 May 21, 1909-May 18, 1913 May 18, 1913-Sept. 22, 1921 Oct. 1, 1921-Oct. 29, 1925 Oct. 29, 1925-Sept. 2h, 1928 I i > r 1 \ < 1 PRODUCED! JM-83 i A A . t- n '' carry -. Tarr.ell 4 in ..2 XT iaxusl M. Robinson ;SJTC--CL u* -oven ;a.~-= 1 1\. ?.cbinson Sent. 2U, 1923-May 29, 1931 May 29, 1931-May 29, 1935 May 29, 1933-Sept. 13, 1939 Sept. 13, 1939-June 20, 19U0 Bureau of Ecuiorcent Rear Adr.. Andrev: H. Foone "oTdr. Aibsr'v 'i* SnuLib Fear Acta. Melar.rthon Srdth dear Adr.. E'illiar He3--elds Comcdore Hubert V.'. Shufeldt Corr.odors Earl English domedore Minfield S. Schley Comoccre George Levey Comcdore French E. Chadwick Rear Acta. Royal 3, Bradford ..va -9A# C OUTSITS Rear Acta. Herrr li. Marr.ey Rear Acta. Rilliar. S., Cowles July 17, 1862-June 3, 1363 June h, 1363-Sept. 8, 1866 Sept. 17, 1366-July 17, 1870 July IS, 1570-Jan. 31, 1875 Feb. 1, 1375-Mov. 19, 1378 Nov. 20, 1373-Seot. 5, 183U Sept. 6, 1381*-July 31, 1889 Aug. 1, 1339-June 30, 1393 July 1, 1393-Sept. 6, 1897 Sept. 7, 1397-Oct. 20, 1903 Oct. 21, 1903-Mar. 11*, 190U Mar. 15, 1901;-Jan. 21, 1906 Jan. 22, 190o-Jan. 20, 1910 Bureau of Ships Rear Acta. Rear Adm. Vice Acta. Vice Acta. Rear Acta. Rear Acta. Rear Acta. Rear Acta. Rear Acta. Samel M. Robinson Alexander H. Van Keuren Edward L. Cochrane Earle '#>. Mills David H. Clark Hor.er N. 'Wallin Wilson B. Leggett, Jr. Albert G. Muraia Ralph K. Janes June 20, 19l*0-Jan. 31, 19U2 Feb. 6, 19h2-Nov. 22, 19i*2 Nov. 23, 191*2-Nov. 1, 191*6 Nov. 1, 19U6-Jan. 31, 19U9 Feb. 1, 1919-Feb. 1, 1951 Feb. 1, 1951-July 31, 1953 Aug. 1, 1953-Apr. 29, 1955 Apr. 29, 1955-Apr. 29, 1959 Apr. 29, 1959-(scheduled for ii-year term) t HS % vie ,,1A*-.*.*. 4r-* A_. V* * -riv- > ? tf ,-u t-wV*,' 'm PljODUcED JM.83 RECORDS OF THE BUREAU OF SHIPS 3 n -- TIMS o: BUREAU OF CONSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT, AND REPAIRS 35 Er.e Bureau of Construction, Equipment, and Repairs was administered as owo bureaus, the "Bureau of Construction and Repairs" and the "Bureau Zc-iip.rer.cs," under a single chief. The Bureau of Construction and Re pairs was responsible for the building and repairing of all naval vessels, for the materials used therein, for labor employed thereon, and for al1 contracts, accounts, and returns relating thereto. The Bureau of Equip ments was responsible for all "equipment," including sails, anchors, ca Vft bles, cordage, rigging, stoves and cooking utensils, furniture, lights, :s' and signals, and for labor, contracts, accounts, and returns relating ?!> thereto. In April 13U5 vessels in navy yards, either in ordinary (not in comission) cr under repair, were placed under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Construction, Equipment, and Repairs. The period follow ing the establishment of this Bureau was one of transition from sailing ships to steamships, and the principal work of the Bureau was the con struction of a steam fleet of naval vessels. Utv- -si The records of the Bureau of Construction, Equipment, and Repairs now in the National Archives are very fragmentary. Most of them relate to supplies and accounts. There are also a few items of correspondence and a few miscellaneous items. A few of the records antedate the estab lishment of the Bureau in 1S1|2. After the Bureau of Construction, Equip ment, and Repairs was abolished in 1862, some series of records were con tinued by other bureaus, particularly the Bureau of Construction and Repair These series are described with the records of the later bureaus. Several volumes of records of the Bureau of Construction, Equipment, and Repairs are among the Naval Records Collection of the Office of Naval Records and Li brary (Record Croup It5>) in the National Archives. LETTERS RECEIVED AND CORRESPONDENCE REGISTERS LETTERS RECEIVED FROM THE BOSTON NAVY YARD. Sept.-Dec. 1861. 1 vol. 2 in. l ! Letters and a few telegrams received from the commandant and other of ficials of the Boston Navy Yard. Arranged chronologically. There is a register in the volume, also arranged chronologically, giving subject of correspondence. 3? -tv A 83 .ABSTRACTS 0? LETTERS RECEIVED AND SENT. Jan. l8U8-Jan. 18U9. 1 vol. 1/2 in. 2 This volume shows name and address of writer or addressee, and date and brief of letter received or sent. The correspondence is chiefly with naval officers and navy agents. Arranged chronologically. :v` REGISTER CF LETTERS RECEIVED. Sept. I3h2-Dec. lBLih. 1 vol. 1 in. 3 i `V :a? Shews date letter was received; file number of letter; name and ship, station, or residence of writer; and date and subject of letter. Arranged N/y alphabetically by initial letter of name of writer and thereunder numeri- PRODUCED 4 JM - 83 cally. The correspondence to which this register refers has not been found. Shows date letter was received and date it was written, name of writer, and subject of letter. Arranged alphabetically by initial letter of writ er's name. The correspondence to which this register refers has not been found. / RECORDS RELATING TO SUPPLIES AND ACCOUNTS RETURNS OF REPAIRS TO VESSELS. 1820-U9- 1 vol. 2 in This volume contains accounts of repairs to various vessels, giving- such information as dates of repairs, descriptions of repairs, made, and accounts of labor and materials expended. Many of the later accounts are copies of returns sent to the Chief of the Bureau of Construction, Equip ment, and Repairs by naval constructors and commanding officers at navy yards. The earlier accounts do not indicate by whom they were prepared. Arranged by name of vessel, with an index to names of vessels in the front of the volume. RECORD 0? STORES AT NAVY YARDS. 1821-21;. 2 vols. 1* in 6 Contains quarterly lists of iron, cordage, anchors, canvas, cannon,- shot, and miscellaneous supplies and stores on hand at various navy yards, showing the kind and quantity of these materials. Arranged by name of navy yard and thereunder by kind of supplies. The second volume of this series is in bad condition, and it is impossible to ascertain its inclu sive dates. These records antedate the establishment of Navy Department bureaus and may be records of the Office of the Secretary of the Navy or of the Board of Navy Commissioners. RECORD OF THE COST OF BUILDING AND REPAIRING VESSELS. 1826-62. 1 vol. 1 in 7 Shows name of vessel and thereunder whether it was being built or re paired, date, navy yard at which vessel was located, total cost of work, and costs to the Bureau of Ordnance and Hydrography, the Bureau of pro visions and Clothing, and the Bureau of Construction, Equipment, and Re pairs. Arranged by name of vessel. This volume was probably compiled after 18U2 since there were no Navy Department bureaus before 18U2. INVENTORIES OF STORES AT NAVY YARDS. 1323j 18U2-UU. h vols. 2 in. 8 Inventories of stores at the Gosport Navy Yard (Norfolk, Va.), 1328 and lditht the Portsmouth Navy Yard, I3lt2, and the Brooklyn Navy Yard, 1814.3, showing items, quantities, and cost. Arranged by name of navy yard (2 volumes for Gosport and 1 volume each for Portsmouth and Brooklyn) and within the volumes sometimes by type of stores, sometimes by name of de partment of the navy yard (such as carpenter's department), and sometimes by name of vessel or class of vessels at the yard. MEMORANDA 0? STORES. 181j2. 1 vol. Less than l/h in. 9 This volume bears the following title or. its outside cover: "Rough J produced ^M ^ : * ,.r.wi<^ijii^f.Taj6vn^OTiasKaoa>r.-j.tsts^Hji^3auaaJWj>s>?siBi i4W8Wi^MU^ .suu.fc..v.:.v^.-;, ...i. ._;. ''er.crar.d-z of Stores Sent to Foreign Stations Since the Organization of the Bureau of Construct. Equipt. me Repairs in September 1.3b2." It con tains -a few loose sheets showing lists of stores, with quantities and zrices, received fror. certain contractors or for certain ships, lists of stores due on contracts, and lists of stores recommended for purchase. rr"::r:RT o? stores received and expended of the potomic. Mar. 1312-July 1SU7. 1 vol. l/2 in. 10 Shows type of stores or ship's department (such as boatswain's stores, master's department), specific items, and quantities of each-on hand, re ceived, and expended. Arranged by type of stores or name of ship's de partment and thereunder chronologically. RECORE OF REQUISITIONS FOR FUNDS. l81;2-50. 1 vol. l/2 in. 11 lists requisitions for funds drawn on the Secretary of the Navy by the Bureau of Construction, Equipment, and Repairs. Shown are date and number of requisition, name and station of navy agent or other official submitting it, and amount. Arranged chronologically. STATEMENT OF REQUISITIONS MADE ON THE GOSPCET NAVY YARD, NORFOLK, VA. July-Sept. 18U3 1 vol. Less than l/U in. 12 Gives amounts and kinds of equipment and material pertaining to the~Bu- reau of Construction, Equipment, and Repairs that were requisitioned from the storekeeper at the Gosport Navy Yard for various vessels, the navy yard, the naval hospital, and other purposes during the quarter ending September 30, 1313. Arranged by name of vessel or by subject (such as naval hospitals or repairs in general) and thereunder chronologically. REGISTER OF ARTICLES CONTRACTED FOR. I8b3. 1 vol. 1 in. 13 Shows name of contractor, date of contract, date of expiration of con tract, articles and quantities contracted for, and, for some classes of articles, navy yard to which they were to be delivered and, for others, names of bidders, navy yards concerned, and amount of bids. Arranged nu merically by class of article. lbREPORTS ON COST OF REPAIRING THE CONSTITUTION. l8U3-Uu 1 vol. 1/2 in. Reports of boat builders, painters, sailmakers, caulkers, carpenters, joiners, and gun-carriage makers giving dates of repairs, number of days worked, repair work done, and cost'. Most of the reports show that these repairs were made at the Norfolk Navy Yard. Arranged by type of report. COMPILATIONS OF DATA RELATING TO NAVAL VESSELS. 13U3-UU. 1 vol. 1 in. 15 This volume contains tables relating to weights, costs, and dimensions of anchors, chain cables, and water tanks for the various classes of na val vessels, as established by the Board of Navy Commissioners; schedules cf plate iron required to build water tanks; statements of costs and re pairs of vessels; tables shewing number and size of powder and powder Tanks allowed to each class of vessel; and a table showing the cost of sails. Arranged by tyoe of material. . produced q - S3 .'w : -ft >au 1>S? s. q- i, j-"` *~x* '?' REPORTS OF RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITCHES OF STORES ON THE CUMBERLAND. I8ii3-ii*5. 1 vol. 2 In. 16 Monthly reports showing stores and amounts of each on hand at the begin ning of each month, those received during the month, total on hand and re served, and amounts expended during the month. Arranged by name of ship's department and thereunder chronologically, with an index to the ship's de partments in the front of the volume. Inserted loosely in the front of the volume are quarterly reports of receipts and expenditures of stores of the gunner's, carpenter's, and sailmaker's departments for 15U5. REPORTS 0? RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES OF STORES ON THE SLOOP OF WAR ST. LOUIS. Mar. l8U3-Sept. 18U5; 1852. 2 vols. 2 in. 17 Monthly reports showing stores and amounts of each received, place from which received, amounts expended each month, and amounts on hand at begin ning of each month. Arranged by name of ship's department and thereunder chronologically. Dates are seldom shown in the second volume; those dates shewn are in 1852. INVENTORY OF PROPERTY ON HAND AT THE G0SF0RT NAVY YARD, NORFOLK, VA. Dec. 31, I8idi. 1 vol. 1/U in. 18 Shows amount and value of all public property under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Construction, Equipment, and Repairs at the Gosport Navy Yard. The inventory of timber is given first, then the inventories for the various departments (such as sailmaker's, ship joiner's, carpenter's), and finally an inventory of articles on hand. Within these inventories the entries are arranged by type of property, name of vessel, or appro priate title. On the last page of the volume there is a recapitulation of values of property listed in the inventories and the total property value for the navy yard. RECORD OF STORES RECEIVED AND EXPENDED ON THE ERIE. Oct. l88U-June 18U8. 1 vol. 2 in. 19 Contains an itemized record of stores received, expended, and remain ing each month for the boatswain's, carpenter's, gunner's, sailmaker's, and master's departments of the Erie. Arranged by name of department and thereunder chronologically by the following periods: October lSUi- August 18U5, August l8U5-March 19U6, and March l8U6-June 18U8. TABLES OF ALLOWANCES OF EQUIPMENTS, OUTFITS, AND STORES FOR NAVAL VES SELS. I81*lt; 185U. 11 vols. 1 ft. 20 These printed volumes (U volumes for 18UU and 7 volumes for 185U) show ships' departments, complements cf officers and crew, classes of vessels, and articles and quantity cf each allowed for each department of each class of vessel. Arranged by year and thereunder by name of department, with tables of contents in the volumes. RECORD OF THE VALUE C? STORES ?. ,CHIVED AND EXPENDED AT NAVY YARDS. . Jan. lShh-June 1856. 1 vol. 1 in. 21 Consists of reports showing sms cf navy yard, value of stores on hand on the first of each month value of stores received and expended during month, and value of stor '.d cn the first of the month. Arranged chrcnclcgicall eun.der by nar.e ci 10 JM-83 M ys ne I 8 4 %it . ,__--___> _ _ o \.r Tii7iiT/U7p--r'Ti--T^rni'c-:' / ;rr. Tu^p.^riTxTirw'"70; . w^- "..'.^--r Till cclumbus. Aor.-Sept. 18U5. 1 vol. 1 in. 22 nihly reports showing stores and amounts of each on hand at begin" cf month, those received during month, total received and total on hand, and total amount expended during nonth. Arranged by name of ship's department and thereunder chronologically. :;-0QPm3 OF RECEIPTS ARE EHPE'IDITIJRSS OF STORES 0:.' THE BRIG DOLPHIN. Nov. iSUS-I-Iov. 18U7. 1vol. 1 in. 23 Monthly reports showing stores and amounts of each on hand at beginning cf month, those received during month and place frori which received, ar.d total amount expended during month. Arranged by name of ship's depart ment and thereunder chronologically. 1ST .0001"IT5 A'lTH NEHSPAFERS. Jan. lBt|6-"ay 1853. 1 vol. 1 in. 2U This volume shows name of newspaper; amounts expended, with dates and purposes of srcp-enditures; amounts received under appropriation; and bal ances. Arranged by name of newspaper, with an index arranged alphabeti cally by initial letter of name of newspaper. REPORTS OF RECEIPTS AND IMPENDITURES OF STORES OR TIE FRIGATE POTOMAC. Feb. I5i;6-Aug. 1SU7. 1 vol. 1/2 in. 25 Monthly reports showing stores and amounts of each on hand at beginning of month, those received during month, and the total amount expended during month. Arranged by name of ship's department and thereunder chronologi cally. REPORT OF EXIENSES NECESSARY TO REPAIR AND EQUIP THE SLOOP VINCENNES. Apr. I3ii7- 1 vol. . l/lj. in. 26 A report of the officers appointed by the commandant of the New York Navy Yard to survey the outfit, stores, and condition of the Vincennes and to prepare an estimate of the cost of equipping the vessel for serv ice. The report is in two parts: data on the condition of the vessel, its outfit, and stores; and a detailed estimate of the probable cost to fit the vessel for service. Both parts of the report are arranged by name of ship's department. CONTRACTS. Apr. I3ii6-0ct. 181|7; July l8US>-Aug. 1352. 2 vols. U in. 27 Contracts for the construction of vessels and for materials, supplies, and equipment showing names of contracting parties and the date and terms of contract, with certifications of sureties as to the contractor's abil ity to fulfill the contract. Arranged chronologically. The volumes conrain indexes showing name of contractor, articles contracted for, date of contract, date of its expiration, and page number on which contract appears. AJCCURTS CF STORES ON TIE VINCENNES. 18U9-52. 1 vol. l/2 in. 28 This volume shows quantity of the various kinds of stores that were re ceived and expended during each quarter, total quantity received, and aggregate costs for each year. The amount of stores on hand and the -J3&. > A? i-*-. *W I ^ -jr L **" & H: * U 11 PRODUCED l . JM - 83 ^.--unt of those returned at the close of 1852 are also given. Arranged bv name of ship's department and thereunder by kind of stores. There is a" subject index in the volume. RECCED OF TIZ COST OF LABOR AND REPAIRS FOR VESSELS. Apr. l8U9-June 1855. 1 vol. 2 in. 29 Skews dates of repairs, names of persons employed, and, under headings such as "Pumps for Constellation," "Powder Tanks," "Repairs of Carbines," amounts in dollars and cents or in other figures which probably indicate hours of work. The volume is not further identified. Arranged chrono logically. rrroiczs and Bins of lading for coal. 1851-52. 1 voi. 3 in. 30 Invoices for coal showing by whom and to whom it was shipped, name of vessel on which it was shipped, and quantity and type of coal shipped. Accompanying the invoices are bills of lading for the coal's transporta tion. Arranged chronologically. STATEIZNTS OF EXPENDITURES FOR CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPMENT OF VESSELS. 1551-53. 1 vol. 1 in. 31 Monthly statements of expenditures at navy yards showing name of navy- yard, name of vessel, dates of expenditures, and amounts spent on each vessel for construction and for equipment. Arranged by name of navy yard. SCALE OF OFFERS TO FURNISH SUPPLIES AT NAVI YARDS. 1851-53.' 1 vol. 1 in. 32 A record of offers to furnish supplies for the fiscal years ending June 30,- 1351; June 30, 1852; and June 30, 1853, showing name of navy yard, names of persons making offers, class of supplies offered and cost, remarks, and offers accepted. Arranged by fiscal year and thereunder by name of navy yard. CONTRACTS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR STEAK MACHINERY. Sept. 1853-Kay 1862. 2 vols. L in. 33 Contracts, showing names of contracting parties and terms of the con^ tract, and specifications for steam machinery to be furnished on contract describing in detail the parts to be furnished. Arranged chronologically, with indexes in the volumes. INVOICES OF STORES SHIPPED TO FOREIGN PORTS. 1853-62. 1 vol. 2 in. 3h Shew by whom and to whom stores were shipped, name of vessel in which they were shipped, articles and quantity shipped, and their value. Some bills of lading accompan3r the -invoices. Arranged chronologically. In the front of the volume is a list showing date of invoice, place from which stores were shipped, name of vessel in which they were shipped, place to which they were shipped, and page number on which invoice appears. LETTERS RECEIVED BY THE BOARD FOR THE REVISION OF THE ALLOT,VANCE BOOK. Mar.-Sept. 185L. 1 vol. 1 in. 35 This volume contains letters, with enclosures, received from naval of ficers in response to inquiries from Commodore Charles S. McCauley, who was 12 produced l I ed is 1355. 29 -ngs ->S>" ite :H (} 30 of a- 31 nr ird. '2 ;'^1 t, 7 :t y* s. as " *\ ._ +KU.~ ZtM^iZZ, ': "C-r.ior officer of the hoard for the revision of the allowance .vai vessels by the Secretary of the Navy. The correspondence recommendations for the deletion, addition, and revision of the .ir.dsj ar.d sizes of equipment. Arranged numerically by file num:rresacr.der.ce. The volume includes a register, arranged numeri ruing me of correspondent and subject of correspondence. ---- - v jy spends RECEIVED -.ID EXPENDED OK THE FALMOUTH. Dec. 1351;- lq55. 1 vol. 1 in- 36 aaoe, stores received, quantities and costs, and navy yard from v* ; were received; and stores expended, dates they were expended. icd .va.cities and costs. Arranged chronologically under receipts and n-v--r.i:' ires. SS::-.d F THE RECEIPT AND EXPENDITURE OF STORES ON THE STEAM SLOOP .-y - ~vqvrm. 1359-62. 1 vol. 1 in. 37 Sr.rws VzLnd of stores, ship's departments, amounts of stores expended si.cz quarter, total amount expended during year, amounts of stores re- t- ; 'ich quarter, and total amount received during year. Arranged by r-i-i- f .-.hio's dsoartnent, thereunder by type of stores, and thereunder cnr~.il-;ically. ' FTE 7A7HP.IALS. 1360-61. 1 vol. 2 in. 38 T'-.--.- date, names of contracting parties, and terms of contract. Follow- ir_- `_--ach contract are schedules of materials to be delivered under the con tract. Arranged chronologically. IE .TRACTS AID SPECIFICATIONS FOR SCREW GUNBOAT MACHINERY. July 1861. 1 vol. 1 in. 39 Contracts for machinery to propel gunboats by fixed screw propeller" - vir.g date and place of contract, names of contracting parties, and terms -'ontract; and specifications stating dimensions, kinds of materials to and details of construction. Arranged chronologically, with an index ac names of contractors. f-'r. 1-' ::s a::d specifications foe screw sloop machinery. Sept.-Dec. 1861. 1 vol. 1 in. IjO * .**.'^--..-C.radeamtes for and machinery to propel steam sloops by screw propeller, place of contract; names of contracting parties, and terms i-:.*.raot] and specifications stating dimensions, kinds of materials to and details of construction. Arranged chronologically, with an -` -"x *-o names of contractors and vessels. MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS ~ ` ::.r: c? a hoard of officers relating to an exploring expedition. _ ^---July 1337. 1 vol. 1/h in. Ill e.ard of five naval officers was appointed by the Secretary of the y '"ane 3, 1337, to make recommendations as to the adequacy of the ' " - ~meer ar.d Ccr.sort and the schooner Pilot for service in a survey- r-- 'xplorir.g expedition and to nuke recommendations as to the number ` 1 the- number and description of vessels necessary for the expe- -> K i > 13 PRODUCED JM - 83 dition. The expedition was to explore unknown or little known regions in the ocean and seas of the Southern Hemisphere, particularly those regions near the South Pole and parts of the Pacific north of the Equator. These proceedings show the activities and findings of the board and include a copy of the report made to the Secretary of the Navy, dated July 13, 1837, and copies of a few letters sent and received by the board. Arranged chronologically. MISCELLANEOUS RECORD BOOK. ca. 1839-1*7. 1 vol. 1 in 1*2 Contains questions and answers concerning the operation of Stevens1 cutoff valve, 181*7; data regarding expenses of certain ships, compiled from expense books of the ships and arranged under name of ship, with notations regarding dates of construction (sane of these ships were con structed in the early 1820's)j and descriptions of the building of ships in France and England, Unarranged, 2ZGI3TZ?. C? EFFORTS OF NEW INVENTIONS. Jan. l81*6-Dec. 1850. 1 vol. 1 in 1*3 Shows date of report, date received, subject, by whom, made, and place where it was examined. Arranged chronologically. MEMORANDA REGARDING THE ARRIVAL, DEPARTURE, EQUIPPING, AND DISPOSITION OF 7ESSEIS. 181*7-50. 1 vol. 1/2 in 1ik This volume shows date, name of vessel and notations regarding pur- chase and change of name, service for which vessel should be prepared, arrivals, departures, and sale or other disposition. Entries are alpha betical by initial letter of name of vessel. PROCEEDINGS OF A BOARD OF OFFICERS TO PREPARE A SYSTEM OF WATCH, QUARTER, AND STATION BILLS. May 1856-Apr. 1858. 1 vol. 1 in. 1*5 This board, consisting of three naval officers, was established for the purpose of preparing a system of watch, quarter, and station bills adapted to the various classes of vessels in the Navy and to examine the signal system then in use in the Navy. These proceedings consist of a record of meetings, with some related correspondence, including copies of the Secretary of the Navy's letter of Hay 7, 1856, establish ing the board and copies of his letters of April 1, 1858, to the three board members, dissolving the board. "CRUISE OF THE DASHING WAVE." i860. 1 vol. .1/2 in 1*6 An account of the voyage of the Dashing Wave from Boston to San Fran cisco by Philip Hichborn who served as carpenter on the ship, containing information on event's, personnel, weather, and the bill of fare. In the front of the volume are photographs of a ship, presumably the Dashing Wave, and of a young man, presumably Hichbom. The Dashing 'Wave was not a naval vessel and Hichborn was not in the Navy at this tine. This rec ord is a copy of a journal kept on shipboard; there is no indication as to -when it was sent to the Navy Department. PRODUCED JM - 83 f` "11Vj *4 .>1i rl 37, ESPIONAGE. 1S61. 1/2 in. 1/7 -. lettert addressed to President Lincoln, offering to procure, for - >j, a ccoy of the plan of sons Sardinian armed frigates being built - 7cuior., France, and, for 53,000, a copy of the plan of French armed "--~ates scheduled to be built at the sans place. The letter has as an -r.closure a tabular statement on the French fleet as of 1853, listing the various vessels by type. M- IS OF. DESTROY THE XERRIHAC.'' 1-862. l/ii in. ItS --r - wr- > U.&OCU :h 16, 1362, from Dr. Benjamin Vallentin describing his plan no capture or destroy this Confederate ironclad. The letter was forwarded, with an endorsement by an unknown person, to Brig. Gen. VI. S. icsecrans, U. 5. Army, who wrote a letter of transmittal forwarding it to Commodore Joseph Smith, Chief of the Bureau of Yards and Docks. * & RECORDS OF THE BUREAU OF CONSTRUCTION AND REPAIR The Bureau of Construction and Repair 'was responsible for designing, building, fitting, and repairing hulls of naval vessels, spars, boats, capstans, windlasses, steering gear, ventilating apparatus, tanks, bal last, casks, blocks, and ships' furniture; and for lumber, plates, and tools for sea stores ox ail kinds used by it in building vessels. It also had control of ail vessels in ordinary (not in commission) and under _eoaxr and uhe mooring and docking of vessels. The officers on duty with the Bureau constituted the Construction Corps of the Navy. In Oc tober 1591 the Secretary of the Navy issued an order centralizing in the Bureau of Construction and Repair the responsibility for the design, structural strength, and stability of all vessels built for the Navy. Thereafter other bureaus were not authorized, during the construction of a ship, to make changes in designs under their jurisdiction--changes in machinery designs by the Bureau of Steam Engineering, for example--unless the changes were approved by the Bureau of Construction and Repair. When "he Bureau of Equipment was abolished in 1910 the Bureau of Construction ar.d Repair was given the following additional functions formerly assigned to the Bureau of Equipment: to manufacture anchors and cables; to supply ar.d fit rope, cordage, and galley equipment; and, in conjunction with the Bureau of Steam Engineering, to install voice tubes, conduits, and means of mechanical signaling aboard naval vessels. 'J-S* V35 r* $5 From time to time additional duties necessitated by naval expansion f ar.d technical developments were assigned to the Bureau of Construction and Repair. These included, as of the World War I period, responsibility, after consultation with the Bureau of Ordnance, for the installation of armor and permanent fixtures of armament aboard naval vessels; and the control of certain shore establishments, including repair bases for sub marines and aircraft. During World War I the Bureau functioned through che foilcwing divisions: Aircraft, Contract, Design, Maintenance, Pro duction, Shore Establishments, and Supply. At the time the Bureau was abolished in 1910 io was also responsible for the design, development, and procurement of materials and appliances for defense against gas (ex cept as specifically assigned to other bureaus); for diving gear and ex- jol diving units, resciratory protective devices, paravanes, and PRODUCED 15 JIB - 83 T--% 'v **--^ y< . . ' ..r ^ ^ "0.7 . " ^ ^ i f'.' ;a minesweeDing gear; for tne up.-ceep er.r yodel Ba*sin at Carderock, Md. ; anr. : ir^j for the uokeep and operad:r. :: York Navy Yard. ------ navid W. Taylor ~-~-f bureau of Engrneer- "-azerza_s ~acoratory at the New The Bureau of Cons truetier, md Reran.- ~-ennznuned an extensive field organization for supervising crr.z----.~-z~ r: -=~LL vessels at private shioyards and for inspection purprses. 15 s: or. ns a contract for a naval vessel was signed there were zpprur.zer, in connection -with the building of the vessel, a super in rending conrzruczrr from the Bureau of Construction and Repair, an inspector rf raorirery frer. the Bureau of Engineering, an inspector of ecuirrsm irrr. ere Bureau of Equipment, and an inspector of ordnance from the Bureau :r -rmsnce. These officials were usually stationed at the cor.rracccr! = verns. The main duty of the superintending constructor was to see rnac the shir was built according to the contract. Inspectors of raberc-nl, under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Construction and Repair, were sr-a rimed at manufacturing firms sunnlying the building contractor witr raz-erns--s see that the mate rials furnished met the specifications. Before Ifl? the Bureau's in spection service included two main irspeczzrn districts, the .Eastern Dis trict and the Western District, covering one industrial territory of the United States in the East and Middle West. Inspecting officers were sta tioned at industrial centers within these nusurict-s. In 1919 the geo graphical limits of inspection districts were changed and their number was increased. The entire territory cf the Yrht-ed States was divided into inspection districts, seven for nis-cellarecus materials and eight for timber and lumber. Frequently, in the course of construction of a naval vessel, changes in the details of design were made because cf technical advances after the signing of the contract or a change of policy or. the part of the Navy Department or for other reasons. Such changes were proposed by the Bu- reau of Construction and Repair, the surerintending constructor, one of the other inspectors, or the contractors. If the estimated cost of the change was not more than $5>00, it was within the prevince of the bureaus to decide the question; if the amount was larger than S5O0, the matter was referred to the Secretary of the Navy. Ir. order to determine the exact amounts of increased or decreased c oncer-sation. to which contractors were entitled on account of authorized changes, the levy Department in 1888 provided for the establishment of c tarts tc decs mine the cost of changes on naval vessels. These beards vers csLied "boards on changes" and were later designated "boards cr hull changes.'' The boards were under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of I one erection and Repair. Each board consisted of three naval constructrrs. The senior .member was the same for all such boards at the various snipyaros in a given area; the second member was usually the senior assert an. c at the shipyard in ques tion; and the third member was detailed drem a nearby r.ary yard or pri vate shipyard. The boards met in tr.e err roe cf r.ce s _rerintending con structor. V/hen a board's report had beer, ape never by zhe Bureau (if the change in cost was not more than orb'd) arm cy cr.e la" department (if the change in cost was greater than 25d, -he case -u. seeder and the legal right of the contractor to additiend ccuersecccr nr. cr.e amount specified PRODUCED :y er,'iSW a i ?ld md -g le ms is he ta' ges ivy 6 s & 9 ed s ,.sK established or, if the cost was decreased, the legal right of the -^-..%r;-_-.er:"o to deduct the amount specified was established. T*V%e rvp'orcuss u. the Bureau of Construction and Repair in the National ;r.ive3 include the correspondence of the office of the Chief of the Bu- clans of ships and shore stations; technical and miscellaneous recr-s relating to ships; records relating to litigation involving ships; records of a few subordinate units of the office of the Chief of the Bur;su; records relating to supplies, equipment, and accounts; correspond ence of superintending constructors at private shipyards, records of boards on changes, and other field records; records relating to the In ternational Conference on Safety of Life at Sea; and miscellaneous items. Cone series of records were begun by the Bureau of Construction, Equip ment, and Repairs and were continued by the Bureau of Construction and Repair; they therefore antedate the establishment of the latter Bureau. Several series of records that were begun by the Bureau of Construction and Repair were continued by the Bureau of Ships; most of these series .me described with the records of the Bureau of Ships. Records of the Bureau of Construction and Repair relating to aviation, 1917-25, are among the records of the 3ureau of Aeronautics (Record Group 72); and a register of contracts, 1365-76, of the Bureau of Construction and Repair is among the Naval Records Collection of the Office of Naval Records and Library (Record Group U5) * GENERAL RECORDS 0? THE OFFICE OF THE CHEF OF THE BUREAU C CuTtrs spondence and Reports, 1350-36 LETTERS SENT TO THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY. Aug. 1850-Sept. 1867. 1 vol. 2 in. k9 Copies of letters sent to the Secretary of the Navy containing infor mation concerning vessels in service, construction and repairs to ves sels, timber and other materials for vessels, personnel, funds for the Bureau, and other matters relating to activities and functions of the Bureau. Arranged chronologically. The volume includes a register, ar ranged chronologically, giving subject of correspondence. LETTERS SENT TO THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY. Feb. 1862-Aug. 1877. 3 vols. 3 in. 5o Press copies of letters sent. The letters dated before September lBo7 hts duplicated in the letters sent series described in entry U9. Many of mr.e letters in volume 2 are illegible. Arranged chronologically. LETTERS SENT TO OFFICERS. Jan. 1856-Oct. 1370. 2 vols. U in. 51 Copies of letters sent to naval officers relating to the construction and repair of vessels and to requisitions for funds and materials for construction and repairs, payrolls, and other matters. A large part of `-'.e correspondence from. July 1861 to November 1363 consists of letters ' 0 .-.ear .-.dm. Francis K. Gregory, General Superintendent of Ironclads, =" uerk, N. Y. The correspondence after November 1363 pertains prima- r--7 to vessels already in commission. Arranged chronologically. There - ?. name index at the beginning of both volumes. In addition, in the 1 1 *?Sv: . y-v. ` ts-. * V ' Wk 't. *.v - -v*. c <rK"f" TKT*#-, - ' * + j' * "' - , o;. ~ .. ^ r^... ... HK %<!iS second volume there is a register, arranged chronologically, showing the subject of letters to Admiral Gregory and a register, arranged by squadrons and thereunder chronologically, showing subject of letters sent to commanding officers of squadrons. For letters sent to the Gen eral Superintendent of Ironclads after November 23, 1863, see entry 55. LETTERS SENT TO OFFICERS/ Feb. 1862-Apr. 1863. 3 voi. 3 in. 52 Press copies of letters sent to officers, including the General Su perintendent of Ironclads, before February 11, 186U. Arranged chrono logically, with name indexes at the beginning of each volume. For press copies of letters sent to the General Superintendent of Ironclads after February 11, 1S6U, see entry 56- For duplicate copies of letters sent to officers, see entry 51. LETTERS SENT TO COMIANDA.NTS OF NAVI YARDS. Mar.-June 1863. 1 vol. 1 in. 53 Press copies of letters sent relating to the construction and repair of vessels or parts for vessels, materials for repair and construction, and other matters. Arranged chronologically, with an index to names of con^ianaan-DS * LETTERS SENT TO THE COMMANDANT OF THE PHILADELPHIA NAVY YARD. Oct. 1853- Apr. 1875. 2 vols. k in. Sh Copies of letters and a few telegrams sent. Arranged chronologically. There is a subject index at the beginning of each volume, arranged alpha betically by initial letter of subject and thereunder chronologically. a LETTERS SENT TO THE GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT OF IRONCLADS. Nov. 1863- * Apr. 1867. 1 vol. 2 in. 55 Copies of letters sent to Rear Adm. Francis H. Gregory from November 1863 to September 1866, and to Commodore (later Rear Admiral) Cadwalader Ringgold from October 1866 to April I867, relating to progress, inspec tions, and payments in connection with construction and alterations of vessels performed under various contracts. After the close of the of fice of the General Superintendent of Ironclads on November 1, 1866, there are letters to Commodore Ringgold as president of a board on claims of contractors. Arranged chronologically. There is a subject i lt index, which is arranged alphabetically by initial letter of subject and p > thereunder chronologically. For letters sent before November 23, 1863, see entry 51* LETTERS SENT TO THE GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT OF IRONCLADS. Feb. 186U- Apr. 1867. 2 vols. 2 in. 56 Press copies of letters sent. These letters are also copied in the volume described in entry 55. Arranged chronologically. For press copies of letters sent to the General Superintendent of Ironclads before February 12, 186U, see entry 52. t :T7:ire SENT TO CONTRACTORS. Apr. 1366-Sept. 1875. 1 vol. 2 in. 57 Copies of letters sent to contractors relating to contracts for the j " -- ruction and repair of vessels, the deliver;/ of various materials ruction and renair work, and oayr.ents on contracts. Arranged PRODUCED 1183 JM - 83 : .'s S7a- * chronologically, with a name index. For earlier letters sent to con tractors, see entry 58. _E7TLES SUIT. July 1362-Apr. 1868. 2 vols. ii in. 58 Copies of letters sent to newspapers, the Fourth Auditor of the Treas ury, individuals and firms, and to contractors before April 1, 1866, re lating to advertisements of proposals for bids to supply timber and other materials and to construct or repair vessels or parts for vessels, con tracts for repairs or construction, payments of bills for advertisements, and performance of contracts. Arranged chronologically, with name in dexes. For letters sent to contractors after April 2, 1866, see entry LETTERS oil. Feb. 1362-May 1870. ll> vols. 1 ft. 59 Press copies of letters sent to newspapers, contractors, individuals, the Fourth Auditor of the Treasury, and others. Most of these letters are copied in the volumes described in entries 57 and 58. Arranged chron ologically except that the last two volumes contain letters of overlapping cates. There is a name index at the beginning of each volume. UTTERS SENT. Feb. 1373-Mar. I87U. 1 vol. 1 in. 60 Press copies of letters sent to newspapers, Congressmen, commercial firms, and individuals relating to advertisements for materials for ship repair and construction and for the sale of vessels, the repair of ves sels, zhe hiring of personnel, and other matters. Arranged chronologi cally. UTTERS RECEIVED FROM THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY. Jan. 1861-Dec. 1869. 2 vols. ii in. 61 Letters received relating to the construction of vessels, instructions on the awarding of contracts, the acquisition and disposal of vessels, estimates and expenditures of funds, and personnel. Arranged chronologi cally. There is a register at the beginning of each volume, arranged chronologically, giving date of letter, subject, and page number on which it appears. The first part of the register in volume 2 (for the letters dated from January 136U to February 1868) is missing. LETTERS RECEIVED FROM OFFICERS. Jan. 1862-June 1866. 7 vols. 1 ft. 62 Letters and a few telegrams received from officers, most of whom were on duty with a vessel but some of whom were at a naval station. Arranged chronologically. There are registers, arranged chronologically, in the first four volumes (1862-63), giving name of vessel or station of officer, name of officer, and subject of correspondence. UTTERS RECEIVED FROM THE COMMANDANT OF THE PHILADELPHIA NAVY YARD. Jan.-Dec. 1863. 1 vol. .2 in. 63 Letters and a few telegrams received. Arranged chronologically. There is a register, arranged chronologically, giving subject of corre spondence. 15 PRODUCED JM-83 t 1! iI "LETTERS RECEIVED FROM SUPERINTENDENTS OUTSIDE OF NAVI YARDS." Jan. 12-62 May 1-367. 13 vols. 3 ft.. olt Letters received Iron Rear Adm. Francis H. Gregory and, after October 1366, from his successor, Commodore Cadvalader Ringgold, with many enclo sures of correspondence and reports from engineers and inspectors tinder their jurisdiction and reports of various boards appointed to make sur veys of vessels, concerning recommendations on claims for extra costs by contractors and othdr matters relating to the construction, purchase, and alteration of gunboats under contract. Arranged chronologically by year, thereunder in roughly numerical order until October 1866, and thereafter chronologically. At the beginning of the first four volumes are regis ters, arranged chronologically, giving date and subject of correspond ence. Most of the pages for the register of volume 1; are missing. For progress reports, the transmittal letters for which are in these volumes, see entries 65 and 68. "REPORTS FROM SUPERINTENDENTS OUTSIDE OF NAVY YARDS." Sept. 1362- Apr. 1563. 2 vols. 3 in. 65 Weekly reports of the General Inspector of Ironclads transmitting re-, ports of local inspectors of ironclad steamers to the General Superintend ent of Ironclads, who in turn submitted them to the Bureau of Construc tion and Repair. The General Inspector of Ironclads was the principal assistant to the General Superintendent of Ironclads. The transmittal reports of the General Inspector give summarized information and the en closures give detailed information on the condition and progress of work on each vessel. A few of the vessels reported on in these reports are later included in the biweekly reports described in entry 68. Arranged chronologically. Reports Nos. 22-35 are in the first half of a volume which contains, in the last half, some of the semimonthly reports de scribed in entry 66. There is an index to the reports in each volume. For letters received concerning these vessels and for letters transmit ting the reports, see entry 61;. "REPORTS FROM SUPERINTENDENTS OUTSIDE OF NAVY YARDS." Jan. 1863- July 1866. 3 vols. 6 in. 66 Semimonthly reports until June 1865 and thereafter monthly reports~of the General Inspector of Ironclads transmitting reports of inspecting engineers concerning the progress and condition of work on iron side- wheel steamers, screw tugboats, and ironclad turret vessels to the Gen eral Superintendent of Ironclads, who in turn forwarded the reports to the Bureau of Construction and Repair. Arranged chronologically. These reports begin in the last half of a volume, the first half of which con tains some weekly reports described in entry 65. For letters received concerning these vessels, see entry 61;. INDEXES TO "REPORTS FROM SUPERINTENDENTS OUTSIDE OF NAVY YARDS." Jan. I86!i-July 1866. Less than 1/h in. 67 Indexes, by name of vessel, to part of the semimonthly and monthly-re- ports described in entry 66. They are arranged chronologically by the following periods: Janusry-July 1361;, August l361;-February 1865, and February 1265-July 1866, and thereunder alphabetically by name of vessel. The reports to which these indexes refer were apparently bound at one 20 PRODUCED JM-83 t3jv, ; ** 2-> :d i- 3 3 . . _,, ir -hree volumes covering the above periods. 3Jhen the reports were ..', cr.ose for the period January l86l|-July 1866 were consolidated -v,- volumes (the last two volumes of those described in entry 66). ir.e cages were not renumbered when the reports were rebound, these ""'-jeer car. be used to locace reports in the present volume. 5 F.-.i:-: super z.tzndznts outside of navy yards." Nov. 1862- . I5o6. 10 vols. 2 ft. 68 ekiv reports until June 1865 (through report No. 66) and there- snchly reports of the General Inspector of Ironclads transmitting re port, s cf local inspectors on ironclad steamers to the General Superin- , of Ironclads, who in turn forwarded the reports .to the Bureau of ction and Repair. The transmittal reports .of the General Inspec- e summarized information regarding names of inspectors, vessels, s--* -.r.d cor tractors: place where work was carried on; number of men employed ,-.n eac: vessel; and progress of work. The enclosures give detailed in- ''rrr.ati on concerning the progress and condition of the work on each ves- ;-el. A rrar.ged chronologically, with the exception of report No. 27 which is in a separate volume after report No. 31. There is an index to the reports ninr the first two volumes. For letters received concerning these vessels Tor letters transmitting these reports, see entry 6U. Z.ZDIES TO "EFFORTS FECK SUPERINTENDENTS OUTSIDE OF NAVY YARDS." Jan. looli-Jsn. 1366. l/h in. 69 Indexes, by nans of vessel, to part of the biweekly and monthly re~ ports described in entry 63. They are arranged chronologically, generally by 2-mor.th periods, and thereunder alphabetically by name of vessel. The reports to which these indexes refer were apparently bound at one time in volumes, each of which covered approximately a 2-month period. When the reports were rebound more reports were placed in each volume so that the present volumes generally cover a 3-month period. Since the pages were not renumbered when the reports were rebound, these indexes can be used to locate reports in the present volumes. LETTERS AND TELEGRAMS RECEIVED FROM CONTRACTORS. Jan. l86U-Dec. 1868; Jan. 1835-Dec* 1886. 3 vols. 8 in. 70 Letters and telegrams received from contractors relating to contracts, specifications, acceptance and rejection of parts for vessels, delays in deliveries, payments, and other matters pertaining to contracts. Ar ranged chronologically. LETTERS RECEIVED. Jan. 1862-Dec. 1867. 7 vols. 1 ft. 71 Letters, with some enclosures, received from commercial firms (in cluding contractors for ship repair and construction to January 136U), private individuals, the Fourth Auditor of the Treasury, and others. Rost of the correspondence for 1862-63 relates to bids, awards, and the carrying out of construction contracts. Other correspondence relates to payments for wages and materials, inventions, the sale of vessels by the lovernnent, and advertisements. Arranged chronologically. There is a register in the front of each volume, except the last, giving date of correspondence, name of correspondent, subject of correspondence, and page number. The registers in the first five volumes are arranged 23 PRODUCED JM-83 e it iJS . \?;-= V A'"- tr 'T " & ..-c CL`. f - rz,v chronologically5 `the register in the sixth volume is arranged alpha betically by initial letter of correspondent's surname and thereunder chronologically. For letters received from contractors after January 1, 1861;, see entry 70. MISCELLAiSOUS LETTERS RECEIVED. Nov. 1570-Apr. 1877. 1 vol. 2 in. / Z Letters received for the most part from contractors and private indi viduals relating to inventions, and bids or offers to furnish timber and other materials, to build engines, and to repair vessels. This corre spondence apparently was not placed with the main bodies of letters re ceived and was therefore bound separately. A notation on the back of the volume identifies the contents as letters "found with other papers left by Mr. I. Hanscom but not officially on file nor entered prior to Mar. 1873." (Commodore Isaiah Hanscom was Chief of the Bureau of Con- , struction and Repair from 1871 to 1877.) Arranged chronologically. There is an index arranged alphabetically by initial letter of name of person or vessel and thereunder by subject. IEITERS RECEIVED RELATING TO THE NEW 870-, 1700-, and HOOO-TON SHIPS. Jan.-July 1886. 1 vol. l/U in. 73 Letters received by the Bureau of Construction and Repair from other bureaus of the Navy Department and from the Navy Department Board on Ad ditional Vessels (see entry 2l;7) relating to changes in design, construc tion, and equipment and stores for these new ships. Included are some lists and tables of equipment and weights. Arranged chronologically. Correspondence, Reports, and Related Records, 1887-I9k0 GENERAL CORRESPONDENCE. 1887-93. $0 ft. 7h Letters, endorsements, telegrams, and reports received and press cop ies of correspondence sent. Arranged chronologically by year and there under in two groups. The first group contains correspondence on all sub jects except specific vessels and is arranged numerically by file number (letters received and copies of replies thereto are filed together); the second group contains most of the correspondence relating to specific vessels, which was withdrawn from the first group and filed alphabeti cally by name of vessel and thereunder, in most instances, numerically by file number. Exceptions to this arrangement are as follows: (1) For the year 1388 two sets of numbers were used for each of the two groups and therefore there are four groups of correspondence. The first set of numbers covers the correspondence sent and received from January to May 22 and the letter "A" is prefixed to each number. (2) Some of the corre spondence relating to trials of specific vessels for the period l893-9li is filed in a separate group after the correspondence for 1893. It is ar ranged in general by name of vessel. (3) There is no general correspond ence for 1395* Some correspondence relating to specific vessels is scat tered in the series on subjects other than specific vessels and, in sons instances, correspondence relating to two or more vessels was withdrawn and filed alphabetically by name of one of the vessels. For example, a considerable amount of correspondence relating to the Massachusetts and :o tr.s -rer-on ; cr . ;71 is file?, unds :er "I" with the ccrrespond- 22 PRODUCED 3 1, 72 r.di- and aM re- & 3 s >1 f rs 0 n- 3f 73 .er Ad- ruce Zk Dp- 'e- sub-- >er -he or of 7 22 arid- '.e I \4 d- i/ * . .. ~r -he Indiana. Usually there are no cross-references or labels to such a consolidation. For registers, see entries 75-31. Some -he correspondence relating to ships described in this entry is dupli- ir. the correspondence described in entry 82. For some miscellane- ic=ns withdrawn from this file, see entry 33. - - = --S?::ZE::CS REGISTERS ("KEY BOOKS"). 1390; 1892; 189U. 8 vols. "1 ft. 75 F.eristers of the correspondence described in entry 7U showing file r.-rier ar.d subject of correspondence and the action taken, such as when -.-j to whom replies to incoming correspondence were sent, to whom corre- sr.or.denoe was referred, or that the correspondence was filed. Arranged chronologically by year and thereunder numerically by file number of cor- ISIHS OF LETTERS RECEIVED. Aug. 1891-Dec. 1895 . 3 vols. 3 in. 76 live dare of letter, file number (see entry 71;), name of correspond ent., subject of correspondence, and dates of actions taken. Arranged chronologically. The entries in these registers appear to be restricted to correspondence from contractors or naval constructors located at con tracting firms, and the information they contain is duplicated in some of the registers described in entry 75* REGISTER 0? REPORTS RECEIVED FROM NAVI YARDS AND NAVAL STATIONS. 1890-93. 1 vol. 1/2 in. 77 Shews name of navy yard or naval station, date report was received^-' title of report, month for which report was made, and Bureau's file num ber (see entry 7h) The reports are monthly reports on vessels, employ ees, and expenditures. Arranged by name of navy yard and naval station and thereunder chronologically, with an index to yards and stations in the front of the volume. RECORD OF REPORTS OF WEIGHTS AND REPAIRS. 1891-9U. 1 vol. l/2 in. 78 This is probably a record of reports received. For reports of weights of material placed in hulls of vessels it shows date, name of vessel, navy yard or shipyard at which vessel was located, and file reference to correspondence of the Bureau of Construction and Repair (see entry 7U); and for reports of repairs to vessels it shows date, name of vessel, navy yard from which sent, period covered by report, and file reference to correspondence of the Bureau of Construction and Repair (see entry 7U). Arranged by type of report and thereunder chronologically. REGISTERS ("DAYBOOKS") OF LETTERS RECEIVED REGARDING SHIPS. Aug. 1891- Dec. 1895. 5 vols. U in. 79 Show date of letter's receipt, name of person or office from which ~t was received, name of vessel and subject of letter, writer's file num ber, Bureau's file number (see entry 7k)> date action was taken, and na- "'-e of action or remarks. Arranged chronologically and thereunder by name of vessel. 23 PRODUCED JM-83 I p1- t"f*fc:s, .c ft*- I' 4r. * jt ; rt J- ;2"'` - V* fi mi"`nil<1*1 i*i nt^ibW^viAi"^( I -J-urVix... REG :ste=5 o? co::-rj!;iGATiohTs receiy: REGARDPIG SHIPS. 1891-1900. 2 vols. in. 30 ho-.-; name of ship, document received (various types of reports, requi- sit .ons, and financial papers), and Bureau's file number (see entries 71; arij 92). Occasionally dates of keel laying, launching, and commissioning are shown. Arranged by name of ship, with indexes to names of ships in the volumes. / REGISTERS OF REPORTS RECEIVED FROM SHIPS AND STATIONS. 1894-95. 2 vols. 1 in. 81 Show name of ship or station; form number and occasionally title of report; date report was received; and. Bureau's file number (see entry 74). The volume for 1894 contains an explanation of form numbers showing that the reports are monthly and quarterly reports on vessels,- personnel, ex penditures, docking, surveys of articles, and hull inspections. Arranged chronologically and thereunder by name of ship or station, with indexes to ships and stations in the volumes. CORRESPONDENCE SENT AND RECEIVED RELATING TO SHIPS. 1886-94. 161 vols. and 1 index vol. 22 ft. 82 Copies of incoming and outgoing letters, endorsements, a few telegrams, and enclosures relating to the construction, inspection, alteration, and equipping of various ships and to claims and payments therefor. Eleven of the early volumes, 1886-88, contain correspondence pertaining to several ships. The remaining volumes, with the exception of the index volume, are arranged alphabetically by name of ship. Some of the early correspondence in the general volumes is duplicated in the volumes for specific ships. Within the volumes, incoming correspondence is copied on one side of the page and outgoing correspondence on the opposite side. The incoming and outgoing correspondence for the earlier period is arranged chronologi cally; and for the later period, numerically by file number. Each of the volumes has a name and subject index and, in addition, there is one index volume, December 1888-April 1891, relating to correspondence for several ships in different volumes. Some of the correspondence indexed in this volume has been found in the other volumes, but some of it has not been located or identified. Some of the correspondence described in this en try is duplicated in the correspondence described in entry 74. MISCELLANEOUS CORRESPONDENCE AND REPORTS. 1887-1911. 5 ft. 83 This material, with the exception of two or three items, was withdrawn from the correspondence described in entries 74, 88, and 92. It includes correspondence relating to the repair and maintenance of the Constitution, reports of the progress of work on the hulls of various vessels, balance sheets of naval stores and materials on vessels, reports of surveys of supplies and equipment at the naval station at Olongapo, Philippine Is lands, statements of the Bureau's functions and organization prepared for the President's Commission on Economy and Efficiency and correspondence with superintending constructors concerning filing systems in use in their offices in connection therewith, reports on the condition of machinery on vessels, receipts for packages delivered to the Adams Express Co., a few items relating to payments on contracts and appropriations, and a copy of the annual report of the Chief of the Bureau of Construction and Repair l i. i i# 24 PRODUCED JM - 83 "l  *M*iZjAG*xz.` +&fc: 3 .`j s? 5 i y.- I *7 . Alt' '5 s. :l a $ 1 a J for 1390. In sene instances all correspondence filed under a given num ber is in this collection, and in other instances a part is in this col lection and the remainder is in the correspondence described in entries 33 and 92. There are no cross-references to this material in the corre spondence from vhich it was withdrawn, and the indexes described in en tries 51 and 10? do not indicate its location. Generally papers bearing the same subject number are filed together, but the material is other wise unsrrsnged. Correspondence relating to steel inspection, which is rrcured together in this collection, is described in entry 110. LETTERS RELATING TO PERSONNEL ASSIGNMENTS. Oct. 1890-July 189U. 1 vol. 1 in. 8U Chiefly copies of letters from the Secretary of the Navy, but in cluding some from tbs Chief of the Bureau of Navigation that were re ceived in the Bureau of Construction and Repair for forwarding to naval officers and ether personnel relating to assignments for work. There are a few letters of reply from officers with respect to the assign ments. Arranged chronologically. There is a name index in the volume. CORRESPONDENCE CONCERNING ANNUAL REPORTS. 1889-91. 5 in. 85 Consists mainly of letters from naval personnel and others acknowl edging the receipt of copies of the Bureau's annual reports. Inter spersed in this correspondence are a few items of unrelated correspond ence on contracts, contract changes, and status of purchase orders for steel, fittings, and other supplies. Unarranged. ~ -l > 2 ; i l ? I- S; MISCELLANEOUS CORRESPONDENCE. Aug. 1889-Dec. 1891;. 1 vol. 1/2 in. 86 Copies of letters and memoranda sent to and received from other bu reaus of the Navy Department and personnel in the Bureau of Construction and Repair j circular letters issued by the Bureau to commandants of navy yards and superintending constructors, and several circulars issued by the Secretary of the Navy; and instructions and reports. The correspond ence relates to blueprints, specifications, the arrangement and design of vessels and parts, and weights of materials. Arranged numerically by file number except that Nos. 3li-71 are in the back of the volume. There is a subject index. COPRZSPONDSNCE RELATING TO THE MAINE. 1895-98. 2 ft. 8? letters, telegrams, endorsements, reports, and requisitions received and press copies of letters sent. Some of this material was withdrawn -rom the correspondence described in entry 92 and bears the file numbers -f that correspondence. Unarranged, although most of the correspondence =- a given correspondence number is together. ft !Vfc i4 fi* ; ~13?es?o:;dznce (a documents). 1396-1925. 1,313 ft. 88 incoming letters, memoranda, reports, and related papers and copies of -r.o.~e sent concerning administration and other matters with which the Bu reau. was concerned, excluding correspondence concerning ships (see entries -u and 105) and correspondence concerning steel inspection, 1893-1912 (see , -n-r7 110). incoming communications and copies of replies are filed to- PRODUCEDnumerically, the letter "A" being affixed to the numbers. Lo:: 25 JM-83 t V? ?' '*J*- , -f''W* '*"-***?; '-'-v . *.- *,*\' s-a-&ito&Z V - ^ `. "' the numbers have a subject significance and cover a collection of docu ments that are numbered serially under the subject number. The corre spondence is arranged in the following three series, all filed according to the same classification scheme: one series for the period 1596-1911, when the documents were folded, stamped, and briefed; and two series for the period 1912-25, when the documents were filed flat and stapled in folders. The latter two series contain correspondence filed under the same subject numbers but not the same serial numbers. If a serially numbered document is not found under the subject number in one series, it will be found in the other. There does not appear to be any distinc tion between the two series as to content or type of correspondence. Some enclosures (3 ft.) covering the period 1897-1919 are filed sepa rately from the correspondence to which they relate. They are unarranged and there are no cross-references to them in the pertinent correspond ence. Most of the correspondence relating to requisitions is also filed separately (see entry 89). For history^cards and the index to this correspondence, see entries 90 and 91. Some correspondence relating to personnel has been removed from this series and filed with the correspondence described in entry 115. This is indicated by cross-reference sheets showing name of person, old file number, and new file number (number used for correspondence de scribed in entry 115). For some miscellaneous items withdrawn from this series of correspondence, see entry 83; for registers in which a few items in this series are registered, see entries 102 and 103. CORRESPONDENCE RELATING TO REQUISITIONS. 1896-1913. 197 ft. 89 Letters received and copies of letters sent concerning requisitions for materials, supplies, publications, and routine equipment (such as furniture) for ships. The correspondence is with paymasters and store keepers at navy yards and naval stations, and with superintending con structors and other persons at shipbuilding and manufacturing firms. Incoming communications and copies of replies are filed together. Cor respondence on related matters, such as payments, contracts, shipping orders, and inspections and tests of articles requisitioned, is included. Arranged numerically (A51-A100) and thereunder chronologically. Each number generally covers correspondence concerning requisitions for a single navy yard, naval station, or private firm. Index cards in the index described in entry 91 show, for this correspondence, name of navy yard, naval station, or private firm and the number under which the cor respondence is filed. For history cards, see entry 90. A few letters relating to requisitions, filed under numbers A51-A100, have been left in the correspondence described in entry 88. HISTORY CARDS. 1896-1925. 75 ft. '9^ ^ j These cards relate to the correspondence described in entries 88 and7 } 89 and to the documents described in entry 118. They show subject of j correspondence, subject number, an abstract of correspondence, date, and ! serial number. Arranged numerically and thereunder chronologically. | INDEX TO COrtRESPONBENCE. 1396-1925. 76 ft. (91; A card index to the correspondence described in entries 33, 89, and -L_ *^4 sx^in--; n2jnG 0.1 cspone.cflti OI* SuO^Set c)jTlcl subject nur.beiP<ft0Qy00 26 JM-83 I :r - , --rescondence, and sometimes an abstract of correspondence, date, and I..-ial' number. Some of the cards that were originally filed in this in- have been removed to the index described in entry 117, and a cross... - ..renoe to that index has been inserted in their place. Arranged al- tic ally by name of correspondent or subject. entente concerning ships (*'e documents). 1896-1915. 1,992 ft. 92 Incoming letters, memoranda, reports, and related papers and copies c: chose sent concerning individual ships or classes of ships. Incoming rormr.icaticns and copies of replies are filed together numerically, the lecter !'En being affixed to the numbers. Most of the correspondence num bers have a subject significance and cover a collection of documents that are numbered serially under the subject number. Arranged in two series, both filed, according to the same classification scheme: one series for the period 1596-1911, when the documents were folded, stamped, and briefed, and another for the period 1912-15, when the documents were filed flat and stapled in folders. There are a few items in the latter series dating to 1919. For the index to this correspondence, see entry 137: for registers, see entries 80 and 96-103; and for correspondence withdrawn from this series, see entries 83, 87, 9h> and 95* For later correspondence concerning ships, see entry 105. HISTORY CARDS. 1S96-1915. 82 ft. 93 These cards relate to the correspondence described in entry 92 (in cluding the few items dated to 1919). They show subject of correspond ence, subject number, an abstract of correspondence, date, and serial number. Seme of the cards show the number under which later correspond ence was filed (see entry 105). Arranged numerically and thereunder chronologically. REPORTS C? PROGRESS ON THE CONSTRUCTION OF VESSEIS. 1896-1905. 13 ft. 2k Monthly reports from superintending constructors describing the work in progress on a number of vessels and stating the percentage of com pletion. These reports were received as enclosures to the correspond ence described in entry 92. Arranged alphabetically by name of vessel and thereunder numerically. C0RRES?0>iDSNCE RELATING TO THE CHARIE5T0N. 1896-99. 1 ft. 95 letters, reports, and endorsements received and press copies of those sent. This material was withdrawn from the correspondence described in entry 92 and is arranged numerically by file number of that correspond ence . REGISTER 0? REPORTS RECEIVED FROM SHIPS. 1896. 1 vol. 1 in. 96 Shows name of ship, form number, and occasionally title of report, date -- report, and Bureau's file number (see entry 92). A list of form num bers in the volume shows that the reports are monthly and quarterly re ports of ships, steam launches, inspections of hulls, seagoing qualities of ships, surveys of articles, and abstracts of receipts and expenditures. Arranged by name of ship, with an index to names of ships in the front of me volume. 27 PRODUCED r-^sa - -jr-"L*>. E5>?.? Ssassa feVicrv:,' " . u.-l-;'-', .1 ~- *-- -- v>- -y REGISTERS ("DAYBOOKS") OF LETTERS RECEIVED REGARDING SHIPS. Jan. 1896- Dec. 1397; Oct. 1898-Mar. 1899. 3 vois. 3 in. 97 Show date of letter's receipt, nane of person or office from, which it was received, subject of letter, writer's file number. Bureau's file num ber (see entry 92), date action was taken, and nature of action or re marks. Arranged chronologically and thereunder by name of vessel. REGISTER OF LETTERS RECEIVED REGARDING SKIPS. May 1897-Dec. 1898. 1 vol. 1 in. / 98 Gives date the letter was received, office of the correspondent. Bu reau's file number, and subject of letter. Arranged chronologically by date the correspondence was received. Although the dates of the items in this register overlap with those in the register described in entry 99 and both registers refer to the correspondence described in entry 92, the two registers do not appear to duplicate each other. There are a few duplications between this register and the third volume of the reg isters described in entry 97. REGISTER OF LETTERS RECEIVED REGARDING SHIPS. Jan. 1898-Jan. 1899. 1 vcl. 1/2 in. 99 Gives date the letter was received, office of correspondent. Bureau's file number, name of vessel, subject of letter, and date action was taken. Arranged chronologically by date the correspondence was received. Although the dates of the items in this register overlap with those in the register described in entry 93 and both registers refer to the cor respondence described in entry 92, the two registers do not appear to duplicate each other. There are a few duplications between this regis ter and the third volume of the registers described in entry 97. REGISTER 0? DOCUMENTS RECEIVED RELATING TO SHIPS. Dec. 1901-0ct. 1903. 1 vol. 1 in. loo Shows name of ship, document received (such as plans, weight reports, trial reports, and correspondence), file reference to incoming corre spondence and reports (see entry 92) or to ship's plan number (see entry 126), to whom document was returned or sent, and date of action. Ar ranged by name of ship, with an index to names of ships in the front of the volume. REGISTER OF CORRESPONDENCE REGARDING 22 SHIPS. 1906. 2 vols. 1/2 in. 101 Shows name pf ship, date and subject of correspondence, file number of correspondence (see entry 92), and remarks. Seventeen of the ships were under construction at various shipyards, four were completed but were unassigned, and one was serving with the Asiatic Fleet. The regis ter appears to have been set up as a temporary record of correspondence. The entries are in pencil and most of them are marked through with a large checkmark. Arranged chronologically. REGISTER OF LETTERS RECEIVED. Mar.-May 1901. 1 vol. 1 in. 102 This register, relating primarily to vessels, shows name of vessel, subject of letter. Bureau's file number, date the letter was received, name of oerson or office from which it was received, file number assigned PRODUCED JM - 83 < toi^Aafftyrr,-7~y * j.-- ,71 'w*/c> ,vs i -i.iv... :A ?6- 97 . it num- - fi'i I 98 3uby ns y 92, 99 .u's .ved. ji Ts- 3.. 22 o -ry )f 1 sa -i ry 'i 'orl s c: c-'fice in which letter originated, date of letter, date it was reV\.2S-: to the Chief of the Bureau, date it was answered, and remarks, "iuall" consisting of name of company or office to which reply was sent, ri-j-.-If, by name of vessel, except for a few items entered under "Miscel- and thereunder chronologically, with an index to vessels and ~e -Miscellaneous" items. Most of the Bureau's file numbers shown in this register refer to correspondence described in entry 92, but a few -ofer to the correspondence described in entry 83. /lirn?. o? LETTERS RECEIVED. 1900-1901. 1 vol. 1 in. 103 3hr.;s name of vessel, navy yard or station, Navy Department bureau, other 1 averment agency, shipyard, or private individual from whom the letter was received, name of person from whom it was received (if not already shown under the previous heading). Bureau's file number (see en tries 53 and 92), date received and subject of letter, writer's file num ber and date of letter, date the letter was answered or referred, and to when in was referred. Arranged by name of vessel, with a miscellaneous class for those communications not received from vessels. There is an index to names of vessels in the volume. RECCED CP C0HP.ES?ORDERCE ANSWERED. Feb. 1897-Jan. 1898. 1 vol. 1 in. 10U Contains Bureau's file numbers (see entries 88 and 92) for correspond ence received during the period February-November 1897, date the corre spondence was received, and in most instances the date on which reply was made (February 1397-January 1898). Occasionally there are notations that no reply was required or there is no notation in the space provided. Ar ranged chronologically by date the correspondence was received. CORRESPONDENCE CONCERNING SHIPS. 1915-25. 1,085 ft. 105 Incoming letters, memoranda, reports, related papers, and copies of correspondence sent concerning individual ships or classes of ships. In coming correspondence and copies of outgoing correspondence are filed to gether numerically according to a subject-numeric classification scheme, thereunder alphabetically by ship's symbol, and thereunder numerically hy number assigned each ship of the class designated by the symbol. The subject-numeric classification covers numbers from 0 through 201, each relating to a certain subject, such as "18" for radiography, and the ships' symbols indicate the type of ship, such as "B" for battleship. Por each ship a number was added to the symbol to individualize it and to shew its sequence in connection with other ships of its class. Thus a letter concerning the installation of a flag radio station on the rriige of the battleship Idaho would be filed as 18-Blt2, the number 1*2 oeir.g the number assigned to the Idaho. For the subject-numeric classi fication scheme and the ships' symbols in use during the period, see the appendix. An "X" added to a ship's symbol, such as PX and SPX, shows ~-r.yz the number following it was assigned to the vessel arbitrarily by file room and not officially by the Navy Department. This series of correspondence is further arranged in two series, one dated 1915-16 and fr.e other, 1916-25. For earlier correspondence concerning ships, see entry 92. PRODUCED 2? JM - 83 ..... *,-V * * HISTORY CARDS. 1915-25. 70 ft. 106 These cards relate to the correspondence described in entry 105. They show subject of correspondence* subject number, date, and abstract of correspondence. Arranged numerically, thereunder alphabetically by ship's symbol, thereunder numerically by ship's number, and thereunder chronologically. INDEX TO CORRESPONDENCE CONCERNING SHIPS. 1896-1925. 52 ft 107 A card index to the correspondence described in entries 92 and 105 showing, for the period 1396-1915, the subject of correspondence and its subject number, and sometimes an abstract of correspondence, its date and serial number; and, for the period 1915-25, the ship's name, symbol, and number, and the subject number of correspondence. Arranged alpha betically by name of ship. There is an alphabetical index to classes of ships. MISCELLANEOUS CORRESPONDENCE CONCERNING SHIPS. 1916-25- 90 ft. 108 Incoming correspondence and copies of replies thereto concerning such matters as requests for information, offers of suggestions, and inven tions in connection with ships in general. Arranged numerically under numbers 300 and 301 (301 superseded 300 for miscellaneous correspond ence). For an index to this correspondence, see entry 91; for history cards, see entry 109. HISTORY CARDS. 1916-25. 3 ft 109 These cards relate to the correspondence described in entry 108. They show subject of correspondence, abstract of correspondence, date, and file number. Arranged numerically and thereunder chronologically. CORRESPONDENCE RELATING TO STEEL INSPECTION (''I'1 DOCUMENTS). 1898-1912. 1*0 no Incoming correspondence and copies of outgoing correspondence with officials at navy yards, shipbuilding firms, steel manufacturers, and other Navy Department bureaus (particularly the Bureau of Ordnance), concerning inspections, requirements, contracts, specifications, experi ments, and tests of steel and of articles made of steel for naval pur poses. Incoming communications and copies of replies are filed together numerically (Nos. 1075-2831), the letter "I" being affixed to the num bers, except that a small group of these records (5 ft.) bearing numbers 2080-2090 and a few other numbers have been filed separately (see entry 83) in roughly numerical order. Most of the numbers have a subject sig nificance and cover a collection of documents that are numbered serially under the subject numbers. HISTORY CARDS TO CORRESPONDENCE RELATING TO STEEL INSPECTION. 1899-1912. 111 These cards relate to the correspondence described in entry 110 They show subject of correspondence, name of correspondent, subject num ber, abstract of correspondence, date, and serial number. Arranged nu merically and thereunder chronologically. PRODUCED 30 JM - 83 . ._-_sf::eekcz relating to legal hatters. 1910-H1. 1 in. 112 '-ties of letters from the Attorney General and the Comptroller of -. ^ Treasury to the Secretary of the Navy* and from the Secretary of the to chiefs of bureaus concerning legal opinions and interpretations - acts of Congress relating to the Navy Department. These copies are a "hr. K. C. Brunner's Copies." (Mr. Brunner was a clerk in the Bu- rr-au of Construction and Repair.) Arranged chronologically. C"-"SPC-rrEMCE WITH ADM. LTIilAM S. SIMS. 1917-19. 5 ft. 113 Cories of letters, memoranda, reports, and endorsements exchanged retvreen Admiral Sims, Commander of the United States Naval Forces Oper- sring in European Waters, and the Bureau of Construction and Repair, --.her Navy Department bureaus, and the Secretary of the Navy relating to destroyer designs, airplanes and balloons, damages and repairs to ves sels, equipment for the vessels operating in European waters, small craft, rutmarines, and personnel. Arranged according to a subject classifica- j 1 t- :t -ZZISTCKIZNCZ AND DATA CONCERNING STOCK REQUIREMENTS. 1917-22. 10 ft. n)i Letters and despatches received, copies of letters and despatches sent, and memoranda concerning stock supplies of material and equipment to be maintained at naval shore establishments. Arranged in numerical order under a filing system using "S" plus a number for classification and a letter-number subhead, consisting of the first letter of the name, of the material or equipment in question, and a distinguishing number (the file labeled S12B3 concerns buckets; S12B6, bells for powerboats; and SljlBlo, ratchet braces). GENERAL CORRESPONDENCE. 1925-liO. 2,062 ft. ; 115 ' Letters and despatches received, copies of letters and despatches sent, reports, and memoranda. This correspondence includes papers that were withdrawn from the correspondence described in entry 88. These pa pers relate to individuals and generally date from 1912, but there are a few earlier items that are filed with the later papers relating to the same individual. A cross-reference in the place from which the papers were withdrawn indicates their present location in this correspondence. Arranged according to the Navy Filing Manual. HISTORY CARDS. 1925-UO. 156 ft. 116 Relate to the correspondence described in entry 115 and to the re ports and other documents described in entry 118. The cards show clas sification filing symbol, serial number, date, and abstract of corre spondence. Arranged according to the Navy Filing Manual and thereunder chronologically. --EEC TO GENERAL CORRESPONDENCE. 1925-UO. $1 ft. - 117 , A card index to the correspondence described in entry 115, the cbecu- nts described in entry 118, and the contracts described in entry 286. - index shows name or subject, file number, and frequently an abstract correspondence and date of correspondence. Some cards on miscellane- s subjects have been transferred to this index from the one described * `*1 31 PRODUCED I r- 7 r :- It*, l 5 ; -.! -- ^' /:'* 'J ***&. *. In entry 91. Cards, referring to personnel correspondence transferred fron the correspondence described in entry 33 to this correspondence, hare been left in the index described in entry 91 and show the old file number only; cards relating to the same individuals in this index, 1925-L.O, show both the old and new numbers. Apparently only selected names and subjects are included. Arranged alphabetically by name or subject. RESEARCH DATA. 1913-29. 16 vols. 3 ft. 113 Memoranda, reports, and compilations of data, by naval officers and others, on a variety of subjects such as cork lifejackets, statutory limitations in connection with repairs to ships, history of big gun battleships, consolidation of inspection forces under all bureaus, deck coverings, diesel engine and marine propulsion, and designs of various types of ships. Arranged numerically with lists, also arranged numeri cally, in each volume showing number, subject, name of author, and date. Until 1925 these records bear subject number l^hlhA of the correspond ence described in entry 88, and thereafter they bear Navy Filing I-lanual symbol IN?All of the correspondence described in entry 115. In both of these series of correspondence there are cross-reference cards indicating the removal of this material, and an index card filed under the heading "Research Data" in the index described in entry 117 shows both subject numbers. The history cards described in entries 90 and 116 list the in dividual documents 'under the subject numbers. CCERESP0ND3NC3 REGARDING FINANCIAL MATTERS. 1925-UO. 28 ft. 119 Letters and despatches received (originals addressed to the Bureau of Construction and Repair and information copies of correspondence ad dressed elsewhere for action) and copies of letters and despatches sent concerning appropriations and allotments. Arranged under the symbol LI (appropriations, estimates, and allotments) according to the Navy Filing Manual symbols for large divisions of the naval establishment (such as navy yards, naval districts, fleets), but these divisions are not in alphabetical order. Included are files labeled II (ANV) and LI (IK) which contain, respectively, correspondence pertaining to the appropri ation for "Alterations to Naval Vessels" and correspondence pertaining to the appropriation for "Increase of the Navy." RECORD OF TELEGRAMS AND RADIOGRAMS SENT AND RECEIVED. May 1916-Dec. 1929; Jan.-Mar. 1935; July 1938-Dec. 1939. li ft. 120 A daily record of telegrams and radiograms sent from May 1916 to De cember 1929 and from January to March 1935, giving time the message was sent, its file number, and place to which it was sent; and a record of telegrams and radiograms received from July 1938 to December 1939, giving file number of message and place from which it was received. Arranged chronologically. MEMORANDA SENT ON SELECTED SUBJECTS. 1933-37. 1 ft. 121 Copies of outgoing memoranda relating to ground tackle, fire extin guishers, and diving. Arranged by subject and thereunder chronologically. produced 32 JM-83 t: ed lie ML8 id ck .s ite. al of ting ng u in- -9 of .t .1 2K >29; -y. Circulars, Oxxlers, and Regulations - PECULATIONS. 1365 - 33 . 2 vols. and 1 index vol. 122 ;.;:s5 of circulars, general orders, and regulations issued by the-- 1 ~arums nt: copies of sections from revised statutes relating to ..'.I -.a'-cers: ar.d copies of circulars issued by the Bureau of Construc- and Hep air. They relate to a variety ox matters, such as names of aela; the requisition, inspection, and delivery ox materials; surveys vessels; ar.d personnel. Arranged chronologically. Most of the mate rial is duplicated in the two volumes. One volume contains a subject ir.-.ex; tne subject index to the other volume is in a separate volume. ;".T7IA~.S. 1832-92. 1 vol. 1 in. 123 Copies of circulars issued by the Bureau of Construction and Repair- r.d of a few circu.iars issued by the Navy Department or other bureaus of feat department relating to such matters as requisitions for stores and wdenials, plans and specifications for vessels, the outfitting of ves- -; is, the preparation of various reports--including schedules--for con- rccos, and expenditures and appropriations. Arranged chronologically. There is a subject index in the front of the volume. xc.riu.-tc. Nov. 1911-Mar. 1912. 1 vol. l/U in. _1_2_U Copies cf circular letters issued by the Bureau of Construction and repair relating to such matters as instructions for submitting reports ar.d the use of printed forms; approvals for making repairs to vessels; and manufacturing, supplying, and packing parts for vessels. Arranged chronologically. TIRCUIAE5, HEMOR.ANDA, AND INSTRUCTIONS. Jan. 1917-Mar. 1919. 3 vols. 3 in. 125 Copies of circulars, circular letters, memoranda, and instructions issued by the Secretary of the Navy, the Bureau of Construction and Re pair, ar.d ether bureaus of the Navy Department relating to various mat ters such as personnel, subsistence, office procedure, inspection of air craft materials, contracts for vessels, camouflage painting, and repairs to vessels. The issuances in the first volume, covering the period January 1917-October 1918, are arranged chronologically and are indexed; issuances in the other two volumes, covering the period February 1918- March 1919, are unarranged and contain some duplications of material. Plans of Ships and Stations, With Related Records 0? SHIPS AND SHORE ESTABLISHMENTS. 179U-1910. 2,800 ft. 126 Plans, tracings, blueprints, and Vandykes (brown opaque drawings similar to blueprints except in color) of United States and foreign na val vessels, a few Confederate vessels. United States navy yards, and ---.ips1 facilities at foreign ports. Most of the plans are those of cited States naval vessels, including plans of decks, bridges, inboard `.r.d outboard profiles, holds, magazines, armor, drainage systems, dock ing. and arrangement of sections, poop, forecastle, and superstructure. The navy Yard plans include plans of buildings and docking facilities PRODUCED 33 JM-83 as veil as a few plans of dock layouts at foreign ports. The earlier plans (179U-98) were prepared in the offices of the Secretary of War, the Secretary of the Navy, and the Board of Navy Commissioners. For a continuation of plans of the Bureau of Construction and Repair, see en try 1282. Arranged numerically in the style h-6-10, 72-10-17, the main (first) numbers running from 1 to 201;. These plans are known, from the style of numbers, as the "Dash Plan Series." For indexes to this series, see entries 127 and 128. INDEXES TO PLANS OF SHIPS AND SHORE ESTABLISHMENTS. 179U-1910. 360 ft. 127 Card indexes to the plans described in entry 126 are arranged in the following series: 1. Alphabetically by name of ship and thereunder alphabetically by title cl plan, except that occasionally the arrangement is by class of vessel (for example, ladder Class") and thereunder alphabetically by title of plan. (199 ft.)'. Some of these plans show only name of vessel, title of plan, and file number (dash plan number), but most of the plans show name of vessel, title of plan, drafting room number (dash number by which the plan is filed), plan number (probably contractor's or superintending con structor's number), date of plan and date it was received, file reference to a Bureau of Construction and Repair letter concerning the plan, from whom the plan was received .(navy yard, shipbuilding firm, or Navy Depart ment bureau), and sometimes whether it is a drawing, blueprint, or vandyke. - 2. Alphabetically by type of ship and thereunder, if pertinent, by number, such as "Armored Cruiser No. 1" (16 ft.). The information on these cards is similar to that on cards described in series 1 except that the cards in this series frequently relate to proposed and unnamed ships and there fore no ship's name is given. Some of these cards are cross-reference cards to the cards described in series 1. For instance, a card stating "Battleship No. 1-see Bainbridge" refers to plans of the Bainbridge, in dexed in series 1. 3. Alphabetically by name of foreign country and thereunder alphabeti cally by name of ship (1 ft.). These cards are duplicated by the cards described in series 1. U. Two miscellaneous series (10 ft.) unrelated to specifically named ships or related to more than one ship, the second series including plans of navy yards and foreign port facilities. Arranged by subject (title of plan, class of vessel, name of navy yard, or name of foreign port). 5. "Navy Tara File" (U ft.), arranged alphabetically by name of vessel, with a few subject headings such as "Miscellaneous English Plans" and "Miscellaneous French Data." The dash numbers on these cards are prac tically all in the lhO's and 190's. These cards are not duplicated.by the cards described in series 1. 6. Arranged alphabetically by title of plan, cards for miscellaneous ships being filed under "M" and these for navy yards, under "Y," in two 3t PRODUCED "f me | .e I n- .ce -fST t- ' . f&A* -M er, ds .xo of g g s 3 & 3 f<td r ft. in the first series and 35 ft. in the second series). 2.W -.o apparent distinction between the two series. z:i5:-Zf plans of ships stricken feck the navy register. R l ft. 12 v g rwir.g name of ship, title of plan, and file reference -i --*OCi' (see entry 126) or to vault, pigeonhole, and yard Arranged alphabetically by name of vessel. The vault, pigeon .--"-J --v er references are unidentified and nay relate to a on o r filing arrangement of the plans. Stricken ves- 'xose sold scrapped, or otherwise disposed of by the Navy De- . I U * Most of the cards are undated and many of them are probably _er c.ate than 1901).. Included are cards for the Amphitrite :e: erran .sns of this vessel that are misfiled with plans of foreign ;&$ sels v. sse en tr-. 133). 7 T * 'TT'^TC pT Ji \*C ca. 1863-1919. 25 ft. 129 Plans and blueprints, mostly of United States naval vessels, similar * ^c^ i in entry 126. Unarranged. 2 cr 5LIEPEINT3 AND TRACINGS 0? VESSELS. 1893-95* 2 vols. 2 in. 130 A record ci of the Navy, it r.ava l. s tarions vessel and title of plan, whether it is a blueprint or tracing, and the number of blueprints or tracings sent. Arranged chronologically and thereunder.by name cf agency or station to which sent or by name of ves sel, with indexes to places sent and-names of vessels in the volumes. PLANS OF BATTLESHIPS.- 1896. 2 vols. 1 in. 131 Plans of inboard profiles, decks, holds, and platforms. One volume contains plans of the "Alabama and Class"; the other, plans of the Illi nois. The plans are not dated, but it is indicated on some of them that tney were prepared to illustrate an article on "The New Battleships" pub lished in Transactions of the Society of Naval Architects and Engineers in 1396. RECORD OF PLANS SENT. 1396-98. 2 vols. 3 in. 132 Shows date plan was sent, name of ship and title of plan, and number of sets sent. Arranged chronologically, with indexes to names of ships --i the volumes. ECOrZ 0? PLANS RECEIVED OF TORPEDO BOAT DESTROYERS NOS. lU, 15, and 16. 1899-1902. I vol. 1/2 in. 133 Tnis volume contains a list of contractor's plans showing plan number, subject, date of approval, number of blueprints, date forwarded to Bu- -oau, file reference to transmittal letter, and remarks; and a list of reference plans shewing reference number, plan number or mark, subject, r.url-r cf prints received, date received, from whom, received (the Bureau sf Construction and Repair and various shipbuilding firms), file refer- 'r-:-3 -.0 correspondence (unidentified), number cf receipts forwarded, to PRODUCED 35 IM . M i* f 1 whom receipts were forwarded, and date receipts were forwarded. Ar ranged by "Contractors Plans" and "Reference Plans," thereunder numeri cally by plan number. The officer or station receiving these plans is not shown. These ships were in service at various stations during the period. flams of the Chicago, ca. 1907. 1 voi. 1 in. 13k Blueprint diagrams of the steering gear, spare steering gear, warcP" room moldings, sliding doors in the cabin, aftershaft hanger, shaft tube, lifeline- stanchions,"sections of billboard, and similar equipment. Ar ranged by type of plan. Included are one or two similar plans of the Atlanta. The plans are not dated, but many of them were received by the Bureau of Construction and Repair in 1907. These ships were in service at this time. i ltt * RECORD OF NEGATIVES RECEIVED. 1910-12. 1 vol. 1 in. 23$ Shows date negative was received, subject of negative and name of ves sel to which it relates, file number of negative, and sometimes a nota tion that it was a glass negative. Arranged chronologically. INDEX TO PLANS OF NAVAL AUXILIARY VESSELS AND ARMED MERCHANTMEN. 1915-18. 3 ft. 136 A card index to plans of naval auxiliary vessels and armed merchant men acquired by the Navy Department for temporary use during World War I. The cards show name of vessel, class (auxiliary vessel or armed merchant man), name of foreign country if the vessel formerly belonged to a for eign country, title of plan, and file reference (vault, pigeonhole num ber, and yard number). The plans are of the vessels' hulls, machinery, and gun emplacements. Arranged alphabetically by name of vessel. The plans to which this index refers have not been found. I i i t PLANS OF MERCHANT VESSELS. 1917-18. 2$ ft. 137 Plans, tracings, blueprints, and Vandykes of merchant vessels operated by the Navy Department during World War I. Included are general arrange ment plans; hull plans; and plans of enginerooms, pumping and drainage systems, and apparatus and equipment. Arranged according to a numerical- alphabetical system. PLANS OF FOREIGN VESSELS. 1917-33. 2U ft. 138 Plans showing arrangements of various parts, machinery, lighting and ventilation systems, and other apparatus, chiefly of British battle ships of the World War I period. Arranged according to an alphabetical- numerical system (the letters A to 0 with numerical breakdowns under the letters). The letters of the alphabet that were used have no connection with a ship's name, but plans relating to a given ship are usually filed under the same letter. Misfiled with these records are plans of the Amphitrite, a United States vessel, 1391-99, which are included in the index to plans of ships stricken from the Navy Register (see entry 128). STANDARD BOAT DETAIL SHEETS. 1919-37- 2 vols. k in. Blueprints of machinery and equipment, with descriptions of ations and schedules of materials. There is no particular arr, except that related plans are frequently grouped together. 36 139 ier- JM - 83 i } i I , . v;j.:s AND NAVAL EASES. 1917-19. 1 ft. lhO '-'.vis of yards and bases showing nans and location of yard or " r.r.d location and designation of buildings; and plans of de- ` ' ... -.-arcs, such as the Public Works Department of the Washing- .......'-'viij ir. which improvements made by the Public Works Department -.-I; . t'narranged. _____ ~ = delating to Ships' Descriptions, Dimensions, Weights, ----~~ " Calculations, Tests, and Trials v --rs OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS. 1383-8U. 1 vol. 1/2 in. lltl ? volume contains data on tensile strength tests performed on ,.-_f beans, castings, and other steel materials used in the construc- -?n unidentified vessel. Shewn are the dates of these tests, the ..i. tm.cn and dimensions of the material, and the results. Arranged in ..Iv chronological order. OF HULL WEIGHTS. 1383-93. 55 vols. U ft. U2 only reports of weights of materials placed in the hulls of naval Is shewing items, finished weight of each, weight of rivets for each vie total weight cf each item plus rivets; and the total weight of items, the total weight of all rivets, and the grand total of weights ctens and rivets. Some of the volumes also include reports from the cl storekeeper of the weight of stores placed on board, from the equip officer of the weight of equipment at the time of sailing, and from inspector of machinery of the weights of machinery. Arranged alpha- tally by name or class of vessel (such as gunboats and steam tugs), r. subject indexes in some of the volumes. OF /SIGHTS AND DESCRIPTION OF EQUIPMENT AND STORES FOR THE BOSTON. 1 vol. 1/2 in. 1U3 inis volume contains a record of weights of equipment, and descrip- shoving width, length, height, depth (or kind and size where per- v.c) of spars, boats, deadeyes, hearts, blocks, furniture, and stores -factured for the Boston at the Portsmouth Navy Yard. Arranged by of equipment, with an index to items in the volume. This volume is -ated, but it was sent to the Bureau of Construction and Repair in of ?:jll weights of the Newark. 1836. i voi. 1/2 in. ikk Ibis volume shows item, weight in pounds and in tons, center of grav- fonward and aft, moments forward and abaft, center of gravity below above, moments below and 'above, and remarks. Arranged by item, with '--.aex to items in the volume. ` RJLL WEIGHTS, 870-TON GUNBOAT. 1383. 1 vol. 1/2 in. 1U5 item, weight in pounds and in tons, center of gravity forward moments forward and abaft, center of gravity below and above, alow and above, and remarks. Arranged by item, with an index .--e.-.s in the volume. 3? JM - >j53ai m!, fifthstfhrl -+v~-* ~ ft*. Ziy. -<i rfy irtJfcritf,tlei-'^1~ *J if*tL - TES^S TO BE APPLIED TO STEEL FOR USE IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE HULL AND "~KACHEiEEY OF CRUISERS NOS. 1, lx, AND 5 AMD G'EIBOATS 1103. 3 AND ix. 1338. 1/h in. ` 11x6 Descriptions of tests to be made on steel for steel plates, steel castings, rivets, piston rings, and other parts made of steel. Arranged bv subject. RECORD OF ESTIMATED HULL VIEIGHTS. 1539-91*. 19 vols. 1 ft. 11x7 Shews name of vessel, item and its weight, and data regarding the cen ter of gravity in connection with weight. Arranged by class of vessel and thereunder by number of vessel. The weight record in the volumes is not dated, but a number of the volumes include copies of correspondence, dated between 1889 and 1891*, with other Navy Department bureaus concern ing the weights. j - RECORD OF 'WEIGHTS. 1890-92. 1 vol. 1 in. U8 Snows general class of equipment, parts, and apparatus (by class num ber), specific items thereunder and their weights, and the month. Ar ranged numerically by general class number, thereunder by item, and thereunder by date. There is an index to items in the volume. The name of the vessel to which this record refers is not shown. RECORD'S OF '.-SIGHTS IN HULLS 0? SHIPS. 1890-96. 5 vols. 7 in. ' 11x9 Each of these volumes contains the record of the weights of various classes of materials or objects placed in the hull of a vessel. The re ports in two of the volumes--those containing the weights for cruiser No. 11, the Marblehead, and Cruiser No. 8, the Raleigh--are in the form of letters submitted each month by the superintending constructor and are dated September 1890-March 1892 and January 1890-July 1892, respectively. The other three volumes contain tables of weights, one for the Concord, one for the Bennington, and one for a vessel whose name is not given. The dates of the records for the Concord and the Bennington are not given: the dates of the record for the unidentified vessel are 1890-96. The rec ords for Cruisers Nos. 11 and 8 are arranged chronologically; those for the other vessels are arranged by class of material or object. There is a subject index in each volume. MISCELLANEOUS CALCULATIONS RELATING TO VESSELS, n.d. 11 vols. 9 in. 1$0 Calculations of hull weights and of capacities of coal bunkers, esti mates relating to the center of gravity in connection with weights, cal culations of weights of ordnance and equipment compiled from correspond ence with the Bureaus of Ordnance and of Equipment, and calculations of lengt-h, width, and thickness of plates and other items in connection with specifications. These records appear to be working papers. Many of them were compiled by the same person. No dates are shown, but material in a number of the volumes concerns battleships built after 1890. Arranged by name or class of vessel. MOLD' LOFT L TENSIONS OF HARBOR DEFENSE RAM. 1392. 1 vol. 1/2 in. lgl This volume shews dimensions of half-breadths, heights above the base and `he contour of the stern. PRODUCED JM-83 1 L MIL * uTt anged lh7 i~cerel s is nee* ern~ IS' lii8 him- iame rm are % ?ly. - ven; ree ls r* th am i >7 5' ft I .;- SHIPS' WEIGHTS. 1392-1921. 293 vols. L5 ft. 152 -.-clur.es vary in form and content. Most of them fall into the classes: (1) Detail of Calculation of '..'eights, showing - .re, apparatus, or equipment and thereunder a description and r.E of material, weight per unit, number of units, total weights, . relating to weights in connection with the center of gravity, .. -..capitulations of calculated weights. (2) Returned Finished cr.owing ship's part, apparatus or equipment, specific item .'-ft-ir.cc-r, and weight. There are also a few volumes of preliminary cclimates of proposed vessels. The general arrangement -within - lur.ee is numerical by group number assigned each part or general - of nooaratus or equipment. Part of the series is arranged by name ocel in roughly alphabetical order, and part is arranged by class ; ;.;el (such as battleship or destroyer). "RANGES HI WEIGHTS and CENTERS of GRAVITY. 1393-91;. 3 vols. - Lu. 153 '.urr.-siue accounts of changes in weights and centers of gravity for rev"-., hull, machinery, equipment, and stores for the battleship Iowa, . Sunbcat Do. 7, and the armored cruiser Brooklyn, including infor- cr. concerning the nature of the change and changes in weights in- v lv-;-u, and cccasicnally shovring file number of Bureau's letter relating ire change. Arranged by name of vessel, with subject indexes in the .clones. U. 5. Gunbcat No. 7 was built by the Newport News Shipbuilding ..-.c Lry lock Co., Newport Hews, Va., and the Iowa and the Brooklyn were :u:lt by the William Cramp and Sons Shipbuilding Co., Philadelphia, Pa. '...-.tries in the three volumes were all made by the same person, probably .c.ueone in the Bureau of Construction and Repair in Washington, D. C. FIATIGNS OF CHANGES IK DISPLACEMENT, KETACENTRIC HEIGHT, AND TRIM OF ESSEIS. 189U-1902. 15 vols. 2 ft. 15U hese volumes show name and type of vessel, reason for changes (gen- ly because of changes in design or equipment), weight of vessel be- chsnge, weight removed, and weight added. Some of the volumes also ain recapitulations giving details of weight removed and added, re- s, and file references pertinent to the Bureau's correspondence. Ar- car.rsi by name of vessel. RELATING TO THE KATAHDIN. 1395. 1 vol. l/h in. 155 Nather.atical calculations of curves on displacement scale and cross over for stability. .i:::z;g imperii-ent data. 1395-1925. 67 vols. 2 ft. 156 "'efere being released by contractors, naval vessels were inclined to certain the position of the center of gravity. The information shown 3a volumes includes the time and place of the experiment; na,.e of deer supervising the experiment; weather, tide, and mooring conditions; " zr. of the ship as to completeness and as to water in bilges; den- y tf water where the experiment was made; and data regarding weights, ';iu3, readings, and results. Arranged by name of vessel. PRODUCED <; JM -83 '. ifiS&s ^ *'; - . ` v*yv-\. A>t, -.** '' _ \4i r-'iH'ixr: CALCULATIONS FOR 70-FOOT TORPEDO BOAT. 1896. 1 vol. 1/U ip 157' Mathematical calculations relating to tne stability of this vessel. TRIAL BOARD FOR THE MARIETTA AND Ti WHEELING. J_0` 97. 1 vol. 1/Lk in. 158 Contains the record kept by the recorder of the board appointed to g f . .ar*y uf. _ c.___O tC. t. San Francisco of these two vessels constructed by the vTnJLcn 1 V.'OTrks, San Francisco, Calif, The record shows the daily ac he board and lists the correspondence sent and received by the boa cat.h day (giving name of person from whom or to whom correspcr.: encs v is sent. :d date and subject of correspondence). The volume bear: *5 or.struction and Repair correspondence file number showing eceived as an enclosure to correspondence. Arranged chrono- :I3 FOR STALLARD SHIP CALCULATIONS. 1893. 1 vol. 1/2 in. 15? tables containing mathematical data for calculating stability, 's*`eZ n^ex of buoyancy, metacentric radii, appendages and wetted surface, 4^ 2c-iDO ages and midship section. Arranged by type of calculation. STALLAll CLASSIFICATION OF CALCULATED AND RETURNED FINISHED WEIGHTS. 1393-99. 2 vols. 1 in. 160 These volumes show group (there are some $0 groups each covering a general class of ships' parts, machinery, equipment, or supplies), spe cific part under the group, and a description and remarks concerning the part. Arranged chronologically and thereunder numerically by group num ber. BOOKLETS CONTAINING REPORTS OF HEIGHTS, DESCRIPTIONS AND TESTS OF ELEC TRIC AUXILIARIES, PHOTOGRAPHS, AND GENERAL INFORMATION REGARDING NA VAL VESSELS. 1900-1917. 200 vols. 15 ft. 161 These records consist of the following classes of booklets, mostly in the form of paperbound blueprints, relating to individual naval vessels. (1) Detailed Finished Weights, showing name of vessel, station of super intending constructor, year, and, under the general group of equipment and parts (there are some 50 groups for such classes as stempost and sternpost, transverse framing, main deck, and steering appliances) the specific items and their weights. Arranged within the volumes numeri cally by group number, with indexes showing item, group number, and page number, ar.i summaries showing group number, weights of classes of items, and total weights for each group. (2) Tests of Electric Auxiliaries, showing name of vessel, station of superintending constructor, year, and performance and descriptive data concerning tests of electric auxiliaries (cranes, pumps, hoists, fans, motors, winches, etc.). Arranged within the volumes by type of electric auxiliary-, with tables of contents and sometimes alphabetical indexes. (3) Descriptions of Electric Auxil iaries, containing name of vessel, station of superintending construc tor, year, and narrative descriptions (including some diagrams and sta tistical tables) of electrically operated auxiliaries, such, as systems ~> 1 O r a 'resnv:atc-z* PRODUCED LG JM - 83 fijiiteSn i "f<M --' y?-- w,. -, .': endless chain ammunition hoists. Arranged within the volumes electric auixiliaryj with tables of contents and indexes. Some descriptions contain corrections and additions prepared when the -wore overhauled. (U) Descriptions and Tests of Electric Appli- , ?inir.r: the information contained in the booklets described in 2 ;ve, and arranged in the same manner as those booklets. (5) Geny lu ernation, shearing name of vessel, station of superintending con...-..cz:T> year, ship's complement of officers and crew, and dimensions of pie booklets also contain descriptions of batteries, anchors and . watertight compartments, valves, fireplugs, cooling arrangements, . -- nmioion handling arrangements, steering gear, systems for pumping, irsunage, flooding, and sprinkling, and the various rooms on the ship. :.-rcr.jed within the volumes by subject, with tables of contents. (6) Pho-; 'reeds :' = few booklets only), showing views of vessels as a whole and rooms and decks cn vessels. y--- aeries is arranged alphabetically by name of vessel. A few volrelate to two vessels of the same class and are filed alphabetically y name of vessel. 2-:any ox the booklets bear file references to correr-jonder.ee of the Bureau of Construction and Repair showing that they were .riginally enclosures to incoming correspondence. There are very few -okiets fer the years before 1902 and after 1912. Not all vessels are r-ore seated by all the types of booklets described; the number and types booklets on file for each vessel vary considerably. :a?A CONCERNING DESTROYERS MOS. 1, 2, AND 3. 1901. 1 vol. 1 in. 162 This volume contains drawings of profiles of stem and stem, with au- .'.orized changes indicated, heights of half-breadths, decks, and sections, mb working papers relating to heights inserted loosely in the volume. The figures appear to relate to mold loft dimensions. o? ships' -heights. 1902-6. 6 vois. 1 ft. 163 These volumes show the location and weights of bulkheads, doors, matches, armor plating, airports, deck lights, hoisting machinery, and 11 types of structures and fittings on board the Chauncey, the Bain- rilre, the 5t. Lcuis, and two other unidentified vessels. Arranged by :.tms o; vessel and thereunder by name of section of ship. HRSTATIONS RELATING TO THE CANONICUS AND THE PASSAIC. 1903-U- 2 vols. 2 in 161* Mathematical computations, with drawings, relating to weights and di mensions of plating^ bolts, deck planking, stempost and sternpost, rudder, -mb similar items. The items are numbered, and most of the computations -- i arranged numerically by item number. One volume, dated 1903-U, con tains entries for the Canonicus; the other volume contains entries for t.ne Canonicus and the Passaic. The latter volume, which is undated, con-- '--ms a list of items arranged numerically and showing page numoer of ie CN THE PRELZilNAEY TRIAL OF THE COLORADO. Nov. 190U. 1 vol I B in. 16 A corny cf the resort of the Board of Inspection and Survey, V.rashing- < T. or. the '.rial of this vessel at the New York Navy Yard. j^J^QQ|JQ) Ul JM -83 contains information regarding the hull, fittings, equipment, machinery, and speed trials. Included are lists of uncompleted work. The Board of Inspection and Survey was organized under an act of Con gress approved August 5, 1332, which required the Secretary of the Navy to provide for the inspection of all naval vessels. The functions of the Board were later extended to include acceptance examination trials of na val vessels and the 'inspection of newly commissioned vessels and of ves sels returning from foreign stations. A Pacific Coast Section of the 3oard was maintained at San Francisco, Calif. The Board generally con ducted inspections and trials through subboards of inspection and survey. From 1389 to 1909 the Board was -under the Bureau of Navigation; in 1909 it was transferred to the Office of the Secretary of the Navy; and in 19Ip it was transferred to the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations where it became the Inspection Division. 3ETAHZB FINISHED WEIGHTS OF TIE ST. LOUIS. 1906. 1 vol. 1 in. 166 This volume shows general class of ship1s parts, equipment, and ap paratus; specific items thereunder and their weights; and total weights for each class. Arranged numerically by general class (or group) num ber. A summary, by group number, shows classes and weights; and an in dex, arranged alphabetically by item, shows group number and page number. RECORD OF SHIPS WEIGHTS OF THE PADUCAH. 1906. 1 vol. 2 in. 167 This volume shows general class of equipment and machinery (some 5>0 groups), specific items thereunder, and their weights. Arranged numeri cally by group number. REPORTS OF TRIALS OF THE NEREUS, THE PROTEUS, THE.ORION, THE JASON, THE CICL0P3, THE NEPTUNE, THE NORTH CAROLINA, AND THE WASHINGTON. 1905-13. ii in. 168 Reports of trial boards on preliminary and final trials of vessels, containing information on the performance of the vessels. Some of the reports are accompanied by data sheets containing technical compilations on the performance of engines and hulls. Arranged by name of vessel. REPORTS OF TESTS OF ELECTRIC AUXILIARIES OF THE VERMONT. 1907. 1 vol. 1 in. 169 Reports of shop tests and ship tests of electric auxiliaries installed on this vessel under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Construction and Repair, with tabulations of data. Arranged by subject, with a table of contents and an index. TRACINGS OF TRIALS OF VESSELS. 1907-11. 1 ft. 170 Tracings of the Board of Inspection and Survey (see entry 161) to ac company reports of trial boards, containing technical data on the per formance of ships under trial. They show name of ship, course over which trial took place, time of run, speed of ship, and data regarding temper atures and behavior of boilers. Arranged numerically under dash plan number 196-1 (196-1-1 to 196-1-Hi), but filed separately from the Dash Plan Series" (see entry 126) and not included in the index to that se ries. There is a card list showing name of ship and file number, arranged U2 PRODUCED JM - 83 'V. - 2kv. w ar y> >n- 7 the na- g 3- ay. 9 s ?r. h 4 . w bkAti -OumC jdxi-. 11 -jo* `V- - r --.- file number. These cards evidently refer to additional --5 -Rey show numbers as high as 196-1-100. ----- -;- 0- vZIOHTS 0? THE PENT-SYLVAN LA. 1912. 1 vol. 2 in. 171 me shows general class of `equipment and machinery and there'ic items, number of units, weights per -unit, total weights, :arcing weights in connection with the center of gravity. Ar-rur number of class of equipment and machinery, with an. in- brent of the volume. 7 REPORTS OF ELECTRIC AUXILIARIES OF THE UTAH. 1 in. 172 tests of the electrically operated auxiliaries in- by or under the supervision of the Bureau of Con- . They contain a brief description of the mechani- . =uxlarv, with data on its electrical and mechani- rams of electrical connections; descriptions of the ors, rheostats, controlling appliances, and safety for the operation and care of the apparatus; and vlts of the shop tests and ship tests of the elec--'= T hese printed volumes are undated, but they contain of the completed Utah, dated in 1912. Arranged by subject, re are in; Lewes, arranged alphabetically by subject, in the front of velum; s. ;C? TEST REPORTS FROM THE DIEHL MANUFACTURING CO., ELIZABETHPORT, N. J. 1912. 7 bn. 173 Reports to the Bureau of Construction and Repair from the electrical i and other technicians employed by this company on tests of motors, at Hating sets, laundry equipment, winches, and spare parts under manu- Mure at this company for a number of vessels, including a few sub- rir.es. P.elated correspondence and some blueprints and diagrams are Haded. There are also some reports of inspections and shipments of uv parts. Arranged in general by name of vessel but occasionally by re of article tested. * b 73 04 .'vf 05 > jig* iit^v H1 * * TAIL CALCULATIONS OF HEIGHTS OF DESTROYERS 57-62 AND 6?-7h. 1913-15. I vols. 3 in. 17U Tr.ose volumes show general class of equipment and machinery and there- r specific items, number of units, weight per unit, total weights, rata regarding weights in connection with the center cf gravity. Ar- : ry vessel number (one volume relates to destroyers Nos. 57-62 and ' -her volume to destroyers IIos. 69-7u) and thereunder numerically by - number of class of .equipment and machinery. There are indexes in Treat ai the volumes. If If i!*.l ^ t.H- p`H--.*f. HIT ICRS TO DESCRIPTION CF ELECTRICAL AYR IIIA?. IRE OF 1915. 1 booklet. Less than 1/L in. 175 bco.Hea contains explanations of corrections and additions made '! sariptior. cf Electrical Auxiliaries" ir. connection with the ''.1 af ah-a- ship at ahe Norfolk Navy Yard. Arran.gec ov p>i r. *- i" i bI PRODUCED JM - 83 . - -.v ' .r * r. ; <-.* '--r \vA =p 3i CORRECTIONS AID ADDITIONS TO DESCRIPTION OF ELECTRICAL AUXILIARIES OF THE VERMONT. 1915- 1 booklet. Less than l/U in. 17o This booklet contains explanations of corrections and additions made R to the "Description of Electrical Auxiliaries" in connection with the vdi overhaul of the ship at the Norfolk Navy Yard. Arranged by subject. K 23 A5 CORRECTIONS AND ADDITIONS TO DESCRIPTION OF ELECTRICAL AUXILIARIES OF K THE MEW HAMPSHIRE. y1919-16. 1 booklet. Less than l/U in. 177 t* This booklet contains explanations of corrections and - additions made A to the "Description of Electrical Auxiliaries" in connection with the overhaul of the ship at the Norfolk Navy Yard. Arranged by subject. S> l -*a $ DETAIL CALCULATIONS OF WEIGHTS OF BATTLE CRUISERS NOS. 1-9. 1916. 1 vol. in fir * 6 in. 178 i This volume shows general class of equipment and machinery and there under specific items, number of units, weight per unit, total weights, and data regarding weights in connection with the center of gravity. Ar r S3 ranged numerically by group number of class of equipment and machinery. There is an index in the front of the volume. DENVER MOLD LOFT BOOK. n.d. 1 vol. 1 in. 179 3 Contains penciled notations apparently relating to measurements of the Denver. It is not further identified. Arranged in general by part of vessel." WEIGHT BOOK OF THE STRINGHAM. n.d. 1 vol. 1 in. 180 Shows general class of ship's parts, apparatus, and equipment (such as keel, transverse framing, lower deck, and bulkheads), specific items thereunder, and their weights. Arranged by name of general class of item. DATA RELATING TO A 790-TON TORPEDO CRUISER, n.d. 1 vol. 1 in. 181 This volume contains a few pages of notations describing the battery and machinery of this vessel and showing weights and dimensions. There is no particular arrangement. Y/SIGHT BOOK OF THE VfHIPPLE. n.d. 1 vol. 1 in. 182 Shows general class of ship's parts, apparatus, and equipment, spe-" cific items thereunder, and their weights. Arranged numerically by group number of general class of item. HOLD LOFT DIMENSIONS, n.d. 1 vol. 1/2 in. 183 This volume shows dimensions of half-breadths; radius and center of stem tube boss; dimensions of engineroom, coal bunker, and ordinary floors; and offsets for turtle deck. Included are several diagrams. The name of the vessel concerned is not shown. NOTES ON TESTS, n.d. 1 vol. l/2 in. 18U This volume contains rough notes, drawings, and calculations on vari- ous tests conducted on materials and machinery for unidentified vessels. Unarranged. PRODUCED kb JIW - 83 f rd. ir- i V :? of construct ioi: iiaterials. n.d. i voi. i/u in. I volume records weights of plates, frar.cs, angles, and beans used Ii.'7 cor.stx-actior. of an unidentified vessel, shov?ing their dimensions iier.tifyir.g narks. Arranged by type of material, with a list of maarranged numeric ally by page number. Records Relating to Claims Involving Vessels These records concern claims of contractors against the Navy Departconnection with the building of Civil War vessels and the build- 6- cf vessels from about 189U to 1908 when the Navy was being rapidly increased; claims of German nationals for merchant vessels taken by the 'Jr.ited States during forId War I; and claims of the Electric Boat Co. of Groton, Conn., in connection with the building of World War I submarines. The arising out of Civil War contracts for war vessels were for additional compensation for alterations and extra work, alleged delavs, and increased costs of labor and materials when the time for comoletir.g the contract had been extended. These claims of contractors for dananas of various sorts growing out of the construction of vessels of war and steam machinery led to the organization, between 1863 and 1870, of six beards of naval officers having widely divergent instructions but ail passing in one way or another on all or part of these claims. The first board, known as the Board of August 1863, was appointed on June 25, 1863, to examine and report on the claims of two companies for extra work and extra expense on several vessels. It made its report on August 29, 1863, and transacted no further business. On October 7j 1363, the Chief of the Bureau of Construction and Repair reported to the Secretary of the Navy on the confused condition of accounts of vessels under construction and requested that a board be appointed to examine the extent of the lia bility of the Government in each case. Accordingly, on October 16, 1863, the Secretary appointed Adm. F. H. Gregory president of a board, known as the Gregory Board, to examine and report on the cost of the changes made since the contracts were awarded in the vessels of the monitor class then under construction for the Navy Department. This board met irregu larly from October 26, 1363, until January 1865, when it took up the ac counts of the various contractors and prepared them for settlement. The claims of the contractors were submitted directly to the board without the intervention of the Navy Department. The board recommended the amounts to be paid, and the Bureau of Construction and Repair paid the recommended amounts to the contractors. After the death of Admiral Sregcry on October li, 1366, his senior assistant. Commodore Cadwalader Ringgold, assumed Gregory's duties as General Superintendent of Ironclads and as president of the board. The board continued to pass upon the bills of contractors and to submit recommendations to the Navy Department until November 1, 1366, when the office of the General Superintendent of Iron clads was ordered closed by the Navy Department. Coincident with the closing of the office of the General Superintendent of Ironclads, Commodcre Ringgold was appointed president of a board to pass on a number of accounts of contractors. The two continuous boards over which Commodore -cinggold presided w'ere considered as one board, known as the RinggolppQQy JM - 83 16 JS5S*f5fetF*Si$fv ' ... ~: S-" -y -/ ":-s..*%5 ^ .'^;.*\. r.^-sy***^ * ~'~C' -^~^~ ^-W^^^n-^-,^f^:-,-'-------mSteftAMM--Jca rtmffoiri ' iY ft nfTmt > :-^/-^'=wiv<)*C. rr^'V- V^ . V*- Board. Some of the claimz consider the contractors and others vers ref partment. Its procedure was simile Ringgold Board submitted a complete and transacted no further business. . tv if were received directly from red to the board by the Navy Deto that of the Gregory Board. The eport of its work on Kay L, 1867, On Karen 9, 1365/ the Senate passed a resolution to inquire into and to determine how much the vessels of war and steam machinery con tracted for by the Navy Department in the years 1362 and 1863 cost the contractors over and above the contract price and allowance for extra work. Only the vessels that had given satisfaction to the Department were to be considered. On May 23, 1365, as a result of this action, the Secre tary of the Navy appointed Commodore Thomas C. Selfridge president of a board, known as the Selfridge Board, which met at the New York Navy Yard on July 5, 135-6, and adjourned on December 23, 1365. This board was furnished with a list of vessels that had given satisfaction to the Navy Department, and the contractors submitted their claims directly to the board. The board's report stated the excess of cost to contractors as determined by <he board, but it did not determine to what extent the Gov ernment V7as responsible for any increased cost due the contractor over and above the comeract price and allowance for extra work. By an act of Congress approved March 2, 1367, the Secretary of the Navy was directed to investigate the claims of all contractors for build ing vessels of war and for the steam machinery therefor under contracts made after May 1, 1861, and before January 1, 136U, on the following ba sis: to ascertain the additional cost which was necessarily incurred by each contractor in the completion of his work by reason of any change or alteration in the plans and specifications required and of delays in the prosecution of the work that were caused by the Government and were not provided for in the original contract. The Secretary was directed to submit to Congress a tabular statement of each case containing the name of the contractor, description of the work, the contract price, the in creased cost of the work over the contract price, and the amount of such increased cost caused by the delay and action of the Government. On July 6, 136?, Commodore J. B. Marchand was appointed president of a board, known as the Marchand Board, to gather the required information. This board met in Washington, D. C., fron July 3 to October 16, 1867, when it was dissolved. It was reconvened on November 26, 1867, to consider two additional claims, and it was finally dissolved on that date. The board submitted a tabular statement of the results of its investigations, which was transmitted to Congress by the Secretary of the Navy on December a, 1367. \ I t \ The last board, known as the Boggs 3 card, was established by order of the Secretary of the Navy, dated Au.gus t 6, 1369, to examine the claims of two companies for charges extra to the contract in the construction of several harbor and river monitors. Commalore Charles S. Boggs was oresi- der.t of this board, which met on August 17, 1869, and adjourned on Au- gust 20. The board was reconvened in November 1569 to consider an ac icn'iZ. np. i \c?\z i' 1 / ^ 1 y z.t.zzzZsre d on November 19, 1369. It, r.c reau o. :.o o 7 ''nor* PRODUCED JM-83 i \ - > *'v's ^A' V ,isSE.ilte'i ZT OX 3 to f*i Iff & yi 'A & suit of the reports ar.d recommendations of these boards, the =nt aaid a number of claims, some in amounts corresponding ags of the boards and others in part* Congress, by special repriatior. acts, provided for direct payment of a number of vi> by statute, sent others to the Court of Claims for judg ment of the amounts due. Some of these claims were not setsny years after the close of the Civil Var. n_ the ra work to :re;f a Yard Navy he as Govsr S I s & *r .he lild?ts ba by or the ot ne iich >ard, it o rd ich ; Naval vessels contracted for after the Civil War, particularly after -j lord's -;hen the Wavy was being rapidly rebuilt and increased, were ..-.velvet in litigation before the Court of Claims for several reasons, as inability of the contractor to complete the contract at the spec_fied tine because of the nondelivery of structural material, inability detain. a sufficient supply of skilled labor, and strikes. In cases ..evolving the construction of torpedo boats and destroyers, contractors learned, as an additional reason for delay, that contracts for the con rustion of these vessels were so exacting that full compliance with was often impossible. To provide against delays, contracts for new . .:ips generally contained clauses assigning penalties for delays, with .a -revision authorizing the Secretary of the Navy, for good cause shown, to eutend the time provided in the contract for completion. If the Sec- eery refused to do this and the contractor thought the penalty unjust, could take his case to the Court of Claims, which was authorized to or and determine, among other types of claims, those arising out of contracts with the Government. In addition to the records relating to obese claims described below, the field records of the Bureau also con*...in some records relating to these claims (see entries 623, 673, 671;, "3, ~0L, SL2, 350, and 352). Cn May 12, 1917, shortly after the United States entered World ur I, a joint resolution was passed by Congress authorizing the Presi->-r:t to take possession of merchant vessels owned by citizens, corpor.-.ior.s, and subjects of nations with which the United States was at war ~i directing the Secretary of the Navy to appoint a Board of Survey to -certain the actual value of the vessels at the time they were taken. 7 >: Settlement of Viar Claims Act, approved March 10, 1928, provided for -he appointment of a War Claims Arbiter whose duties included the deter'.ir.aticn of fair compensation to German nationals for merchant vessels -:d-:en by the United States during World War I. Both the Arbiter and the -veartment of Justice, representing the United States in claims before Arbiter, requested the Navy Department to furnish information and as sistance regarding vessels seized under the joint resolution of May 12, In 192-3 and 1929 information regarding these vessels was compiled vtn the records of the Bureau of Construction and Repair and was forarded as recuested. rs of The claims of the Electric Boat Co., Groton, Conn., in connection submarine contracts, were investigated by a board of naval officers - A `luted by the Se ere tar;y of the Navy in May 1920. The claims were for I '-~~.es caused to the cor.tractor by delay's resulting from changes ordered AIt A the Navy department, delays causing the contractor to lose prem.i-ims PRODUCED JM - 83 procsct-aor.. y-e board, meeting at Groton, Conn., and other places, contirue i i~ 5 Lnvestigations until about 192?. s hZLi.rz::- to cLir-i in connection with ts construction of civil NAVAL VESSELS. 1361-1909. 60 ft. 186 Parers relating to accounts and supplies, consisting of data re garairar wages and prices compiled from Senate ana Labor Department re- ports, navy yard payrolls, and the books of contractors; correspondence, in 1907, regarding prices in the 1360's; diagrams and graphs con- cerning wares and prices; memoranda of prices, consisting of documents CX "th't Civil War period and compilations of later dates; compilations of ds.'Ds. i egsrding payments in connection with changes in specifications and SjC Ox -- work; letters forwarding approved bills; and proposals and adver- tiseTrents for the construction of vessels and for materials and supplies, iiZT ^01 x- numerically by envelope number (Nos. 1-10, U2, Ii3, 117-H8A, -61L, and 620). m tU* & ** $ 5 [ 2. Papers relating to war vessels, consisting of correspondence be tween superintending constructors, inspectors, or contractors and the Navy Department at the time of construction of the vessels; compilations of data regarding costs; analyses of the claimants' evidence before boards of naval officers; and, in Court of Claims cases, bound volumes contain ing "correct, copies" of letters, progress reports, bills, contracts, spec ifications, blueprints, and financial statements forwarded in response to the call of the Department of Justice. Arranged in numbered envelopes by name of vessel, except that a few papers are filed under the heading "Mis cellaneous Vessels," the class of vessel (such as light-draft monitors), or the name cf the contractor (envelope numbers 21, 23, 31, 33, 35-36, 72-103, l23-5dl> and 703-312). Filed separately are li; volumes of "cor rect copies" of documents submitted in Court of Claims cases, most of which bear envelope numbers but which are not arranged numerically. 3. Papers relating to boards of naval officers, consisting of calcu lations regarding expenditures and costs submitted to or compiled by the Ringgold Board; papers relating to the establishment and organization of the Gregory and Selfridge Boards, with some related correspondence; pro ceedings of the Marchana Board; and a report of the Boggs Board contain ing information regarding its establishment, its membership, and the awards it made. Arranged by name of board in numbered envelopes (Nos. $260). h. Papers relating to Admiral Gregory's tenure as General Superintend ent of Ironclads, consisting of orders to principal inspectors, corre spondence with local inspecuors, reports of expenditures and other ac counting records, correspondence and estimates concerning the pay of employees, and correspondence concerning the administration of the office. Arranged numerically in numbered envelopes (Nos. 105-116). Sc * Rises Hare ecords, consisting of correspondence regarding de-" vices for remevi rbor obstructions, ideas for new devices, and pat- ents; orders a correspondence regards g the assignment of inspecting engineersj -- s cf the Port Royal, S C., Working Party (evidently a I i PRODUCED JM-83 con- y Tt :vil 136 " rere- er.ce. connts ns of s and ver- plies. A, 1 V- !4 a&it 9 i *1ts- .f j k s a. fii tions boards tain- ' i speclse to ues by l "Mis3rs), 36, 'cor- E -CU- the T: of pro-ain- s. 52- fs tend- ze- zZ- y I s ^r.rrared in the repair and refitting of naval vessels), consisting 'Inis "and reports regarding costs, employees, and repairs and other 'A~l -aval vessels; tables relating to ironclads; charters; "un?~ji "unidentified" papers; and papers relating to a few Court of ; = ses. Arranged numerically in numbered envelopes (Nos. 615-701), 5 "I--, f;r the Court of Claims papers that are filed by case number and ,,, -1- bear envelope numbers. According to a report found with these records, they were arranged in . r^mer described above by the Navy Department, at an unspecified i_". order to facilitate the locating of individual papers. Papers ---'inzin.z to a particular vessel were placed in a separate envelope, and rtr.er nepers were classified according to their content and placed in -mvelczes. In the case of papers relating to one or both sister vessels riiio bp one firm, the papers relating to one vessel and the papers re1-.zing to both vessels were placed in one. envelope and an additional envvlr-e was provided for papers relating to the second vessel only. This n-.e* system was followed in filing papers relating to vessels not of the = class buz which were built in the same yard and `for those relating so vessels built under one inspector but not at the same yard. Original d cements were placed in odd-numbered envelopes; copies of original docu-sr.ts were placed in even-numbered envelopes having the next number above she envelope containing the originals; and notes, calculations, drafts of reports, and other papers compiled in connection with claims were placed in envelopes bearing the same numbers as those containing copies, with the letter "A* added. Thus original papers relating- to the Yazoo are in envelope 30p, copies are in envelope 306, and notes and calculations are in envelope 306a. If more than one envelope was necessary for a class of papers, the envelopes were numbered in the style 237-l> 237-2, etc. The report further states that in order to find a paper with ease a cer tain familiarity was necessary with the names of vessels built, their class, the names of contractors, and the principal officers engaged in supervising their building. It pointed out that a looseleaf index had r.-oen compiled, in five volumes, which contained a great deal of infor mation on these points and other miscellaneous matters and also that a "list of Envelope Numbers" had been compiled in a looseleaf memoranda took. These looseleaf books have not been found. At present there are some gaps in numbers and many of the envelopes have disappeared, although the papers are marked wTith and filed by the envelope number. :i?-T.T 07 A 30ARD C-7 NAVAL OFFICERS IN THE CASE OF THE IRON DOUBLE-ENDER ASMIIQT. Dec. 1593. 1 vol. l/2 in. 187 A reporz of a board of two naval officers appointed to assist the De- ;rrznent of Justice in the preparation of the defense in Court of Claims No. 16228 relating to the Ashuelot, a Civil War vessel. The report : --"-^iszs of copies of correspondence regarding the establishment of the inszructions to the board, and the results of the board's ina_uir- r I he volume contains a subject index. A 30ARD IF NAVAL OFFICERS IN THE CASE OF THE MONITOR KRNAYUXK. n 852. 1 vol. 1 in. Id8 vp o:rz of a board of two naval officers appointed to assist the De- cf Justice ir. the ^renaration of the defense in Court of Claims PRODUCED JM - 83 Case No. 1683U relating to the Manavunk, a Civil war vessel. The report consists of copies of correspondence regarding the establishment of the board, instructions to the board, and the results of the board's in- ouiries. The volume contains a subject index. REPORT OF A BOARD OF NAVAL OFFICERS IN THE CASE OF THE MONITOR KAUBUC. July 1393. 1 vol. 1/2 in. 189 A report of a board of two naval officers appointed to assist the De partment of Justice in the preparation of the defense in Court of Claims Case No. 16920 relating to the Naubuc, a Civil War vessel. The report sists of copies of correspondence regarding the establishment of the board. instructions to the board, and the results of the board's inauir- he volume contains a subject index. REPORT OF A BOARD OF NAVAL OFFICERS IN THE CASS OF THE MONITOR NAUSET. 5 Feb. 1393. 1 vol. 1/2 in. l0 ? A report- of a board of two naval officers appointed to assist the De- f, partment of Justice in the preparation of the defense in Court of Claims " Case No. 16321 relating to the Nauset, a Civil,War vessel. The report % consists of copies of correspondence regarding the establishment of the p board, instructions to the board, and the results of the board's inquir- I, ies. The volume contains a subject index. REPORT OF A BOARD OF NAVAL OFFICERS IN THE CASS OF THE MONITOR SQUANDO. 1391. .1 vol. 1 in. . I91 A report of a board of two naval officers appointed to assist the' De- partment of Justice in the preparation of the defense in Court of Claims Case No. I6SI6 relating to the Squando, a Civil War vessel. The report consists of copies of correspondence regarding the establishment of the board, instructions to the board, and the results of the board's inquir- ies. The volume contains a subject index. Inserted in the volume also is the cross-examination in 1892 of Naval Constructor Philip Hichbom, a member of the board. e. ji / v fe% ` k REPORT CF A BOARD OF NAVAL OFFICERS 21 THE CAST OF THE MONITOR WASSUC. Oct. 1393. 1 vol. 1/2 in. 192 A report of a board of two naval officers appointed to assist the De partment of Justice in the preparation of the defense in Court of Claims Case No. 16835 relating to the Wassue, a Civil War vessel. The report consists of copies of correspondence regarding the establishment of the board, instructions to the board, and the results of the board's inquir ies. "COURT OF CLAIMS WORK-LIST OF PAPERS AND DATES SAME WERE SENT TO TIE E'JREAU C & R." 190U-9. 1 vol. l/U in. 193 This volume shows title of paper, generally under the name of vessel concerned, number of copies made, and date sent. The name of the office or person keeping the record is not shown. The vessels mentioned are of the Civil War period. Arranged chronologically. 1867-90. 5 in. 19U This material relates to claims involving both Civil War vessels and vessels constructed ao a later date. It includes the oro-coeding- `~>r' * *"*p r_ ^ PRODUCED JM - 83 c 'iiy-.* . .* u-. rrW -kivClljKSi.i~i.rc lu^ .%.&4fr'*W'w * * RS headings: "Correspondence in Connection with Changes under Contract"; 5 ''Payments" (bills and vouchers); ''Progress Reports"; ''Proposal, Contract, and"Agreement" (the agreement relating to changes in contract); "Corre- spondence regarding Extensions in Contract Time"; and "Trials and Accept ances" (reports of final and preliminary trials and notification to 1-Iavy rS Departmsnt bureaus of acceptance of the vessel). \ RECORD OF CORRESPONDENCE RELATING TO TIE STEWAP.T, THE BLAKELY, THE s WIIHSS, AMD THE DeLONG. 1393-1908. 5 in. 200 f t 3 Consists of cards showing name of vessel, main subject and Bureau's Ifile number, and thereunder abstracts of communications relating to the main subjects and to their subnumbers. Some of the correspondence to which these cards refer is included in the series described in entry 92, and seme is scattered in the series described in entries 197-199 and 225. This correspondence relates chiefly to contracts and to the construction of vessels. Arranged by name of vessel and thereunder by subjectESCOHDS RELATING TO THE DALE, THE DECATUR, THE SHUBRICK, THE STOCKTON, r AIS THE THORNTON (TORPEDO BOATS NOS. 1-5, RESPECTIVELY). 1898-1902. 5 ft. 201 Sj. These beats were constructed at the William R. Trigg Go., Richmond, Ya. The records consist of correspondence of the superintending con :'-v= structor at this company with the Bureau of Construction and Repair, the William R. Trigg Co., other shipbuilding firms, and Navy Department of ficials concerning construction problems, progress of the work, plans and specifications, payments, design changes, and personnel; orders and requisitions for the purchase of materials and equipment; regulations for governing employees; and a record of correspondence received from the Bureau of Construction and Repair. Arranged by type of record- The correspondence is further arranged in groups according to subject, such as "Correspondence Concerning Galvanizing" and "Correspondence Concerning the Approval of Plans, " but most of it is unarranged under the heading "Miscellaneous Correspondence." TRIAL RECORDS OF TIE DALE. 1902. 1 in. 202 Requests for trials and statements from the William R. Trigg Co., Richmond, Ya., of the readiness of the vessel for trial, correspondence regarding changes and defects, and reports of trial. Unarranged. 4 TRIAL RECORDS OF THE DECATUR. 1901-2. 1 in. 203 Letters appointing boards of trial, reports of unfinished vrork, in spection and survey reports of hull and machinery, reports of inspectors of equipment, and final report of the trial board. Unarranged. 5 I RECORD OF TIE COST OF LABOR AND MATERIAL FOR TIE FARRAGUT. 1896-97. 1 vcl. 1/1} in. 201} j t i I ? This vessel was built by the Union Iron Works, San Francisco, Calif. Tnis volume shows classes of labor employed, number employed in each V 3 class, and cost for each class; and items of material, number of each, i and total cost of items. Arranged by class of labor and item of mate 5t j1 rial, and tnereunder chronologically by monuh. PRODUCED JM - 83 ^ ''I 7- r'--IDS RETATIMG TO THE FARRAOUT. 1897-93. U in. 205 '"T rreesort cf the preliminary trial of the vessel, a reoort of the con- ;- ion cf work or. the hull, and vouchers, bills, and other papers relating -_v.~er.ts to the Union Iron Works, San Francisco, alif., for the con- "'-'-tier, of this vessel. Unarranged. to the hopkiiis, the hull, and the stringhah (torpedo " poats' 6, 7, and I9,_RESPECTIVSLYT. 1898-1900. 1 ft. 206 ''hese vessels were constructed at the Harlan and Hollingsworth Co., -rinrtcr., Del. The records consist of bills for equipment, material, ~d services; lists of material ordered and received, with related cor- ---sc cadence; and lists of correspondence received and sent. Unarranged. J-;:C13S RELATING TC THE HOPKINS At THE HULL. 1898-1900. 1 ft. 207 leceluted bills for articles and material furnished the Harlan and icliingsvcrth Co. for these vessels, arranged in roughly alphabetical -r.'.er by rare of firm; and reports of weights of machinery on the ves- Is and reports of absences of employees, arranged by type of report. d.toiczs c? ha RECEIVED FOR USE IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE HOPKINS. Jar.. 135 9-Ar 1902. 2 in. 208 Show kind cf material, number of pieces, size, from whom received, weight,, price per unit, and total cost. Arranged chronologically. -PORTS OF WEIGHTS PLACED ON BOARD AND OF SCRAP REMOVED FROM THE HOPKINS. June 1399-Sept. 1902. 2 in. 209 Daily reports showing date, description of object, location, net weight, and page number in a weight book of this vessel. Arranged chron- -logically. 1TPCRT OF RETURNED '/SIGHTS FOR THE HOPKINS, n.d. 1 in. 210 Shews class of equipment (by group number), specific items thereunder, r.i their weights. Arranged by group number, with a summary in front showing group number and total weights of each class. D.7UICES OF MATERIAL RECEIVED FOR USE IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE HULL. Jan. lS99-May 1902. 1 in. 211 Show kind of material, number of pieces, size, from whom received, 'eight, price per unit, and total cost. Filed with these invoices are "me miscellaneous reports of supplies and stores for the Hull. Arranged rbronologically. i:-::CRD OF WAGES EZ?E:t:ZD ON THE HULL. Jan. 1899-May 1902. 1 in. 212 .reports showing class of labor (such as draftsmen, ship carpenters, riggers), number of hours worked by each class and their rate of pay, m total amount paid. Arranged chronologically. CRTS UR 'EIGHTS PLACED ON BOA? AND OF SCRAP REMOVED FROM THE HULL. Apr. 1900-July 1902. U in- 213 -aily reports showing date, description of object, location, net ' --!ht, ar.d page number in a weight book relating to this vessel. Ar- r"-f2d chronologically. produced 53 JM-83 "NOTES AN-. ?u_r .^RENCES RELATING TO THE 1905. 1 pamphlet, 1/2 in. 211) Data on awards of boards on changes, claims made by the contractor and disallowed, and uncompleted work at time of delivery of vessel; and a record of events during construction of vessel containing information on progress of vcrk, receipt of armor and armament, and payments. Arranged by subject. This pamphlet was prepared by the contractor, the Moran Brothers Co., Seattle, Wash., at the request of the Bureau in connection with claims in the Court of Claims and was forwarded .to the Bureau. FINAL WEIGHT REPORTS FOR THE PAUL JONES, THE PERRY, AND THE PREBLE. 1902. 1 ft. 21g These vessels were all built at the Union Iron Works, San Francisco, Calif. These reports show class of machinery or equipment (numbered in seme gO groups), item thereunder, and weight. Arranged by name of vessel and thereunder by group number, with an index in each report showing items in alphabetical order, group number, and page number. There are several copies of each report. REPORTS Cr WEIGHTS OF EQUIPMENT ON THE PAUL JONES, THE PERRY, AND THE FREEIE. 1900-1902. 5 in. 216 Show name of vessel, item (such as machinery supports and various types of plates and beams), date, and weight. Arranged by type of item. TRIAL RECORDS OF THE PAUL JONES. 1902. 3 in. 217 Correspondence regarding preliminary acceptance of the vessel at the Mare Island, Calif., Navy Yard; majority and minority reports of the trial board; correspondence regarding extensions of time on contract; arid bills and vouchers relating to payments. Unarranged. TRIAL RECORDS OF THE PERRY. 1902. h in. 218 A report of unfinished work; data regarding official trial rains; re ports on preliminary and final trials, including some joint reports on the Perry and the Preble; a copy of the contract for construction of the Perry at the Union Iron Works, San Francisco, Calif.; and correspondence regarding deficiencies. Unarranged. For other trial records of the Preble, see entry 219. TRIAL RECORDS 0? THE PREBIE. 1902. h in. 219 letters appointing boards of trial, reports of unfinished work and technical matters relating to trials, reports of inspectors of ordnance and inspectors of equipment, reports of results of trials by the trial board at the Mare Island, Calif., Navy Yard, and notifications that the board's recommendations were carried out. Unarranged. For other rec ords of trials of the Preble, see entry 218. /'vp 1 vol. "'ITT ^ 1/U in. > T>rvn a>t .i--w'-- iU.L' . j:I FOR THE WYOMING 1899-1902. -220 labor employed, number employed in each class, and and items of material, number of each, and total cost by class of labor and .item of material and thereunder th a:, infer-: to clasacs of labor and names of materials >4tt. produced JM - 83 -'Ar--'iZUiLfi? - r. 21h ' and n on .nged a Lt tion | 1902. 215 co, in essel items eral 216 ten. 217 the 218 '6 -- on the ;nce 219 U LC.J^;'.L'_.. ::cs. iL constructed oy : 15. 5^ ~-- "} f'J- -> noi 1. .2 -- Steel Co., Sparrows consist of recuisiticrs andi orders for material. . -* -s.serials arc ecuio: sold and delivers: ______ .= t* = . =a--r.cH. roOlueorar.ts ar.c aata ardir.g scecifications. Unar- rg C" MATERIAL PURCHASED 31 THE KARYLAND STEEL CO., SPARROWS ?CETTE, >2. 1898-99. 1 in. 222 date, articles and Quantity purchased, from whom purchased, and ----.ir.es method cf shipping and terms of payment. No names of vessels shewn. Arranged chronologically. C? VZIGHIS o? DESTROYERS NOS. 2h-35. 1599-1900. 1 in. 223 Com retorts entitled ''Recapitulation of Calculated Weights, " showing r.s of machinery and equipment and their weights; and other records of l.-its describing parts and giving their weights. Unarranged. CCPCEEENCI ZZEH TEE C-AS E'.Z-ZZ AND POWER CC. Ad 15 CHARLES L. SEABURY ::z CC., CCESOIECATEE, IIGRRIS HEIGHTS, II. Y. 1397-190U. 2 ft. 22ij Corresp-ondence between the Navy Department, the superintending con-uctor at this company, and company officials regarding vessels under truction cr being repaired for the Navy Department, general adminis -.ive matters such as the employment of special mechanics and the trans mission cf catalogs and other publications, and policies and precedents yarding the construction of naval vessels. Arranged in part by subject in part unarranged. ZZLZZZCES EECCRZS CONCERNED- VESSELS 0? THE PCST CI7IL WAR PERIOD. l??u-19H. 13 ft. 225 Correspondence and reports of the Secretary of the Navy's office, the ---r-u of Construction and Repair, other Navy Department bureaus, naval r.truciors,* the Board on Construction, constructing firms, and private '.ividuals regarding contracts, specifications, proposals, payments, work, trials of vessels, changes in contracts, delays because strikes, payments id final settlements, and inventions relating to ay of the vessels mentioned above and to other vessels involved in liti- aion. Zany of these records are original letters and reports apparent!;, aim from the files of Navy Department bureaus. Unarranged, except that aasionally papers relating to a given vessel are together. The corre- mdsr.ce dates to about 1903; but there is a collection of cards, dating :n 1R00 to 1911, containing abstracts of correspondence, with pertinent numbers, relating chiefly to matters concerning payments to contrac- ?20 :ost "ier :.s a:z data regarzez e:spectio::s ate repairs of oeirlam lzf.chant 513. 1517-20. 1 ft. 226 .so of copies cf the fa11owing types of documents from the records bureau of Construcoicr. and Reoair relating to individual vessels: La concerning costs of repairs; inspection and decking reports; of surveys showin-; work to be done and the cost; work progress :rar.ma re' 3v?.iL--3,'w z 3 r.v.'r.l l-Z.f_3.Tf.cn ox* tvxv*i1 r PRODUCED JM - 83 i ! : t>Ck! J-^:^-. f>tr Ji transports; specifications for repairs and renewals; and reports of re pairs'and alterations. Arranged in envelopes alphabetically by German "name of vessel. Each envelope shows the German and American name of th? vessel. Some of the envelopes contain most of the types of papers listed above; some contain inspection reports only and bear the notation "ho F.ercrt'1; ar.d a few are empty and bear the notation "No information in the <4~is.cn- 7 EICX.1S RELATING TO THE FURNISHING OF DIFOP.HATION REGARDED GERMAN MERCHANT VESSELS. 1928-2?. 1 in. 227 letters and memoranda exchanged between the 1-Jar Claims Arbiter and the Navy Department concemihg the type of information desired and the availability of records; a report of the Navy Department, dated June 7, 192?, regarding 11 vessels, containing information on willful damage done by the German crew and the cost of repairs, and including some data regarding subsequent repairs and disposition of the vessels; and lists of vessels shewing German name, new name, length, breadth, tonnage, yard ir. which repaired, and dates of commissioning and sailing. Unarranged. EEFCET AID ESG025D OF PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD ON CLAIMS OF THE ELECTRIC BOAT CO., GROTON, CONN. 1921-25. 1 ft. 223 A. report of the board on its findings and a record of its proceedings giving the details of the cases concerned. The general report is fol lowed by a voluminous record of each case, arranged by claim number. Miscellaneous Records Relating to United States Vessels s REPORTS 0? SHIPS UNDER CONSTRUCTION OR REPAIR. 1837-96. 8 ft. 229 Monthly and quarterly reports on the status and condition of vessels being built or repaired at various navy yards. The reports show name of navy yard and vessel, cost of materials and supplies, labor expended, time required to complete construction, and amount of work done since the previous report. Included also are a few miscellaneous reports on construction and materials and an alphabetical list of surveys and re ports on construction and repair for the Civil War period. Arranged by name of navy yard, thereunder chronologically, and thereunder by name of vessel. RECORDS RELATING TO THE ACQUISITION OF VESSELS. 18UU-76. 2 ft. 230 Correspondence regarding vessels rejected' in connection -with the Bureau's advertisement for a store ship, a list of small steamers and schooners purchased before or during the Mexican War or captured during that war and afterward sold, a memorandum giving the original cost of two vessels built in Bombay in 1356-57 and afterward offered for sale, papers pertaining to the acquisition of the Mercedita, and papers per taining to contracts for building ships, including copies of some of the contracts, paid bills under the contracts, claims of contractors for payment or for compensation for extra work, specifications of the ves sels, and memoranda and correspondence on these subjects. Unarranged.. I RECORDS RELATED TG THE DISPOSAL OF VESSELS. 18U5-76. 9 in. 231 A. record of the correspondence regarding the agreement for the disposal PRODUCED rean the is cec o n the 227 3` he 7, data is yard sd. lIC 228 ings 229 sir 3 Of on t>y 2 Of 230 the 731 osal xnsides: tv:o bills iron newspapers for advertising naval ile (refused because the newspapers were not authorised papers showing bids to buy the Kanawha, the w j * the Sagamore, and the John Adams; an abstract a UOsiU iU of correspondence relating to the disposal correspondence regarding the purchase of a snail naval ria and the purchase of a naval vessel for a native king lands; papers relating to a canceled contract for breaking cua and claims of affected laborers against the Bureau; OX- e aeve: isement of an auction sale of vessels (the "ZI1S Plymouth) recovered near Gosport Navy Yard, Norfolk, pointing a board to appraise the sale value of the Albany d the board's report; the report of the commanding of- ecommissioning of the Monongahela; the account sheet on xu brig Lawrence showing the cash sale price, costs of sale, -=t urocetxcex us; the record of sale of the condemned brig Oregon (18U5); -- o ointing a board of survey relating to the disposal-of the e report of the board. Unarranged. eilaiins- to alzzpjdions aid repairs on VESSELS. 1850-77. U in. 232 A list of alterations on the Canonicus, suggested by Commander Benham; letter requesting a change in the wardroom of the California according plans enclosed; a claim of Peter Green for carpenter work on the :;r.er in 1563; papers pertaining to repairs on the Narragansett at .'eilao, Peru; a letter egarding alterations on the _A__le__r_t; a letter from the carpenter of the Berricia suggesting alterations in masts; a recom mendation by Adm. D. B. Porter for spar decks for vessels recently au thorized by Congress (1873),* a recommendation of alterations on the Jz.zaccla by the captain of that vessel; a statement on cost of repairs the "aHaooosa and a proposal to repair that vessel; correspondence : Admiral Former regarding alterations on the Alarm; a report of re pairs needed cn the Brooklyn; Admiral Porter's recommendation of changes -u the Ajax; estimated cost of repairing the Saratoga in l859i and papers .--chaining to the cost of repairing the Buckthorn. Unarranged. iildlS C? BOARDS C? SURVEY ON SHIPS AID THEIR EQUIPMENT. 185U-69. 7 ft. 233 live the opinion ox the board on the condition of the ship or equip ment inspected and its decision as to whether or not the ship or equip- ~-:nt could be of further usefulness, and, if so, the repairs that would necessary. Usually included is the order appointing the board, and uoen included is the letter from the officer in charge of the property ): "e surveyed requesting that the board be appointed. Arranged chrono- -:J-C^llv by year and thereunder alphabetically by name of vessel. -'-'e.yiticns aid specifications for the construction of ships. 1857-73. 1 **nl. 2 in. 23U - volume contains copies of directions, instructions, and speci- - --szxcr.s for the construction of various ships; copies of contracts - z;.-z- construction of two ships; and one or two accounts of the cost ".-.sanction and of iron work done on ships. Arranged by name *pj|QJJJJQ^Q 5? JM - 83 shio, with an index to the contents at the beginning of the volume. This information was apparently compiled by Theodore E. Wilson, who v;as appointed Naval Constructor at the Philadelphia Navy Yard in 168." CONTRACTS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF NAVAL VESSSIS. 1861-6U. 2 vols. 3 in. ; 35 Show date, names of contracting parties, and terms of contract. Ar ranged alphabetically by name of vessel. PROPOSALS TO BUHD OR TO EQUIP GUNBOATS. 1861-77. 9 in. 236 Mainly responses to the Bureau's advertisements in 1861 and 1862 in viting such proposals and including bids on construction, suggestions, specifications, drawings, and plans relating to ironclads or their armor or armament submitted for consideration. Included are orders of the Sec retary of the Navy appointing a board in 1862 to examine the proposals, the Secretary's.subsequent instructions to the board, an incomplete re port of the board, and correspondence relating to requests of some of the persons who submitted proposals to withdraw their plans or specifications and the board president's consent. A.lso included are printed clippings of the Bureau's advertisement for proposals (1861) to build side-wheel steamers and several offers or plans dated in the late 1860's and the 1870's, including correspondence about a torpedo boat designed by Adm. D. D. Porter. Unarranged. RECORDS RELATING TO THE RAISING OF SUNKEN VESSELS. 1862-68. 2 in. 237 A list of books containing instructions respecting contracts to be made for raising vessels; a list of proposals to raise the Congress and the Cumberland, showing each bidder's name, address, and terms, accom panied by tne "bidder's letter; a list of proposals to raise ships from the Cape. Fear River, N. C., giving each bidder's name, terms, and time required, accompanied by the bidder's letter; a rough draft of an ad vertisement inviting proposals to raise wrecks at Norfolk, Va., and vi cinity; and a proposal for wrecking operations in Mobile Bay, Ala. Un arranged. MISCELLANEOUS RECORD BOOK RELATING TO WAR VESSELS. 1863-63. 1 vol. 2 in. . 233 This volume contains statements of payments for work and services re lating to the construction of vessels, specifications for side-wheel steamers, copies of contracts for war vessels, and copies of correspond ence exchanged with the General Superintendent of Ironclads, the General Inspector of Ironclads, and shipbuilders regarding the construction and inspection of war vessels. Arranged chronologically. REPORTS RELATING TO THE PERFORMANCE AND CONDITION OF VESSELS. 186U-73- 2 ft. 239 A report of the chief engineer of the Hibiscus on a trial run; a re port on the condition of the hulls of vessels at the New York Navy Yard; a report of a board of inspection on the Canonicus, the Powhatan, and tie Juniata; orders appointing a board of inspection and the board's report ' Producedor. the - - -----------C-J the Shawnee? 38 JM i 83 'ib# ^rJ*?** 235 39 t , - chief en-ineer of the Tennessee on trial y-vAvtyrepc. _ ....--, _ Porter on the condition of the Jrnintn, the "pcrest; P&- ~ rrl: an, the 7.- lessee, the Florida, and. t Colorado; a tcacd pj- "U-sgestasr ! s reco: t on tno Droo :_;~r.; reports 00 - boooaa;rci of In- syeoWrm on the Delaware, ; he Susouehenna, and the Colossus; reports by <Wray f'~rter or. the Sr.=>7 the V.'yor.ir.,-; and *"* ~ CUi5S * ioard or i-osoection and "the sk revert rtpert - pirtra?n.t member of a board of inspectors on the medical de ____________a__d; a report of a board on the G__alen. _a; a report -nndir.r officer of the Konongahela on the decommissioning of t'/vre vessel: and a report of a board of engineering officers on the m- &ixsry of the lionainoch and the Comanche. There is also a letter on the difficulov of keeping the Hartford1s bilges clean. Unarranged. :? vessel: hvelezl, repairing, /id hi ordziary at navy yards. 1565-17. 3 in. 2lG These reports give the status of the construction or repairs on ves sels oh-r construction and repair, and the condition of the hulls of ves sels ir. ordinary. Some of these reports note necessary alterations or re pairs and tine required to prepare vessels in ordinary for sea duty. The navy yards represented are Norfolk, Va., Pensacola, Fla., Mare Island, Calif., Boston, Mass., Portsmouth, N. H., New York, N. Y., Philadelphia, Pa.; Washington, 3. C., and Mound City, 111. Arranged by name of navy yard and chronologically thereunder. eutlditd r:sTHUCTio::s for nest sloops at tie; navy yard, Norfolk, va. 1373. 1 vol. 1/h in. 2hl Instructions for building the various parts of these vessels. Ar ranged by subject. 'The following names have been written in pencil on tb-e-' outside cover of the volume: Aaron, Adams, Essex, and Enterprise. DIRECTIONS FOR THE STEAK SLOOP NIPSIC. 1873. 1 vol. 1 in. 2h2 Directions, containing measurements and descriptive material, for rehuLIoing this vessel at the Washington Navy Yard. Arranged by subject (usually parts of vessel), with an index slice-ring subject and page number. report "'77 c -".TT ' :RCN E_X_E__R_C_ISES AT H_E_Y__T_E_S__T,__F_L__A_. _1_3_7_U_ . 1/1_ i_n. 21.3 This report, dated March 12 with no year indicated, is unsigned and wftVnut an indicated addressee; it is stamped as received in the Office C the Secretary of the Navy on Karch 2l, 1871. The evolutions of the vessels are described in narrative form and are illustrated by drawings. ftr-fcHTT >'sailz:g aim other oualitiee of vessels.'1 1371-36. 6 vois. 1 ft. 211 -asserts from commanding officers of naval vessels showing name and station of vessel, ceriod of observation, corr.nlem.ent of officers and ere::, Or^-wvent of vessel, and answer in" such "uestior.s as the f oil coring: the do produced JM-83 r . ..-vs** * m': , -\ jV^ ~-Ju4r-''*`.VteV( tW !**. ..* * Vi 1 ? '`V -- i"' ^ ^ -`C-'r*sV * ***- Si ml w Kunrriwiii :er round to be best snilir~ mrim, ir. connection with the ;f provisions, stores, and cos'1 board; the weight of iron bal- _c.:.w, ..cter, sr.d coal stowed; the inclination of vessel under various conditions; the performance of the vessel riding at anchor and under various weather conditions; and the rate of sailing and speed as com pared with other ships. Arranged chronologically, with indexes to names of vessels in the volumes. DATA REGARDING THE CONSTRUCTIOH OF VESSELS. 1333-9$. 2 vcls. 1 in. 2hS Show name of vessel, date the heel was laid, date the vessel was launched, and date the vessel was commissioned. This information is sup plemented in some instances by lists of documents received, such as re ports of weights and surveys, with the Bureau's file number. Arranged by name of vessel., with an index to names of vessels in the front of each volume. SPECIFICATIONS FOE VESSELS. 1883-1917. 113 vols. 8 ft. 2US Host of these volumes contain specifications prepared by the Bureau of Construction and Repair for the construction of naval vessels of all types: a few volumes contain specifications for machinery and material prepared by the Bureau of Steam Engineering; and a' few ether volumes contain spec ifications for Coast and Geodetic Survey vessels prepared by the Treasury and Commerce Departments. Unarranged. There are indexes in the volumes. C^v^UiivtItC. ATICNS SECT BT THE BOARD ON ADDITIONAL VESSELS. July 138$- Nov. 1336. 1 vol. 1/2 in. 2h7 This board, composed of members from several of the bureaus of the Navy Department, was established on July 29, 183$, to examine plans, mod els, and designs for two cruisers, one heavily armed gunboat, and one light gunboat and to make recommendations concerning their adoption. Construction of the four vessels was authorized by an act of Congress of March 3, 133$, and, in conformity with the act, an advertisement inviting the submission cf plans appeared on May 3, 1:8$. The board submitted its report of recommendations as to the characteristics of the vessels on September 18, 123$, and, after detailed plans and specifications had been prepared by the Bureau of Construction and Repair and the Bureau of Engi neering in accordance with these recommendations, the board was recon vened on February 16, 1336, to examine these plans and specifications. These records consist of press copies of letters, memoranda, and endorse ments sent. Arranged chronologically. RZCGr. tt TO ACCOUNTS AND CONSTRUCT' ` VESSELS. 1837-99. $ f1 2liS Correspondence concerning payments for era: rs and gunboats, sched- ules of materials required for vessels, reper: cf work required on moni tors, ccr.zracts for materials required in the nstruction of cruisers, authorizations to purchase materials, reports hull weights of vessels, data relating to ships1 allowance lists, spec: .cations and lists of stores of vessels, payrolls of employees under th.he Bureau of Construction and Repair at shipyards, correspondence- regardins mianges in and trials l..r ar.d state- 60 HRODUCfD JM - 83-- v'- Jit^wlUk'rfia&UF^ .cT y ?es> i & = Bureau of Suoolies and Accounts regarding charges io ce r-counc of suuclies issued from stock purchased under the Navy r j-i. Scr.e of the documents are copies and sone are originals fgi-c; references of Bureau of Construction and Repair correspona- _ _ `arrr.ged chronologically by year, except that following the docu. ..' ~_z?9 is a small quantity of unarranged material, an occasional -which is dated as late as the World War I period. -- BOARD OF NAVAL OFFICERS on the methods of fitting armor and 'DING TC :rA"AL VESSELS. Feb. 1391. 1vol. 1/2 in. 2lt? "his hoard, consisting of four naval constructors and a professor of -r.atics fr~ the Naval Academy, was appointed by order of the Secre- - "zrrj, dated November 12, 1390, to consider and report on the ' . *-- j-v- Lr*> .e .best method of fitting armor and backing to naval vessels the umcli.ances required for the execution of the work in the most Lcier.t. ec onomical, and expeditious manner. This report of the board's .udes 'drawings and tables of dimensions. Arranged by subject, .:h nr. index to drawings and tables. ::: skies' boa.ts. 1392-1901. 1 voi. 1 in. 2|o This volume shews number of boat, weight in pounds, cost, place and ivte built, ship or purpose for which built, reference number of Bureau's Dicer concerning the boat, and sometimes remarks. Arranged by class of boar, -..1th an index to classes arranged alphabetically by initial letter or cuas s o.*. boat. RECORD CF VESSELS DOCKING AT NAVY YARDS. 1893-1918. 6 vols. 9 in. 2gl Shews name of navy yard, name of vessel, and dates docked and un cocked. Arranged by name of navy yard and thereunder by date of docking. NATCH, QUARTER, AND STATION BILLS OF THE MINNEAPOLIS. 1S9U. 1 vol. 2 in. 2$2 This volume shews the crew authorized for the ship by rating (with names of actual crew members filled in), indicates routine duties of the various divisions of the ship, and shews stations to be manned, rating -r rank required, and duties to be performed in case of emergency, such ns fire or collision or when engaged by the enemy. Arranged by name of division or other unit of the ship's organization, with a subject index arranged alphabetically by initial letter of subject. diking fdcopd. i89i;-96. i voi. i in. 293 Shews name of vessel, date and place of docking, and file reference to Bureau of Construction and Repair correspondence. Arranged by name of vessel, with an index to names of vessels arranged alphabetically by ar.imial letter of vessel's name. KE FORTS -CF INSPECTIONS OF NAVAL VESSELS ("HULL BOOKS"). 1391-1920. 113 vols. 7 ft. 25U Periodical reports by division officers on the condition of mechanical -'-5vices and beats; by the Executive Officer and Medical Officer on the --r.iiticn of holds, storerooms, and living quarters: and by the Executive 61 PRODUCED JM - 83 -A ;'D . VwV'NNlv S --nd ;r on jf the flumes ;ically, ft. 255 of estiA few jr.es : I .urae li;, ~ 2^6 d deasm 5 re- r 31, ation 1,_ sailed meats of the andlng mged Jr 257 .. ^ the contractor and the board of its approval. Arranged alpha- ;:-2/bv nar-e 0f battleship and thereunder numerically by file ma..^'reau's correspondence (see entry 92). There is a subject in^ ^-i^cr05^ arranged alphabetically oy sufcucc ^ an^. sho.-rin^ nature of 7 '"-rTssel on which it occurred, and change number shown on the '.'77^-ooed cards. The Georgia was under construction at the Bath O-;; v^th. Maine; the Nebraska at the Moran Brothers Co., Seattle, 7 the New Jersey and the Rhode Island at the For.e River Shipyard, Mass.; and the Virginia at the .-lewporu news Shipbuilding and Diy Co., Newport News, Va. i;HT5 CONCERNING 1902-1;. 1 vol. 1/2 in.' 259 '.is volume contains copies of reports sent to the commander of the -in by various officers on board relating to recommendations for re- "shd improvements, reporting the results of special and weekly in i-actions, and commenting on the general condition of the vessel. Ar- .--vured in roughly chronological order. 01 SHIPS'1 SURVEYS. 190U-5. 1 vol. 1/2 in. 260 This volume concerns surveys of work necessary on ships. It shows name cf vessel and navy yard, estimated cost and estimated time, and cates the survey was ordered and held. Arranged chronologically. METRIC CP "SEAGOING AND OTHER QUALITIES OF VESSELS. " 1907-12. 2 vols. li in. 261 Reports of commanding officers of naval vessels showing name and sta tion of vessel, period covered (generally a year), complement of officers and ere;.', maximum draft, amount of water and provisions tin board, coal capacity, nature of armament, speed and performance on trials, and con dition of the bottom; and- answering questions on the way the vessel rode at anchor, its general behavior at sea and whether it rolled or pitched, alterations that had been made in quarters or storerooms, and the type 'v.,; performance cf machinery. Arranged chronologically. m- 255 Z> ro- -"'.ates, : '} ~o of -"red -reau OF CCMPIETED UORK 01! VESSELS. 1910. 2 in. 262 Monthly reports from the navy yards at Charleston, S. C., Philadelphia, da., and Puget Sound, Wash., showing job order number; authority for work (generally a citation to Bureau of Construction and Repair letter); name cf vessel and description of work; cost of labor, indirect expenses, and raterial, and total cost of these items; and authorized estimated cost icr labor, indirect expenses, and material, and total authorised esti mated cost of these items, /arranged by name of navy yard and thereunder csrcnologically. The reports bear file stamps showing that they were en closures to letters received by the Bureau of Construction and Repair. hiPORTS OF V.ORK ON VESSELS. 1913-20. 18 ft. 263 Periodical reports from officers at navy yards and shipyards on work 'a r.aval vessels showing name and location of vessel, period covered, Jvscription'of work, total working days required, date work was author- -ued ar.d by whom it was authorized, and date v.-ork was completed; paint- ---d '-ud docking reports showing name of vessel, date of docking, condi- -cn of paint, and painting work done; and inspection reports on the Co PRODUCED JRI - 83 .iaCT-WYi'rf Sfcifr MiSrra. 5 m \ ^V - <*s&v4^ v^ condition of hulls. Arranged by name of vessel (in part alphabetically' except that a group of inspection reports on hulls is filed., separately' from the reports on vessels, by navy yard and a few of the painting and docking reports are filed by name of vessel apart from the main series. RECORD RELATING TO SHIPS' SURVEYS. 1913-20. 1 vol. 1/2 in. 261 This volume, entitled "Surveys," contains four columns of data as follows: name of vessel, file reference to correspondence of the Bureau of Construction and Repair, date, and cost of work. Arranged alphabeti cal!;- by initial letter of name of vessel, with an index to names of vessels in the volume. The surveys appear to relate to the cost of nec essary work on vessels. COMPARISON CARDS RELATING TO CHANGES ON VESSELS. 1916-20. 10 in. 265 Show card number, type of vessel, name of vessel involved, descrip tion of change, date of reference to board on changes. Bureau's change number, superintending constructor's change number, estimates of changes in cost by the contractor and the superintending constructor, and.board's action (date and amount of award, if any). Arranged numerically. RECORD OP WORK DONE. 1917-19. 1 vol. l/2 in. 266 This volume contains descriptions of painting,, carpentering, alter ations made, and work done preparatory to putting a vessel, the name of 4 which is not shown, out of commission. Arranged chronologically. The "U.S.S. Iowa" Is written in pencil on the flyleaf, but, according to the annual report of theChief of the Bureau of Construction and Repair, an order was given in July 1919 to the Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Co., Newport News, Va., for the construction of the battleship Iowa. RECORD OF CHANGES ON DESTROYERS. 1917-20. 1 vol. 1 in. 267 This volume shows card number, description of changes, date and file reference to Bureau's letter authorizing changes, superintending con structor's and contractor's estimates of cost, date and file reference to Bureau's letter of approval, and remarks. Arranged numerically by destroyer number (Nos. 75-73, 131-13U, and 3U5-3b7). The card number mentioned above is a number in the same style as the Bureau's change number shown- on the comparison cards described in entry 265, but in that series there are apparently no comparison cards for these particular de stroyers. DAILY V70RK RECORD OF TIE CHESAPEAKE. 1919- 1 vol. l/U in. 263 A record of the construction department of the vessel describing work undertaken' by carpenters, painters, electricians, and others and showing date on which work was performed and its degree of completion. Arranged chronologically. SERVICE STATUS OF VESSELS. 1921-25. 1 vol. 2 in. 269 This volume shews name of ship, displacement, whether it is first or I 1 second line, whether it is in or out of commission or in reserve, and, ? if decommissioned during the period 1921-25, date the decommissioning place. Final disposition, if any, is shown for the shins listed { PRODUCED 6!; JM - 83 * ag: S rsnely 'a and rries. 2&h as Burean habetiof of nec- *I 265 crip- - h. hange -- changes. board's 266 Iter ate of The to Repair, and cship 267 i file :onence - by 'iber lge In that .ar de- 268 g work hawing ranged 269 = - or md. .lr-5.il' = cf comission when this record began, /arranged by class . with an index to classes of ships. VJ ' * i_r -~f V" :i~ ". - a z yi~j to the salvaging of the s-5i. 1925-26. 1 vol. u in. 270 marine S-51 was sunk in a collision with the City of Rome off ~- . I., in October 192$. These records consist of a volume coniicgrams from the commander of the salvage force to the com- o:: the New York Navy Yard and the Submarine Base at New London, arding equipment, operations, and recovery of the bodies of the of operations containing data on the progress of the work and editions; and newspaper clippings. Unarranged. There is also a report on salvage operations; it is arranged by subject, with nCHYICAl SIPCF-T ON THE SALVAGE OF THE S-U. Sept. 1928. 2 in. 271 The submarine S-L was sunk in a collision with the Paulding off r -.-ir.cercwn, Mass., on December 27, 1927. This is a.copy of the report ;f the commander of the salvage force containing information regarding rr Helens and working conditions, organization and connosition of the ill-rage force, procedure adopted, plan of attack, and results, and in- :lading suggestions and recommendations. Arranged by subject, with a carle cf contents. IFiCATIONS FOR THE LSANDER. n.d. 1 vol. lA in. 272 These specifications give dimensions and descriptions for constructing rhe various parts of this ship, a twin-screw second-class cruiser of sveei. Arranged by subject. :a:a ON CONSTRICTION, n.d. 1 vol. 1/2 in. 273 This volume contains lists of stanchions aboard an unidentified ves sel shoving their number and location, together with information on fit tings and plates for various tanks and scrap accumulated. Arranged by care of structure or fitting. P.ecords P.elating to Supplies, Equipment, and Accounts Procurement Records 1852-8L. 1 vol. 2 in. 7U Copies cf contracts for materials and machinery for vessels and of a -ev contracts for rebuilding and altering vessels and raising and sal- ''"irg vessels shoving date, name of contractor, and terms of contract, -ith certifications of sureties as to the ability of the contractor to -''infill the contract. Arranged chronologically. There is an index show- name of contractor, work or articles contracted for, and page number, nr wged alphabetically by name of contractor and name of vessel. TO BUIIE WHARF AT PORT ROYAL, S. G. 1362. 1 in. 275 responses to the Navy Department's advertisement of Novemoer 25, 1862. tr.e communications from bidders is a summary sheet showing name of ' n, residence, amount of bid, and time required. Tne bidders' let- .r-: numbered rid arranmsd in numerical order. 65 PRODUCED JM-83 ", k. ' __ >7 '.-^+ 4' " ,*. * * k, -'.t^'.* >.ajn^\rk.- * , /yrttvot.- S */, *r . f'fc'.. * CCNTRACTS FOR MATERIALS. 1362-72. h vols. 1 ft. r. Contracts for materials and for such items as locks, hinges, boltsT'4 screws, and hardware, with accompanying specifications and certifica tions of sureties as to the ability of the contractor to fulfill the contract. Arranged chronologically, with indexes to names of contrac tors in the volumes. t i CONTRACTS FOR SUPPLIES. 1868-69. 1 vol. l/h in. 2r Contracts for naval stores and office supplies showing name of ccnl~~ i* tractor and general class of- article and specific items thereunder, wit: quantities, prices, and delivery terms. Arranged numerically by clasa number of article, with a list showing class number, article, name and address of contractor, and page number. ? i * RECCED OF CONTRACTS. 1869-7U. 2 vols. 1 in. 273 A record of contracts entered into for lumber, hardware, pipe, paint, and similar supplies and fittings showing names and addresses of con i* i tractors; dates of contracts; class, quantity, and cost of materials; aru * dates of delivery and payment. Arranged numerically by class number of material, with a list showing class numbers and names of articles. 2SCGPU OF CONTRACTS. 1873-78; 1882-83. 2 vols. 3 in. 279 Shows name of contractor, general class of supplies (by number), and specific items and quantity. One volume covers the 1873-78 period; the other volume, the 1882-83 period. Arranged chronologically and there under numerically by number of general class of supplies. CONTRACTS. 1832; 1885-86. 2 vols. 3 in. 280 Contracts for supplies (coal, brass, nails, hinges, stationery, and brushes) showing date, names of contracting parties, and terms of con tract. Soma of the contracts are followed by certifications of sureties concerning the contractor's ability to fulfill the contract. Contracts in the first volume (1882) are not arranged in any particular order; .those in the second volume are arranged chronologically. Both volumes contain indexes to names of contractors. REQUISITIONS FOR THE NEW YORK NAVY YARD. July l88o-June 1887. 1 vol. 2 in. 281 Signed copies of requisitions approved by the Chief of the Bureau of Construction and Repair for various materials and services. These req uisitions are numbered and dated, and the estimated cost of materials or services is shown. Arranged chronologically. I i i l INDEX TO REQUISITIONS FOR SUPPLIES. 1899. 1 ft. 282 Cards showing kind of materials ordered, name of vessel or office requesting supplies, navy yard from which supplies were obtained, and requisition numbers. Arranged alphabetically by name of supplies. INDEX TO REQUISITIONS. 1900-1902. 8 in. 283 A card index to requisitions for materials and stores shewing name* of vessel, shop (such as machine shop or paint shop), or plant (such as g:-lv=nizing plant) for which requisitioned, kinds and quantities of produced oo ! [i J 1I \ \ \ s  '277'V nth nd 273 in^, . ; and of 279 '`.-I 2nd the . 280 :id 2sies rts 281 of 203 or 282 283 of ~ scores requisitioned, requisition number, and place from ricior.ed (occasionally a navy yard but place is more fre.rated by a number preceded by the letter "E," as "E25") :babetically by name of ship, shop, or plant. ;r. 1903-Oot. 1911. 5 vols. 1 ft. 28U cf contracts for supplies and equipment made by the Bureau of ~':2s and Accounts on requisitions of the Bureau of Construction and showing date, names of contracting parties, and terms of con- . Arranged chronologically. t. 1903-Dec. 1911. 9 vols. 2 ft. 28 c r r.(yntracts for supplies and equipment made by the Bureau of :cunts for the Bureau of Construction and Repair under Fund and the Navy Supply Account showing date, names of ies, and terms of contract. Arranged chronologically, ily Fund was authorized by an act of Congress approved - J ^7^, -for the purchase of ordinary commercial supplies for the .-..I sex It was divided into seven different store accounts. The ^1 '-- d was liquidated in 1910, and an act of Congress approved ^ 25, -- 7 -^ * the Navy Supply Account in its place. In the lat- : accou cevaT' accounts of the Navy Supply Fund were consolidated si.ore account. ' ---- * * . . * . */w iJ i ED RECORDS. 1912-UO. 191 ft. ; 286) Contract 3 for rj terials and equipment, reports of material shipped--' certs of inspect: ons and tests, notices of awards, memoranda regarding zz rela. u< correspondence. Arranged numerically by contract . . U. Ji . , 0 On n s, one covering the period 1912-26 and the other, the mi-riod l?2c -uO. dex cards described in entry 117 show, for contracts 1 r. -- rec; for the period 1926-J-O, name of contractor and con- :t number, Jt- :uicaiic::s and related records. 191U-39. 156 ft. 1287 '"fts of specifications for material and equipment, proposed speci > - 4. i ous, s_nd printed copies of specifications as finally issued; corre- r.der.ee with navy yards and manufacturing firms regarding the drawing of specifications and the printing and mailing of them; and blue- r.ts, diagrams, and drawings. Arranged numerically in two series by n cf material or equipment. In the second series, which contains the al printed copies and related papers, the file references are a carn ation of numbers and letters' of the alphabet; and the "Index of Naval cificaticns" printed in the Navy Filing Manual serves as an index to V- ,1 . f. *{ 7 rr CARD LIST. 1917. 3 in. 288 -cueists of cards showing requisition numbers of materials or services `.ered, ar.d dates of their receipt. Arranged by name of navy yard. I.-.L re fve:::s:-: a:d to deliver materials recyieer by the navy depart- di:t, a:z rzia.iel ::eezspo;:dence. 1917-20. 20 ft. 289 PRODUCED-tpiet of orders issued bv the Eureau of Surtlies and Accounts in JU-83 *- ;V - - >-****$ f accordance with an act of Congress approved June 15, 1917, which author ized the President to place orders with any person for such ships and materials as the Government needed and which made compliance with the order obligatory. The orders show date, name and address of firm to which issued, articles ordered and cost, place and time of delivery, and terms and conditions of order. Attached to the orders are correspond ence concerning inspections of the articles ordered and the status of the order, and correspondence of the Paymaster General of the Navy con cerning changes in prices. A few items of correspondence concerning payments are dated as late as 1923. Arranged numerically by order numDSZ* "BUREAU OPTUS" FOR SUPPLIES. 1917-25. 32 ft. 290 Bids and proposals to furnish supplies coming within the Bureau of Construction and Repair's schedules of supplies and copies of accept ances cf these bids and proposals by the 3ureau of Supplies and Accounts, shewing schedule of articles to be delivered, name and address of firm to furnish then, and general specifications and conditions governing classes of supplies within the schedule, with invoices and reports of material shipped and correspondence regarding inspections of the articles furnished. These orders relate to supplies costing under 500, which, in accordance with an act of Congress approved March 2, 1907, the Kavy De partment was authorized to purchase in the open market without formal contract or bond. Arranged numerically in two series, one series cover ing the period 1917-20 and the other, the period 1920-25. The numbers are preceded by the letters "BO" (Bureau Order), except for a small group preceded by the letter "0" but in the same numerical series as the "B0" ` orders. Allowance lists of Vessels and Related Records ALL0VL4TCZ BOOKS OF NAVAL VESSELS. 1893-1907. 2k vols. 2 ft. 291 These printed volumes show name of vessel, date, ship's complement of officers and crew, and general class of equipage and supplies, and there under specific articles and quantities allowed. Some of the volumes also shew allowances at commissioning and periodically thereafter. Some of the volumes are entitled "Outfit and Allowance of Stores" and others are entitled "Allowance of Equipage (Title B) and Supplies (Title Y)." Some of the volumes were prepared by the 3ureau of Supplies and Accounts, some by the Bureau of Equipment, and some by the Bureau of Construction and Repair. Many of the volumes prepared by the first two bureaus bear a file reference to correspondence of the Bureau of Construction and Repair, showing that they were originally enclosures to incoming correspondence. Arranged alphabetically by name of vessel and, within the volumes, numer ically by class number of equipage and supolies. .*-.TjLTuf-\O'..''K/.wiiUi nT TibC'fIn or mxrrrri"i eSrnT. LOUIS. 190k- 1 vol. 1/2 in. 292 Under the headings "Equipage" and "Supplies" this list shows the gen- eral class of article and thereunder specific items, their quantity, and whether the items were furnished by the Government or the contractor. Also shown are the number of square yards of painting surface; the ship's comp re.meat of officers, crew, and marines; the number of messes; and the j | ; | \ PRODUCED 03 JM - 83 *" crocrn- grcuo-.-- I fB0n * _ .. g-.aoerooms ar.d berths. Arranged numerically by general class ... :_r-.icles of equipage and supply. Z. ------ s of equipage C ''T * '*" and supplies* 19C A VOJ 1 in. 293 specific articles thereunder. Arranged nur.erically by class number of equipage and sup- clume bears the sane title as this series and does not re ticular vessel. lists o? sub:a?.bss. 1911-18; 1933. 83 vois. 6 ft. 29U of items of equipage and supplies allowed on submarines showing . aider. of submarine, year, general class of supplies and equipage r.arisry, specific items under the general class, and whether the '-jr were furnished by the contractor or the Government. The lists for y ; relate to many of the sane vessels included in the 1918 lists. Ar- - :r designation of submarine. nsr CF EQUIPAGE FCS THE WOLVERINE. 1912. 1 vol. l/b in. 295 dhows general class of equipage, and specific items and quantities .-f'rounder. Arranged numerically by general class of number of equipage. LIST GP THE BENHAH. 1913. 1 vol. l/k in. 296 er.eral class of equipage and supplies, specific items there- ..--.ier, an . whether the items were furnished by the Government or the con- -.rector. Arranged numerically by general class number of equipage and molies. a -- * Crzh.ra* ;v.rL*T^ rjj-- OF }E FOR THE PROMETHEUS. 1913. 1 vol. 1/2 in. 297 Shows general class of equipage, and specific items and quantities '.".oreunder. Arranged numerically by general class number of equipage. E LIST OF EQUIPAGE FOR THE BIRMINGHAM. 1915. 1 vol. l/h in. 298 general class of equipage, specific items thereunder, and brief ions of items. Arranged numerically by general class number of r; 10age. : LIST OF THE CHEMUNG. 1915. 1 vol. 1/2 in. 29 general class of equipage and supplies, specific items there- .i brief descriptions of items Arranged numerically by general ".her of equipage and supplies. LLCWANCZ LIST FOR CC: SCISSION FOR THE NSPTUHE. 1915- 1 vol. 1/2 in. 300 Shows general class cf equipage and supplies, and specific items and '-2-ngiT.ies thereunder. Arranged numerically by general class number of i -irage and supplies. 69 ALLOWANCE LIST OF EQUIPAGE FOE Th& CLEVELAND. 1916. 1 vol. 1/2 in. 3c: Shows general class of equipage, specific items thereunder, and brli7 descriptions of items. Arranged numerically by general class number c: ecuipage and thereunder numerically by item number, the items being num bered consecutively. ALLOWANCE LIST OF EQUIPAGE FOR THE AGAMEMNON. 1917. 1 vol. 1/2 in. 7 302 Shews general class of equipage, specific items thereunder, and oc casionally brief descriptions of the items. Arranged numerically by general class number of equipage. i i ( l 1 f1 ALLOWANCE LIST OF THE AGW3DAIE. 1913. 1 vol. l/U in. 303 t Shows general class of equipage and supplies, specific items there under, and whether the items were furnished by the Government or the con tractor. Arranged numerically by general class number of equipage and sunnlies. AIIOWANCE LIST OF EQUIPAGE FOR THE BOREAS. 1918. 1 vol. 1/2 in. 30b Shews general class of equipage, and specific items and quantities thereunder. Items furnished by the shipbuilder are indicated by the let ter nS.n Arranged numerically by general class number of equipage. ALLOWANCE LIST OF THE ELCANO. 1923. 1 vol. l/U in. 305 Shows general class of equipage and supplies, and specific items and quantities thereunder. Arranged numerically by general class number of equipage and supplies. ALLOWANCE LIST OF THE VILLALOBOS 1923. 1 vol. l/U in. 306 Shows general class of equipage and supplies, and specific items and quantities thereunder. Arranged numerically by general class number of equipage and supplies. INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNING THE PREPARATION AND MAINTENANCE OF SHIPS* ALLOWANCE LISTS. 1925. 1 vol. 307 Instructions to commandants of navy yards and a few other naval of ficers modifying the method of preparing and handling allowance lists, with sample lists. Arranged by class of article. i ; SALVAGE ALLOWANCE LIST OF THE CHEWINK. 1929. 1 vol. l/U in. 308 Shows general class of equipage and supplies, and specific items and quantity thereunder. Arranged numerically by general class number of equipage and supplies. Only a few classes are included. ALLOWANCE LISTS OF THE WILLED SON AND THE CHILDS. 1929. 2 vols. 1 in. 309 The allowance lists for these small seaplane tenders show general class of equipage and supplies, specific items and quantities thereunder, and, sometimes, whether the items were furnished by the Government or the contractor. Arranged by name of vessel and thereunder numerically by general class number of ecu image and supplies. I I in. ^ i brie? )er cf ig nun- i * * ! I uu l oc~ by V-- -'y- ~ :ere- If? he ccn&'i and _ 3Pit.- ies be let-"' f; 3Q5.ii ! 5 and ..V f. er of ; 306 '' 3 and jr of 307 of;ts, 303 and of- 1 in. 30 1 or the :_T-,T 0? THE BADGER. n.d. 1 vol. l/2 in. 310 -eneral class of equipage and supplies, and specific items and thereunder. Arranged numerically by general class number of - "f sum lies. . --'1 LIST Or EQUIPAGE FOR T!E BAYSPR SC-. n.d. 1 vol. 1/U in. 311 ._.c r-eneral class of equipage, and specific items and quantities ur.der. Arranged numeriqally by general class number of equipage. IP LIST OF THE BEKHAN. n.d. 1 vol. 1 in. 312 '-s -eneral class of equipage and supplies, specific items and -.foies thereunder, and whether the items were furnished by the Gov- -r.t or the contractor. Arranged numerically by general class number rrioage and supplies. IIST OF THE DRAYTON. n.d. 1 vol. l/lx in. 313 s rer.eral class of equipage and supplies, specific items there- r. :r.d whether the items were furnished by the contractor or the Arranged numerically by general class number of equipage 3Z LIST OF EQUIPAGE FOR THE OSNESSEE. n.d. 1 vol. l/u in. 31U 3 genera.?, class of equipage, and specific items and quantities Arranged numerically by general class number of equipage. LIST OF n.d. 1 vol. 1/2 in. 315 dhows general class of equipage and supplies, specific items and w.tities thereunder, and whether the items were furnished by the Gov- .-.ent or the contractor. Arranged numerically by general class num- of equipage and.supplies. 'AGE ALLOWANCE LIST OF THE ORTOLAN, n.d. 1 vol. l/U in. 316 -Lews general class of equipage and supplies, and specific items and ..titles thereunder. Arranged numerically by general class number of -page and supplies. Only a few classes are included. ALLOWANCE LIST OF THE PIGEON, n.d. 1 vol. l/U in. 317 `W.ows general class of equipage and supplies, and specific items and ..'.titles thereunder. Arranged numerically by general class number of -ipane and supplies. Only a few classes are included. CHANCE LIST OF THE W__I_D_G__E_O_N, n.d. 1 vol. l/U in. 313 '3 general class of equipage and supplies, and specific items and oies thereunder. Arranged numerically by general class number of :e and supplies. Only a few classes are included. C" LIST OF LIGHT CRUISERS NOS. U0-U3. Aug. 193iu 1 vol. 2 in. 319 article, by whom furnished (the contractor or the Government,), "-""tity furnished. Arranged by class of article. poduced JM-83 j-W&cnii^ `A_. i: ^ FaturnSj Inventories, and Lists Q- Supp-i-j-ss ano auoroo RETURNS 07 STORES AT NAVY YARDS AI3 NA7A1 STATIONS. 1352-36. 299 vols. 55 ft. 33 Monthly or quarterly returns shoving articles, quantity on hand or. first of month or at beginning of quarter, quantity received during month or quarter, total on hand and received, quantity expended during month or quarter, quantity remaining on hand, and sometimes money value of stores, with related papers such as vouchers and receipts. Arranged by name of navy yard or naval station and thereunder chronologically, with indexes to stores in most of the volumes. The following navy yards and stations are represented:' Navy Yard, Boston, Mass., 1855-86; Naval Depot, Hongkong, China, 1856-60; Naval Storekeeper, Key West, Fla., 1555-80; Navy Yard, Portsmouth (Kittery), N. H., 1855-36; Navy Yard, Hare Island, Calif., 1851-86; "Miscellaneous,u 1852-83, containing indi vidual returns from beverai yards and compilations of aggregate returns from all yards; Navy Yard, Memphis, Term., 1850-55; Navy Yard, New York, N. 1., 1555-35; Navy Yard, Norfolk (Gosport), Va., 1855-86; Navy Yard, Pensacola, Fla., 1555-86; Navy Yard, Philadelphia (League Island), Pa., 1355-86; Naval Depot, Port Mahon, Spezia, Italy, 1855-53; Naval Depot, Valparaiso, Chile, 1855-57; and Navy Yard, Washington, D. C., 1855-86. HrvSNTCHZSS 0? STORES. AND SUPPLIES. 1852-37. 10 in. 321 Returns of public stores and property or. hand at various navy yards or naval stations, together with lists of .supplies required by various ves sels and naval installations and monthly inventories of articles received. Arranged by name of navy yard or naval station. RECORD OF RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES OF STORES BY THE IN0. Sept. 1861- Aug. 1362. 1 vol. 1/2 in. 322 Shows ship's departments and thereunder articles received or purchased from Boston, Mass., and articles expended on requisitions. Arranged by name of department, thereunder under the headings "Receipts" and "Ex penditures," and thereunder chronologically. LEDGER OF SUPPLIES FOR THE NORTH ATLANTIC SQUADRON. 1365-65. 1 vol. 2. in* ^23 Shows articles, date received, name of vessel (occasionally name of navy yard) for which received, quantity, and cost. Arranged by name of articles, with an index to articles in the front of the volume. RECORD OF SUPPLIES RECEIVED FOR THE NORTH ATLANTIC SQUADRON. Oct. 1865- Aug. 1365. 1 vol. 2 in. 325 A record of supplies received at the Norfolk Navy Yard from the Bureau of Construction and Repair for the North Atlantic Squadron, showing ar ticles, quantity, and value. Arranged chronologically. INVENTORY 0? PU31IC PROPERTY IN T:E CONSTRICTION AND REPAIR DEPARTMENT OF THE BOSTON NAVY YARD. 1365. 1 vol. 2 in. 325 Shows articles, quantities, and, in the case of items of furniture, names of vessels. Arranged alphabetically by initial letter of name cf PRODUCED JM-83 * -m. . inventory was prepared by a Board of Inventory appointed by :ent order and was submitted to the Chief of the Bureau of nd Reoair. ----------- "IRES OF LABOR AND HATERLAL AT NA73 YARD'S. 1365-69. ' L'. 326 ... labor ar.d material expended at the various yards building or re- , N-r vessels or for miscellaneous purposes. Some of the reports show vessel on which labor and materials were expended, some show only " L_ 3>--ended (indicated by occupation or craft), and some show only 2f* labor and materials expended at the yard for the period of the arranged. -- ;;.Y OF PROPERTY AT THE PORTSMOUTH NAVY YARD. 1866. 1 vol. "i-L in. 327 7ris volume lists tools, lumber, and miscellaneous supplies and ar- .ies belonging to the Bureau of Construction and Repair and in charge ..:e r.aval storekeeper. It shows the kind, quantity, and cost of the :riles. The inventory was submitted to the Bureau by a Board of In- r.rcry appointed *oo survey the stores. Arranged alphabetice 1 Ty by ini- -i letter of name ox article. ::?D OF STORES RECEIVED AND EXPENDED ON BOARD THE UNADILLA. 1866-69. 1 vol. 1 in. 328 Contains a list of stores received, arranged by ship's department and areunder chronologically, and a daily record of stores expended, ar- ogec chronologically and thereunder by ship's department. OIZR OF STORES RECEIVED AND EXPENDED ON BOARD THE PEORIA. 186?. 1 vol, 1/2 in. 329 This volume is a record of the construction department of the vessel, chows dates of receipt and expenditure of canvas, cordage, tools, ils, blocks, and miscellaneous supplies and fittings, and quantity and ot of materials. Arranged by name of supplies or fitting and there- -er chronologically. 3 0? STORES RECEIVED AND EXPENDED ON BOARD THE MAUMEE. 1867-69. 1 vol. 1/2 in. 33Q -'his volume is a record of the construction department of the vessel, shows dates of receipt and expenditure of canvas, cordage, tools. Is, blocks, and miscellaneous supplies and fittings, and quantity and of `materials. Arranged by name of supplies or fitting and there- chronologically. 6? stores received and expended on board the unadilla. 1867-69. I vol. 1/2 in. 331 *r.is volume is a record of the construction department of the vessel. --"-CVS dates of receipt and expenditure of canvas, cordage, tools, -s, blocks, and miscellaneous supplies and fittings, and quantity and - cf materials. Arranged by name of supplies or fitting and there=r chronologically. i {^ w i.' n ^oduced 73 Jl' 83 LISTS OF STORES DELIVERED TO NAVAL VESSELS. July 1867-Dec. 1886. 1 vcl. 2 in. 332 Tr.is volume shows date (month.and year), name of vessel, articles aHc cusn'ities delivered, and value of articles. Arranged chronologically. IZDOIRS 0? STORES HECEIVED AND EXPENDED ON BOARD TIE PORTSMOUTH. 1869-71. 2 vols. 1 in. 333 These volumes are records of the construction department of the vessel. They show dates of receipt and expenditure of tools, lumber, blocks, nails, belts, paints, and miscellaneous supplies and fittings, and quan tity and cost of materials. Arranged by name of supplies or fitting and thereunder chronologically. "REGISTER OF RECEIPTS." 1870-80. 1 vol. 2 in. 331, This volume relates to supplies. It shows name of firm and thereunder articles received, their quantity and cost, and whether they were obtained by contract or open-purchase requisition. Arranged chronologically, with an index to names of firms in the front of the volume. RECORD C? TEE RECEIPT OF RETURNS OF STORES FROM NAVI YARDS AND VESSELS. 1372-76. 1 vol. 1 in, 33 Shows name of navy yard or vessel, date of stores' return, and date of storesT receipt. Arranged under the headings "Navy Yards" and "Ves sels," and thereunder by name of navy yard or vessel. LEDGER OF STORES RECEIVED AND EXPENDED ON BOARD THE BROOKLYN. 187^-76. 1 vol. 1 in. 336 This volume is a record of the construction department of the vessel. It shows dates of receipt and expenditure of tools, lumber, blocks, nails, bolts, paints, and miscellaneous supplies and fittings, and quantity and cost of materials. Arranged by name of supplies or fitting and there under chronologically. RECORD OF DAILY EXPENDITURES OF STORES ON BOARD THE BROOKLYN. 187U-76. 1 vol. l/l> in. 337 lists of articles used by the construction department of the vessel showing date of expenditure, and quantity of stores and materials used. Arranged chronologically. RECORD OF SHIPS' STORES FURNISHED ON REQUISITION. 1878. 1 vol. l/2 in. 338 Snows name of vessel, stores (paint, timber, copper, lead, hardware, and sundries), quantities, and date of requisition. Arranged by name of ship, with an index to ships' names in the front of the volume. LEDGER 0? STORES RECEIVEI AND EXPENDED ON' BOARD THE RICHMOND. 1878-81. 1 vol. 1 in. 339 This volume is a record of the construction department of the vesselT It shc-ws dates of receipt and expenditure of tools, lumber, blocks, nails, bolts, paints, and miscellaneous supplies and fittings, and quantity and cost of materials. Arranged by year, thereunder by name of supplies or fitting, and thereunder chronologically. PRODUCED 7U JM - 83 Js* TrwJC.- '6'*' vert's 70l. 332 arid r,, 9-71. 333 33el^_ inand 331j Oder 3-ined '<n.th 3. 335 o. 336 =17 ails, and 3. 337 L 1. in. 333 of 339 TH ills, and -- :aZLY e::?e::iiturz Or stores ok board the Richmond. 18 ---l. l/'L in. 7- articles used by the construction department of the v . of materials expended and purpose for which they .rr-:c:ed chronologically. : ;y ARTICLES RFC!"ZB OK THE RICrKOKD. 1873-31. 1 vol. - et* of articles received by the construction department of various navy yards, naval stations, and private contrac date, from whom articles were received, and quantity and ... -yA, Arranged chronologically. REPORTS OF' ZX?Z:iDITURES OF STORES BY VESSELS. l8?9-S( ;-.ese retorts shew the Bureau of Construction and Repair's i .-'-.Lies and equipment expended during the period covered by th 7-..-.sir value cr cost: sometimes included are inventory figur -n the herinninr and end of the period. The vessels repor ore the IIinr.esota (first 3 quarters), the Uachusetts (2d : .u:ters/, end the Saratoga (all U quarters). The vessels rep: 183: are the Frarlxlin (2d quarter), the Yantic (Uth quarte: .--rill (1st quarter). Unarranged. wIIRIY RETURNS CE STORES BY THE NAVAL STOREKEEPERS AT KEY V,AIL RIO BE JANEIRO, BRAZIL. 1981-87. 39 vols. 1 ft. These vdunes show the quantity of lumber, paint, sheathing -:-ei forgings and castings, furniture, and miscellaneous sup: :rss, and fittings on hand and manufactured in the navy yarc :t ar.d in the naval depot at Rio de Janeiro. Arranged by n; I ir> stall atier., thereunder chronologically, and thereunder 1 v.ir.g or supplies. ' h.AL ZTCRErZZPER'S REPORTS OF STORES AND MATERIAL ON HAND ::z: bureau of icnsteyctioi: and repair at the portsmout; Feb. 1835-Hay 1590. 27 pamphlets. 1 ft. Err.thlv renorts showing articles and quantities of each or ':C rhronolo: reports for September and October 15' "-r~h and April 1290 are missing) and thereunder numerically -:ition number of stores and material. Each pamphlet inclu --'-cation of Ledger Accounts," which shows number and class material, arranged numerically. These pamphlets were re '-`.Zosures to corresncr.der.ee. h TIE'S OF MATERIALS FOR THE NE'JAKK AND THE TEXAS. 1333; - pamphlets. l/R in. a a:.-: dales of materials required at the New York Navy Yan 1283, and the Texas, 1390, showing general class of - cific items thereunder, with weights and measurement '-Iy prices. Arranged by name of vessel and thereunder '-moral class number cf materials. These pamphlets -were onreau as enclosures to corresoondence. 75 PRODUCED JMj- 83 RECORD OF STORES RECEIVED AND EXPENDED. 1990. 1 vol. 1 in. 3^. A monthly record of miscellaneous stores received at an unidentifi^D" naVy yard or private construction company, or on board an unidentified vessel, shoving kind, quantity, and cost of supplies. Arranged by nar.s of supplies and thereunder chronologically. ! [ SHIP'S ACGOrcrr OF MATERIALS. 1390-1902. 1 vol. 1 in. 3y This volume shows materials and quantity received, date received, ' jNavy Department bureau from which received, purpose for which received, and initials of various individuals (possibly the persons receiving the materials). The name of the vessel is not shown but inserted loosely 1- ttt% the volume is a list of plans of the 'Rainbow, which was a distilling shi; of the Navy during this period. Arranged chronologically. RECCED OF ILATZRIALS RECEIVED AT NAVY YARDS AND NAVAL STATIONS. 1909-11. 2 vols. 2 in. 3^3 Lists of supplies and construction materials received at various navr yards and naval stations, showing date received; kind, quantity, and cc;-. of material; and vessel or officer to which it was assigned. Arranged V.- nane of navy yard or naval station and thereunder chronologically. RETURNS G? SUPPLIES ON BOARD VESSELS. 1910-11. h ft. 31,9 Quarterly returns of receipts and expenditures of supplies under the Bureau of Construction and Repair, showing name of vessel and.commanding officer, articles, quantity on hand at beginning of quarter, quantity, re ceived during quarter, quantity expended during quarter, quantity re maining on hand, and remarks. These reports were received as enclosures to the correspondence described in entry 33 and are arranged numerically by file numbers of the correspondence with which they were enclosed. Records Relating to Inspections and Surveys of Material and Equipment REGISTER 0? CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED BY THE CHIEF INSPECTOR OF STEEL FOR NEvV CRUISERS. 1887-89. 1 vol. 1 in. 350 Gives name of correspondent, a correspondence file number, date of correspondence, and subject. Arranged alphabetically by initial letter of name of inspector or company from 'which correspondence was received and thereunder chronologically. The correspondence to which this regis ter refers has not been found. RECORDS OF SURVEYS OF UNSERVICEABLE EQUIP;ERR?. 1916-UO. 20 ft. 351 Records of surveys of articles (such as motor launches, furniture, lifejackets, mattresses, blankets, coal barges, and anchors) at naval districts and navy yards that were damaged, worn out, or otherwise unfit for use. These records consist of form requests to the Bureau of Supplies and Accounts for surveys shewing article, quantity, identifying marks, in voice price, date, from whom received, and reason for survey; reports by the surveying officer describing condition of article surveyed and making a recommendation regarding its replacement or disposition; and sometimes a notification by the Bureau of Construction and Repair concerning approve i of recommendation, with photographs of damaged article. Arranged by nuric- j of naval district or by name of navy yard. _i PRODUCED' 76 JM - 83 tis77r~ ? ifiac ** 7 ns.-^ ? 2d, sived, -. ' the 5el7 la-i. shi-. '09-H. s navy -nd c ce* ' 2iged b%-=.- Cwl'.ifS CF ARTICLES LOST, HISSING, 0?. DESTROYED 01; VESSELS. ' ?C ft. 352 for surveys showing article, quantity, identii'ication marks, "...fCj date, from whom received, and reascr. for surveys reports -V.-r!y officer of the vessel of investigations, with recommenda. .-.f-respondence with persons allegedly responsible for the loss; da. to the Bureau of Construction and R.epair concerning the ..... . -j-d forwarding the reports. Arranged by name of vessel in two _'.-:ical series. t inspectors of naval material. 1923-35. 2 ft. 353 ~-v.5 cf monthly reports of material inspected, showing inspection date of inspection, weight and cost of material inspected, cf tons' of material accepted and rejected, estimated value of ma- :L1 accepted,, itemized cost of inspection, name of inspector, and rf inspectors on duty in the district, with their salaries, bureau . they belonged, and number of hours each one spent in inspecting rial. Arranged according to the Navy Filing Manual file number for inspection district and thereunder chronologically. J -fr1 J i. Si i . r - al Seconds 1216-50; 1855-56; 1861-73: 1375-85. 16 vols. 3 ft. 355 .Demerits of the transfer of services and supplies to accounts of bureaus for work at navy yards, showing name of bureau and navy articles transferred (chiefly labor and materials), and their Arranged chronologically. In this series there are gaps in dates e cf missing volumes (Volumes 2, U-6, 8, 11, and 18 are missing). : :en :? the transfer of funds. 1852-6U. l voi. l in. 356 Icr.zains statements of the transfer of funds appropriated to the Bu r-re cf Construction, Equipment, and Repairs (after 1862, to the Bureau I instruction and Repair) to other bureaus, navy yards, and to "Miscel- I .--ecus" (Quartermaster's Department, Mexican Hostilities, and Treasury : -irtment) showing agency or station to which transferred, and purpose amount of transfer. Arranged chronologically and thereunder by name organization to which transferred. There is an index in the front of *""-e volume. 351 SUMMARIES OF NAVY YARDS. 1952-68. 7 ft. 3|7 hiv summaries of payrolls for work done at navy yards for the * L.Vjj bureaus of the Navy Department. They show work done and name of for which it was done, occupation of person employed thereon (such "S'~* ** anic, laborer, teamster), and total amount of days worked during i t nd total amount paid therefor in each class of occupation. Ar. S.zfzr' chronologically and thereunder by name of navy yard. r OF COST OF ACQUIRING, REPAIRING, AND 1852-83. is. ana 1 index vol. 1 ft. 358 I e volumes show purchase price of ship or building cost by contract , mly contractor's name; and a record of repairs made or equipment produced ^rsJSJn^i. axxiMXfS^iSii '<6 : : 1 -i/tEad k&L* installed, by date and place, wiih cost indicated. In some of the vol umes the part of the ship that was repaired is specified. The date of final disposition or fate cf ship is given if the ship's tern of service has ended, the price received and usually the purchaser being given in case of sale. Arranged by name of ship. There are indexes in the vol umes to names of ships, arranged alphabetically by initial letter of name of ship. The letters "A" and "B" are missing in the index for vol ume li. There is a separate incomplete index volume, showing name of ship, volume number, and page number; this index refers to a 12-volume series, only 7 volumes of which have been found. n 't'-y r RECORD OF RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES OF FUNDS AND STORES AT NAVI TARDS. 1356-67. 1 vol. 2 in. 359 Shows date, name of navy yard, amount of funds on hand at each yard at beginning of fiscal year, amounts received and expended during year, and amounts on hand at beginning of next fiscal year; and date, name of navy yard, and value of stores on hand at each navy yard at beginning of month, value of stores received and expended during month, ana value of stores cn hancyat beginning of next month. Arranged chronologically, with an index on the front of the volume. BILLS FROM NAVY YARDS AND NAVAL STATIONS. 1560-66. 202 vols. 32 ft. 360 These bills, from navy agents, paymasters, and storekeepers for serv ices and supplies coming under the appropriation "Construction and Re pairs," show articles furnished and their cost. Some of the bills are in the form of letters requesting funds. Arranged alphabetically by name or location of yard or station and `thereunder chronologically, ex cept that the first volume, 1861-66, contains bills from several yards and from the office of the General Superintendent of Ironclads in New York, N. Y. RECORDS RELATING TO MISCELLANEOUS FINANCIAL MATTERS. 1860-77. 3 in. 361 Include a memorandum on the monetary condition of the Bureau and memo randa.on indebtedness and expenses of the Bureau; a copy of the "average bond" (insurance policy) on the brig Charles H. Frost; papers pertaining ! to claims for damages in collisions involving naval vessels; statements t of amounts of contracts at the various navy yards, 1365-77; a copy of the insurance policy on the monitor Montauk covering towing from Washington, D. C., to New York, N. .; a letter from the Chief of the Bureau of Con struction and Repair to a paymaster regarding the latter's request for I Bureau of Construction and Repair funds; exhibits showing requisitions of the Navy agent at Pr.iiadelphia for Bureau funds for November and December ; l861i; and exhibits, vouchers, and other papers of the paymaster at the Pensacola Navy Yard. Unarranged. record :? payments ::: contracts for snips ("bill book"). 1S61-6U. 1 yol. 1 in. 362 ; This volume shows name of ship, dale and amount of contract, date the v contract was to be completed, usually name cf contractor, and payments made under contracu (listed by date ir.d amount), with notations remardirs PRODUCED JM - 83 701 > TVicij in ol- vol-'L',' "e 359 H or or or -- = --rvei ar.d record of extra costs, if any. Payments on hull and =re frequently under separate contracts. Arranged by name J .1 - _ 'There is an index in the front of the volume to names of vesIrri-r-rei alphabetically by initial letter of name of vessel. ,p .truth it ions for funds drawn on the secretary of the navy. - 'v lS6i-Aug. 1563. 2 vols. 3 in. 363 :_73e -olvrves shew date, requisition number, name and station of per- R_ whose favor funds were drawn (chiefly navy agents and paymasters), -*s and arprepriations under which funds were drawn, and total amounts. . ---e C C H-T* CnO-LO rjcally. ......^.-5 wy:.y yrTZ TABES OF PATIENTS, VOUCHERS, ANE CONTRACTS. 1362-83. '"i'rt. 36U y.cr.chip statements of payments made to contractors at various navy -ris shewing the snthcrinsd appropriation, balances, requisitions made, r-.rrr.ts received and deposited; monthly statements of current con- - - ,-rr sho-,,-i^g name of contractor, date, articles supplied, their prices, i-r ray-rents therefor: and statements of outstanding vouchers and money r-:eivsd and expended for various purposes. Arranged by name of navy -ytr >00 3r- ' i 9- 2 :e :eivation but 1363-52. 8 in. 365 These bills relate to contracts on which a certain percentage of the r.rr.t of the contract was reserved for payment after all the articles .--r.rracied for had been delivered. They show name of contractor, full i-u-it of contract, articles contracted for and place of delivery, and r'-rrentage and amount of reservation. Sometimes included is a certifi- n.ion by a naval constructor that all articles on the contract had been nlivered and that amount of reservation wras due, with notations as to :v:*.ler.ents. Arranged in roughly chronological order. i :--r " : " 0? ACCOUNTS APPROVED FOR PAYMENTS. Aug. 136!;-June 1868. 1 vol. 1 13-1 366 A record of accounts primarily for payments to contractors for con- '-ruction and repair 'work on vessels and for payments for advertisements bids, but also payments for the hauling of freight, for materials, i.. for labor. The accounts give name of person or firm to receive pay- t, purpose and amount of payment to be made, dates and names of peror.s certifying or approving payments, date payment was approved by the --of of the Bureau cf Construction and Repair, and place the payment bo be made. Some of the bills were incurred as early as 1863. Ar- chronologically by date of bill's approval by the Bureau. There ^ s name index in the volume. " '-77 7? THE TRANSFER C? FLUES UNDER APPROPRIATIONS. lScli-92. 2 ft. r^ I.3..67-- -nuy reports of amounts debited and credited showing, under the ` "Debits" and "Credits," name of person or purpose of debit or title of appropriation, and amount debited or credited. The 'r--"r reports are in the form of individual vouchers for debits and r --M.'ito. .Arranged ir. rough!" chronological order. PRODUCED 79 JM-83 .>*: ir. 'K* ,-fV- - n: '- . ' . ; , y _ a ilsJ& '** .-.iifc*'W*'*T' "."i *s--' '*`-*-<* -^v * -.aV^;, 'Jr * .1. Trft j .* * 5f^ ASstK ;S3 acco'jnts for stationery akd iuscellanecys articles. 1366-73. i vox. 1/2 in. ;. Show date of purchase, articles purchased, and cost. The volume, : oarently kept by someone in the Bureau of Construction and Repair, re lates chiefly to office supplies. Arranged chronologically. RECORD 0? PAYMENTS MADE BY PAY11ASTERS AT NAVY YARDS. Jan.-June 1866; Sept.-Oct. I866,t 1 vol. 1/k in. ]{: Shows requisition number, date, name of person or firm receiving plR jnent, and purpose and amount of payment. Arranged by name of navy yard and thereunder chronologically. The records for all the yards are for the period Jsnuary-June 1366 except the cne for the yard at Mound City, HI., which is for the period September-October 1866. There is an incs no names oi rards in the volume. STATE!HIT 0? RECEIPTS A! EXPE!!DITUR2S AT DAVY YARDS. 1866-67. Less than 1/h in. 37! Shows funds on hand at beginning of period of report, receipts auxuy period, and amount on hand at end of period at the New York, N. Y., Washington, D. C., and Portsmouth (Kittery), N. H., Navy Yards. Unar- RECORD CF PAY73KTS MADE BY PAYMASTERS. l366-7h; 1382-87. 3 vols. it in. 371 A record of payments for supplies and materials showing name and sta tion of paymaster, name,of person paid, date of payment, articles for which paid, requisition number, and amount paid. Arranged chronologi cally and thereunder by name of station. RECORD 0? PAYMASTERS1 REQUISITIONS FOR FLUIDS. 1866-82. 1 ft. 37? lists of expenditures and funds required by various navy yards and na val stations showing name of recipient, type of work performed, amount requested, and balance on hand. Arranged by name of naval station or navy yard, and sometimes by name of vessel. RECORD OF THE COST OF LABOR AND MATERIAL EXPEHED BY AND TO THE BUREAU OF CONSTRUCTION AND REPAIR. July 1367-May 1869. 1 vol. 1/2 in. yn Monthly statements showing names of Navy Department bureaus and costs of labor and material expended to each by the Bureau of Construction and Repair, and names of Navy Department bureaus and costs of labor and ma terial expended by each to the Bureau of Construction and Repair. Ar ranged chronologically. RECORDS RELATING TO INTERBUREAU TRANSFERS Z? LABOR AT MATERIAL. 1367-70. 3 in. 37^ Lists of items of material and labor (with their value indicated) which were transferred at the various yards from the 3ureau of Construc tion and Repair to other bureaus (mainly the Bureau of Yards and Docks) or to the Bureau of Construction and Repair fro- other bureaus, and statements rendered in connection with settlement of such transfer ac- Unarranged. PRODUCEd JM-83 rjr.r`g/A 4.'V I I 725 0- ny.p: c ' CF MATERIALS. July 1367-Sept. 1869; July 1875-Oct. 18?6. 2 in. 375 vrZ.u~.es show name of vessel and, for- each month, the money value ir. the vessel's departments and the total money value. Ar- -hror.clogically (one volume for the period July 136?-September 1869 ..... the period July 1875-October 1876) and thereunder by name of wLz'r. indexes to names of vessels in the volumes. ic-ZZZITZS FOE LABOR. July 1867-Jan. 1370; July 1875-Oct. 1576. 2 in. 376 ~U-se volumes show name of vessel and cost of labor in each of the -fjl's departments. Arranged chronologically (one volume for the pe ed July 1367.-Jarr.ary 1870 and one for the period July 1875-October 1876) : thereunder by name of vessel. i * 5?: FOR FUSS BY THE PAYMASTER'S OFFICE AT BALTIMORE, MD X V0_L J-/ it JJ1. 377 me contains correspondence and purchase certificates from r at Baltimore to the Chief of the Bureau of Construction .epair relating to the payment of bills for lumber, paints, tools, * - 5^0 reous supplies used aboard various vessels. The kind, quan- ana c os t of these materials are shown. Arranged in roughly chrono- al order. :0?J>s RELATES TO'THE NAVAL STATION AT MOUND CITY, ILL. 1869-71. 2 in. 378 Requisitions for funds under Bureau of Construction and Repair appro bations: exhibits showing quarterly transactions with funds, abstracts, ' copies of vouchers; exhibits showing expenditures by station on ves- i; and an abstract of inspections showing supplies inspected and ap- :ved for purchase at the station. Unarranged. lid AND RELATED CORRESPONDENCE. 1870-93. 3 ft. 379 -ills for supplies and services, transportation 'and freight, and news ier advertisements, with some correspondence in explanation of the Us and certifications as to their correctness. Unarranged. ACCOUNTS ViTTH CONTRACTORS. 1871-72. 1 vol. 1/2 in. 380 T.iis volume shows name and address of contractor and thereunder date ~J- contract, navy yard (apparently the yard to which deliveries were to "ade), amount delivered, date and amount of bill, amount of 20 per- c;r-` reservation, net amount, and date and place of payment. Arranged P-iane tically by initial letter of contractor's name, with a list of tcr.tractors in the front of the volume. PACT OF MONTHLY EXPENDITURES ON THE EEAESARGE. Dec. 1873-Dec. 1877. 'cl. 1 in. 38]_ r.2.0 volume shows date of expenditure, name of articles, quantity, -t per unit, total cost, and signatures of the Executive Officer and Commanding Officer. Arranged chronologically. 't -N; % 3 1 * l1 PRODUCED 81 jin-83 > r-> <> C'j, ''W-V -M -i : * 1 iY-.T,i,r,ki ,di^h~M I I RECORD OF HISTALIO-ZNT PAYMENTS ON CONTRACTS FOR VESSELS. 1873-39. 1 vol. 1/2 in. 322 Shows name of vessel, by whom built, place it was built, numbers of~~ installment payments, amount paid and amount reserved on each install ment, total amount of- reservation, and total amount paid. The later en tries also show service for which payment was made, such as hull, ma chinery, labor, and extra work. Arranged chronologically, with an index to names of vessels'and shipbuilders. P \ i- t i4r 1 [ RECORD 0? PURCHASES ON THE RICHMOND. *1873-81. 1 vol. l/h in. 383 Consists of monthly and quarterly reports of expenditures of the con struction department of the vessel listing articles purchased, together with their quantity and cost. Arranged chronologically. t ? \ REPORTS OF EXPENDITURES ON VESSELS. 1882-91*. 3 vols. 5 in. 38b Quarterly reports of expenditures for laborand material showing name of vessel and amounts expended on the hull, masts and spars, boats, and other equipment. Arranged chronologically, with indexes to names of ves sels in the v&Lumes. f BILLS FOR THE CHICAGO, THE BOSTON, AND THE ATLANTA ("TRIPLICATE BILLS'1). 1835-37. 3 vols. 7 in. 385 Bills for supplies, equipment, and material showing date, name of fim furnishing items and name of vessel for which furnished, items furnished, quantity and cost of items, certification by the naval constructor at Chester, Fa., of inspection, certification as to correctness by the Naval Advisory Board, and approval of the Chief of the Bureau of Construction and Repair. One volume relates to the Atlanta only; the other two volumes relate to all three vessels. Arranged chronologically. RECORD OF ADDITIONAL COSTS ALLOWED BT BOARDS ON CHANGES. 1887-1900. 7 vols. 8 in. 386 These volumes relate to a number of vessels. They show date and num ber of superintending constructor's letter recommending change, nature of change recommended, estimated cost, date the Bureau authorized change and date it was referred to the board on changes, action of the board, amount allowed, remarks, and date of payment. Since the vessels were being con structed at a number of shipbuilding companies, these volumes were ap parently compiled in the Bureau. Arranged by name or class of vessel and thereunder chronologically, with indexes to names of vessels in the vol umes. r t *l! i "CONSOLIDATED REPORTS OF VESSELS.1' 1839-91. 1 vol. 1 in. 387 This volume relates to a number of vessels. It shows name of vessel w and thereunder amount brought forward, and two columns of figures (with out headings but denoting money) after each month. The volume is not further identified. Arranged by name of vessel and thereunder chrono logically. STATEMENTS OF THE TRANSFER OF ACCOUNTS FOR STORES AT THE NEW YORK NAVY !I I YAH?. 1390. 1 in. 388 Month!v statements, submitted to the Bureau of Construction and Repair, PRODUCED -A; 3 82 JM - 83 *tSi ar * Z'x-'y ftftV .fr'rfM ni i ex 33 h :e s- I rm i 3, a : i 4 tfI}t J ! ) 'srs of stores from one appropriation to another showing the from which and to which transferred, class of articles and ;sferred, unit price, and total cost of stores transferred, lying notifications from the Bureau of Construction and Rerourth Auditor of the Treasury Department. Arranged chrono- ----------- RAYYZNTS ON CONTRACTS FOR SHIPS. 1390-93. 2 vols. 3 in. 389 0-.cv.-5 name of ship, date and amount of contract, date the contract ,zo be completed, and usually name of contractor. The payments made .- -hr tne contract are listed by date and number, with amounts for hull, 'hirery, reservation, and extra work indicated and totaled. Arranged name of vessel. In the front of each volume is an index to names of . osels, arranged alphabetically by initial letter of name of vessel. ::i; r.:. ~z !r:3N ::avy. 1S90-191U. 30 vols. 5 ft. 390 .mills for the construction of vessels authorized during the rebuilding she Navy which took place after 1382, showing date, name of shipbuild- firm, date of contract, name of vessel, payment installment number, .---r.t due for work on the hull and machinery, amount of reservation, and -.-rant payable. Included are certifications by the Inspector of Hulls and _r.e Inspector of Machinery that the work had progressed sufficiently to c.-.oitle the contractor to payment, a certification as to the bill's cor- .-.cLhess by the Chief of the Bureau of Construction and Repair and the fief of the Bureau of Steam Engineering, and a notification of approval -v bhe Secretary of the Navy. The volumes are arranged in part chrono logically and in part by.class of vessel, except that one volume contains mills from the Columbian Iron Works and Dry Dock Co., Baltimore, Md., m.ly, and another volume contains bills from the Fore River Shipyard, V-incy, Hass., only. Arranged by name of vessel and thereunder by num- -:-t of installment payment. l! . S! 5* reports of expenditures at navy yards. Apr. 1896-June 1909. ? vols. 2 ft. 391 dhow name of navy yard, date of report, title of appropriation, object expenditure, amount spent on labor and material, total amount of ex- "ditures, and remarks. The navy yards covered and the inclusive dates the reports are as follows: Norfolk, Va., and League Island, Phila- Iphia, Pa., April 1896-June 1901; Cavite, Philippine Islands, July 1901- 1905; Boston, Fiass., Portsmouth, N. H., Washington, D. C., and Fare land, Calif., April l89o-June 1905; and New York, N. Y., July 1901- -"2 1/09. Arranged by name of navy yard and thereunder chronologically. |!.:- Z GOST OF WORK DONE ON VESSELS. 1399-1901;; 1908-11. 3 vols. ;ex vol. 1 ft. 392 :e of vessel, date work was performed, navy yard or station as performed, amount spent each month on vessel's hull and on . equipage for the vessel', ar.d total amount spent each month, are arranged chronologically and the material within them is habetically by name of vessel. Each volume contains an in- of vessels. There is a separate index volume, arranged 30DUCED JM - 83 * r*~f*i~*,'-f-'-~* -"* r~~'rt~i1- '*- i ^ alphabetically by name of vessel, shoving volume number (A-l to A-9) and cage number. Only three volumes of this series have been found. ANALYSIS OF EXPENDITUEES UNDER STANDING JOB ORDERS AT NAVY YARDS. 1901;. 1 pamphlet. l/U in. 393 This paimphlet shows job order number, purpose of expenditure (for ' clerical force, drafting, leave and holidays, foremen and quartermen, tests and experiments, and minor repairs to yard craft) and thereunder name of navy yard, cost of labor and material, and total cost. The anal ysis is followed by a list of standing job orders and instructions re garding them. RECORD OF EIRE!IDITUEES UNDER APPROPRIATION FOR A CONSTRUCTION PLANT. I9O0-S. 1 vol. 1/2 .in. 39I4 Shows name of navy yard or naval station, amount appropriated, amounts obligated for labor and materials, requisition number and amount of funds requisitioned, amounts expended under the contract, and actual expendi tures for labor and materials. Arranged by name of navy yard or naval station and thereunder chronologically. ESTIMATES AND ALLOTMENTS OF FUNDS FOR LABOR AND MATERIAL AT NAVI YARDS AND NAVAL STATIONS. Mar. 1907-Feb. 1913. 2 vols. 2 in. 393 These volumes show amount of funds estimated and amount approved each month under appropriations for the various yards and stations. Arranged chronologically by year, thereunder according to the headings '`Labor1' and "Material," and thereunder by name of navy yard dr naval' station. RECORD OF EXPENDITURES AT NAVI YARDS AMD NAVAL STATIONS. 1907-11;. 7 vols. 1 ft. 396 These volumes contain monthly estimates of appropriations .required for the construction and repair of vessels at various navy yards and na val stations, and monthly statements of funds allotted and expended for materials and labor. Arranged by name of navy yard or naval station and thereunder chronologically. ESTIMATES 0? FUNDS FOR THE NAVAL STATIONS AT CAVITE AND OLONGAPO, PHILIPPINE ISLANDS. 1915-16. 1 in. 397 Memoranda from the commandants giving general estimates of funds nec essary for labor and materials and detailed estimates for labor showing names of vessels to be worked on and the cost for each, reports of actual amounts spent the previous month for labor and materials, and copies of replies from the Bureau. Some of the estimates relate to Cavite only, some to Olongapo only, and some are combined estimates for both stations. Arranged chronologically. ESTIMATES AND ALLOT.'ENTS OF FUNDS FOR ISSUE TO SHIPS UNDER THE NAVAL SUPPLY ACCOUNT. July 1912-Feb. 1913. 1 vol. 1 in. 393 This volume shows amount of funds estimated and amounts allotted each month under various appropriations at navy yards and naval stations; Ar ranged chronologically. -- ----------ro Trn x.- OR FUNS AND RELATED CM :r for funds for the nro 3h 1915-13. 3 ft. 399 ` ^SSOCED' JM-83 j +*.&~Z. Si!**. . ,. ^'. ^ _ V - :r&h, ,. _ E anc 501.. 3?, nal- nt3 '?sjf- .... ^ruction and reaa_ - as- concerr.iiu- - : :~'.c vicr. work, r - -- . :f unexpended ba_-.r..' . 'j.:a^lk-".eou3 corre;- . :;: at various navy yards, together wit: ~riations and available funds for sc .; for changes in fund allotments, and Arranged by name of navy yard, wit ::e at the end of the series. --.-b--o-V--"' , ) *^fc 7JJft # T*L^O7 'r % ---- letters from the ccm.ua.'_uau -action and Repair requa r~n Lil amount requested, vnan f'rcni uhe inr-^--^-- ZST OF FUH3 FOR THE NAVAL STATION AT in. .AV of the naval station to the Bureau of T.v allotments under appropriations stating nailed estimates, and copies of memoranda --uthorizing these allotments. Arranged A?-OKS. 1936-59. 2 vein. .r 2. crio .n.ci criicLii*b 2~ 2.6. -- <* - lts connecv 3 in. LTA nrchased, their cost, and unidentified :vn These cashbooks relate to routine supolit painting. They are not further idea:c- .4 -I 2 :4 95 ch > ied and , . . - 11 gyig3 3.6cores ICES ALw BnuLS 0a T i T.- 131)2-88. 27 vols. 6 ft. UOf '-.voices of stores shevnuun by whom and to whom shipped, name of vessel - ioich^shipped, articles- arrrrned, and quantity and cost of articles, accoroanying bills of T-auLing for their transportation. Arranged rnonologically. -i::?DS RELATING TO SUP? 1TEE 1T73 ACCOUNTS. l8U)-90. 2 ft. 1)0' 'l,,rGve(i 'oills for supplies furnished the steamers General Taylor and br-r.sl Harney: papers pertaur.ing to advertising for proposals to furnish yss' or eouioment; irenor aria regarding characteristics, cost, or op- -3n cy certain materials or equipment; a few papers pertaining to soortation costs; accvu: s, for ill months, of the storekeeper at . china, sent to the Bureau for review; memoranda concerning vnr- :c office supplies, furniture, and equipment and proposals to furnish recuisitions from various vessels for supplies from the Bureau; ---.rers pertaining to supplies and contracts for iron, timber, coal, and i-lisrd cloth; papers pertaining to open-purchase requisitions; a tab!' : .Ita on itemized foods required for 200 men for 3 months; bills for -.ricus items, including magazine subscriptions, electric bells, and fans; and pacers pertaining to sale of old equipment or property, r.arranged. i::t o? ;zv:s?AFERS authorized to publish aevertiszients. 1853 -73. hull This volume contains lists of newspapers which published proposals in g bids for lumber, steam machinery, armor plating, and naval sup- .Ai-s, and advertisements on the sale of vessels and the salvaging of -recks. The lists show dates of publication and cost. In many instanc'""1* 'Tl-rir.-s of sample advent nL:sements are included. Arranged in roughly PRODUCED 85 JM - 83 r -U . ... 'H ;yt ii fi r l PitCrua.uu RP.'EEII3I.INTS 0? SALES. 1q56-:?. 1 vol. 2 in. Proposals nvitir.g bids for supplying coal, iron, other naval stc-R" and ships mac .insry, and advertisements of naval vessels for sale. -."'1 are newspaper clippings pasted in the volume. Arranged chronologicsliV I :ici: irirzr.l. Mar. 1363. 1 vol. 1 in. Ibis volume relates to the plumber's department (vessel unidentifiT: It contains descriptions of itens of machinery, with their money value, and information concerning their condition. Arranged by division of -: plumber's department (finishing shop, foundry, coppersmith's shop, and tin shop) or by type of machinery, such as ordnance machinery. PIC 1113 RELAIIZ i: i:z BROOKLYN. l37h-76. 3 in. 1C7 Requisitions for supplies under the Bureau of Construction and Ee6II7, t* I ; 3 4 monthly reports of expenditures in the carpenter's department of the* sruc, Iinvoices of Bureau of Construction and Repair supplies delivered to the ' vessel, records of surveys held on wornout tools and other Bureau equi;- Iment, and records of Bureau supplies furnished by the Brooklyn to other vessels on requisition. Unarranged. SCMLEULE 0? TOOLS REQUIRED FOR T3 :3V, YORK IIA7Y YARD. 188?. * Y* 1 pamphlet, l/d in. [n; A printed pamphlet of the Bureau of Construction and Repair showing " articles and quantities. Arranged numerically by article number. INDEX TC CLASSIFICATION OF NAVAL STORES. ' 1892. 1 vol. l/k in. " 109 This index is a publication of the Navy Department listing nil types of naval stores and supplies and giving their classification numbers and appropriate page numbers in the "Report of the General Storekeeper" and the "Grand Stock Ledger" maintained by the Bureau of Provisions and Clothing. Arranged alphabetically by name of store. NAVY ESTIMATES FOR EXPENDITURES CHARGEA3LE TO GREAT BRITAIN. 1907-8. 1 vol. 1 in. IOC This volume contains estimates of funds in British currency for all expenditures chargeable to the Admiralty. The estimates are given in considerable detail. There is a table of contents in the front of the volume; and there is an index at the back, followed by a "Statement of First Lord of the Admiralty Explanatory of the Navy Estimates, 1907- 1903." The volume was printed in London in 1907 and was received by the Bureau of Construction and Repair in the same year. t I !* i` I i* RECORD BOOR RRLATINO TO EQUIPMENT. Feb.-July 1909. 1 vol. 1 in. LH In this volume, under four headings--Steam Engineering, Ordnance, Equipment, and Yards and Docks--are listed dates, numbers, items (such as sueam generators and condenser cubes), and frequently names of navy yards. The volume is not identified. It may be a record of items sent by the four Racy Department bureaus mentioned above to navy yards for us-? by the Bureau of Construction and Repair. C SNIPPED. l?uC-_l. .s _ _i_*.soec w -- 112 maoorirl forwarded to the iif !i 5 I t PRODUCED lu of Construction and Repair showing inspection district, nar.e and ' r S 3 ox :rac'or, nar.e ana sucress o: turer, place from which j-.d and method of shipment, station of supply officer to whom con- ;i, contract and schedule number, description of material s'uipped, =r of pieces ar.d weight, date of inspection, and date shipment was rrised. A few reports are dated in 19ul and are addressed tc the =u of Ships* Unarranged. -j_Z RECCES BELAYING TO SUPPLIES AIID EQUIPMENT. n.d. 8 in. . Ul3 Cards showing name and address of firm, subject (various types of sup- lies and equipment) and number (such as 1-5, 2-3). Some of the cards ylve only the subject and the name and address of firm. This record has :- been identified. Arranged alphabetically by name of firm or subject. Records Relating to Personnel :::eeleane:us papers relating to personnel. 13U5-7U. l in. lou A memorandum regarding the method of calculating quarterly salaries; a protest of Rare Island Navy lard laborers against a proposed reduc- *,,ion in wages: a letter requesting reinstatement of an employee at Ports- r.rith Navy Yard; a letter from a store clerk requesting promotion to jcorekeeper at a navy yard; and a memorial petitioning that its author :e accords stored a lieutenant on the retired list because of wounds. Un- rangec.. BOARDS-TO EXAMINE APPLICCSITS FOR APPOINTMENT AS ASSISTANT 1863; 1866. 2 in. 105 Proceedings of two boards, one in session from April 28 to Kay 2, 163, and the other in session from February 6 to March 3, 1866. The corner record cf proceedings is accompanied by a copy of the examination r.orticrs and the applicant's answers, together with letters recommending 'he- applicant. The latter record is accompanied by items of correspond- -"ce certaining to the board's' activities. Unarranged. .i !i it SERVICE E'PLOT:LET AT NAVY YARDS. 1S63-68. h in. hl6 Ronthly reports listing occupations at the Philadelphia, Boston, and `"folk Navy Yards, with brief statements of the nature of the services "--god to general service or to general purposes for the period of the " . -rt, the number of days involved for each occupation, and the wage --ue of the services in each case. Arranged by name of navy yard and reorder chronologically. CN TEE ISJI-3ER OF EMPLOYEES AT NAVY YARDS. 1865-66. 3 in. Itl7 by class or occupation the number of emploj'-ees on the payroll le to the Bureau of Construction and Repair for the period of rt. The navy yards represented by reports are Boston, New York, ah, ar.d Philadelphia. The reports for the Boston Navy Yard are for the period February-December 1866 and those for the other rds are complete for the period December 1565-December 1366. Ary name of navy yard and thereunder chronologically. PRODUCEDs JM-83 i  - _ - _ .' % MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS RELATING TO ASSISTANT NAVAL CONSTRUCTORS. 1865-55. 8 In. lilS Letters of application for appointment as assistant naval constructor, letters recommending applicants for appointment, letters of applicants concerning their application or examination, and a few papers recommend ing the promotion or petitioning for the transfer of certain assistant naval constructors. Unarranged. EXAMINATION PAPERS 0? APPLICANTS FOR APPOINTMENT AS ASSISTANT NAVAL CONSTRUCTORS. 1866-7U. 2 ft. kl9 Contain the examination questions and the applicant's answers. Usu ally accompanying the question-and-answer sheets are a physician's cer tificate seating that the applicant was physically qualified for the position, testimonial letters as to his character, and sometimes a cer tificate stating that the applicant was employed at a navy yard. Ar ranged alphabetically by name of applicant. PAIROHS ARE PAYROLL SUMMARIES OF EMPLOYEES AT THE MARS ISLAND, CALIF., NA~ YARD. July 1367-Dec. 1868. 1 vol. 2 in. k20 Monthly payrolls of employees under the Bureau of Construction and Re - pair showing name, occupation, number of days worked, rate of pay per dav, aggregate amount of pay, and amount due and paid; and monthly payroll sum maries showing vessels under construction, number of employees in each occupation working thereon, and amount paid to employees in each occupa tion. This volume was forwarded to the Bureau in 1368. Arranged chrono logically. RETURNS AND REPORTS OF APPRENTICES. 1867-86. 10 in. h2I Semiannual returns of apprentices and minors under instruction at var ious navy yards showing their names, dates and places of birth, trades, pay, proficiency, and dates of indenture; and reports of examinations of applicants for apprenticeships listing those who applied and those who were recommended. Arranged in roughly chronological order. REPORTS OF BOARDS TO EXAMINE APPLICANTS FOR APPOINTMENT AS ASSISTANT NAVAL CONSTRUCTORS. 1868-77. 2 in. h22 These three reports, dated January 13, 1863, March 19, 1873, and September 2u, 1877, respectively, are as follows: a report on the exam ination of an assistant naval constructor for promotion to naval con structor; and a report on the examination of an applicant for assistant naval constructor. Included are a copy of the examination questions, the applicant's answers, and testimonial letters recommending the applicant. Unarranged. RATES OF '..'AGES PAID EMPLOYEES IN THE NAVAL CONSTRUCTORS ' DEPARTMENTS AT NAVY YARNS. 186S-9u. 1 vol. 1 in. h23 This volume shows title of position, class, and daily rate of pay. Arranged chronologically by quarter cf the year, with an index in the front of the volume arranged alphabetically by initial letter of title. LETTERS EECEI7ZE HOARD IN 2 ZHLCYHZMT AT NANAY YARDS. 1372-23 . 3 ft. h2b Letters cf application and recommendation redressed to the Bureau or ?R0DUCiED JM i -<J~ . * -.a to it by other Government agencies and Congressmen; testimorararding employees and recommendations regarding promotions; and :s~Vron r.avy yards regarding the retention of employees. Arranged : 'ey name of navy yard and in part unarranged. r: telegrams ricieveb by senator a. h. crage: of it:.-,' Hampshire ;;-Z JOHN B. SWAEI CASE. Apr. 1875- 2 in. Ii25 ters and telegrams in favor of reinstatement of Swain as a master -rrm"ie-t1e* m:**'' it the Portsmouth Navy Yard. Many of them indicate that the of Swain's reinstatement was involved in local politics. Un- tivy..- ;::E OF APPRENTICES EMPLOYED AT NAVY YARDS. 1879-93. 1 vol. 2 in. JU26 This volume contains the names of apprentices at various navy yards, y shews for each apprentice his date and place of birth, name of parent re-ordisci, dates of appointment and discharge, and data on proficiency conduct. Arranged in roughly chronological order by date of appoint- -,-:.t. There is an index arranged alphabetically by -initial letter of ap: remite ' s name. ,;.?:hts of personnel EMPLOYED AT NAVY YARBS. 1885-87. 3 in. h27 Reports of carpenters, blacksmiths, machinists, and shophands employed -.*. navy yards, showing number of men employed in specific trades, their names, their length of employment, and related information. Unarranged. :::e slips of employees. 1901. "6 in. ` * U28 ~ Daily time slips of Bureau employees in Washington, D. C., showing --te, time of arrival, how employed, time of departure, and name of em~ ;levee. Arranged chronologically. 't r-L m < t I;<. i, 1 j Miscellaneous Records. -f'RRBS RELATES TO ETVSNIIONS AND PATENTS. 1866-85. 2 ft. b29 A letter from the builder of the Stlah freeing the Government of any `.lain arising in connection with any patent dispute; a letter relating to - ciaim made in connection with a patent for galvanizing iron; papers per- caenmg to steam rudders; a memorandum and papers regarding infringement a patent in building the Onandaga; specifications of a derrick used hoisting torpedo boats; a memorandum regarding steam capstan machin- r. r.i -~'j a copy of the patent certificate granted an inventor of steering ap- r=r=tus; synopses of correspondence regarding Kunstadter's patented screw; - tetter concerning Colonel Gowan's diving apparatus; correspondence re- _'-"-dng a new drier for paint; papers pertaining to new types of prcpel- --:-rs; papers relating to a patented rowlock and to its inventor; corre- -R--ic-nce concerning improved apparatus for expelling water from ships' -:-as; papers pertaining to an improved timber-bending machine; papers re- -0 to automatic sounding apparatus; papers containing information re- "tr.g an Improved dry dock; a letter in German concerning a submarine 1 ; specifications of a patent for bending and refining steel; letters '-'-er.t of Charles Perley for an improved hawsepipe stopper; papers per- r.ar.- to ", talented shit camenter's ladder* stecificaiions and drawings PRODUCED of Vocrhees1 patented steering apparatus; a pamphlet on preserving lumber by vulcanising; papers pertaining to nr improved lifeboat; a:'.;', a report of a'..= cemmanding officer of the Rcr.on-uhela on Robey's auto matic aura ar.a ventilator. Unarrar.ged. SFuC IF_ CAT ICI.'5 FCR I1ACHIRERY QF DESPATCH STEA___r. FOR FIX IAS" STATS IuELLY.XY. 1386. 1 vol. 1/2 in. IO This volume contains a statement of the conditions of the contract"" and specifications for the machinery of a steamer to be built in Englurd, It bears the bookplate of the Reference Library of the Bureau of Con struction and Repair. RECORDS RELATING TO SUBSCRIPTIONS FOR TECHNICAL JOURNALS FCR THE DRAFTED R.OS-L Nov. 1856-May 1339. 1 vol. 1/i* in. [.gq Copies of letters sent to and received from publishers concerning tie" ordering, renewal, or payments for subscriptions; receipts and notices of expirations of subscriptions; and lists showing collections from drafts men for payment for subscriptions. Arranged in roughly chronological order. 1.II DRAPER CLIFF ENOS FROM TIE LONDON TIMES. 1386-93. 1 vol. 2 in. ];32 Editorials and articles on the following: ships' equipment and armcr; the construction, launching, and performance of individual ships of the British Navy; naval maneuvers; and various subjects relating to the Brit ish and other navies. Arranged chronologically. ... " I.IT.vSFAFER CLIPPINGS RELATING TO NAVAL MATTERS. 1333-89. 1 vol. 1/1* in. It33 A scrapbook (labeled "draughting Room Scrap Book") containing news paper clippings--mostly from the Baltimore Sun--on such subjects as con tracts for torpedo boats, machinery for naval vessels, importance of a naval reserve, theoretical shipbuilders, and an increase of the navy. Arranged in roughly chronological order. PHOTOGRAPHS. 1389-95. 9 in. h2l Most of these photographs are of furniture and equipment for vessels, but there are also a few photographs of persons, action scenes on board vessels, and construction work at navy yards. These photographs were received as enclosures to correspondence and bear the file numbers of the correspondence with which they were enclosed. Unarranged. RECORDS OF THE SECRETARY OF THE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN DRAFTSMEN, 192-1900. 2 ft. _1.-;= These records were kept by Y/illiam T. Jones of the Bureau of Construc tion and Repair as secretary of this association, which was organized cr. January 1, 1392. They consist of printed copies of the constitution, u~rs received concerning membership and the payments of dues, a director;.' showing the names and addresses of members and their places of employner.:> a journal of receipts and expenditures, and a record of the payment of dues. Most of the material is dated in 1396-97. Unarranged. 3, ,~;_etructor. It. appears to have been compiled in the 1390's, but -.nt further identified. The cards shov: a subject relating to the -.rid-" or equipping of naval vessels, semetines the name of a spevessei, and information of a general or technical nature about the Arranged alphabetically by subject. 3,OK. 1899. 1 vol. 2 in. U37 r. tair.s clippings from American and foreign newspapers relating to j and launchings of ships and other matters of interest to the Navy; res, jokes, and cartoons clipped from newspapers, some of which have erection with the Navy; and biographical articles on Rear Admirals p Hie boom and Charles O'Neil, apparently clipped from magazines. "are only a few pages in the volume, with no particular arrangement. 70 PHOTOGRAPHS. Jan. 1906. 1 vol. l/h in. U38 e title sheet to this volume, shows it to be an index of photographs ie in the Bureau of Construction and Repair in January 1906. The -ives name of vessel or navy yard, box number in which the photo- of it was filed, and sometimes a file number and a date. The dates from 1390 to 190$. Arranged in two series and thereunder alphabet- v by initial letter of name of vessel or navy yard, except that in irst series the entries relating to navy yards and drydocks are under enter "N." Loose in the volume are a few orders for photographs or s, dated in December 1917, from the Bureau of Construction and Re- to the Construction Officer at the Washington Navy Yard. \ n *--,/~v' OF "ARTHISIY ZZPIKISliCES OF THE RUCSO-JAPAIESE NAVAL WAR -v r;-?Tirr*Tn^>: OF SHIP-ALILA.I-EHT IN DIFFERENT COUNTRIES SINCE THE -1." 1907. 1 vol. l/U in. U39 copy of a translation of an article taken from the Artillristische -shefte, January and February 1907. The translation was made avail- by ahe Army 'War College in September 1907* w.?;:c of fatal furniture. 1908. 1 vol. 1/2 in. Wto is volume contains photographs of berths, desks, wardrobes, lockers, abies (apparently suitable for installation on shipboard) from the ecal Construction Co. There is an index in the front of the volume. IIARITIKE' NATIONS. 1911;. 1vol. 1 in. hhl prints of national, diplomatic, and naval flags and badges of d States, and other countries and their colonial possessions; storical account of the flag and seal and arms of the United Arranged alphabetically by name of country (except that the ates precedes all other countries), with an index to countries. ?T ^^C p77l`%f>T '"^0 Qp :S NAVY AND OF FOREIGN t. l-91u-3o. 2 ft. of flags of the Secretary Assists it Secretary of the z-eicr, pennants of vessels, Naval Reserve fl: rz and pennants, Ir.tor- - Code alphabet pennants, and. emants of foreign navies. Unar- PAPERS RELATING TO THE WAR GAS DIVESTIGA!IONS UNIT OF TIE BUREAU OF MINES, DEPARTMENT OF TIE INTERIOR. 1917-18. 9 in. Copies of progress reports, reports of tests and technical reports'?!! garding types of gases and gas masks, reports of committees established ~ to study types of gases, and translations of reports of foreign countr-non the use of gases in warfare. Unarranged. The War Gas Investigations unit was a research organization begun tv the Bureau of Mines with its own funds before July 1917 and continued ' thereafter under authority of appropriations made for the Army and Navy but allocated to the Bureau of Mines. The duties of the organization were to study the use of noxious gases in warfare. On June 2$, 1918, the War Gas Investigations unit in the Bureau of Mines was abolished arm its functions and personnel were transferred to the War Department. CARD RECORD OF CLAIMS BEFORE TIE UNITED STATES SHIPPING BOARD. 1922. 2 in. UE Cards showing name of firm, amount claimed, amount awarded, date, name of attorney, serial and docket numbers, and whether claim was ap proved or disapproved by the United States Shipping Board. The records to which these cards refer have not been found. Arranged alphabetically by name of firm. I i r I f * RECORDS RELATING TO TECHNICAL BULLETINS. 1929. 2 in. Proof sheets, photographs, negatives, and working papers for Technical Bulletins Nos. 6-29. Unarranged. INDEX, n.d. 1 vol. 1 in. 1^6 A subject index (a few names are also included) giving the subject followed by two sets of numbers, the first of which is probably the vol ume number and ranges from 5-9> and the second of which is probably the file number. The correspondence referred to is believed to be dated about 1896. The volume is not further identified. Arranged alphabet ically by initial letter of subject. REPORT ON PROPELLERS, n.d. 1 vol. 1 in. Ui7 A narrative account of actions of propellers under various conditions, with mathematical calculations and diagrams. No author is given and the volume is not further identified. RECORDS OF DIVISIONS OF THE OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF THE BUREAU Records of the Design Division The functions of this Division were as follows: to prepare designs for new vessels and for large alterations in completed vessels, to pre pare estimates of costs for new construction, and to cooperate with the Contract Division in the preparation of the technical features of circu lars and contracts. In 1930 the Design Division was abolished and its duties were taken over by the newly created Division of Design and Con struction. Some of the records of the two divisions were maintained as single series. it 11 produced JU-83 i S' .:3 . -- ;Tz:a to r:z a:id stability of ships. 1912-140. 27 ft. hU5 .-uorts, memoranda, correspondence, working papers, graphs, and cal- -S-ot.s relating to weights and stability in connection with designs ar.d the modernization of battleships. Arranged numerically. :,-n *-he numerical arrangement the arrangement is by type of ship (bat- y-. aircraft carrier, destroyer, submarine, cruiser, or miscella- - .r y=:-sel, the latter type arranged alphabetically by name of vessel), siter these records is a miscellaneous class of material consisting ' --strucfions for the preparation of cost estimates, tables of weights, " - -,y data for various ships, blueprints containing structural data, IrsiK"*5 of metal furniture, memoranda concerning personnel of the draft- room, and correspondence with private individuals concerning proposed jams for ships and publications. In the miscellaneous class there are a :ev items dated in early 19Ulj which are records of the Shipbuilding vision of the Bureau of Ships, and there is one item dated in 1909. r.z:i:z;A?.T design fata for naval vessels. 19111-27. 17 ft. UU9 Papers relating to proposed designs for all types of naval vessels, y-.-r consist of sketches and drawings, statements of dimensions and .-ights, cost data, data concerning protective devices, various types calculation sheets, memoranda to and from other Navy Department of fices concerned with the designs, and rough working papers. Arranged numerically by design number. Records of the Camouflage Section of the Maintenance Division \ t*i 3 i ii 3S; l- During V.'crld Ear I the question of painting vessels in order to lessen the danger of submarine.attack affected the United States Ship m ping Board as well as the Navy Department. To avoid the development of :V .uplicate organisations an arrangement was made with the Emergency Fleet brporaticn by which the Bureau of Construction and Repair was respon M sible for the preparation of camouflage designs for all vessels and for p--: .'-search work on protective painting, and the Emergency Fleet Corpora- .icr. superintended the application of camouflage designs to all vessels. luncuflage Section was established in the Maintenance Division of the .ureau of Construction and Repair to direct the Bureau's camouflage ac'uvifies. Research in camouflage was carried on at the Research Labora- -ry of the Eastman Kodak Co., Rochester, II. Y. -hFERT ON NAVAL CAMOUFLAGE. 1917. lvol. 1 in. kSO A report by the Director of the Camouflage Training School containing information on the principles of camouflage, camouflage systems, and w-uouflage for submarines, together with paintings of camouflage designs -V the students at the training school. Arranged by subject. lil<i ir; i!. iJij . I! i :rezs?cnde::cz with the research laboratory, Eastman kodak co., Rochester, j. Y. 1913. 1 in. U51 letters, memoranda, and reports exchanged between the Chief of the v-Juflage Section and naval officers ar.d others at the laboratory. They -"mem research problems, designs, materials, and camouflage systems, 'nrranged. PRODUCED 93 JM-83 3MK*JkSk&SUifz r * >. CORRESPONDENCE WITH BUSINESS FIRMS. 1519. 1/2 in. Letters received and copies of letters sent by the Chief of the Crty- ouflage Section to business firms concerning samples of preservative" coatings and paint, spraying devices, pressures, and other technical te-rs. Arranged by name of firm. t S REPORT ON MARDIE CAMOUFLAGE. 1519. 1 vol. 1 in. A report by Lieut. Harold Van Buskirk entitled "The Development of-^ Karine Camouflage and Tests Relating Thereto;" It contains informatics concerning camouflage/ systems developed before World V7ar I, the Sub marine Defense Association, and suggested systems of camouflage. Ar ranged by subject, with a table of contents. CAMOUFLAGE DESIGNS. 1917-19. U ft. ^ Drawings of vessels showing camouflage designs, some in colors and ' others in black and white. Arranged numerically in two series, one for naval vessels (the numbers on these are preceded by the letter N"), arc one for united..States Shipping Board vessels. wa: COLORS ADD CUTOUTS. 1917-19. 3 in. 3155 Paintings illustrating camouflaged vessels and the use of perspective, and cardboard cutouts in the shape of ships painted with camouflage. Ur- arranged. BRITISH CAMOUFLAGE DESIGNS. 1917-19. 6 in. hS6 Drawings of vessels showing British types of camouflage designs. Ar ranged numerically. , -,-v MISCELLANEOUS PRINTS AND DRAWINGS. 1917-19. 3 in. kSl Pilot chaits of the North Atlantic Ocean prepared by the -Hydrographic Office, ozalid prints, and plans of vessels unrelated to camouflage. Un arranged. RECORD RELATING TO PLANS AND PHOTOGRAPHS OF VESSELS. 1918. 1/2 in. Ml Shows name of vessel, its status (whether operated for the Army or Navy or turned over to the Shipping Board, and service to which assigned, detached, or not yet commissioned), plans or photographs available, and dates the designs of ship were prepared. Arranged alphabetically by naae of vessel. PHOTOMETER MATERIALS. 1919. 2 ft. Calibrations, drawings, diagrams, and posters relating to the measure ment of luminous intensity. Unarranged. LOGS OF SKI. BRIGHTNESS AND COLOR. Nov. 1918-Apr. 1919. 1 vol. 1 in. U60 Logs kept by observers for several voyages showing time of observa tions (entries were made every 5 or 10 minutes), humidity, barometer reading, force and direction of wind, condition of sky, photometer (waanher coefficient and brightness of target) and colorimeter readings, remarks, conclusions, and name of observer. Arranged chronologically. PKUDUCEB 9k JM-83 --****. urdirs for supplies. 1913-19. i/U in. h5i 'ills for artists' supplies and for other supplies, and orders for ~-~z: =hips. Dnarrar.ged. .laudrdccrds. 1?13. 1/2 in. ^62 rozmel lists of the Camouflage Section, memoranda from the ;:ar Be rn:no regarding camouflaged ships, and a list, dated November 25, , of American merchant vessels sunk since the beginning of the war. ----------- r=Dfm--D-|yr FIELD RECORDS RBSFCIDZNUE CIASSIFICAT1011 SCHEME FOR TIE BATH I?:OH DORKS, T?' rPT? IEEE, AID TEE I DIDCRT NEWS SIIIPBUILDIIia AND DRY BOCK CO., NEWPORT NED, 71. rud. 2 in. l<63 Cards sheading subject's and their classification numbers. The main r mb. jests are indicated by one or two digits, such as 13 for fittings and '1 for reports. Additional numbers are added to indicate more detailed n-sakdcwr.s under the main subject, such as 131*0 for telephones and voice pipes and 711 for progress reports. The numerical order is determined :v the first, two numbers; correspondence filed under number 1311*21 pre cedes correspondence filed under 20. Although no dates or names of ship yards are shown, this classification scheme applies to correspondence of the superintending constructor at the Bath Iron Works, 1901-20 (see en tries 1*66,-1*70, 1*75* b77* 1*81, 1*93* 1*91** U93, 502, 5ci* and 5o0) and at the Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock-Co., 1396-1916.(see entries 773, 765, 770, 777, 7Sl*-731*, 738, 792, 796, Sol, 306, 310, 815, 818, 82i*, ;2t, 329, 332, 33ki 336, 339, and 31*7). It is also the same type of classification scheme as the one used by the superintending constructor at the New York Shipbuilding Co., Camden, N. J., and in two instances by the superintending constructor at the Neafie and Levy Shipyard, Phila- Lphia, Pa. Cnly a few of the subject numbers differ in the two schemes. * V Vt .. ___+ ____. ?. TIE BATH IRON WORKS NTIRBNIIDING AND DRY DOCK CO. n.d. 2 in. 1*61; Cords relating to the correspondence classification scheme described " entry 1*63, showing main subjects and numbers assigned to them and :creur.der subnumbers and subjects to which they relate. Arranged nu- :rically. There are two sets of cards which generally duplicate each h-.r, except that some numbers appear in one that do not appear in the Records of the Baltimore District The Baltimore District, in charge of n superintending constructor, -udod the steelyards of the Bethlehem Steel Dorp., Sparrows Doir.t, I Baltimore Dry Dock and Shipbuilding Co., Baltimore, lid., and oka ir:.r. D'.upbuilding Co., Alexandria, 7a., and the veedyard of Charles and Sons, Baltimore, :Id. a11 construction and re;air work for the department at t'nes^ firms was directly under ok- superintending ;onracoor of ohe u-altimore District. PRODUCED .t si general correspondence of the superintending constructor. 1913-19. 3 i.C; Letters, telegrams, and endorsements received and copies of those PER and related papers, Arranged alphabetically by subject. There is als-' "Daily Information'' file c insisting of copies of correspondence sent, ar ranged chronologically. Rost, if not all, of the correspondence in th--"Daily Information" file is duplicated in the subject file. The corre spondence relates for the most part to the activities of the superintend ing ccnstrucucr in his capacity as superintendent of the construction of mine sleepers by the Baltimore Dry Dock and Shipbuilding Co., Baltimore, Md. A feu letters, however, pertain to the superintending constructor's responsibilities at the Charles L. Rohde and Sons Co., the Bethlehem Steel Ccrp., and the Virginia Shipbuilding Co. _i Records Relating to the Bath Iron Uorks, Bath, Maine GEi <nnAL C CRT__arGREEN OF TIE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR. 190U-20. 1C ft. hii Letters, reports, and memoranda received and copies of those sent net, relating to a specific vessel. Arranged numerically according to the classification scheme described in entry lj.63. Copies of letters received from the Bureau, described in entry bo7, are included. LETTERS FROM TIE BUREAU TO TIE SUPERINTENDHIG CONSTRUCTOR. Oct. 1901- Dec, 1911. U vols. 1 ft. 1:6? Letters received, including circular letters, containing general in formation pertaining to the construction of vessels. Arranged chrono logically. . . . ' - ' ici CORRESPONDENCE 0? TIE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR, 1907-10. 3 in. 163 Letters received from and copies of letters sent to the Bureau, naval constructors at other shipbuilding firms and at navy yards, and private individuals. Most of this correspondence is unofficial. There are a few letters from the Chief of the Bureau but apparently no correspondence with the contractor. This correspondence is not duplicated in the correspond ence described in entries U66 and Li67. Arranged alphabetically by initial letter of correspondent's name and thereunder chronologically. MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS RELATING TO TIE CONSTRUCTION OF VESSELS. 1900- 1910. 3 ft. L69 Bills of lading, requisitions for supplies, drafting room notes, and storekeeper's orders, -with related correspondence and accompanying dia grams, drawings, and blueprints concerning a number of vessels. Arrange! in roughly alphabetical order by name of vessel. RECORDS OF 7F ------ n CONSTRUCTOR RELATE! TO OFFICE SUPPLES ECU Ir: ENT. 1901-12. 3 Em. luZ Letters ar.d endorsements received ar.d copies of those sent, some co..i: of expenditure invoices f:r irens delivered, and a few copies of open- purchase requisitions. The "resoondence is classified as No. 7^2, m accordance with the class if mation1 scheme described in entry o3, and s ; thereunder arranged numerically by serial number. PRODUCED 96 JM - 83 ---.;5 :? THE SUPERHITE' ED CONSTRUCTOR RELATING TO THE HIDE WINDLASS HATH, MAINE. 1917-19. 3 in. U71 "miss of requisitions for -windlasses and steering gear built by the Windlass Co. as subcontractors for vessels under construction at the '... Tv-cr Works and shipbuilding firms at other locations, orders for ma- _.-y to be shipped to the Hyde Windlass Co., correspondence received -- crries of that sent relating to requisitions and payments to the Hyde Co., and copies of correspondence furnished the U. S. attorney . Hostcn, Mass., concerning prosecution of the Union Steel Casting Co., "\socn, for the furnishing of a defective rudder-frame casting and for >l3.-.-s in the delivery of castings to the Hyde Windlass Co. The super- r.tending constructor at the Bath Iron Works was charged with supervisory inspection responsibility over windlasses and steering gear produced ;-r all shipbuilding firms by the Hyde Windlass Co. Arranged alphabet- :rally by subject. ryyis PGR MATERIALS BY THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR. 1918-19. 2 in. U72 Copies of orders for material to be shipped to the Bath Iron Works.-Che names of the vessels for which the material was ordered are not shown. .Arranged in roughly chronological order. * fL srs JUGULAR LETTERS. 1918-20. 3 in. l;73 Circular letters issued by the Bureau of Construction and Repair con taining information on the construction of vessels, such as ventilation systems for submarines and the use of special paint for the engine and r.otor room; information on organization and policy, such as the geograph ical boundaries of Construction and Repair inspection districts and the conservation of tin; and information on office or administrative proce dures, such as work in excess of 60 hours a week on naval contracts and the preparation of requisitions. Arranged chronologically. E.70ICZS OF STORES DELIVERED. 1918-20. 6 in. h7U Copies of expenditure invoices of stores delivered for vessels under construction and a few bills of lading. In some instances the names of the vessels for which the material was intended are given. Arranged, in two series, in roughly chronological order. GGRRESP02DENCS OF THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNED THE ALLEN AND THE DAVIS (TORPEDO BOAT DESTROYERS NOS. 65 AND 66, RESPECTIVELY). 1911;. 2 ft. h75 letters, reports, and memoranda received and copies of those sent, --tranged numerically according to the classification scheme described in 7 i-63. : .1' ..... *1. m A IK 0-' # JETERS RECEIVED BY-THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNED THE CAUSE.' AJD THE CUKHEDS. Sept. 1911-Feb. 1912. 1vol. 1/2 in. E7o letters received from the Bureau, with the exception of two or three otters from other sources. Arranged chronologically. '-J-'P-- SPCJDE;CE OF THE SUPZREITEIDED CONSTRUCTOR CONCEP.NED PAE-JENTS FOR THE CASSSI AID TIE CUI-C-fEDS. 1911-11;. 3 in. I>77 Correspondence received and copies of correspondence sere PRODUCED 9t JM - 83 signed copies of applications for pajmsnts and statements by the super intending constructor and the inspector of machinery certifying that contractor was entitled to payments. The correspondence is classified"; No. 721 in accordance with the classification scheme described in entrv ii3; it is arranged thereunder numerically by serial numbers 0-20. aero denotes general correspondence pertaining to payments and the num bers 1-20 denote the number of the payment. p LETTERS ESCEI7ED BY THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR CONCEHNING THE CHESTER (SCOUT CRUISER NO. 1). May 1905-Apr. 1909. 2 vols. 8 in. & Letters received from the Bureau. Arranged chronologically. h.7: *~~~ i LETTERS RECEIVED 31 THE BOARD ON CHANGES FOR THE CHESTER. 1906-8. 1 vol. 2 in. S * 5f Letters frcm the Bureau addressed to the senior member of the board'referring changes for the board's consideration, and letters from the Bure.-t approving the board's reports on the changes. Arranged chronologically. LETTERS SENT BY THE SUPERB,TENDING CONSTRUCTOR REGARDING THE CIEVELAND. I t : Ir 1902-3. 3 in. TJ&) Copies of letters sent to the contractor. Arranged alphabetically by subject and thereunder chronologically. CORRESPONDENCE GF THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING THE CHARLES Y. PLUSSEE AID THE SAMUEL C. REID (DESTROYERS NOS. 20 AND 21, RESPEC- TITELl). 1907-H. 1 ft. U81 Letters, reports, and memoranda received and copies bf those sent. Arranged numerically according to the classification scheme described in entry 1>63. IETTERS SENT BY THE SUFSRBTTENDING CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING THE CHARLES W. FINSSER AID THE SAMUEL C. REID. 1907-10. 3 in. Copies of letters sent to the contractor. A few letters sent to the Chief of the Bureau are included. This, correspondence is duplicated in the correspondence described in entry 2j.8l. Arranged alphabetically by initial letter of subject. LETTERS RECEIVED BY TIE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNE-JG THE C HABIeiQ N. FLUSSER AND THE SAMUEL C. REID. Aug. 1907-Sept, 1911. li vols. 16 in. li83 Letters received from the Bureau. Copies of these letters are in cluded in the correspondence described in entry U3l. Arranged chrono logically. 'IETTERS SENT BY THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING THE GEORGIA (SHEATHED BATTLESHIP NO. 15). 1902-7. 1 ft. LSI Copies of letters sent to the contractor. Arranged chronologically and thereunder alphabetically by initial letter of subject. VI \ IETTERS RECEIVED BY THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING THE 1 GECRGIA. Feb. 1907-Dec. 1908. 1 vol. 1 in. 2x85 * lezzers received from the Bureau. Arranged chronologically. p|^QQyQQ r JM - 83 '^ ;9r^ - the -ed as try me um- n. ii7S *t I r. * f 79 rd re--b-l. | -ureau -i3-! f-ly. r*. JT d. : | H8q - 1. SS W. Ii8l . in W. :e _n 33 >!. - CHANGES 01,r GUNBOATS NOS. 3 AND 6. 1890-93. 1 vol. 1/2 in. '" US6 - volume snows date of contractor's letter regarding change, na- . ' change, respective estimates as to increase or decrease in cost ere contractor and the superintending constructor, date of sub- -irn uy the superintending constructor to the Bureau, date of Bureau's of change and reference to the board for determination of in- ....c= or decrease in cost, date of board's report, date of report's ap- tv the Bureau, and amount of increase or decrease determined by ;card. Arranged chronologically. There is a subject index arranged olvmheideally by initial letter of subject. -- ATions 0? '.EIGHTS FOR GUNBOAT HO. 12. Aor. 1896. 1 vol. 1/k in. ` U87 eery of r"-sc-L. Arra - ---- ? --"! . - --i x mr* SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING THE JENKINS h38 Erh?.betically by initial letter of subject and thereunder chronologi- EIITEES RECEIVED 3T THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING THE JEIEINS AND THE JOUETT. Nov. 1910-Feb.-1912. 3 vols . h in0 89 Letters received from the Bureau, except for- a-few letters in vol ute 3 which are from the senior member of the board on changes. Arranged chronologically, except that some of the letters in volume 3 are out of ::-A??r:G room notes of the superintending constructor. 1911-12. 3 in. It90 Penciled notations relating to plans. They give title of plan and '.hereunder comments and instructions regarding it, and calculations re ining to proposed changes in weights. Many of these notations do not chow the names of the vessels, but occasionally the Jenkins and the Parent are mentioned. Arranged in part chronologically. -TIERS SENT BY THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING THE KATAHDIN. Feb. 1391-Oct. 1395. 2 vols. 2 in. 91 Press copies of letters and a few endorsements sent. Arranged chrono- _ * ~ 1*} y HIPPIES RECEIVED BY THE SUFF.RINTEND INC CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING TIE LAKE TORPEDO BOAT. June-Dee. 1903. 1 vol. l/k in. 92 -'".tern received from the Bureau relating to the construction of the ' . :: a submarine boat which originally was interned to be built at the n Iron '.forks in accordance with an agreement, dreed February ., IR'.-E, - ".veer, the Lake Toreedo Boat Co. and the United ~x~.xte~'s. PRODUCED JSI - 83 szfSiF&ax: *. ' y*. I***' -- ` SA... ,.'v, V* *^V- '. . . . J, ; j^..- transferred to the Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co.., Newport News, Va., before construction got under way. This correspondence re lates to preliminary arrangements and plans made before the actual con struction. Arranged chronologically. CORRESPONDENCE OF THE SUPERINTENDINC CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNED THE KANl=y (TORPEDO BOAT DESTROYER NO. 7lx). 1-16-19. 2 ft. Letters, reports, and memoranda received and copies of those sent. ~ Arranged numerically according to the classification scheme described in entry 1x63. J CORRESPONDENCE 0? THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING THE KcDOUC-i* (DESTROYER NO. %). 1912-1$. 1 ft. Letters, reports, and-memoranda received and copies of those sent." Arranged numerically according to the classification scheme described in entry 1x63.. SUTERIITTENDING CGNSTPJJGTOR1S SCHEDULES OF MATERIAL FOR THE McDOUGAL. 1912-13. 3 in. kcc Relate chiefly to steel rivets, steel plates, and steel bars for tce~ hull of the KcDcugal. These schedules show date; kind of material; spec- ifications, such as diameter, length, style, and weight; and remarks. Arranged chronologically. LETTERS SENT El THE SUPERINTENDEG CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING THE NEVADA (MONITOR NO. 8). 1902-3. 3 in. 1x96 Copies of letters and enclosures sent to the contractor. . Arranged alphabetically, by initial letter'of subject and thereunder chronolog ically. \ :: .. H 1: LETTERS RECEIVED BY THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING THE PAULDING AND THE DRAYTON (TORPEDO BOATS NOS. 22 AND 23, RESPEC TIVELY;. Sept. 1908-Jan. 1912. lx vols. 7 in. Letters received from the Bureau. Arranged chronologically. 1x97 I CORRESPONDENCE 0? THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING THE PRUITT, THE PREBLE, AND THE 3ICARD (TORPEDO BOAT DESTROYERS NOS. ,31x5, 31x6, " AND 31x7, RESPECT IVELYX! 1918-.20. 3 ft. 1x93 Letters, reports, and memoranda received and copies of those sent. Arranged numerically according to the classification scheme described in entry 1x63. RECORDS OF TIE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING MATERIAL FOR THE PRUITT, THE PREBLE, AND TIE SICARD. 1918-20. 3 in. Idv Signed copies of bills of lading for items shipped by the superinter.c- ing constructor and of receipts for material received by the contractor, and copies of orders for material to be shipped to the contractor. Ar ranged by type of record and thereunder chronologically. C0?_RESPC1DENCE GF THE SUPERINTENDE.'G CONSTRUCTOR RELATING TO TORPEDO BOATS. 1897-1902. 7 ft. |C0 Letters, telegrams, and endorsements received and copies of those se PROdUCED JM - 83 *j\ + y ^)f D, i,^^.,.. * . -isjK; ' * Rnii' - , ... '-v^W. ,-U- '. '.v's '', '"^ ",A.frr;.:' - ,, -~\- fi 4a* ? r4 -J ~? f 1- I ? I* - -,!.: according to an alphabetical-numerical classification scheme to ,-.' -'-breviations of the names of the vessels are added. About the ' ';ct of correspondence consists of unarranged documents, most of -- were withdrawn from the files and not returned but a few of which '. --.classified, to correspondence concerning TORPEDO BOATS. 1897-1902. 5 in. 501 card index to the correspondence described in entry $00 showing sub.--j file number, and abbreviation for name of vessel. Arranged alpha- :ically by subject. 'DESPONDENCE CP THE SUPZRZNTEIIDIKG CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING THE WICKES, ?, THE N001SEY, A1ND THE EVANS (TORPEDO BOATS NOS. 75, 76, 77, AID 78, RESPZCZ FVTV 1 1916-19. U ft. _5_0_2_ letters, reports, and memoranda received and copies of those sent. Arranged numerically according to the classification scheme described in er.'.ry U63* :-i::?ds of the superintend h-:g constructor concerning material for TORPEDO BOATS NOS. ?5-73. 1918-19. 3 in. 503 Copies of receipts for material received by the contractor and of c-rders for material to be shipped to the contractor. Arranged by type of record and thereunder in roughly chronological order. CCR33SP0HDENCE OF THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING THE Z.'-3tv?z W.i,__Y BUCHANAN, THE AAP.QN WARD, THE HALE, AND THE CROVJNINSHIELD (TORPEDO BOAT DESTROYERS ECS.' jjl, 132,"T5J, AMD 13i|, RESPECTIVELY). 1917-20. 3 ft. 5oU Letters, reports, and memoranda received and copies of those sent. Arranged numerically according to the classification scheme described in entry I4.63. si 7 PA rlf'k ~ t.. IE CORDS 0? THE SUPERINTENDHIG CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING MATERIAL FOR TORPEDO BOA? DESTROYERS NOS. 131-13U. 1913-20. 3 in. 505 Originals or copies of receipts for material received by and ordered for the contractor, and reports of material shipped. Arranged by type of record and thereunder in roughly chronological order. UTTERS SENT BY THE SUrEREITENDING CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING THE TRIPPE (TORPEDO BOAT NO. 33). 1909-H. 3 in. |06 Copies of letters sent to the contractor. Arranged alphabetic ally by initial letter of subject and thereunder chronologically. TETTERS RECEIVED BY THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING THE TRIPPE. Rune 1909-Dec. 1911. 2 vols. 3 in. 5C7 Letters received from the Bureau, with the exception of a few letters f nr the period March 1910-February 1911 which were received from the senior member of the board on changes. Arranged chronologically except Ter the letters from the board member, which are interfiled, in no ap- r'.n: order, with the ether letters for the period April-July 19H. *a 101 " OJ | ' t &&& CORRESPONDENCE OF THE SUPER INTENT)INC- CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING- SUBMARINE ? CHASERS NOS. U07 AND U08. 1913-19. 1 ft. "e,:: f; Letters, reports, and memoranda received and conies of those sent cv* t the superintending constructor at the Bath Iron Works, who was respond- * for supervising the construction of these submarine chasers. They rel*-' - to the construction of these submarine chasers by the Camden Anchor- " : Rockland Machine Co., Camden, Maine. Arranged numerically according t: - the classification scheme described in entry L63. MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS OF THE SUPERINTENDI10 CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING SIB- | MARINE CHASERS NGS. 1*07 AND 1;08. 1918-19. 2 in. sC} | Consist of numbered submarine chaser bulletins issued by the Bureau""!' p Construction and Repair. They contain instructions concerning the con-* g struction of submarine chasers, copies of orders for materials, and re- & ports of materials shipped to the Camden Anchor-Rockland Machine Co., ecu- { tractors for the vessels. Arranged by type of material and thereunder in i roughly chronological order. j LETTERS RECEIVED BI THE BOARD ON CHANGES. 1903-11. 1 vol. 1* in. ! Letters from the Bureau of Construction and Repair addressed to the senior member of the board, referring changes on the Paulding, the Drartcc, the Reid, the Flusser, and the Trippe for the board's consideration, and letters from the Bureau approving the board's reports. Arranged chrono logically except that several letters, not in chronological order, are in the front of the volume, TRIAL REPORTS OF VESSELS. 1918-20. 9 in. gll Copies of reports of preliminary and final trials by a Board of In spection and Survey for the Buchanan, the Crowninshield, the Evans, the Kale, the Philip, the Preble, the Aaron Ward, the Wickes, and the Woolsey. Included as a part of the reports are copies of instructions received by" the board, information concerning membership of the board, and data con cerning the machinery and hulls of the vessels. Arranged by name of ves sel. Records Relating to the City Point Iron Works, South Boston, Mass. RECCED OF EXPENDITURES OF LABOR AND MATERIALS. 1889-9U. 2 vols. 2 in. 512 A daily record of labor employed on vessels showing classes of labor employed, number employed in each class, and cost; and a daily record of expenditures for materials showing kinds of materials and cost. Arranged chronologically, with an index to materials in the front of the volume. RECORD OF REQUISITIONS FOR OFFICE SUPPLIES. 1890-93. 1 vol. 1/1; in. This volume contains lists of miscellaneous supplies, including paper, pens, envelopes, and drafting material and instruments, requisitioned for the office force and draftsmen at the City Point 'Works while they were engaged in the construction of vessels. It shows date and number of req uisition and kind, quantity, and cost of supplies. Arranged chr^. JM-83 102 v- -..: . * ''. >< ,*'* * *** *" . ./fc. u.'wii^ft.ilW'_ *j an v. '> :.:FORTS. 1391-92. 1 vol. l/u in. 5U ;-:lv reports of labor expended in the construction of various ves- ;. -wing work done, type of labor employed, time consumed, rate of Arranged chronologically. n:;i to Tin: bureau by the superintending constructor concerning ERIE HEAD (CRUISER NO. 11). Jan. 1390-July 139U. 3 vols. 6 in. 313 Fress and carbon copies of letters and a few endorsements sent by the .-.-.3r intending constructor at the City Point Iron Yorks until June 1393; _y ,,-e Quintard Iron Yorks, New York, N. Y., until January l89Uj and at :;w York Navy Yard after that date. The contract for the cruiser, November 11, 1339, was with Mr. Harrison Loring, City Point Iron ..cut on October 16, 1391, he made an assignment of all his property Ik-Lsrs. George W. Quintard, Charles H. Allen, and Harrison Loring, Jr., : - -.arising them to complete all work in progress under contracts entered heween him and the United States. Construction of the vessel con- at the City Point Iron Works until June 1893 when the Marblehead .-as -uved to the Quintard Iron Works. In January 1891; the vessel was de livered to the New York Navy Yard. Included in these volumes are copies 1-.,tiers sent by the board on changes (the superintending constructor the senior member), some requisitions, and weekly reports of corre- :r.uenea received. The first two volumes contain press copies for the ricd January 1890-January 189U; the correspondence dated after June 1:93 is restricted to requisitions and reports on correspondence received. The tiiird volume., covering the_ period June 1893-July I89U, contains car1 mo copies of letters sent. Arranged chronologically, with a subject inioin each volume. INTERS SENT TO THE CONTRACTOR BY THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR CON CERNING THE MARBLEHEAD. Jan. 1390-Jan. l39h. 2 vols. 2 in. 316 Press and carbon copies of letters sent. Included in the first vol- -_o ere seme letters sent by the superintending constructor in his ca- N-'ity as senior member of the board on changes. Arranged chronologi- -lly, with a subject index in each volume. .'TINS SENT BY THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING THE MARBLEHEAD. Jan. 1390-Feb. 139U. 2 vols. 2 in. H? Press and carbon copies of letters sent to the Secretary of the Navy, '~'ie commandant of the Boston Navy Yard, commercial firms, other superin- `Ring constructors, and other correspondents relating to applications :'r '-r.l appointments to positions, office supplies and drafting instru- ".'.zz, payrolls, and other matters of a routine nature. Included ir. the "-u-.es are seme orders issued by the superintending constructor to his concerning office routine and. procedure. Arranged clronologically. is a name and subject index in the first volume. - - i*.--1 10 j ... . _j_*.X--...--< 1.--* --.u ^ A V.,.% ___ JLi.w: -iHHERD. Jan. 1390-July 1391;. 7 vols. 2 ft. 313 ;rs, telegrams, and a few er.dorsemer.ts received. Arranged for she .f chronologically. There is a subject index (with a few names in- in ---ach volume. ______ viU3L-1* PRODUCED JM - 83 ti S. ' -Vi ''- -,, `i ar. %VT- V,  ***r-ft,:^jr. - j*-,... .rf^^je^SSf V^'^iy-'rrtrS '' 4',* t /,* * i, '"'* * ^"y" ^ ----- '-.;! XbssXi 444 _ ,- -; y,>. R;v^.^?;.-.>. . .. -; __ - - : - .-.V'wry'.,.-- P~Aif:s5:-ib-.v.,- - >-\-'-V'.- - <o," iy-j t"* nr itTr-ary-fTy r>41- yfrrfNlTd fy mi 1 * 1 11 RtjTi'y -litYv- 7 JP" ^BEjgajj LETTERS FROM THE CONTRACTORS TO TIE SUPERINIIIZZIG COESTRUGTOR CONGER;'!:;;. THE MAR-BIEHEAI). Jan. 1390-July 13?U. 4 vols. 10 in. 5l?" Letters received from Harrison Loring until October 1391 and there^~~ after from one or more of his assignees (see entry $1$ for an explanation of the change in contractor and location of vessel). In some instances a copy of the letter has been substituted for the original. In a few cases enclosures to the letters are included in the volumes. Arranged chronologically, with a subject index in each volume. LETTERS FROM THE INSPECTOR OF MACHINERY TO THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING THE MARBLEHEAD. , Aug. 1890-Aug. 1892. 1 vol. l/U in. $20 letters received from the inspector of machinery at the Quintard Iron Works, New York, N. Y., relating to the certification of labor and ma terial reports for payments under the contract and to changes in plans and specifications. Arranged chronologically, with a subject index. HISCEIZAIZCUS CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED EY THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR CCNCEENZIG THE I-IARBIEIEAD. Mar. 1892-Jan. 189U. 2 vols. 2 in. $21 Letters, endorsements, and telegrams received from commercial firms, bureaus of the Navy Department (generally exclusive of the Bureau of Con struction and Repair), the general inspector of the Marblehead, members of the superintending-constructor's staff, and others. Included in the volume are a few Navy regulation circulars respecting personnel and pay, and some information copies of correspondence between the Bureau of Con struction and Repair and bther bureaus of the Navy Department respecting equipment and materials for the Marblehead. Arranged in roughly chrono logical order. LIST 0? PLANS RECEIVED FOR THE MARBLEHEAD. July 1890-Aug. 1892. 1 vol. 1 in. $22 A list of plans received from various contractors showing date re-*" ceived and title of plan, with remarks concerning approval or disapproval by the superintending constructor and by the Bureau of Construction and Repair, and modifications of plans. Arranged chronologically, with an in dex to plans in the front of .the volume. V. RECORD OF- PAYK ITS TO CONTRACTORS FOR THE MARBLEHEAD. 1890-92. 1 vol. 1/2 in. $23 A record of expenditures and applications for payment for work, labor, and materials used in the construction oi :::e i-.z ablehead, showing kind. quantity, and cost of materials used, type and amount of labor employed, and dates of application and payment. Arranged chronologically. APPLICATIONS FOR ADDITIONAL CO:SENSATION AID EXTENSION OF TZZ FOR C0H- PIETICN OF THE CONTRACT FOR THE MARHIZIZAE. Sept.-Oct. 1393. 3 vols. 2 in. $21- Signed copies of the applications of the contractor for additional compensation and extension of time for ccmnletion of the contract because 3i c; ranges ordered. There are two. applicinisns (with duplicate copies of one;; one claim was based on changes ale-'-rations in the quarters of cruiser and she 'ther was bns~': mi -Vx~-?s in ~un- =cRO0UCD lCii JM - 83 >I1 JV ..-..-Rations are followed by correspondence relating to the changes, --e. :f which is dated as early as 1890; and one application also in- copies of several plans. There are subject indexes in the vol- i f*C tv F.eccrds Relating to the Columbian Iron v/orks and Dry Dock Co., Baltimore, Md. ur izi i SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR. 1898-1903. 5 ft. 525 letters, reports, and memoranda received and copies of those sent, .-rranred according to an alphabetical-numerical classification scheme in \-.ich the letter or letters indicate the initial letter or abbreviation 2 broad subject classification, the first set of numbers indicates a -ere detailed breakdown of the subject, and the second set of numbers dedicates the number of documents classified under that subject. For ss copies of most of the letters sent in this correspondence, see . -.. 4s/>.-J- ^-9C " i:. .* if ft* t- I ..FtZZTEH OF C0EREE?0:3ENCZ OF THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR. 1898-1903. 1 vol. 1/2 in. |26 A register cf the correspondence described in entry 525 showing name :f writer or addressee, writer's file number, date of letter, an abstract f letter's contents, and superintending constructor's file number. Ar ranged alphabetically by initial letter of subject of correspondence. riXFJC 0? IZTTER3 RECEIVED BY TIE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR. . May 1901- L902. 1 vol. 1/2 in. 527 Shows date the letter was received, from whom received, writer1 s file ranter, date of letter, and an abstract of contents of letter. This vol ume relates to the correspondence described in entry 525. Arranged chrono logically. !;' j ?. i i': if '5 ;f - .".`EES SENT 3E THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR. Dec. 1897-Dec. 1902. 2 vols. 2 in. 528 Press copies of letters sent to the Secretary of the Navy, the Bureau Construction and Repair, the commandants of the navy yards at Washing- -:r-, D. C., and New York, N. Y., and other correspondents (except the con 's: mcr) relating to the construction of vessels by the Columbian Iron or.<s ar.d Dry Bock Co. The correspondence in the first volume pertains o submarine boat, the Plunger, and to various torpedo boats, including /.'" - -- rev; the correspondence in volume 2 pertains primarily to the a:~ ?:N Arranged chronologically. Many of the letters in the first part . '"-ume 1 are illegible. There is an incomplete index in volume 1. For sent to the contractor pertaining to the Tingey, see entry 537. f jr : :-'-IlNECUE C CFEESPONDENCE 0? THE SUFEF.INTENDINC CONSTRUCTOR. l39h- :'*2. 6 in. 529 -r~-~.erz received and copies of letters sent. This correspondence, -f which is of a semiofficial nature, relates to a variety of sub- - such as personnel matters, the progress of construction, ar.d the ' ' `-f materials. Most of the correspondence is dated in 1901 und PRODUCED JliJ - S3 U."'vfeiv tFJliN `1. penning correspondence ?e CDI7DD FROM THE BUREAU. Kay 1901-May 1902. 2 in. tv Copies of 'veel-fly reports sent to the Bureau of Construction and ReZ' 4&t pair riving date of receipt. Bureau's file number, kind of communicati-- ar.d subject. Arranged chronologically. EFEICDENCY REPORTS FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE OFFICE OF TEE SUPERINTENDING C 0115" ECTOR. 1896-1903. 1 in. ^ Copies of letters to the Bureau of Construction and Repair transnitH~ ting efficiency reports and duplicates of semiannual efficiency reports, and lists containing the names of all employees and their ratings. Ar ranged chronologically. 6 in. REQUISITIONS FOR AMD SHIPMENT OF MATERIAL. 1898-190;. &F letters received and copies of letters sent, expenditure invoices, r:- ports of material shipped, and copies of requisitions. Unarranged. TIME BOOR C? DRAFTSMEN. Apr. 1897-July 1899. 1 vol. 1 in. 535 Shors names of draftsmen, days worked during each month, time of ar rivals and departures, and type of work performed. Arranged by name of draftsman and thereunder chronologically. There is an incomplete name index to the volume.. RECORDS RELATING TO THE CONTRACTOR'S CLAIM FOR EXTRA COMPENSATION FOR THE M0:rrC-C!-2R3 AND THE DETROIT (CRUISERS NOS. 9 AND 10, RESPECTIVELY). 1890-93.. 2 ft. 53jf Correspondence with the Secretary of the Navy, the Bureau of Construc tion and Repair, other Navy Department bureaus, and the contractor re garding construction of these vessels and changes made in designs and specifications; correct copies of original statements rendered by the contractor for additional.compensation on account of changes and bills covering the changes presented to the respective boards on changes; a report and proceedings of the special board on changes for these vessels, which met at the Norfolk Navy Yard in 1391;; a decision of the Secretary of the Navy regarding the contractor's claim, with related endorsements by the Judge Advocate General and the Bureau of Construction and Repair; memoranda regarding uncompleted and defective work; reports of trial trips of the vessels; and a little correspondence with the Attorney Gen eral, dated in 1905, regarding a receivership for the Columbian Iron Uorks and Dry Lock Co. Arranged in part by type of material, the corre spondence being scattered in several parts of the records. LETTERS SENT BY TIE DCARD ON CHANGES FOR TIE PETREL. Apr. 1888- June 1339. 1 vol. 1/2 in. 335 Press copies of letters sent to the Bureau. Arranged numerically. with a subject index CHANGES CN THE PETREL. l37-89. 1 vol. l/2 in. ate of submission of change and number of superintending cer.- 0 ~n}. ..<A. B'itn.'*tii * n ch^n *o nu'\'ccv (a note stat^3 'Ju /-v rf* -e _jl *>,v 2"`., I1 .738j3)',. Hnalttn'S of PRODUCED 106 JM - 83 T 30 on, 31 33. 32 rer> r). 3U ac- Ls, i- d3 j estimate of the board on changes as to increase or decrease in j~ involved by change. iate of reference of change to the board by the date of the Bureau's letter authorizing change, date and number -/:= board's report, date of approval of the board's report by the Bu a_nd action of the Navy Department. Arranged chronologically. eintendiug const?/;:to: CONCERNING TIE TEIGHT. gee. lo-S-IJov. 1902. 1 vol. 1 in. 937 Press copies of letters sent to the contractor. Arranged chronologi- -_ggv. There is no correspondence for the period January-I lay 1901 when instruction on the vessel was apparently suspended. For other letters -nt, see entry 523. ::::-:-?E3S DEPORTS FOR TIE TINGEY. Mar. 1901-Hov. 1903 . 3 in. 538 Copies of monthly reports from the superintending constructor to the rear on the progress of vessel's construction. Arranged chronologically. . REECES ON THE TINGEY. 1398-1902._____________________________________ 1 vol. 1 in. 539 Shows number and nature of change, date of contractor's letter sub- rutting change, -date and number of superintending constructor's letter ."Emitting change to the Bureau, date and number of Bureau's letter of approval of change, date and number of Bureau's letter referring change .0 the board on changes, date of board's report, respective estimates of ;'-.e contractor and the superintending constructor as to increase or de crease in cost involved and amount determined by the board, and date and number of Bureau's letter of approval of board's report. Arranged chrono logically, with a list of the nature of some of the changes -in-the front, of the volume. _________ EDS 0? TIE 5UPERIIITENDHIG CONSTRUCTOR RELATING TO LABOH AND MATERIAL OR TIE TINGEY. 1893-1903. 9 in. 5U0 Monthly reports showing number and kinds of employees, hours of work, `3 of pay, and total amount of salaries; reports of amounts of mate- --I3 worked into the hull of the vessel; orders for materials and a few iters sent concerning materials needed; and related papers. Unarranged. ERRS CF TIE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR CONCLE'.I.r.IG PAYMENTS FOR TIE T EIGHT. liar. 1399-Oct. 1903. 1 in. 5U1 Copies of applications for payments by the contractor, copies of re- :rzs of the superintending constructor to the Bureau of Construction and ;':.ir or. the estimated amomit the contractor had earned to date, copies - *hc joint statement of the superintending constructor and the inspec- of machinery certifying that the contractor was entitled to payments, related records for the 1st through the 10th payment. Arranged -molcgicaliy by date of payment. IF EELGYEES ON TIE TINGEY. Kay 1901-Iiov. 1903. 2 in. 5h2 or iim.on.thIy reports forwarded to the commandant of the navy sl.ington, D. C., showing names of employees and their ratings. of pay, ana salaries due them. Arranged chronologi- 'S!fr l MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS OF THE SUPEREITENDII IG CONSTRUCTOR RELIT KG TO THE TENGET. 1393-190U. 6 in. t'_- Ccnsist of a copy of the contract .for the construction of the Tingavf copies of proceedings of the board on changes, a few copies of labor4 material reports, and letters received relating to various subjects sue., as personnel, extension of contract time, and changes in construction. Unarranged. "2--/"!">.T?T OF PLANS. 1395-1900. 1 vol. 1 in. 5E, A record of reference plans, contractor's plans. Navy Department plan3 and finished plans for the Tingev, the McKee, the Erices on, and the Plur.~r showi.rjgyfor reference, plans, subject and plan number, date received and from whom received, date forwarded and to whom forwarded, and file ref erences to correspondence; for contractor's plans, subject and plan num ber, data forwarded to the Bureau, date approved, and file references to correspondence; for Navy Department plans, subject, plan number, date re ceived, and file reference to correspondence; and for finished plans, sub ject, plan number, initials of person making plan, date forwarded to the Bureau, and file number of letter. Arranged by name of vessel and there under by type of plan. Records relating to LiIlium Cramp and Sons Shipbuilding Go., Philadelphia, Pa. LETTERS SENT 31 THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR. July 1893-Aug. 1901; June 1902-Aug. 1903, 10 vols. 1 ft. ^ Press copies of letters and endorsements relating to the construction and outfitting of various vessels constructed under contracts with this company. The correspondence is divided into two series. The first se ries of eight volumes consists of formal correspondence covering the fol lowing periods: July 1893-January 1895; March 1896-August 1901; and June 1902-August 1903. The second series of two volumes consists of more in formal correspondence and covers the period February 1895-April 1899. Both series are arranged chronologically. There are indexes at the be ginning of each volume; these are primarily subject indexes but they in clude sane names. TETTERS SENT El THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR RELATING TO TIE CONVERSION 0? CCLIERCIAL VESSELS TO VESSELS OF WAR. Apr.-Nov. 1398. 1 vol. 1 in, %6 Press copies of letters, endorsements, and telegrams sent relating to the conversion of certain commercial vessels to war vessels by the Milliam Cramp and Sons Shipbuilding Co. Arranged by name ox vessel and thereunder chronologically. There is an index to names of vessels and thereunder to subjects. LETTERS FROM THE BUREAU TO THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR. 1333-1901. 2 ft. 9*7 letters received containing general information on personnel, the con struction of vessels, and other matters not relating to a specific vessel. Arranged in groups of varying chrohological periods, thereunder alphabet ically' by initial letter of subject of correspondence, and thereunder chronologically, produced JM-83*-k-.W">0/ ou..._ .-w--'". i x.m ww. l/Ui,cu:iu j;U:x, JL0>2- UP cntaining general information relating to the con- -i:r. of vessels :y ohe contractor, such as methods of preparing cost xterials, the supply of materials, and other net relating tc a specific vessel. Arranged alphabetically by leouer cf subject of correspondence and thereunder chronologi- n ~he superintending constructor. 1339-1501. 1 ft. 5U9 ^3 w containing general information relating to the construction of .. sels that were received from all sources other than the Bureau and the varactor. Arranged in groups of varying chronological periods, therer.ier alphabetically by initial letter of subject of correspondence, and -.ereunder chronological 1 v. 1913-20. 1U ft. 550 letters, reports, and memoranda received and copies of those sent reNming to the construction cf Eagle class patrol boats by the Ford Motor Detroit, Mich.; the extension (and later the disposal of this exv'r.sicn) of the plant; and the construction of 500-ton steel coal barges the Imperial Shipbuilding Co., Detroit, Mich. Arranged according to a ::u-.erical classification scheme. UNCELLANEOUS' CCREZSPCNEENCE of the SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR. 1918-20. -,A^ 3 in. 551 XSwi Letters, reports, and memoranda received and copies of those sent. Ibis series consists of semiofficial correspondence, interoffice memo randa, Navy Department circular letters concerning personnel regulations, a copy of the final report of weights of materials placed in patrol boats, and other correspondence which for some reason was not classified and placed with that described in entry 550. Arranged according to a numer ical classification scheme. MAh E.ETRUCTIONS ISSUED 31 THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR. Dec. l89l|- Nov. 1899. 1 vol. 1 in. 552 Press copies of memoranda issued to the construction, hull, and engi neering departments and to inspectors of machinery, equipment, and ord nance at the William Grasp and Sons Shipbuilding Co., giving instructions relating to the construction and fitting of certain vessels and calling mention to defects and noncompliance with specifications. Arranged by name cf vessel and thereunder chronologically. There is an index ar ranged by name of vessel and thereunder by subject. : REGULAR LETTERS RECEIVED BY THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR. 1888-93. -- m Most of these letters were issued by ar.d received from the Bureau of 'rstruction and Repair, but there are a few Navy regulation circulars issued by the Secretary of the Navy and circulars issued by the Bureau of I "'Ipr.ent. They contain general information relating to the construction -f "easels. Arranged alphabetically by subject. P(jODUcEo jM'83 REPORTS OF LETTERS RECEIVED AND TIME REPORTS C? THE OFFICE OF THE SIPyp BITENDEIG CONSTRUCTOR. Feb. 1392-Dsc. 1395. 3 vols. 3 in. Press copies of weekly reports of'letters received giving date, fidl^ number, and subject; and semimonthly time reports sent to the command^.-of the navy yards at League Island, Philadelphia, Fa., and at New York," N. T., for the employees carried on the rolls of each yard. Arranged chronologically. The first two volumes contain indexes to the two tyres of reports. TE-3 RECORDS OF EMPLOYEES Hi THE OFFICE OF TIE SUPERINTENDBIG CONST?;;--' 189U-1902. 3 in. e=: These consist of bimonthly reports showing names of employees and a~* record of their attendance, and letters received from employees between 1897-1902 concerning their absences from work. Arranged by type of rec ord and thereunder chronologically. f EFFICIENCY REPORTS FOR EMPLOYEES 0? THE OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDING CGNSIRUCTQR. 1896-1902. 2 In. 55- Semiamual efficiency reports for each employee and efficiency liscc' on which information on the ratings for each period is consolidated ba dasses of positions. Arranged chronologically. RECORDS RELATING TO EXAHBJATIONS FOR ASSISTANT INSPECTOR BI THE OFFICE OF THE SUPERETTENDBIG CONSTRUCTOR. 1899-1900. 5 in. 5T Consist of printed copies of examination announcements, one in 1899 and the other in 1900; .letters of application, for the examinations; and examination papers containing questions and answers- Arranged chrono logically by year and thereunder alphabetically by name of applicant. MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS OF THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR. 1897-1901. 1 in. 553 Include test-reports made on materials, informal memoranda from per sonnel in the office of the superintending constructor, a list of office and drawing room supplies, and working papers (such as estimates of coses of different items). Several of the documents are not dated. Unarrar.ged- BLUEPRINTS AND PHOTOGRAPHS. 189U-96. 1 vol.. 1 in. jyv Scrapbook containing blueprints and diagrams of parts and apparatus of various ships, photographs of furniture, and copies of several let ters from the Bureau of Construction and E.epair that are pasted or pinr.t-i in the volume. The names of the ships to which they relate are shown In frequently. Arranged in roughly chronological order. REQUISITIONS TIC BILLS FOR MATERIALS. 1839-1901. 6 in. Requisitions and bills for drafting, photographic, and office suppleJ- and equipment. For the period 1833-93 the records are arranged alpha betically by initial letter of firm, from which the supplies were ordered and thereunder chronologically; for the period 1393-1901 the records ar= arranged chronologically. wXmrn r W-- RECEIPTS FOR MATERIALS. 1892-1905. u in. C-' _s',res 01 invoices of stores delivered, and some receipts and bills Cii itst> WftiV* c*z. ct in stock) prepared in the office cf the superintending constructor. ranted alphabetically by none of office "on which the correspondence received or by subject. i izitfz: gent py t:-z snfzrinteizi:::- ccnstructcr concerning tiz coloriz" Jon. l?:i-Aug. 1903. k vols. 3 in. ?y Press copies of letters and a feu endorsements sent for the nost nan tc the Bureau or to the contractor. Arranged chronologically. The fire- three volcr.es contain subject indexes. For correspondence concerning --- Ferr.sylvania ar.d the Colorado, see entries 537 and 536. ; * r f * | cored sfcnijencd of tee supeiikteijding constructor concerning tie coloztg. I t--c/ r "i 0 oC. -- u * """1 -5I letters, reports, and memoranda received and copies of a few of thcor | sent. Arranged in general alphabetically by name of office from which the correspondence whs received or by subject. ?Z SZFIEINTENDinG CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING TIZ C0LUN3LN. 1--* -,yC~'--_fC7I letters, endorsements, and telegrams received and reports .and workirv" papers (such as lists of weights of materials) prepared in the office cf one sup sriocsno: constructor. Arranged alphabetically by name of ofile from which the correspondence was received or by subject. C0ERI3FCNDENCE 0? THE SUPERINTENDUNO CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING THE IDAHO. 190i|.-10. 9 ft. '572 - letters* reports, and memoranda' received' and copies of those' sent. Ar ranged in part by name of office from which the correspondence was receiver or to which it was sent or by subject in no apparent order, and in part numerically in accordance with a correspondence classification scheme. RECORDS. 0? THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING TIE INDIANA. 189C-95. 3 ft. 573 Letters, endorsements, and telegrams received and reports and working papers (such as lists of materials and their weights which were placed in the hull) prepared in the office of the superintending constructor. Ar ranged alphabetically by name of office from which the correspondence was received or by subject. RECORDS 0? THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRVCTCF. CONCERNING T'Z IONA. 1393- 1901. 2 ft. 57L Letters and telegrams received ar.d reports and working papers (such as estimates of the value of labor employed on and material placed in the hull and lists of prices of materials) prepared in the office of the sup"-" intending constructor, /arranged alohabetically by name of office from which the correspondence was received or by subject. "! C " - 2 ft. incznzng tiz :zzz. 1697575 Copies cf invoices and reports of material shipped to -.he cor.trac- --r, aaily reports of weights of material placed in the hull, reuorts of paint used or needed, and related working papers. There core a few letters KODUCEDi JUS-83 are scattered among the eports of naterial shipped. Arof material. ry ON CHANGES FOE 13??-1903 76 s from th.e Bureau of Construction and Repair to the senior r.em- 3 board referring changes for the board's consideration and let s'ring the board's reports on the changes so referred. Included rs establishing and instructing the board, and letters from nem- rting to the senior member for duty. Arranged according to the y of the letters referring the changes to the board, those ap- he board's reports being filed next to the letter referring the question rather than according to the date of approval. HAIRS. Nov. 1893-Dec. 1902. 1 vol. 1 in. 577 contractor's number; constructor's number; by only); dates received, returned for correction, to the Bureau, approved, and returned; and rc:es to pertinent correspondence). Arranged chrono- RCTCIZS CF THE NAZE THAT IEEE APPROVED BY THE SUPEREZENDING CONSTRUC TOR. 1901-2. 2 in. 578 .Sketches of engines, rooms, turrets, gear for guns, decks, and other parts and apparatus. Unarranged. IE CORDS 0? THE SUPZRZElENDZIG CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING.TK2 MASSACHUSETTS. 1390-93. 1 ft. ' 579 Letters and telegrams received and reports and working papers (such as lists of material placed in the hull) prepared in the office of the superintending constructor. Arranged alphabetically by name of office from which the correspondence was received or by subject. 0? TIE SUFI RZZEIZZTG CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING TIE m 1591-95. 1 ft. 530 letters and telegrams received and reports and working papers (such reports o weights and amounts of material placed in the hull) pre- red in the office cf the superintending constructor. Arranged by name office from which the correspondence was received or by subject but " in alphabetical order. -DRIERS SENT BY THE DYPZRINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING THE NISSISSIPFI. 19Dn-10. 7 ft. 53T Copies ox letters and endorsements sent. Arranged numerically in ac- :ru=nce with a correspondence classification scheme (Nos. llU-131500). - I DRIh C? TIE 3UPER.Errr.EEE- CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING TIE MISSISSIPPI. !?::<-13. 6 ft. 582 letters and telegrams received and reports (such as statements of "shsriued changes uioh essimates of she amount of increased or decreased ` prepared in the office of the superintending constructor. Copies D ushers sens, regarding a he chances usually accompany the statements koduced JM-83 :... - HT-I Uv-fr-.. -lit '.V--'."", ' '.g PU-.v>uv--A-/: r`yv-''I. -- p-V-:-:;./.--- . H* p.. - -- VWV.-VA >'- - ''d--L*.v Wv'/-'-.1' gt 'Pj.---p^nf-vR- ` -- i..Jt>A?.-nv.ttftT6y r i-uiy^.- ~ 1-' -Rh-' 'j -. 'm- 'Up U ..-*.'Jrt- ; "-W , v t-oSs of changes. Arranged alphabetic all;- by nane of office fro- which the corr?soondence was received or by subject. -i'/T'ifj' ooTrUn^"i^ot.-^nr-.rCr -r-'^-ir.*jLA/^x'TUp.*.7nw>Oi.TOi-liinajLr'riGt 1333-91. -9 in. letac-rs and telegrams received. Pranged in groups of varying chrono logical periods, thereunder alphabetically by initial letter of subject of correspondence, and thereunder chronologically. C0HRIS?C:BENCE AID PROCEEDJUGS OF THE BOARD 01; CHANGES FOR THE NEV'ARK. 1333-91. 2 vols. U in. 53j A daily record of the board's proceedings, with copies of letters ril ceived and sent relating to the membership, establishment, and work of the board. Arranged chronologically. The subject indexes in the vol umes are arranged alphabetically by initial letter of subject. RECORD OF CHARGES Oil THE NEWARK. 1333-91. 1 vol. 1 in. $5 Shows date of submission of the superintending constructor's letter re garding the change. Bureau's change number, nature of the change, amount of increase or decrease in cost, date of reference of the change by the Bureau to the board, date of Bureau's authorization of the change, action taken by the board, date of action, date of approval of board's report by the Bureau, and action taken by the Navy Department, if any. Arranged chronologically. CORRESPONDENCE OF THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING THE PENN SYLVANIA. 1901-9. It ft. $co Letters, reports, and memoranda received and copies of a few of those sent. Arranged by name of office from which the correspondence was re ceived or by subject but not in alphabetical order. Most of the corre spondence is dated from 1901 to 1906. For correspondence concerning the Pennsylvania and the Colorado, see entries $87 and 538. CORRESPONDENCE OF THE SUPERB-ITEIffilNG CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNBJG THE PE1JN- SYL7ANIA AND THE COLORADO. 1901-71- 8 ft. 537 Copies of letters sent and of a few letters received. Arranged nu merically in accordance with a correspondence classification scheme (Nos. 160-131995). LETTERS SENT BY THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING THE PENNSYL VANIA AND TI; I0L0EAD0. Jan. 1901-Aug. 1903. It vols. 5 in. 53: Press copies of letters' and a few endorsements sent. This correspond ence pertains primarily to the construction of the Pennsylvania, but it includes seme correspondence relating to both vessels which were under construction by the 7-illiam Cramp and Sons Shipbuilding Co. at the sane tine. Practically all the correspondence is addressed to the Bureau or to the contractor. Arranged chronologically, with a subject index in each volume. This correspondence is duplicated in the correspondence ~~ scribed in entry 53?. C CERE F CADENCE AND PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD ON CHANGES FOR THE PHILA- 1-8-?.:. 1 vol. 2 in. itgccr'i oj? i'nv u' .PRODUCED-1'yr,r- r-O/-* r' -- -v iiii JM-83 ^* -En I ias* - rf letters received and sent relating to the membership, estnb-.t, w/ work of tic. board. Arranged c hr onol og ic ally, There is j arranged o.lphohetically by initial letter of subject. 1833-90. 1 vol. 1 in. 590 -::e dote of submission of sivpc-rintenriing constructor's letter re- -jj-T -;-.r change, Bureau's change number, nature of the change, -mount ' increase or decrease in cost, date of reference of the change by the rc.--- to the board, date of Bureau's authorization of the change, action ord, date of action, date of approval of tlje board's re- :rt - he aureau, and action taken by the Navy Bepartr.'.cnt, if any. Ar- "HTEE TEIEGRAdlS RECEIVED by THE SUPERHITEiD INC- CONSTRUCTOR COIJ- c_i::r;:- tee se. paei. 1398. 2 in. 591 This correspondence pertains to the fitting out at the shipyard of -hr hillisr. Crave and Sons Shipbuilding Co. of the St, Paul, an American line steauer chartered from the International navigation Go. as an aux iliary cruiser. Arranged alphabetically by subject and thereunder chrono logically. IZTTIRS PEG:-: THE BUREAU TO THE SUPERINTEND HTG CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING the SAN FRANCISCO. 1539-90. 1/h in. 592 Letters enclosing information concerning the construction of the n ranci.sc o :he Union Iron works, San Francisco, Calif., for the use of .the superintending constructor in supervising construction of vessels by the '.Gillian Cramp and Sons Shipbuilding Co. Arranged alpha betically by subject. :gerispc:eence ce tie supereteiDIng constructor concerning tie Ten nessee. 1903-ic. iu ft. 593 Letters, reports, and memoranda received and copies of those sent. . -rt of the correspondence is arranged in roughly alphabetical order by owe of office from which it was received or by subject, and the other part is arranged numerically in accordance with a correspondence classi- iicaticn scheme (Nos. 1GG-131993). N.HDG IE THE GUPERINT--E--I-E.TE'm ISTRUCTOR CONCERNING THE VESUVIUS. 1337-93. 1 in. . 595 Letters and telegrams received, primarily from the Bureau of Ccnstruc- uion and Repair, and statements of the amounts and value of material and dolor expended cn this vessel, a dynamite gun cruiser. The letters are wronged alphabetically by initial letter of subject of correspondence w.i thereunder chronologically3 the statements are arranged c'nronolcgi- * v Phr' ft ns?. >*/.* Ik jSh-- v;t: m 1ip . s trrr \r .i t r?t uir:.e::i:ee:g constructor concerning tie ioriitc.e:. in. _5_55 Rotters and oelegroms received end papers (such as statements of the who; oo-1 amounts of material olaced in and labor employed on the hull} o.w;-' ir. the office of the sv.ter intending constructor. * '/** cy)r''~,r%.Q received . ^0,PiA RODUCE! JM - 83 i ~f^>i*jM^'i>IT-':~i.iX--j>-T^i 'i'i^&>i ccrrespondence aid proceedings c? T.--1 rU.-..-- 0: "S FOR THE YORKTCR- 1:33-90. 1 vol. 2 -in. /olure contains a daily record 'I the board's proceedings, wj6 UIGES OTP THE YORKT ODE. 1837-39. 1 vol. 1 in. Shows date of submission of superintending constructor's letter re~ gar-ding change, the Eureau's change number, nature of change, amount of increase or decrease in cost, date of reference of change by the Bursae to the board, date of Bureau' s authorisation of the change, action taker, by the board, date of action, date of approval of board's report by the Bureau, and action taken by the Navy Department, if any. Arranged err;:-logically. A subject index is arranged alohabetically by initial letter of "i A "DITELCPICNIT 0? DETAILED PLANS AID PROPOSED ALTERATIONS." Aug. 1888- Feb. 1391. 1 vol. 1 in. 593 This volume shows names of vessels (the Baltimore, the Philadelphia^ the Newark, and the Yorktown), plan number end title; of plan, date" sub- mitted, initials of person by whom submitted, dates approved or dis approved, by whom approved or disapproved (usually a Navy Department bu reau), and remarks. Arranged by name of vessel and thereunder by plan number. RECORD G? PLANS RECEIVED. 1393-96. 1 vol. 1 in. $ Lists of plans of the Minneapolis, the New York, the Iowa, the Brook lyn, the Indiana, and the Massachusetts, showing title and number of pi=r.,. by whom prepared (usually the Bureau of Construction and Repair but oc casionally other bureaus), date received, dates examined and approved and initials of persons examining and approving, date forwarded to the Bureau, date the print was filed, and remarks (usually date or file ref erence of pertinent correspondence). For = few vessels there are also lists of plans approved "in the office" and lists of duplicate tracings. .Arranged by name of vessel. Records Fielating to the Crescent Shipyard, Elizabethport, If, J. LETTERS SENT BY THE SUPERINTEND II;G CONSTEHClC?. CONCERNING TIE ANNAPOLIS (GUNBOAT NO. 10). Jan. 1896-Jan. 1393. 1 vol. 2 in. oOO Press copies of letters and endorsements sent. Included in the volume are a few copies of letters received by the superintending constructor from the Crescent Shipyard. The correspondence, dated from November l3?6 to January 1393, is bound in the volume. A little correspondence for the pe-ried January 1896-July 1397 is filed loose inside the front coxier of the volume and is not indexed. Arranged chronologically, with a subject incox p IFClTTM ?V H"*'~ ---- Dec. l8?5-3opt. l\-7. 1 'CconSj er.xorser.^ntCj cr'd 116 c cn. 601 : - ^ "Produced * JM-83 i f-- ,' m T -r-rfnli-/irrw>r^r'n> I'-rfor-- ^n>*iKAmtrVW^i^`*- r.i^ / , :^0T <-- ( ----- ~ <'%--> <">** ---- \Ji< ji.l\i?D1T> frrf-r^ i. i?. Uwi. j --" 1 vol. 1/2 in. C-- Ir.iE volume contains lists of materials received for use in the c/ strue of. or. of nhese vessels showing date received, quantify and cost cf .material, lists of articles rejected, and lists of payments made to cc.-Arranged clnronologically. Kj', 4kU 0 THE PHOENIX IRON V.ORKS EOF. SHIPS UOS. 236-239. 1333-Dec. I331j.. 2 -vols. 2 in. A record cf orders for steel angles and beans placed with the Phcenh: Iron, works by the Delaware River Iron Shipbuilding Co., showing date c;' order, amides ordered, order number, register mark, constructor's rari number of ship, and date of shipment. The first volume, for the pericc August 1353-May 1331;, relates to all four vessels and the second, for the period I-Iaj-December ISSU, to vessels Has. 237 and 233. Arranged chronologically. Records Relating to the John H, Dialogue 1 Son Shipyard, Camden, H. j, CGiris?::~::r of the superintending constructor concerning the PRi;cr~ (gunhcai ho. 13). 1393-1900. U ft. ' Hr letters, menoranda, and related papers received and copies of letter;, reports, and related papers sent. Arranged alphabetically by initial letter cf subject. There is a register of this correspondence, arranged chronologically, giving file letter, date, name of sender or addressee, and subject' or nature of correspondence I Letters received from the Bu reau are listed' in red ink; all others, whether sent or received, are listed in black ink. IETTZES SUIT BY THE bU?I 1INTENDIIIG CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING THE PRINCETG'.i. Dec. 1395-Eeb. 1900. 3 vols. and 1 register vol. U in. fcj2 Press copies of letters sent, arranged numerically. There are reg isters at the beginning of each volume, arranged alphabetically by ini tial letter of subject, giving subject of correspondence and, in vol umes 2 and 3, name of person or office to which the letters were sent. There is also a separate register for volumes 1 and 2, arranged alpha betically by initial letter of subject, giving date of correspondence, correspondence file number of the Bureau of Construction and Repair, superintending constructor's file number, volume and page number, and subject of correspondence. These letters are duplicated in the corre spondence described in entry 609. BOARD ON CHARGES FOR THE PRINCETON. 1396-93. 611 Letters received and copies of letters sent concerning the appoint ment, instruction, and convening of the board, proposed changes, and m` 'erence to the >srd of the propose d change copies of the `""Cl 1 s reports; and letters disapproving the bcard1 s reports. Arrange! cl. _T _4_--la FOARD OR tr --' ;r!, tc;;eV"r .:tth cc- :r::ges for tie: princeto:; s of ?.otters sent by the PRODUCED . " f:r- - ; s-nior member (`he superintending sonstrvctcr) in connection with '-.>.-5 ,:C vhe board uo the 2v.rec.Uj the a cr.tractor, or other board ncm.. _ jp.-rs is also a record of comnur.icaviars rec-ivec by the board, ibusau letters referring changes to the board for consideration .. ..-roving the board's reverts, -./hich shows date ana file number of Lc'-tc;', its subject, and its purport, Arranged chronologically. In front of the volume is a subject ir.de::, arranged alphabetically by ._p,,il letter of subject. -zzzncs :? the bcard ci; changes aid record of changes for the h.z:cizcn. 1896-93. i voi. l in. 613 I daily record of proceedings of the board, arranged chronologically; r.c a record of changes (two loose sheets inserted in the front of the lure) shewing change, number and date of Bureau's order, amount of in- ,-cse or decrease in cost, or a statement of no change in cost, deter- .iccd by the board, and number and date of Bureau's approval; arranged ini azz ~czc:zzz c? the snpeeinteizing constructor for the rzzzzon. 1893-95. 3 in. 6U agios of open-purchase requisitions choiring appropriation covering v-base, purpose of purchase, description of articles, and price; and r-r.-pureiase vcuchers containing the same information, with an accora- r.yir.g certificate cf inspection of the items and a receipt for them by w superintending constructor. All articles requisitioned were office lies or drafting materials. Arranged numerically, all papers belong- to the same transaction having the same number. .. O.UY DNPARTMNT, JOHN H. DIALOGUE <1 SONT, OH ZZON. H-y 30, 1396-ilay 13, 1397. 2- in. 613 Cor.sisvs of weekly reports showing number of hours of superintendence o'' of word by employees, number of superintendents and number of em- 1 .quantity (ir. pounds) of materials used. Bach report is l0..:d by a representative of the John H. dialogue L Son Shipyard and ap~ neatly was submitted to the superintending constructor. Arranged chrono- -;ioally. -.::zaeze>3 esiziates on cost of proposes changes cn the princeton. .-.up. 1397--Aug. 1393. 1 in. 616 Consist of copies of letters received from the John H. Dialogue & Son ipyard by the superintending constructor. They contain the contrac- ~r:s estimates and accompanying copies of letters of the superintending same tor forwarding the estimates, -with his recommendations, to the --su. Vnarranged. Records Relating to the Fore River Shipyard, Quincy, !Iass. : CF ZZ FREE RltZE SZZPFAEZ:. Aor. 19CC-lec. 1?C6. 1 vol. 1 in. 617 '. rsa:r:' of work done or. shivs showing name of ship, work done, date was started, -ar..' date it "as finish-"; arranged. by name of ship. re ar- also ''Notes of Lave rest" contain! date regarding eve 'io m 2C stfttt.v . .-, <t*% /' -*" ;^- '$> occurring at the shipyard and historical events occurring in the Unit- : states. This log appears to have been kept by the office of the super intending constructor. Xx~t, V -- /*.-->y.-- 0^2 <"*---% <jU.W i._U. i'UmI > e-ed holies (cruiser no. 15). 1900-1905. ? ft. ;: Leveers, reports, and memoranda received and copies of those sent." ' Arranged numerically (Nos. 1-U99) according to a classification scheme. bide;: to correspondence conceenbig the des nqines. 1900-1905. 8 in. 6:? A card index to the correspondence described in entry 6l3 showing 1ST stract of correspondence, file number, and occasionally file number ar.ci date of Bureau's correspondence. Arranged alphabetically by subject. CCRELZPOEEENCB OF THE SUPEREITENDBIG CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING THE LANREME; FEZ, THE I-IACDONOUGH (TORPEDO BOAT DESTROYERS NOS. 8 AND 9, RESPECTK^"- 1693-1905. 3 ft. r^T*" Letters, reports, and memoranda received and copies of those sent. Arranged numerically (Nos. 1-365) according to a classification scheme. DEES TO CORRESPONDENCE CONCERNING THE LAWRENCE AND THE l-IACDONOUGH. 1898-1903. 1/2 in. 621 A card index to the correspondence described in entry 620 shot-ring ab stract of correspondence, file number, and occasionally file number and date of Bureau's correspondence.. Arranged alphabetically by subject. CORRESPONDENCE CP THE SUPERBITENDING CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING THE NSlI JEREZ AND THE RHODE ISLAND (BATTLESHIPS NOS. 16 AND 17, RESPECTIVEIYi: 1901-7. 20 ft. 622 Letters, reports, and memoranda received and copies of those sent. Arranged numerically (Nos. 1-528) according to a classification scheme. This same classification scheme was also used for the correspondence de scribed in entries 6l8 and 620. RECORDS IN THE CASS OF THE FORE RIVER SHIPBUILDING CO. vs. THE UNITED STATES (COURT OF CIAB-IS NOS. 3022U AND 30225). 1900T921. 2 ft. 623 Originals and copies of documents to substantiate or refute the claims against the Government arising from the contracts for the construction of the New Jersey and the Rhode Island by the Fore River Shipbuilding Co. Included are correspondence, printed copies of petitions and evidence, copies of testimony given, extracts from contracts and specifications, and related material. There are also a few documents pertaining to simi lar suits filed by the William Cramp and Sons Shipbuilding Co. and by the Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co. The suits appear to have beer, instituted around 1908. Unarranged. CORRESPONDENCE OF THE SUPERBITENBINC- CONSTRUCTOR CONCZRNEIG THE VERMONT (BA.TEESHI? NO. 20). 1903-7. 1 ft. ell Letters, reports, and memoranda received and copies of those sent. -_rrs'-. ~ed numeric ally (Nos. 36-723) according to a classification sqsfC. PRODUCED 1?0 JM - S3 ' " Vy, T, - _ - .. . * Lit- l~':'^***<--"^* Um&m tfjXriitrf* i ritfri * % Records Relating to the Gas Engine and power Co. grid Charles L. Seabnry and Gc., Consolidated, Morris Heights, N. Y. --- : BY TRY EUPERINEYIIDING CONSTRUCTOR. Sect. 1397- 1-71. 1 vol. 1 in. 625 -;Y these letters are general letters of information or irstruc- ,.... -.-elioable to the construction of vessels anywhere under contract Navy Department,/but a few refer specifically to the Stewart, 7-iisy, and the Rilkes (Torpedo Boats Nos. 13, 21, and 3$> respec- Tl - > -* / * gr~an~ed. * * in general '* chronolomg3 ic all1'. t* For other correspondence * -.:iv.d relating to these three vessels, see entries u27, 631, and 632. :_-77--; sbnt by i:r euperintbnbing const?,yctor concerning tie bailey. _cgt, l3?7-Dec. 1901. 3 vols. 3 in. 626 iress copies cf letters sent. Volume 1, covering the period September g/l i 1"'---duly 1.39?, does not appear to contain any correspondence sent to the r-a'raster. It includes weekly reports of correspondence received and rlr.:r;:lly time reports for payrolls, which are not contained in vol umes 2 :nd 3. For later tine and correspondence reports .and some corre- :r.:ler.ce, see entry 633. Pages 5~U0 for the period July 1399-January l" 12 .are missing from volume 2. Arranged, chronologically. There is a ./.eject index in the first volume. ENTERS AldD TEIZGFvAIS RECEIVED BY TIE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR CON CERNING TIE 3AI1EY. Sept. 1397-mr. 1902. 1 vol. 2 in. 62? Letters and telegrams received from the Bureau. Arranged chronologi cally. There is an incomplete subject index. For other letters received, see entry 625. CORRESPONDENCE 0? TIE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING TIE DUBUQUE. 1903-5. 7 ft. 523 letters, memoranda, and related pap'ers received and copies of letters, reports, and related papers sent. Arranged alphabetically by initial letter of subject. For the register of this correspondence, see entry o^*J3'rJ\* CORRESPONDENCE OF 1903-$. h ft. 629 Letters, memoranda, and related papers received and copies of letters, reports, and related papers sent. Arranged, alphabetically by initial letter of subject. For the register of this correspondence, see entry REdlSYEPE CF LETTERS EECEI7ED AND SENT BY TIC SUPERINTENDING CCN3TRUCT0R CONCERNING THE PALNCAI1 AND TIE DUBUQYE. June 1903-Oct. 1905. 1 vol. 1/2 in. 630 A register of letters received giving subject of correspondence, of fice from which it was received, date it was received, superintending cor structor's file number, and Bureau's file number; e.r.d a register of let. 7 t'rs sent giving date of correspondence, subject, file- number, and off_ ,o w.uic.e. r: * m TC.~* *- Most of the correspar.ee no PRODUCED JM - 83 iW*U fiA > `v -Ti'S .V "-*.r frcr. or sent to the Bureau of Construction and Repair or to the contrac tor. Both registers are arranged numerically, entries for the register of letters received being numbered 1001-23U3 and entries for the regis ters of letters sent being numbered 1-999 and 2001-2886. For the corre spondence to which these registers refer, see entries 628 and 629. r-~rZL BY THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING THE STEWART. Oct. 1898-Dec. 1902. 1 vol. 2 in. 631 Letters received from the Bureau. Arranged chronologically, with an" incomplete subject index. For other letters received, see entry 625. CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED BY THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING THE NTLKE5. Oct. 1898-Dec. 1902. 1 vol. 2 in. 632 Letters and a few telegrams and endorsements received from the Bureau. Arranged chronologically, with an incomplete subject index. For other letters received, see entry 625. LETTERS S .!i i SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING THE BAILEY, _l_EW_A_P_-T, AND THE WILKES. Apr. 1900-1902. 1 vol. 1 in. 633 Press copies of letters sent. The correspondence consists of semi monthly time reports sent to the commandant of the navy yard at League Island, Philadelphia, Pa., for the employees carried on the rolls of that yard: weekly reports of correspondence received, giving date, corre spondence file number, and subject; and letters of a general nature per taining to the construction of the three vessels. Arranged chronologi cally. For letters sent by the superintending constructor pertaining to the Bailey only, see entry 626. IETTERS SENT BY THE BOARD ON CHANGES FOR THE BAILEY, THE STEWART, AND THE WIIZES. June 1901-Nov. 1902. 1 vol. 1 in. 63I1 Press copies of letters and one or two endorsements sent by the senior member of the board, who was stationed at the William Cramp and Sons Ship building Co., Philadelphia, Pa. The correspondence, of a routine nature, refers to the assignment of numbers, dates and places of meetings, and tbs submission of reports. Included in the volume are some weekly reports of correspondence received giving its date, file number, and subject. Ar ranged chronologically. PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD ON CHANGES AND RECORD OF CHANGES FOR THE BAILEY, THE STEWART, AND THE WILKES. 1898-1902. 3 vols. 2 in. 63? A daily record of the board's proceedings, including copies of the board's reports, together with copies of pertinent correspondence such as Navy Department and Bureau letters appointing, instructing, or changing membership of the board; and a record of changes showing change, date cf contractor's letter, date of superintending constructor's letter, date cf Bureau's letter (or telegram), date of board's report, date of Bureau's approval, respective estimates of the contractor and the superintending constructor as to increase, decrease, or no change in cost involved, and amount of increase or decrease determined by the board. Arranged by name of vessel. There is a separate volume for each vessel containing both the proceedings ar.d the record of changes. The material withij um.es is arranged chronologically. JM - 83 122 I V'S* ; iri n l.-.vh.. ,, 'v.: EaEEu 4 * ? *4.* . " '? EXPENDITURES OF LABOR AND MATERIALS. 1893-99. 3 vols. 2 in. 636 i -....-.; volumes list the kind, quantity, and cost of supplies, mateand labor used in the construction of the Wilkes, the Bailey, and a ! ''"g-.rwart. .Arranged by name of vessel and thereunder by kind of nate- .type of labor. s I ,\L ORGANIZATION OF NAVAL INSPECTION UNDER THE BUREAU OF CONSTRUC- 4' and repair at shipyards.' n.d. 1 voi. 1/2 in. 637 t 7!is volume relates to naval inspection at the William Cramp and Sons * icbuilding Co., Philadelphia, Pa., the New York Shipbuilding Co., i Arden, N. J., and the Neafie and Levy Shipyard, Philadelphia, Pa. It i ::r.*ains descriptions of the functions of the various offices and person al engaged in inspection work, the coordination of work at different ;.-.ioyards, and reports to be rendered. Arranged by subject, with a table : contents. The volume was received by the Gas Engine and Power Co. in Records Relating to the Harlan and Hollingsworth Co., Wilmington, Del. 7EE RECORD OF EMPLOYEES UNDER TIE SUPERINTENDIMG CONSTRUCTOR. 1903-h. 1 vol. 1/2 in. 638 A daily record showing name of employee, date, time of arrival, time departure, and whether absent on leave. Arranged chronologically. ESTIMATES RELATING TO TIE HOPKINS, n.d. 1 vol. 1 in. 639 This volume shews estimate number and work to be done (such as "Esti mate No. 3, Changes in Arrangements of Officers' Quarters"), details of v.-ork to be done, and estimated cost. Arranged by estimate number. There is a subject index in the volume. MOOED OF AMOUNTS EXPENDED FOR LABOR AND MATERIAL AND OF PAYMENTS MADE FOR THE HOPE SIS AND THE HULL. 1899-1902. 2 vols. 2 in. 6h0 These volumes contain material and labor statements showing for var ious periods the cost of labor and material, total cost of labor and ma- *-rial, amount of payments made, and amounts paid fer personnel, sup- 'lies, and equipment for these same periods. Arranged by name of vessel (one volume for each vessel). The material within the volumes is arranged by class of employee and supplies. - ITERS RECEIVED BY THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING THE STRINGHAM. 1393-1903. 3 ft. 6Ll Letters, memoranda, and reports received. In a few instances copies x replies are filed with the incoming connunications. Arranged alpha- meuically by initial letter of subject. For other correspondence con- :-"-ruing the Stringhari, see entry 6U8. -LHSRGNDENCL OF THE PC ON CHANGES FOR TIE STRINGHAE.. 1900-1902, o in. 6U2 letters received and conies of letters sent concerning membership and "ir.rs o he board and the changes referred to it. Unarraupy. PRODUCED JM - 83 X* ^uutStaaa-tiicjvi'ta. Llr: C'AAvA, pr.xtettngs of the board 01: changes fop. t:z sipipohak. Far. 1900. 1 vol. 1/2 in. Q-. k daily record of the board's proceedings. ranged chronologically reined c? enpeneitures fop labor and hatf:.:, JTPINGHAK. I897- 1?X. 1 vol. 1/2 in. 61d. This volume contains weeklv surnsriss of :he cost of labor and matin' rials used in the construction of the Stringhan and a record of payments made to contractors showing date and amount of payment. It also shows date of receipt, quantity, and cost of lumber, angles, bolts, nails, cooking utensils, paints, pipe, wire, and miscellaneous supplies and fit tings. Arranged chronologically and thereunder by name of supplies or fitting. There is an index arranged alphabetically by initial letter of name of material. ii t EZGCEDS HZLATING TO THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE STRINGKAH. 1897-1901. 10 L- 6L5 Records of weights placed on board the vessel showing weight of plates, angles, beams, bulkheads, and fittings; and reports of wages expended ir. construction shewing class of laborers, their length of employment, and rates of pay. Arranged in roughly chronological order. REPORTS OF MATERIAL SHIPPED FOR THE STRINGHAM. 1393-99- 3 in. 61;6 Reports of material shipped to the Harlan and Hollingsworth Co., shew ing firm from which shipped, date shipped, name of inspector, kind of ma terial shipped and its heat number, dimensions, location marks, and weight, the number of pieces, and a certification 'by the inspector that the mate rial had oassed all Government tests. Unarranged. BLUEPRINTS CF MACHINERY OR THE STRINGHAH, n.d. 1 vol. l/U in. 6b 7 Blueprints of the oil service, cytlinder drains, steampipes, distillers, evaporators, separators, steam valves, and other machinery of this vessel. Unarr ange c. CGRPIESPGIIEENCE OF THE SUPER INTINLZiG CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNZIG THE STRUJG- RAK (TORPEDO BOAT NO. 19), THE HOPKINS, AND THE HULL (TORPEDO BOAT EESTRCYEBS NOS. 6 AND 1, RESPECTIVELY). 1397-1903- lb ft. 6b5 Letters, memoranda, and related material received and copies of let ters, reports, and related material sent. Only a few items concern the StrIngham. Arranged in general alphabetically by initial letter of sub ject, but some of the correspondence is in considerable disorder. For registers to this correspondence, see entry 650. LETTERS .Ovm.U'lji'HINTS SENT BY SUPERint: ING THE STRINGHAM, THE HOPKZIS, AND THE HULL. 7 vols. 9 in. CONSTRUCTOR CONCERN Sept. 1397-Jan. 190b- 6b9 Press copies of letters and endorsements sent. Included in the vol umes are reports of correspondence received and semimonthly time reports for payrolls. Arranged chronologically. The first four volumes have sub- ject indexes and the fifth volume has an incomplete subject index. For registers to this correspondence, see entry 6p0. This correspondence is duoiicated ir. the correspondence described ir. entry u[;3. 1 ^ j J j PRODUCED i JM-83 /"VT-I coef-espc: ;enc", sent Ecr.r.T.r. ?j tit; superintending C,\ RELATE! r TO TrS st: lAK, TIZ HOPKINS, and tiz hull 7-Pec. 1903. 3 vols. 2 in. 650 isbers give date of correspondence* to whom it was sent or was received, correspondence file number, subject, and, in 2 rr.d 3, names of vessels. Volumes 1 and 2, covering the period er 1".?7-July 1902, are arranged alphabetically by subject and .der chronologically. Volume 3, which covers the period July 1901- r 1903 and duplicates a considerable part of the contents of voi - J ds arranged chronologically. Only a few items of this correspondrtain to the Stringhan. For the correspondence to which these rs refer, see entries 6i*3 and 61*9. OF CHANGES 0i; THE STRINGHAM, THE HOPKINS, AND THE HULL. I898- 1902. 1 voi. 1 in. 6$1 ihcvrs number and description of change and frequently a file number; respective estimates of the contractor and the superintending con- wacoor as to increase, decrease, or no change in cost involved in the -.onge, with the date and file number of letters giving their estimates; /..her ar.d date of Bureau's letter referring change to the board on :.angss, amount determined by the board (apparently with decreases in 'zz indicated by figures in red ink), date of board's report, and, in ..j record for the Hull, page number of board's report for most of the bulges. Arranged by name of vessel and thereunder in part chronolog- rally and in part numerically. The numbers of changes for the Hull and he Hopkins begin with No. 1 and a date in I898, but those for the String- m begin with No. 19 and a date in 1900. ICOED OF PLANS APPROVED AND BLUEPRINTS RECEIVED. 1897-1902. 1 vol. ' 1/2 in. 652 This volume, which relates to the Stringham, the Hopkins, and the 2, shows date the plans were approved, date the prints were received, ber of prints received, subject of plan, superintending constructor's ber, and the Harlan and Hollingsworth Co. 's number. Arranged by name vessel (the Hopkins and the Hull are together). There is a table of mus. 'OR? OF PLANS 0 l.-JL*7% fTVfl--> 0TTT> T-MV*tTJ * W 1 vol. 1 in. the hopkins, and t:z hull. 1399-1900. 653 Shows name of vessel, plan number and title, date the plan was started vl caste it was finished, name of person checking plan, and cate it was '.ecked. Arranged by name of vessel (the Hopkins anc Hull are together), .ereunder by type of plan (contractor's and reference plans), and there- ~.ier numerically by plan number. ZT.B OF TEE AND WORK ON TH STRING HAM, hopkins n.d. 1 vol. 1 in. Shows name of employee, date worked (month and day but 'ber of hours spent each day in drawing, tracing, skeic llaneous work. Arranged by name of employee. 65L. c year), and r.g, and mis- ilP5,**- { ?5 ; x ?. \rA 1 ? I : * l I { * i* ` i f Ii PRODUCED JM-83 o* s' -w.; _____ fix'.**!*? *--*-**-* ^ M~,."^ai>.tei.- Records Relating to the Charles Hillman Ship and Engine Co., Philadelphia? Pa. 737:1575?. C? LETTERS SENT AND RECEIVED 37 THE SUPER 1773!7)5:0 CONSTRUCT:' l3?c-?p. i vol. 1/2 in. 6Vf Contains a record of four groups of letters: letters received frcrT^ ins Bureau of Construction and Repair, letters sent to the Bureau, let ters sent to the contractor, and letters received from the contractor. It gives date of correspondence or date of its receipt, file number, sub ject, remarks, and, for letters sent, page number of letters-sent books. Arranged by the four groups of letters mentioned above and thereunder chronologically. The correspondence to which this register refers has net Ss-.-i Ls Relating to the Leonard Construction Co., Chicago, HI. CCSETSPCEEEZrCE 3? THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR. 1918-19. 3 ft. 656 Letters, memoranda, and related papers received and copies of letters, reports, and related papers sent pertaining to the construction, equip ment, and fittings of steel coal barges, and to the personnel and admin istration of the superintending constructor's office. Arranged alpha betically by initial letter of subject. I3T7B7 ENDORSEMENTS SENT BY THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR. Dec. 1913-Apr. 1919. 2 in. 657 Copies of outgoing correspondence. Arranged numerically (700-1199). This correspondence is duplicated in that described in entry 656. Records Relating to the Maryland Steel Co., Sparrows Point, Hd. CORRESPONDENCE 0? THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING THE TRUXTUN, THE WHIPPLE, AND THE WORDEN (TORPEDO 30AT DESTROYERS NOS. lh, 15, AID 16, RESPECTIVELY). 1899-1902. 22 ft. 653 letters, memoranda, and related papers received and copies of letters, reports, and related papers sent. Arranged alphabetically by initial letter of subject and thereunder numerically. The reports of the board on changes for these vessels are placed together, with related corre spondence, after the correspondence filed under the letter "B." I ! INDEX TO CC: E-UIi ICATIONS RECEIVED AND SENT BY THE SUPERINTENDING CON STRUCTOR THAT INC- TO THE TRUXTUN, THE '.NIPPLE, AND THE WORDEN. Cct. 1398-Oct. 1902. 1 voXTT7U ^ 659 A subject index to the correspondence described In entry 658 giving subject and file number. Arranged alphabetically by initial letter of subject. REGISTER 7? CC:DEDICATIONS RECEIVED BY THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR REDDING TC THE TRUXTUN, THE WHIP?IE, AID THE WORDEN. Oct. 1898- Oct. 1902. 1 voTT 1/2 in. 660 This register shows date the correspondence was received, subject, writer's file number, name of correspondent, file number of superintend ing constructor's office, and usually the action taken. Entra^g*relating mmD J"-83 .... Since from the Bureau of Construction and Repair are in red ---d chronologically by date the correspondence was received. ! ;;rr5pondence to which this register refers, see entry 658. T- '-4 | i' ? RilD0RSZKZHT5 SENT 3Y THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR RELATING ^..--------r*,? rnr_- i-*. NOjIPPlE, ANT- THE V.1 ORDER. Oct. 1993-Feb. 1902; 5 vols. j? in. 661 "ress copies of letters and endorsements sent Included with the ----'ir.csr.ce are semimonthly time reports for payrolls. Arranged <-->> r> n v. Volume 5, covering the period February-July 1902, is jin'. Volume 1 has a subject index. This correspondence is dupli- in. the correspondence described in entry 650. ovAoTittCTOR*S REPORTS OF IABOE ON THE TRUYTUN, THE TUPFLS, AND THE HOEBEK. 1901-3. 3 in. 662 ; - Hr reports showing title of job, classes of labor employed on each , and number of men employed in each class. Included are a few daily arts of the assistant inspector showing items such as frames, hatches, . floors; classes of labor employed on each; and number of men employed each class. Arranged in part chronologically. :;_:ha;zcus records of l.m 3UPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING THE JASON, THE ORION, AND OZARK. 1912-13. 1 in. 663 Lezzers sent and received and related material pertaining to construc tion, specifications, changes in design, and trials of these vessels. No.-t of this material relates to the Jason. Unarranged. _.-EES?ONDENCE OF THE SUPERINTEND BIG CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING THE ULYSSES AND THE ACHILLES. 19H;-l5. 2 ft. Wk Letters, memoranda, and related papers received and copies of letters, reports, and related papers sent. Arranged numerically by file number. -.f the end of the series there are a few miscellaneous papers relating ;o plans and to changes in plans for both vessels, and to the prepara- :ions for and a report of the trial of the Ulysses. Records Relating to Moore and Sons, Elisabethoort, N. J. :ters sent BY THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING UNO BANCROFT. Aug. 1890-July 1393. 2 vols. 3 in. 665 Mainly press copies of letters sent to the Bureau, but including some iters sent to the Secretary of the Navy, the commandant of the Navy mi at League Island, Philadelphia, Pa., and other correspondents as 11 as two or three letters sent to contractors. Included are weekly :orts to the Bureau of correspondence received and semimonthly time re- ~ts for payrolls. Arranged chronologically. There is a subject in- in each volume. .TIES FROM THE CONTRACTOR TO TRY SUPERINT11 ZING CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING TT BANCROFT. Aug. 1390-May 1393. 1 vol. 2 in. 000 letters received. Arranged chronologically. KV*^1: JC-x* ; m.r;> < K- \ri '0UCED i33> - y- --- '-`Jjys>.i*. RECORD OF CHANGES Oil THE U. S. PRACTICE VESSEL. 1390-93. 1 vol. 1/2 in. /U- This vessel was a practice vessel for naval cadets and was later ru-L . - ~J~ i The volume shows date of submission of change and wheth-~ it was submitted by the contractor or the superintending constructor, nature cf change, date it was approved by the Bureau, date the contrac tor was notified of change's approval, date the change was begun, and, in a few cases, date the change was finished. Arranged chronologicallm. Records Relating to the Moran Brothers Co., Seattle, Wash. COREZSECNDENCE OF TIE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING THE NEBRASKA (baztieski? :;o. iU). 1901-7. 13 ft. i^TT Letters, memoranda, 2nd related papers received and copies of letters, reports, and related papers sent. From March 1902 to March 1903 the cc.-,- munications received from the Bureau are copies (for the originals of seme of these Bureau communications, see entry 6?0). Arranged accordir- to a subject-numeric classification scheme (1-319), with an index arrarwe: alphabetically by subject. CO'C-RELCATIORS SEI7T 3Y THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING THE IERRA5RA. Mar. 1902-Feb. 1908. 23 vols. 2 ft. 66? Press copies of letters, endorsements, and a few telegrams sent. Ar ranged chronologically. There are subject indexes in volumes 1-18. Vol ume 13, containing the correspondence for most of February and March 1905, is missing. , These communications are duplicated in the correspondence described in entry 668. LETTERS .-ED TELEGRATE RECEIVED BY THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR CON CERNING THE NEBRASKA. Mar. 1902-Mar. 1903. 3 vols. 6 in. 6?C Letters and telegrams received from the Bureau. Arranged chronolog ically, with a subject index in each volume. core2s?c:ee::cz relating to changes oh tie Nebraska. 1901-7. k ft. 671 correspondence of the board on changes as well as that of tne rg constructor relating to changes. The correspondence consists or rett ers and copies of letters pertaining to the appointment, instruction, con ening, and change in membership of the board; letters of the Bureau refer ring changes to the board; copies of the board's reports; letters of the Edreau approving or disapproving the board's reports; and letters of the Hureau and of the contractors to the superintending con structor and cop ies of the latter's replies regarding changes on the Nebraska. .ged according to a subject-numeric classification scheme (901-1322), with an index arranged alphabetically by initial letter of subject. RECORD GF CHANGES ON TIE NEBRASKA. 1901-7- 1 vol. 1/2 in. 672 Shews superintending constructor's file number on each change, nature of change, date and file number of the contractor's and of the superin- tending constructor's letter on each change, date and number of Bureau's fetter referring change to the board on changes, date and number of boar"-' re" erf ar.d date and number of Bureau's letter ameroving it, the resoecti'-' produced JM-83 -ates of increase, decrease, or no change in cost made by the super- -.iing constructor and by the contractor and the board's decision ^-?s black ink indicate increase and figures in red ink indicate osse), and date of certification of bill for each change. Arranged si r.ologicaHy. MSPONDENCE CF THE CIAIMAKT OFFERED B! EV NCE IN t m- -t* Z. ;brothers vs. the united states (colt '001-7. ii ft. of cla: 30h?S) 613 This case arose out of disagreements between the Government and the "t ; ;r.tractors regarding the cost of changes on the Nebraska and the fair- 1 .-.-53 of the determinations of the board on changes, the contractors being -.he claimant'.' The series consists of letters concerning changes received the 2-loran Brothers from the superintending constructor and the board changes, and copies of letters concerning changes sent by the contrac tors to the superintending constructor. Arranged by changes in numerical or-'or of claim number assigned to each change involved and chronologi- r.llv thereunder. PAPERS OF THE GOT.BREMEN? Bi THE CASE OF THE MORAN BROTHERS vs. THE UNITED STATES (COURT OF CLAIMS NO. 30h98). 1901-lii. h ft. 6]k A stipulation was made in this case involving the Nebraska contract to the effect that the Government would prepare a printed record of all pertinent documents and correspondence in order to facilitate procedure and to minimize the number of papers offered as exhibits in evidence. The records consist of the galley.and page proofs of this stipulation and record, letters and copies of letters and other documents from the files of the superintending constructor and other Government offices that were used for preparing the record, and correspondence incidental to the prepa ration of the record. Arranged as follows: (1) the main body of corre spondence documenting the printed record, arranged chronologically; (2) the galley proofs; (3) the page proofs in numerical order; and (h) ad ditional documentary correspondence and correspondence incidental to the preparation of the record, unarranged. -RECORD 05 PLANS OF THE NEBRASKA RECEIVED AND APPROVED. 1903-7. 1 vol. 1 in. 675 Shows subject and number of plan, date it was received and for what purpose (generally for revision), notation that the plan was received from the drafting room, date it was approved, number of blueprints re quested and date they were received, and Navy Department bureau from which received. Arranged chronologically. F-NISiED PLANS OF THE NEBRASKA, n.d. 1 vol. 1 in 676 Plans of valves, drainage systems, signals, connunications, electric 1 rating me power, and other apparatus. Arranged by :ne of plan, with ' nable of consents in the volume. The Nebraska wa s ur.ic-r construction -- the Moran Brothers Co. from 1901 to 191?. Records Relating to the Morgan Iren '/.'orks, New b'c Abp*'' ,\7 i. ' **> Jsvtg. 1; ; r m-- - J; I of da}rs worked during week, rate of pay per day, and amount paid durin? week. Arranged chronologically. PLOiaSS UNDER TIE rVPZ.-.E.TSiEE.'G CONSTRUCTOR. Nov. 1885- 1 vol. 2 in. 675 Copies cf weekly payrolls showing name of employee, occupation, nu~E~ her of days worked, rate of pay per day, aggregate amount of pay, and amounts due and paid, with weekly recapitulations showing vessels worked on and payroll cost for each. Arranged chronologically. Records Relating to the Heafis and Levy Shipyard, Philadelphia, Pa. :-eneral CORRESPONDENCE OF TIE su: ERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR. 1901-6. 3 in. 679' Letters, memoranda, and relate d papers received and copies of letters 1 construction, changes, equipment and fittings, and s: Lar matters re Liating to naval vessels. There are also letters from the superintending c instructor to the contractors calling the attention of the contractors zo the provisions of this correspondence, with specific reference to the St . Louis. Arranged numerically according to a subject-numeric classificati on scheme in which the subject numbers range from two to five digits but in which the sequence proceeds as if there were a decimal point after the first two digits; and thereunder chronologically. INDEX TO GENERAL CORRESPONDENCE. 1901-6. 1 ft.- 680 A card index to the correspondence described in entry 679 showing sub ject and file number. Arranged alphabetically by subject. LETTERS SENT TO TIE BUREAU BT THE SUPERINTEND DIG CONSTRUCTOR. Oct. 1893- Jan. 190u. 2 vols. 2 in. 68l Press copies of letters and a few endorsements relating to various-ves sels tinder construction. Most of the letters are of a routine or miscel laneous character, such as letters requesting copies of or acknowledge ments of receipts of plans and specifications, letters concerning personnel matters, and letters transmitting weekly reports of correspondence received. Some of the letters, however, contain general information concerning the construction of vessels or information common to several vessels under con struction at the company. Included in the volumes are a few reports of the progress of work by the contractor. Arranged chronologically, with a sub- ject index in each volume. The index in the second volume is incomplete. Some of these letters are duplicated in the correspondence described in entry 679* j i LETTERS AID ENDORSEMENTS SENT BY THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR. Oct. I39c-Eeb. 190li. 2 vols. 2 in. 682 Press copies of letters and endorsements sent to all correspondents . except the Bureau. The correspondence pertains primarily to miscellane-. ous or routine matters relating to one or more of the vessels under con struction by the contractor, such as semimonthly time reports for pay-r rolls and letters concerning personnel matters and office supplies, but in cluded is some correspondence containing general information concerning the PRODUCED liJ JM-83 -id-' 7,-i- - - - -or.struction of vessels or information common to several vessels under ";nstructicn at the company. Arranged c hr onologic ally, with a subject -ier. in eac volume. Some of these letters are implicated in the cerre~cr.der.ee described'in entry 67?.' :;:r.ha::sou2 letters sett by the superintending constructor. 1903-7. li in. 633 Conies of letters sent, most of which are addressed to other naval ronstructors at various navy yards or in the Bureau of Construction and ..eoair. They concern items of equipment, or characteristics or specifi cations of ships built or being built by Neafie and Levy. Included are sons letters giving character references and recommendations for em ployees, some letters relating to changes in orders of enlisted men, and some letters of a personal nature. The few letters for 1907 include let ters received as well as letters sent. Arranged chronologically. k\ -ts SEMIOFFICIAL LETTERS SEN? 3Y THE OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR. t Jan. 1902-Jan. 1901. 2 vols. 2 in. 68U Press copies cf letters sent by the staff of the superintending con-^- soructor chiefly to naval constructors at other shipbuilding firms, at the League Island, Philadelphia, Pa., and the New York Navy Yards, or on duty at the Bureau cf Construction and Repair in Washington, D. C. These letters, of a semiofficial nature, contain information exchanged between naval constructors for their mutual assistance in solving problems re specting the construction of vessels under their supervision. Hany of the letters are requests for or transmittals -of copies of plans, speci fications, lists of weights, and information on modifications, adapta- tions, or substitutions made in the construction of various vessels. One of-the volumes covers the period October 1902-March 1903 and contains let ters from one staff member only. The other volume covers the period Janu ir ary 1902-January 190h and contains letters sent by several members of the staff. Both volumes are arranged chronologically, with indexes to names f and to a few subjects. ti LETTERS RECEIVED FROM THE BUREAU BY THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR. 1900-1905. 5 in. 685 Relate to the appointment, resignation, and promotion of individual employees in the office of the superintending constructor and to general ratters and instructions concerning material, equipment, and construction procedures. Arranged in general alphabetically by subject. Some of this correspondence is duplicated in that described in entry 686. For regis ters in which these letters are included, see entry 687. LETTERS RECEIVED BY THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR. Jan. 1902-Cct. 1906. a vols. 8 in. 636 Letters and a few endorsements and telegrans received from the Bureau. ":-st of the letters are general letters of information or instruction ap- - toable to any vessel under construction, but a few of z'r.er. pertain to ''--oific vessels and others certain to personnel matters, office eov.in- and supplies, and other routine natters. For registers in which ?e leasers are includc, see entry '677. itr fe. It L i V \; i, PRODUCED JM - 83 ;**!* -"** ** ** - - - \*>"- , -V"' IU- .:;ISTS?.S OF COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVED HI THE SUPZRINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR. Oct. 1393-Oct. 1906. 2 vols. 2 in. Registers of communications received from the Bureau snowing date roC ce;..ved, Bureau file number, type of communication (letter, telegram, or .crsemer.t), "file index" (letter of alphabet indicating initial lett-- os subject), and subject of communication. For the correspondence to oh these registers refer, see entries 635, 636, 715, and 732. Ar.ged chronologically. IJIT-LL4. i l t i 3* MISCELLANEOUS SETTERS RECEIVED 31 THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR. 189=. lr*-0. y in. Most of these letters are from other naval constructors at navy yarcs or in the Bureau of Construction and Repair in Washington, D. C. They concern items of equipment, or characteristics or specifications of shir, built cr being built by Neafie and Levy. A few of the letters are of a personal nature. Arranged chronologically from 1903 to 1906, and in roughly chronological order before 1903. CIRCULAB IE TIERS RECEIVED BY THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR. l89U-19Cc. 1 voL. and unbound papers. 3 in. 6:9 Instructions and directives issued by the Navy Department and by the- Bureau of Construction and Repair. The bound volume is arranged chrono logically; the unbound papers are arranged alphabetically by initial let ter of subject. There is some duplication of the material in the volume and in the unbound papers. i s s I f I | ** 4 TEG ACCOUNT OF EMPLOYEES UNDER THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR. 1899- 1902. 2 vols. 2 in. 690 These volumes shew employee!s name, type of employment, amount of leave taken, time absent, amount of overtime, and balance due the office. Arranged by name of employee and thereunder chronologically, with indexes to names of employees in the volumes. LEAVE RECORDS CF EMPLOYEES IN THE OFFICE OF THE SUPER INTEND ING CONSTRUC TOR. 1903-6. 9 in. 691 Individual application cards for leave, with notations of the number of days leave already taken in the current calendar year, and individual cards for each employee for each month showing his leave record for that month. The application cards are arranged by name of employee; the other cards are unarranged. EFFICIENCY REPORTS OF EMPLOYEES IN THE OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDING CON STRUCTOR. 1905-6. 3 in. 692 Copies of "Semiannual Report of Efficiency" for individuals showing period covered by report; name; position; pay; office of employment; ap propriation covering pay; grades as to character, quality, and quantity of work; penalties for infractions of office rules governing punctuality, application to work, and conduct; general average for the 6 months and, on the December reports, the general average for the preceding 6 months * and for the year. Included are copies of an "Efficiency List" containir.j a summary of the above information for employees by classes. Unarrangec. t 1 \ t i i i t "r** V : S. A- -" -Z m- -- /- a,v^*****^-* ..... PRODUCED JM-83 7- * ~ > ^ >T t < ,y3cv . ** , ts2>/v>-fo*^1**1 A^W:/h''lVNfthrfSrr A:i; V/' T-i**-,V"'->"-.-= >'T;*r"* : - n.lu-"-- ui^oAlyti 1*7frin ~Tiurw> fi r AiSfiViiiia^ si ~i " ' tX1 fe-. T` *' t, te m' & iiv REFERENCE ivOEXS IN THE OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR RELATING TO THE TESTING OF EQUIPMENT AND OF COAL. 1895; 1901. 1/2 in. 693 Consist of a printed paperbound publication issued by the Bureau of Icuipment in 189*5 entitled Reports on the Efficiency of Various Coals Used by U. S. Shins, 1893-9$/ and two works on ventilation prepared'at ~e New Icrk Navy lard, in 1901: (1) a booklet of blueprints of drawings and graphs entitled "Results of Ventilation Tests" and (2) a processed report entitled "Report of Certain Hydraulic Tests of Automatic Ventila tion Valves . . . MISCELLANEOUS PAPERS IN THE OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR RE LATING TO MATERIAL, EQUIPMENT, AND CONSTRUCTION PROCEDURES. 1898- 1903. 3 in. 69k Consist chiefly of copies of Bureau letters addressed to the super intending constructor, but also include blueprints, booklets of instruc tion, and photographs of vessels under construction. Arranged alphabet ically by initial letter of subject. ; STATEMENTS AND ACCOUNTS OF EXPENDITURES. 1399-1906. 2 vols. 1 in. 69| These volumes shew expenditures for labor, steel plates, rivets, pipes, castings, and forgings used in the construction of a number of vessels, purpose of expenditures, and amounts involved. Arranged by name or clasa of vessel, thereunder by type of expenditure, and thereunder in roughly chronological order. RECORDS OF THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR RELATING TO OFFICE SUPPLIES AND DRAFTING MATERIALS. 1901-3. 1 in. 696 Copies of a "Shipping Memorandum" and "Expenditure Invoice" from the General Storekeeper at the New York Navy Yard, both showing name of ad dressee, title of account, bureau involved, description of items (in cluding quantity and cost), and a dated receipt (apparently the "Shipping Memorandum" was mailed to the addressee separately at the time supplies were sent and the "Expenditure Invoice" was enclosed with or presented at the time of delivery of the supplies), copies of Paymasters' Form 86a showing essentially the same information as that on the "Shipping Memo randum" and "Expenditure Invoice" as well as the method of shipment; cop ies of letters of the Bureau of Supplies and Accounts to the commandant of the Navy Yard, League Island, Pa., requesting him to direct shipment of the supplies, listed in the letters, to the superintending constructor at Neafie and Levy; a few receipts of the Adams Express Co. for goods de livered to it for shipment; and -a letter from the Pennsylvania Railroad Co. transmitting a bill of lading. Arranged in roughly chronological order. S'. notes on tests a:: : CONSTRUCTION. 1901-6. 1 vol. 1/2 in. 697 This volume c r rtains sketches and diagrams relating to various vessels, and notes on work rerfermed and on inclining experiments of the St. Louis. Ur. arranged. DETAILS OF FITTINGS FOR NAVAL VESSELS. 1897. 2 vols. 2 in. 698 Blueprints zi airoorts, anchors, armor, bells, bertns, bulkheads, cap- :tans, turrets, -_ndiasses, and other fittings for a number of vessels PRODUCED 133 JIM - 83 ' -; . A- .S-.1, *V , .*>*> M., ,tm XXsjj&c. su*; *s^.'_ & constructed at the Neafie and Levy Shipyard. An index to both volumes, in volume 1, shows article and page number and is arranged alphabetically T \ RECORD 0? PLAINS RECEIVED AID SENT. 1901-3- 1 vol. 1 in. 659 This volume contains a record of ships' plans received showing date * received, title of plan and frequently nave of vessel to which it relates place from which received (the Bureau of Construction and Repair or vari ous shipyards), action taken on the plan (whether it was filed, loaned, or sent backhand the Neafie and Levy Shipyard's file number, arranged chrono logically.; a list of plans of the St. Louis and the Denver sent to the Bu reau of Construction and Repair showing date, plan number, and-title of plan, arranged by name of vessel; a list of plans of destroyers sent to the Bureau of Construction and Repair; and a list of miscellaneous plans sent to other places than the Bureau of Construction and Repair, showing date, title of plan and generally name of vessel to which it relates, and place sent, arranged chronologically. The plan number in the list of plays of the Denver is the constructor's number in the card index described in sc- \jX j |4wi i f RECORD OF PLANS RECEIVED. 1902-6. 1 vol. 1 in. 700 Shows date plan was received, plan number, name of vessel and subject of plan, from whom it was received (the Bureau of Construction and Repair or various shipyards), remarks, and file references to correspondence. The volume also includes a list of plans of the St. Louis sent to the Bu reau of Construction and Repair, showing date, plan number, file refer ences to contractor's letters and to Bureau letters, and subject of plan. The plan number is the constructor's number in the card index described in entry 75>9. Arranged chronologically, with an index to plans in the volume. MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS RELATING TO THE DRAFTING ROOM IN THE OFFICE OF THE SUPER INENDDIG CONSTRUCTOR. lgOli-6. 1/2 in. 701 A "list of nonperishable property of the U. S. Government as turned over to League Island Navy Yard C. & R. Drafting Office"; various lists of plans, lithographs, tracings, or blueprints pertaining to the St. Louis and the Denver; receipts for plans, descriptions, and blueprints distrib uted to officers of the St. Louis and the Denver; and a few items of corre spondence regarding such plans or blueprints. Arranged, where applicable, by name of vessel. MISCELLANEOUS PAPERS RELATING TO OFFICE SUPPLIES FOR THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR. 1911*-l5. l/U in. 702 Include copies of documents--variously called expenditure invoices, shipping transfers, or public bills--all of which show, in slightly dif ferent form, the class, title, description, quantity, and cost of supplies. Unarranged. ! * > E5 SEin BY THE SUPERINTENDING CON 3TP.UCT0F. CONCERNING THE BAIHBRIDGS, t. 1595-JuIy 1903. 2 vols. 2 in ~W ess copies of letters sent. The letters dated before September were sent to the Bureau only; the later letters were sent to the u, the contractor, the commandant of the Navy Yard at League Island, produced JM - 83 ' "^')M ** ***** rU 3.. ^ <A.MriC^irfuv .v :^n> j -.. LETTERS SENT BY THE SUPUS.INTENDIMG CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING THE CKAUNCST (TORPEDO BOAT DESTROYER NO. 3). Oct. 1898-Oct. 1903. 1 vol. 1 in. 70? Press copies of letters and a few endorsements sent. The letters dated before October 1901 were sent to the Bureau only; thereafter they were sent to the Bureau, the contractor, and other correspondents. Ar ranged chronologically. There is a subject index. For other letters sent to the contractor, see entry 710. These letters are duplicated in the cor respondence described in entry 709. p ry.--71: =e::t and received by the superintending constructor CHAUNCEY. Oct. 1898-Mar. 1903. 1 vol. 1/2 in. 708 This volume contains the following three registers: (1) a register of letters received from the Bureau, October 1398-March 1903; (2) a register of letters sent to the Bureau requiring replies, November 1898-March 1900, Jaruary-Septeicher 1902; and (3) a register of letters sent to the contrac tor requiring replies, November 1898-June 1900, January-September 1902. The register of letters received gives*date of receipt, Bureau's file num ber, and subject. The registers of letters sent give date of letter, page on which it is copied in the letters-sent books, subject, number and kinds of enclosures, date of reply, and remarks. All three registers are ar ranged chrcnclcgically. For the letters-sent book referred to in the sec ond register, see entry 707. Most of the references to letters-sent books in the third register are to the volume described in entry 710, but a few of the later references are to the volume described in entry 707. For the correspondence to which all three registers refer, see entry 709. CORRESPONDENCE CF THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING THE BAIN- BRIDGE, THE BARRY, AND THE CHAUNCEY. 1898-1903. 2 ft. 709 Letters, memoranda, and related papers received and copies of letters, reports, and related papers sent. Arranged chronologically. For the reg isters to this correspondence, see entries 70h, 706, and 708. LETTERS SENT FY THE SUPERINTENDHIG CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING THE BAINBRIDGE, THE BARRY, AID THE CHAUNCEY. Oct. 1898-May 1903. 1 vol. 1 in. 710 Press copies of letters sent to the contractor. Arranged chronolog ically, with a subject index. For copies of other letters sent to the contractor pertaining to these vessels, see entries 703, 705> and 707. These letters are duplicated in the correspondence described in entry 709. ITERS QT'Uf'Tr* rTp,O THE 3UREAU BY THE BOARD ON CHANGES FOR THE BAINBRIDGE, BARRY, AID THE CHAUNCEY. Sent. 1899-Nov. 1902. 2 vol?;: Tin. 711 Press copies of letters sent. Included in the volumes are some weekly reports of letters received from the Bureau. Arranged chronologically. There is a subject index in the first volume. CHANGES CN THE BAINBRIDGE, THE BARRY, AND CHAUNCEY. 1893- 1 vol. 2 in. 712 : nature cf cnar.ge, respective estimates of the contractors and uperintending constructor as to increase, decrease, or no change cnvouve:. by "be change, date cf submission of ch'-n~p to the Bureau 11**, *, `, * mu V'i. -loo PRODUCED JM - 83 , y . '? `-i.- -r. a separate reference number for each vessel, date of Bureau's ap- ..:v=i with a separate reference number for each vessel, and amount de- ..---ir.ei by the board. The changes were the same for all three vessels ...; :jrs- listed only once; the different correspondence references for ._ several vessels are indicated for each change. Arranged in roughly clcgical order. There is a subject index arranged alphabetically by w.itiai letter of subject. y -E ENTER 0? CHANGES AUTHORIZED FOR THE BAINBRIDGE, THE BARRY, AND THS ;?L-.UT?CEr. Nov. lS?S-Dec. 1902. 1 voT. l/Tln. 713 This volume contains a register of changes for each of the three ves- rels showing date the superintending constructor submitted changes to the rureau and number of letter (see entries 703, 705, and 707 for copies of :r.-3 letters), nature of changes, date the Bureau referred matter to the ccard on changes, correspondence file number of Bureau's letter, date the rrvrc forwarded report to the Bureau, number of report, page on which re- :rt is copied in the letters-sent book (see entry 711), date the Bureau .-proved report, amount of increased or diminished cost, and date the bills ;:r the changes were certified. Arranged by name of vessel and thereunder Lr. roughly c hr analogical order. There is a subject index. ':-"fnrTPC a 3 SENT BY THS SUPERIN':ENDING CONSTRUCTOR C0N- _______ Dec. 1899-June 1905. 5 vols. 6 in. 7H| Press copies of letters and some endorsements sent. Arranged chrono logically. There is a subject index to the first three volumes. For a register relating to some of these letters, see entry 717. VMM**.. `.iUU.V ..CSZf?' SMS" i & LETTERS RECEIVED FROM THE BUREAU BY THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR CON ft CERNING THE DENVER. 1899-1905. 6 in. 715 Letters containing instructions regarding the carrying out of various parts of plans and specifications of the vessel, requesting the super intending constructor to obtain proposals in this connection from the con tractors, and approving such proposals of the contractors. A number of letters relate to changes in plans and specifications. Arranged chrono logically in three groups (1899-1501, 1902, and 1903-5) and thereunder al phabetically by initial letter of subject. For registers to this corre spondence, see entries 6S7 and 717. IJRRESPONDENCI OF THE SUPERINTENDING CGNSTP.UUTOR CONCERNING THE DENVER. I900-190U. 3 in. . 716 Host of this corresoondence consists of copies of letters receive iron the Bureau regarding the manner of carrying out the plans and speci fications of the Denver, but there are also a few copies of letters re ceived rom other sources. Included are conies of letters sent by the ovp=r intendir. constructor to the contractors transmitting the Bureau's '-.."ructions the ccntrac' ors or recue sting them to furnish proposals - connection ion or changes in construction. Arranged ._ .------ c----------------j -dJ---r.. .-XI Xv T-^CS.-L i The originals of some of e m thW,e correspondence described in entry 715. ; m IV i te >*& >; i'.'Epwi ' N % S*0?Tt - Ufc IE Nil ^___ .-- . DELIVER. -suuunications received 717 ' see Ur PRODUCED JNI - 83 -/..t 5<uV K3S `WSS <; '3 S I 3 I i ' ; ; , - ; . L... v* iTTt 1-^fTtiifcV's i i entry 715) from the Bureau shoving date received. Bureau's file number kind of cornunicsticn (letter, endorsement, or telegram), and subject; and (2) a register of letters sent to the Bureau requiring replies, siev ing date and number of letter, page number in letters-sent books (see en try 7In for copies of these letters), subject, estimated cost if there were changes in design, documents enclosed, date approved or replied to, and remarks. Both parts of the volume are arranged chronologically. LETTERS RECEIVED FF.Oi: THE CONTRACTORS BY THE SUPERUJTENDTNG CONSTRUCTOR FOR THE DEXTER. 1399-1903. 6 in. 713 letters acknowledging receipt of instructions or other correspondence from the superintending constructor, proposing methods of carrying out plans and specifications, giving estimates of cost of changes in plans and specifications, and notifying the superintending constructor of firms contracted with for materials. Arranged alphabetically by initial letter of subject- I MISCELLANEOUS CORRESPONDENCE OF THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNE::- 1900-1905. 1 ft. 719 Letters received from the Bureau, other naval constructors, the con tractors, the inspectors of machinery, equipment, and ordnance, and busi ness firms proposing to furnish material or equipment; copies of letters sent by the superintending constructor to these correspondents; and ac companying enclosures and related papers such as memoranda, allowance lists, specifications of various items of equipment, and tables of weights. This correspondence is concerned with details of carrying out the plans and specifications of the vessel. It does not appear to be duplicated in other series covering this period. Arranged in part alphabetically by sub ject and in part unarranged. LETTERS SENT TO THE BUREAU BY THE BOARD ON CHANGES FOR TIE DENVER. Dec. 1900-May 190Lu 1 vol. 1 in. 720 Press copies of letters sent. Included are some weekly reports of letters received from the Bureau. Arranged chronologically, with a sub ject index, LETTERS RECEIVED FROM THE BUREAU BY THE BOARD ON CHANGES FOR THE DENVER. 1900-190U. 3 in. 721 Letters referring changes to the board for determination of increase or decrease in cost involved by the change; and letters approving or dis approving reports of the board. The letters referring changes' to the board are arranged alphabetically by subject of change; the letters ap proving or disapproving the board's reports are arranged by subject of change, the suojects being in no particular order. CCHRESPONDSMCE OF THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING CHANGES ON r1n 1J2.S. Y ` WERE ACTED ON BY THE BOARD ON CHANGES. 1900-190k. 3 in. 722- Copies of letters received from and sent to the Bureau and the con tractor, vrith notations showing action taken by the board on changes. Arranged by subject of change. produced 133 JM-83 Iac'zT-'.'--J^>3<itaRrfefc<. -HSISR OF CKAKG35 AUTHORIZED FOR TIE DCITVFR. June l?CO-Kav 190U. 1 rol. 1/2 in. 723 TMs volume shows date the superintending constructor submitted changes to the Bureau and number of letter (see entry 711; for copies these letters), nature of changes, date the Bureau referred subject -c -he board on changes, file number of Bureau's letter, date the board forwarded report to the Bureau, number of report and page on which it is ccoied in the letters-sent book (see entry 720), date the Bureau approved reoort, amount of increased or diminished cost, and date the bills for changes were certified. Arranged in roughly chronological order, with a subject index. (I fl RECORD 0? PROPOSED CHARGES ON THE DENVER. 1902-U. 1 vol. l/U in. 72h This volume shows change proposed and by whom originated, date it was received by the superintending constructor, date of superintending con structor's estimate, date the estimate was submitted by the superintend ing constructor, date the estimate was received, and date it was approved by the Bureau of Construction and Repair or the Navy Department. Arranged c hr onologic ally. REPORTS 0? MATERIAL SHIPPED FOR THE DENVER. 1900-190U. 3 in. 725 Copies of the Bureau's "Reports of Material Shipped" and of shipping sheets of the Carnegie Steel Co., Pittsburgh, Pa. The reports show sup plying company, date of shipment, method of shipment, inspector's name, kind of material. Bureau's number, order-number, heat number, dimensions, location marks, weight, and number of pieces, with an accompanying cer zr tificate by the inspector that the material had passed the prescribed : ;*V Government tests and. with a notation of the date the report was received in the office of the superintending constructor. The shipping sheets con tain similar information, but they omit the Bureau's number. Arranged in general chronologically. REQUISITIONS FOR MATERIAL FOR THE DENVER. 1599-1903. 2 in. 726 Copies of contractor's requisitions showing number, date, firm from which material was ordered, a description of item or material ordered, and a notation of the date the copy of the requisition was received in the office of the superintending constructor. A few items of correspond ence concerning the requisitions, such as requests for cancellation or modification, are included. Arranged in general alphabetically by initial letter of item or material ordered. PAPERS RELATING TO PAIMPlu-INSTALLMENTS UNDER THE CONTRACT FOR THE DENVER. 1900-1903. 2 in. * 727 Copies of joint certificates by the superintending constructor and t.he inspector of machinery for the 1st through the iSt'n installment stating that work had progressed sufficiently to entitle the contractor so the installment in question and showing total amount cf installment and amounts applied to the hull, to the machinery, and to the 13 percent reservation. Included are letters of the contractors raising application far the various installments and rough data sheets itemizing, by class, she quantity of material and, by class of workman, the rjr..-f>r cf hours of labor involved in each installment. The joint certificates are arranged numerical order, but some of the other papers are disarranged. PRODUCED JM-83 sum -im\ k&.VS*H. A y>- vr'f' v*.-1.y .-j fT ' .1 |1 '-' ~~ -1 `------- T V' .R ^ .:' ^ ----. . .. , -YVti?*~jr r rwrii^1^- --' - t jPDZX RELATING to TKS DENVER, n.d. 2 ft. 723 Cards shoving subject, a file number (unidentified), and, where apT~~ plicahls, builder's and superintending constructor's plan numbers. Most cf the entries relate to plans. The documents to which this index re- iaves have not been found. Arranged alphabetically by subject. CCEEZSR0N3ENCS OF THE RTTTORTHTRTmPJG CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNJIG TKS ST. LOUIS. 1901-6. b ft. 729 Leavers, memoranda, and related papers received and copies of letters, reports, and related papers sent. Arranged numerically according to the classification scheme described in entry 679. | UyDEZ TO CORRESPONDENCE CONCERNING THE ST. LOUIS. 1901-6. 2 ft. 730 A card index to the correspondence described in entry 729 showing sub ject file number. Arranged alphabetically by subject. LETTERS AND ENDORSEMENTS SENT BT THE SUPERHITEJIDEIG CONSTRUCTOR CON CERTING THE ST. LOUIS. Mar. 190l-0ct. 1907. 10 vols. 1 ft. 731 Press copies of letters and endorsements sent. Arranged chronolog ically. The first volume has a subject index. Many of these letters are duplicated, in the correspondence described in entry 129. For a register relating to some of these letters, see entry 733. IET7ZE5 RECEIVED BX THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING THE SI. LOUIS. Mar. 1901-0ct. 1906. $ vols. 10 in. _ 732 Leveers and a few telegrams and endorsements received from the Bureau. Arranged chronologically. For registers referring to these communications, see entries 63? and 733- REGISTER OF TETTERS SENT AND RECEIVED BT THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING THE ST. LOUIS. . Mar. 1901-May 1903. 1 vol. 1/2 in. 733. This volume contains the following three registers: (l) a register^ of letters received from the Bureau, March 1901-May 1903; (2) a register of letters sent to the Bureau requiring replies, January 1902-May 1903; and (3) a. register of letters sent to the contractor requiring replies, December 1901-May 1903. The register of letters received gives date of receipt, Bureau's file number, and subject; it refers to the letters re ceived that are described in entry 732. The two registers of letters sent give date of letter, page on which it is copied in the letters-sent book described in entry 731, subject, number and kinds of enclosures, date of reply, and remarks. All three registers are arranged clironologically. CORRESPONDENCE OF THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR RELATING TO THE ALLOW ANCE LIST, WEIGHT DATA, AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS OF THE ST. LOUIS. 1902-6. 1/2 in. 73h Consists chiefly of copies of letters from the Bureau to the superin tending constructor and copies of letters from the superintending con structor transmitting Bureau instructions or information to the contrac tor. Arranged in general chronologically. uU.v..: Or ii_. ru; v.in.r.JL'..: '1 :*ors receiver :ror. 11.*-* 1..^1__ii.j juivau C.v.i.jrr r-C 01. 735 JM-J3 Vt.V 723 ost ? i 29 rs, i he \ it 30 . ; the superintend ?--r.'.tior. or instruc .-teri from the ccr. a*/ csrvr-s letter -j_c.ilDy by initial . --- -r -vm E?ER Z-* --~ Cansisu a=uuy cz ..-rrically by change -tun of the action c l-.ciuded are rough d -j changes not acted iron the Bureau, included are a few copies oi 3rs giz'ing estimates on cost of changes and a 1 the inspector of equipment. Arranged alpha=r or subject. :n:a CONSTRUCTOR RELATING TO CHANGES ON THE in. 736 SENT TO THE BUREAU BY THE BOARD ON CHANGES FOR THE ST, LOUIS. i cno _c~--- ~ c-' 1 vol. 1 in. 737 Press copies cf letters sent. Only one letter is dated before April 1903- Arranged chror.clcgically. There is an incomplete subject index. REGISTER OF CHANGES AUTHORIZED FOR THE ST. LOUIS. Dec. 1901-Sept. 1906. 1 -oi. 1/2 in. 738 Shows date the superintending constructor submitted changes to the Bu reau, number cf letter (see entry 731 for copies of these letters), na ture of changes, date the Bureau referred subject to the board on changes, file number of Bureau's letter, date the board forwarded report to the Bureau, number cf report, page on which it is copied in the letters-sent ns. book (see entry 737), date the Bureau approved report, amount of increased or diminished cost, and date the bills for changes were certified. Ar ranged in roughly chronological order. In the back of the volume is a record of authorized changes for which bills were certified, giving na ture of change, amount authorized for change, and date of certification. Arranged chronologically by date of certification. There is an incom plete subject index. RECORDS OF -'--'-a u-i GRANGES FOR THE ST. LOUIS. 1903-6. 2 in. 739 Letters from the Bureau referring changes to the board, copies of re ports of uhe board, and letters from the Bureau approving action of the board. There is also a "List of Proposed, Pending, and Completed Changes to Date" (May 17, 190a). The Bureau's letters are arranged by subject of change and thereunder chronologically; the reports of the board are ar ranged chronologically. RECORD CF PROPOSED CHANGES ON THE ST. LOUIS. 1932-U. 1 vol. l/U in. 7l0 Shows change proposed and by whom, date it was received by the super intending constructor, date of superintending constructor's estimate, date the estimate was submitted by the superintending constructor, date the estimate was received, and date it was approves, by tr.e Bureau of Con- struczicn and Repair cr the Navy Department. Arranged chronologically. RECORD 0? MATERIALS RECEIVED FOR THE ST. LOUIS. 1901-a. 1 vol. 1/2 in. 7lq Shews dates of receiot of materials, dates of invoices, and weights produced JM - 83 ti i1 p yp-i-ni'V 5* It 12 "Jrk.**\ ;,.-> v*isdJsijr^C1'; .-o^-. 1 -; ~ - 'A; - '.i-'Vi:. V'r-'- of steel plates and s``.apes, rivets, pipe, and amor used in trie constr-tion of the St .Lends. Arranged by type I "at--rial and thereunder i-' roughly chrcnc.ogical orc:er. FOR :cn to l?01-5. 6 in. The superintending constructor's copies of requisitions sent by tie contractor to his suppliers, showin- articles and quantity requisi tioned and estimated cost, included are a number of letters from the contractors transmitting copies of requisitions to the superintending constructor and a few letters received by the superintending construc tor from the inspector of hull material at the Homestead Steel Works, Kunhall, ?a., regarding Neafie and Levy requisitions. Arranged numeri cally. There is an inde;-: to these requisitions, arranged alphabetical!-.-. There is also a numerical list, in which each requisition is identified" by its number, giving date of action taken in connection with the recui- siti on. PAPERS lELATZIC- IC ?Ld:S .LIT SPECIFICATIONS OF THE ST. LOUIS. 19C2A. 2 in. 7^3 Copies of letters from the Bureau to the superintending constructor, copies of letters from the superintending constructor to the contractor!, and copies of letters from the contractors to the superintending construe- torj a number of blueprints ("inboard profile," "main deck," "berth deck,* and others)5 and a list of standard plans in the office of the superin-- tending constructor. Arranged chronologically. | f . RECORD C? WEIGHTS 0? MATERIALS FOR THE ST. LOUIS. 1902-5. k vols. 2 in. 7U; Gives a brief description of materials used in the construction of the St. Louis, together with their weights. Arranged in roughly chrono logical order dr. two series--one series for Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays and the other for Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. LIST CF AZ7ICIZS SCRAPPED FROM THE ST. LOUIS. 1902-5- 1 vol. lA in. . Idl This volume lists plates, angles, beams, and similar materials sera"-: in the construction of the St. Louis, together with their weights. Ar- ranged chronologically. PAINT ACCOUNT C? II ST. LOUIS. 1902-5. 1 vol. l/U in. 7L6 This volume lists the quantities of oil, paint, turpentine, varnish, shellac, gasoline, and alcohol requisitioned or used, in the constructicr. of the St, Louis. Arranged chronologically. LS7 Z1ATES OF VALUE !F MATERIAL AND LABOR EMPLOYED ZI BUILD EM THE ST. LCNIP. 1902; 190-5-6. 3 in. tT I-R- reports in the main body of these estimates for the period Janu ary 1?05-July 1906, with two or three reports each for most of the r.cr.'-.u. show estimated net value of labor and material and other charges ercper.u- cy the contractors on the hull, including equipment and installation 0: ordnance: estimated value of materials inspected and accepted but not uses: "tonal estlnared value of the vessel under that part of the concr'-- PRODUCED u.i JM - $3 .f&***.*r. ..--,-r.ed to the hull"; percentage of completion; and gross amount due 'contractors, gross amount paid the contractors, and net amount due contractors. Appended are detailed data on which the above infor- -i:n is based. Similar information, in somewhat different form, is - for the months of January through November 1992, and December 1901, igust 190 here is also an undated report showing grand total * ,, .. w '-'.l. r.der the contract as broker, down into Uo items, mostlv - -trials bi including labor, general superintendence, office expenses. -..-urance, cost cf launching, and trial trip and docking expenses. Some -rioted rough memoranda and a few miscellaneous papers relating to ecti- 1-C35 of value of the Charleston and the Louisiana are also included. rrriged by type cf report and thereunder chronologically, except for the memoranda and miscellaneous papers which are unarranged. .ir'OP.TS GF VX LOUIS. Sent. 1902-Mar. 1906. 2 in. 7U8 Monthly reports shewing weight added by class of material, previous ,,:tal weight renamed for each class, total weight to date, total weight ceded to ship for month being reported, previous total weight added to ;.-.i?, and uotal veighu to date; and quarterly reports showing total weight hied by class cf manerial for each month of quarter, total weight added _v class of material for quarter, total weight added by class of material ;':r preceding quarter, total weight for each class of material to date, -_;tal weight added to ship for quarter, total weight for preceding quarter, r.d total weight of ship to date. The quarterly reports also recapitulate -Jr.is information 'under the following headings: hull complete, hull fit- nir.gs, protection, steam engineering, equipment, ordnance, and outfit and stores. Arranged chronologically. I^TTm ThAOA *XTY ST. LOUIS. 1902-7. 3 ft. 7U9 Most of this material consists of rough data sheets.listing name of part or item (such as rivets, bolts, brackets, hinges, hatch coaming, and plates for bulkhead), number of pieces or parts, location on ship, and ..eight. There are also typewritten reports giving weight data to the su perintending constructor for items supplied by or under the jurisdiction :: the General Storekeeper at the League Island Navy Yard, the naval con structor at the Portsmouth Navy Yard, and the inspector of machinery for '.be Navy at Neafie and levy. There is also a memorandum of instructions iron the Bureau regarding the preparation of the final weight report of vessels. Arranged chronologically. INSPECTION REPORTS C? MATERIALS FOR TED ST. LOUIS. 1903-U. 1 vol. 1/2 in. 730 Shew date of inspection, material inspected, initials of inspecting official, result of inspection, and related remarks. Arranged in roughly skrcnological order. rZSUITS OF TESTS ALE INSPECTI0US OF PARTS AND EQUIPMENT ON THE ST. LOUIS. 1903-lj. 1/2 in. 7^1 Consist of rough data, on memorandum slips ar.d cards, relating almost -uuirely no parts or items of equipment condemned when tested or inspected aurir.g construction of the vessel. Arranged in general chronologically. produced f . . .H-. v5W-T my-p-v*. *e;- -...Op? - ' w *ti/ *- * * i.* . V ' -SK. UA&. A, .- RECORD OF MATERIALS RECEIVED AID INSTALLED OK THE ST. LOUIS. 1903-6. 1 vol. l/2 in. 7^2 A record of steel plates, castings, armor, rivets, and forgings snc of anchor, cable, and steering gear used in the construction of the St. Louis showing date of material's receipt, name of manufacturer and inspector, date of installation, weight, and a brief description of the material. Arranged by type of material, with an alphabetical index in the front of the volume. The volume also contains a short chronological listing of materials received or installed aboard the St. Louis, giving a brief description, together with quantities and weights. J\i 1c DRAFTING ROOM RECORD BOOK OF THE ST. LOUIS. 190l*-5. 1 vol. l/k in. 755 This volume contains a list of plans and blueprints of the St. Louis, submitted for approval. It shows dates the plans and blueprints were re- ceived, returned, resubmitted, forwarded, and approved. Arranged in roughly chronological order. RECORDS RELATING TO DRAINAGE AND 'RATER SYSTEMS OF THE ST. LOUIS. 190U-6. 3 vols. 1 in. 151 Show number of flanges, distance pieces, valves, strainers, and tanks required and installed in the construction of the St. Louis, with their dimensions, composition, location, and weight. Arranged by type of ma terial or location aboard vessel. One volume also contains a chronolog ical listing of materials received or installed, giving a brief descrip tion of the materials, their quantities, and weights. - MEMORANDA REGARDING WORK ON'THE ST. LOUIS. 1905. 1vol. 1/2 in. ]S5 This volume was evidently intended to contain a record of work to be done in various sections of the St. Louis. It contains headings relating to the work, but there are no entries thereunder. Arranged by section of vessel and thereunder by compartment. REPORT OF THE SUPERINTEND BIG CONSTRUCTOR ON DETAILED FLUSHED HEIGHTS OF THE ST. LOUIS. 1906. 2 in. 7|6 Show's the general class of apparatus, equipment, and parts of the ves sel, specific items thereunder and their weights, and total weights. Ar ranged numerically by general class number. Included in the report are an index, arranged alphabetically by name of item, showing general class (group) number and page number, and a summary, arranged numerically by general class number, showing total weights of general classes. Accomparm ing the report are working papers containing tabulations of weights. MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS RELATING TO THE ST. LOUIS. 1906-?. 1/2 in. 75? Include an "Allowance List of Equipage and Supplies" (1903 edition), a list of work remaining to be done when the vessel was delivered to the Government (dated August lii, 1906), and correspondence between the superintending constructor and the Bureau regarding tonnage calculations (1907)Unarranged. \ ; ' LISTS OF VAri fUALS FOR THE ST. LOUIS, n.d. 3 vols. 2 in Lists of eterials required for doors, hatch's, plates, PRODUCED JM ~ 53 WAtai ^wte>s*. nri ar.d braces Installed aboard the St. Louis. Arranged by type of "' .1 or location aboard ship. __, j . `s j . r n.d. 5 ft. 75? trying subject, a file umber (unidentified), and, where ap- huilder's ar.d superintending constructor's plan numbers. Most entries relat iO plans. The documents to which this index re- cs have net been found. Arranged alphabetically by subject. Records F.elatiua to the Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co. hewnort News, Va. Ju -t *zi ^l r. 2 ;; JELLANEOUS HZ3C?~S 0? THE SUPERINTENDIN0 CONSTRUCTOR. 1898-1906. 0 in. _760 delate chiefly to the Yirrinia, the Nevada, the Wilmington, and the lena The records consist of blueprints, reports of trials, specifi- - miens, papers relating to claims, and working papers. Some of the pa- -rs vers received from rarerintending constructors at other shipyards, iently for the information of the superintending constructor in con- tion with ships building at the Newport News Shipbuilding and Pry Dock The Nevada was constructed at the Bath Iron Works, Bath, Maine, and :r.e other three vessels ware constructed at the Newport News Shipbuilding n.d Dry Pock Co. tnarranged. RGIIPTS FOR SUPPLIES FECK THE INSPECTOR OF ORDNANCE. 190U-8. 2 vols. h an. 761 Receipts for carriages, slides, shields, rifles, ammunition hoists, elevating gear, and range transmitters installed aboard various vessels. Arranged in roughly chronological order. -JVNDARDS FOR PREPARING PUNS. n.d. 1 vol. 1 in. 762 This volume is entitled "Standards, Office of the Superintending Con- rcructor. United States Navy, Newport News, Va." It contains standards 7or measurements, drawing sizes, the preparation of drawings, title pages, :.r.d lettering, with instructions for making calculations, filing plans, r.' keeping office records. Arranged by subject, with an alphabetical in- to subjects. ZIHISPO'.IPENGE OF THE SUPERZ7TENDING CONSTRUCTOR CONCEPT DIG AMMUNITION LIGHTER NO. 2lr. 1912-13. 3 in. 763 Letters, memoranda, and reports received and copies of those sent. Arranged numerically according to the classification scheme described in --'.cry 163. -ill to cghrespcjjiznci concerning ammunition lighter no. 2k. `1912-13. 1 in. 761 A. card index to the correspondence described in entry 763 shewing sub ject, occasionally an abstract of the correspondence, and file number, --ranged alphabetically by subject. The index is preceded by a "Key," -'ranged numeric v t showing main subjects and numbers assigned to them -- thereunder subnumbers and the subjects to which they relate. * *' >- . r^v r.'A-VjR ,1 *'>U i 1 Vf-' tAg-. I# : 4t- I *?/ lfei' ys sc I& & i; f i: * 115 produced JM-83 co?"' lfo'.tt,::?- zt tii? eupzhikteI'ZINO constructor concerning the Arkansas. i:?3-1903. 3 ft. Lo veers, re::onto, and memoranda received and copies of those ser- ~ Arran jo d numerically according to the .classification scheme describe- z:zl_: ro coins ?::zz::ce concerning the Arkansas. 1898-1903. 6 in. card index zo x,he correspondence described in entry 765, showier'" none of vessel, subject and file number of correspondence, and occa-" sior.s?-iy the file number and date of Bureau's correspondence. Arrar..-alphabetically by subject. The index is preceded by a "Key," arrant/ numerically, showing main subjects and numbers assigned to them and u>. under subnumbers and the subjects to which they relate. CCPRZCPOIZZNCZ CP TIE BOARD ON CHANGES FOR THE ARKANSAS. 1900-1902. Copies of memoranda from the senior member of the board to the Bur-CR * stating changes recommended and copies of reports concerning changes b I cost involved, memoranda from the Bureau approving or disapproving tb- * board's reports, me pertinent letters from inspectors of equipment am l of ordnance. Arranged nunericallv by change number (301-Ull). sr.CX? 07 zr.'Zmz c:: r-~ mzsts. Jan. 13?9-!iay 1003. 1 vol. 1/2 i I s n.t fc , * " * !d Snows cr.ange r.uncer, the superintending constructor's correspondence \ file number, date of approval by the Bureau and its correspondence file | number, amount of increa.se or decrease in cost as estimated by the supw- | intending constructor and the contractor, date the matter was referred v 5 the board on charges, date of board's report, amount of increase or de- i crease recommended-by the board, date the board's report was approved, f date of certification of bills, and remarks. Arranged numerically by % change number (3Cl-t-.ll). There is a subject index in the volume. f KISCZLiAIZOTJS RECCR33 CONCERNING THE ARKANSAS. 1393-1900. 2 in. Tv Booklets containing blueprint plans, a copy of the contract for the construction of the vessel, plumbing specifications, launching data, com memoranda and lists of equipage and supplies. Unarranged. iri t i CORRESPONDENCE 0? THE SUPERINTENDKG CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING THE CHARLESTON. 1902-6. 3 ft. 7T. letters, memoranda, endorsements, and reports received and copies c; those sent. Arranged numerically according to the classification sober? described in entrv 163. EZZ:: TO CORRESPCIZENCS CONCERNING Tin CRAZIESTON. 1902-6. 6 in. ]~Z A card index to the correspondence described in entry 770, showing name of vessel, subject and occasionally an abstract of the correspond ence, file number, and sometimes date of the correspondence. Arranged alphabetically by subject. The index is preceded by a "Key," arranged numeric ally, shoving main subjects ar.d numbers assigned to then and tb-.m under sub-numbers and subjects to which they relate. PRODUCED JM -83 Lv A , '.^rWC r.*!^U4A T ~l1 rVam -espond-nce of the board on changes fob tie: Charles: 1902-6. 772 Z'~ i.eB of memoranda from the senior member of the board to the Bureau ---ir.r: charges recommended .and ox reports concerning changes in cost in- . -g-- - memoranda iron the Bureau approving or disapproving the board's :rzz, end pertinent letters from inspectors of other Navy Department 'ureaus. Arranged numerically by change number (11:01-11:97). tI l '.IDS IN TEE CASE OF CHS NEVIPORT NEWS EIDCPBUIIDEM AND DRIDOCK CO. ' vs. CHE UNITED STATES (COURT OF CLAIMS ITO. 3037U). 1901-27- 9 in, 773 This case involved the Charleston. The Newport Revs Shipbuilding and failing to complete and deliver the vessel on the date roaeified in the contract, sued for damages on the ground that this fail le was because of delay in the delivery of side-belt armor. The records ire as follows: exhibits of the claimant consisting of photostats of re ceipts for equipment, correspondence with the Bureau concerning the inxcailation of guns and gun foundations, progress reports, contractor's armor record, and weight calculations of, armor, arranged numerically by exhibit number (3-lL): e::hibits of the defendant consisting of copies of ''hyootheiical Questions" describing events that occurred in connection vdth arming of the ship and posing questions relating thereto, arranged alphabetically (A-B); and miscellaneous papers consisting of a photostat cf the contract (1901), photostats of correspondence with the Department of Justice (1927), photostats of documents relating to changes and to pay ments, and a copy cf the damage claim, unarranged. Rost of the material is dated during the period of the vessel's construction, 1902-6. ACQUISITIONS FOR BUUIPHENT AID SUPPLIES FOR TIE - CHARLESTON. 1903-3. 1/2 in. 771: Open-purchase requisitions showing articles and quantities required, estimated cost, and appropriation to which they were to be charged. Some s orre spor.denee with the Paymaster General of the Navy and with '.ho r octm-v nandant and paymaster of the Norfolk Navy Yard is included. Unar- renged. :::?.e invoices op aj.ticizs for tie charleston. 1903. 1/2 in. 773 lists of articles shipped or issued by the General Storekeeper at the Norfolk Navy Yard for the Charleston, showing articles, quantity, and unit price. Unarranged. 3CELLAHE0US RECORDS CONCERNING TIE CHARLESTON. 1903-6. 2 in. 776 Booklets of blueprint plans, specifications, lists of articles invoiced :c uhe Charleston, and lists of equipage and supplies. Some of these itemo rear file numbers showing that they were enclosures to the correspondence iescribed in entry 770. Unarranged. eerespcndence o? the superintending ccnstructcr ::: 'RING TIE DELAWARE. 1905-13. 10 ft. Ill Letters, memoranda, and reports received and copies of those sent. Arranged numerically according to the classification scheme described in entrv 1:63. produced - 83 . k ______ U.f- ~-r.ia*S^sr*,y" :. 45*^r w ti ^ I ' ^ L ,* - "i- ^'A?--;'>vi -.v JSHSe!ai& ] t IPPEX TO C0?_RZ5P0i!DSuCE CONCERNING TIE DELAWARE. 1908-10. 1 ft. 77: A card index to the correspondence described in entry 777, showing name of vessel, subject and occasionally an abstract of the correspond ence, and file number. Arranged alphabetically by subject. The index f; preceded by a ''Key," arranged numerically, showing main subjects and r.urbers assigned to them and thereunder subnumbers and subjects to which tlrelate. / CORRESPONDENCZ OF THE BOARD ON CHANGES FOR THE DELAWARE. 1907-10. 6 lr. 770 Letters from the Bureau referring changes to the board, reports of the board relating to changes in cost involved and stating whether or not the changes should be made, and notifications from the Bureau of ap proval or disapproval of the reports. Arranged numerically by change number (UPOQ-HilLQ. t % 4 i f iIi i 1 RECCED OF CHANGES ON THE DELAWARE. 1907-10. 1 vol. l/h in. 75c Shows nature of change, change number, file reference to correspond ence of the superintending constructor, estimates of increase or decrease in cost submitted by the constructor and the contractor, date of referral to the board on changes, findings of the board, date of approval and cer tification of payment, and remarks. Arranged numerically by change num ber. CORRESPONDENCE OF THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING TIE FANNING. 1911-13. 3 ft. 75i Letters, memoranda, endorsements, and reports received and copies of those seat. Arranged numerically according to the classification scheme described in entry 1x63. ! ! f i INDEX TO CORRESPONDENCE CONCERNING THE FANNING. 1911-13. 5 in. 782 A card index to the correspondence described in entry 781 showing sub ject and file number of correspondence. Arranged alphabetically by sub ject. The index is preceded by a "Key," arranged numerically, showing main subjects and numbers assigned to them and thereunder subnumbers and subjects to which they relate. CORRESPONDENCE OF THE BOARD ON CHANGES FOR THE FANNING. 1911-13. 2 ft. 783 Copies of the board's reports to the Bureau on the cost of the changes and of letters received from the Bureau and from the senior member of the Board on Hull Changes for the Atlantic Coast. Arranged numerically by change number (3000-8025). 1 1 i CORRESPONDENCE OF THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING FUEL OIL BARGES NOS. 5 AND 6. 1913-15* 1 ft. J$x Letters, memoranda, and reports received and copies of those sent. Arranged numerically according to the classification scheme described . in entry L63. * < IF'T** ?.:J:~ . v>.r --.>~f-rU A-.-rl r.tl/, II .ir .- V-yUl M r/VviKi.. i/i -M-W.'.frji. .---ec^ and file .number of correspondence. Arranged alphabetically by The index is preceded by a "Key," arranged numerically, show- -- -.air. subjects and r.ur.bers assigned to them and thereunder subnumbers cubjects to v:hich they relate. eL ane hrchcsals for fuel oil barges nos. 5 and 6. 1913. 1 in. _ 786 :-f-: Printed copies of hull specifications and proposals for furnishing .muionent. Arranged by type of material. M '113'II PLAPS OF SHE MAZEA ARE THE WID-HUC-TON. 1399. 2 vols. 3 in. 787 Plans of pumping, drainage, and ventilation systems, fittings, blocks, boats, hardware, and stanchions. Arranged by type of plan, with tables of contents in the volumes and lists of contents on the outside of the volumes. These are volumes 3 and k of what is probably a four-volume set. :ohres?ondence cf the 3U?3IirTEinm-G CONSTRUCTOR concerning THE ILLINOIS. 1397-1910. 7 ft. _7_8_3_ Letters, reports, and memoranda received and copies of those sent. Arranged numerically according to the classification scheme described in entry 163. INDEX TO CORRESPONDENCE CONCERNING TIE ILLINOIS. 1397-1910. 1 ft. 789 A card index to the correspondence described in entry 733, showing came of vessel, subject and occasionally an abstract of the correspond ence, and file number. Arranged alphabetically by subject. The index is preceded by a "Key, arranged numerically, showing main subjects and numbers assigned to then and thereunder subnumbers and subjects to which they relate. \m fcatf :*hrV-- * r' U ma ST.- U-. if l .. !? i PECORB OF CHANGES ON TIE ILLINOIS. Nov. 1396-Feb. 1902. 1 vol. 1/2 in. 790 Shows date the change was submitted by the contractor or superintend ing constructor, nature of change, superintending constructor's and con tractor's cost estimates and date of forwarding them to the Bureau, date 01 Bureau's approval, date the contractor was notified, change in cost determined by the board, date of approval of board's report, and date of approval of bills for the change. Arranged chronologically. NISCEIIANE0U5 RECORDS RELATING TO TIE ILLINOIS. 1896-1902. 6 in. 791 ir.clude plumbing specifications; reports on cost and valuation of the vessel; painting specifications; reports on painting, docking, and trials; lists of plans; booklets of plans; and a few items of correspondence. Un- svranged. ELREESPCNBENCE CF THE SNPERINTENBEs'G CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING THE KZARSAR3Z ANB TIE KENTUCKY. 1=96-1900. 9 ft. 792 Letters, memoranda, and reports received and copies of those sent, ---'-ranged numerically according to the classification scheme described In entry 1;63. PRODUCED a/ JM-83 190  ~Y> with a subject index in the volume arranged alphabet,, ' initial letter of subject. 'IDIRN;.. 19C5-7. 3 in. GOO -f unfinished -.icri:, reports cf tests cf wanertight compartments, cf articles shipped or issued by the General Storekeeper at the Yard, receipts for equipment, and requisitions for supplies - raiment. Arranged by tape of material. -pialNCD 0? THE SUPZHINTEilBIMG CORSTF.UCTGR CONCERNING THE MARYLAND. 72-3. 5 ft. BoT .tiers, memoranda, and reports received and copies of those sent. .pd numerically according to the classification scheme described . -jXJ ..jYSRGJD.HNCZ CF THE BOARD ON CHANGES FOR TIE MARYIf.ID. 1902-6. 8 in. 802 viters from the Bureau referring changes to the board, copies of the .-.ri's reports cn changes in cost involved, and letters from the Bureau .--roving cr disapproving the board's reports. Arranged numerically by : -.age number (S01-?!i6). OF CHANGE TIE hlARYLAID. July 1901-0ct. 1906. 1 vol. 1/2 in. 803 Chous change number, file number of superintending constructor's let- car, nature of change, superintending constructor's and contractor's cost estimates, date sr.d file number of Bureau's letter referring change to board, date of board's report and amount of increased or decreased o^st determined by the board, date of approval of board's report by the bureau, and dates of certification of bills for cost of changes. Ar- r-.r.ged chronologically. There is a subject index in the v.olume, arranged alphabetically by initial letter of subject. .NCUBES IN TIE CASE OF TIE NE'JPOIT MENS SHIPBUILDING AID DRY DOCK CO. vs. TIE UNITED STATES (COURT OF CLAIM'S NO. 303?'i). 1901-3. 2 ft. ~ 80U This case involved the Maryland. The Newport News Shipbuilding and Try Dock Co.'s claim was for damages alleged to be caused by delay in de livery of the 2 1/2-inch superstructure armor. The records are as fol lows: exhibits of the claimant consisting of photostats of correspond ence with the Bureau relating to extensions of contract time, guns, gun foundations, and other equipment for armor, of receipts for equipment, of progress reports, of contractor's amor record, and of calculations of weights of armor, arranged numerically by exhibit number (2-26); exhibits of the defendant consisting of copies of reports of a Navy Department civilian tec'nnical assistant concerning the Navy Department's side of the case, with comments on the claimant's exhibits, arranged alphabetically .A-II): and miscellaneous papers consisting of a copy of the damage claim, Iditional copies of some of the defendant's exhibits described above, and '.hetosts 01 reports 01 costs of changes and "hyncthotica1 questions" .statements of events that occurred during the construction of the vessel '.r.d questions relating thereto) prepared by the N-avy Department civilian assigned to the case, PRODUCED JM-83 E (T 1. !i, \t\ IUP i::;ci:i5 ;j~ requismcus fc?. equip:"::? 70?. t:e Maryland. 1901.-6, 2 in. -. Store invoices of articles shipped or issued by the General Store--- keeper at the Norfoil-: Navy Yard, with accompanying receipts for the ar ticles, and open-purchase requisitions for supplies and equipment. ranged by type of material. CCEPESPCKDENCE 07 THE SUPERIIITEIIDING CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING THE KEP.y. C~n T Q,*iV .V t f>x --C Lsveers, memoranda, and reports received and copies of those sent." Arranged numerically according to the classification scheme described in entry 163. inhz ?c ccrrzspcidence concerning the Minnesota. 1903-13. 9 in. 3-- A card index to the correspondence described in entry 806, showing- * nans cf vessel, subject and occasionally an abstract of the correspondence, and file number. Arranged alphabetically by subject. The index i, preceded by a "Key,11 arranged numerically, showing main 'subjects and num bers assigned to them and thereunder subnumbers and subjects to which relat.e. COERESPCKIZNCE OF THE BOARD ON CHANGES FOR THE MINNESOTA. 1903-10. 1 ft. Letters from the Bureau submitting changes, copies of board's report? on changes in cost involved, and letters from the Bureau approving or disapproving the board's reports. Arranged numerically by change number (2001-2113). RECORD 0E CHANGES ON THE MINNESOTA. Dec. 1903-Nov. 1907. 1 vol. 1/2 ir.. So? Shews change number, file number of superintending constructor's let ter, nature of change, superintending constructor's and contractor's cost estimates, date and file number of Bureau's letter referring change to ti board, date of board's report and amount of increased or decreased cost determined by board, date of approval of board's report by the Bureau, and dates of certification of bills for cost of changes. Arranged chrcr.rlcgically. There is a subject index in the volume, arranged alphabetic all' by initial letter of subject. CORRSSPCIIEKCE OF TIE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING TIE MISSOURI. 1900-1910. 1 ft. ubj Letters, memoranda, and reports received and copies of those sent. Arranged numerically according to the classification scheme described in entry 163. :grres?c:ee::ce concerning tie Missouri. 1900-1910. 1 ft. su A card index to the correspondence described in entry 310, showing name of vessel, subject and occasionally an abstract of the correspond ence, and file number. Arranged alphabetically by subject. The index is preceded by a "Key," arranged numerically, showung main subjects and numbers assigned to them and thereunder subm.nters and subjects to which thev relaoe PRODUCED JM-83 A'.'."A v&'-'^ys-v k-- .. *k. - .Ag?ad.Wr^T^-. {S'S?: wfc*;- - -3 o? the office cf the superintending constructor relating to the '.YeIoURI. 1903. 3 ir.. 312 "Llewance lists cf equipage, supplies, and portable articles delivered -he commanding officer; job orders for extra labor and material shovj- f.-oes ar.d quantity of extra labor and material and the cost; and lists ' ecuinner.t ar.d supplies delivered to the Newport News Shipbuilding and lock Co. fer the Missouri. Arranged by type of material. ri'MMSPOMlMCl OF IF BOARD GIT CHANGES FOR THE MISSOURI. 1900-190h. 9 in. 313 Letters from, the Bureau referring changes to the board, copies of -r.rd's reports on changes in cost involved, and letters from the Bureau ruroving cr. disapproving board's reports. Arranged numerically by change rubber (101-20?)- ;FSCELlilHOUS RECORDS TEHEEING TO THE MISSOURI. 1901-U. 5 in. 8lU Include booklets of clans, reports of trials, menoranda regarding :ranges, lists cf unfinished work, lists of weights, bills for work done, invoices and receipts fer supplies and equipment, and launching data, borne cf these items are records of the board on changes. Unarranged. t$VTv.i :|. sr CtslN-& ; m ic$ i ::iiispo:fi:;gi if the iupzrfnending constructor concerning the hohagkan. 1909--jid~ . o m. TO Letters, memoranda, and reports received and copies of those sent. Arranged numerically according to the classification scheme described in entry 163. '-T4- & INDEX TO'CCPFBSFCNDENCE CONCERNING TIE K0UAGKA1I. 1909-1$. 5 in. . 8l6 A card index to the correspondence described in entry 8l$, showing subject of correspondence and file number. Arranged alphabetically by subject. The index is preceded by a "Key," arranged numerically, show ing main subjects and numbers assigned to them and thereunder subnumbers and subjects to which they relate. %- I CORRESPONDLUCE CF THE BOARD ON CHANGES FOR THE MONAGHAN. 1909-12. 3 in. 817 Letters received from the Bureau and the senior member of the Board on Hull Changes for the Atlantic Coast referring changes to the board, copies of board's reports on changes in cost involved, and letters from zhe Bureau approving or disapproving board's reports. Arranged numer ically by change number (7000-7031). ::ffes?o:d;:::ci cr t:-z suffeinteiting constructor concerning t::c ::cntana. 190$-II. 6 ft. J13 Letters, memoranda, ar.d reports received and copies of those sent. .Arranged numerically according to the classification scheme described in entry 163. -Nel:: to co:.?fs?::fe::c;: concerning the Montana. i90$-n.^i ft. 319 A card index to the correspondence described in entry Sic, showing n~r.a of vessel, subject ar.d occasionally an abstract of the correspond- . r- Arranged alphabetically by subject. The xr.ciex produced 153 JHI - 83 !, v: 6. 'l **\; i- preceded by a "Key," arranged numerically, showing main subjects and numbers assigned nc then and thereunder subnumbers and subjects to they relate. *~~~ CGrd :he board g:: chaises fop. the Montana. 1905-10. 1 Isomers from she Bureau referring changes to the board, copies of -- board's reports cn changes in cost involved, and letters from the Bure^ approving or disapproving board's reports. Arranged numerically by c--~- r.urdber (3000-3103)'. ': 0? 0? THE MONTANA, n.d. 1 in. These memoranda contain descriptions of tests to be made on apparavlr installed by the Bureau of Construction and Repair. Arranged by sub-ecu There is a subject. index, arranged alphabetically, showing subject and page number. bata o:: the latmcezng of the Montana. 1906. 1 in. ig A description of the launching, with accompanying data regarding cfT* msnsicns, weights, and status of work. Arranged by subject. finished p ____3_H__V_I_L_I_S. 1399. U vols. 8 in. _5_2_3 General plans, hull plans, and plans of furniture, chests, cooperage, boat davits, hatches, ladders, gears, and hoists and other electrically operated apparatus. Arranged by type of plan. There are tables of con tents in the volumes and lists of contents on the outside of the volumes. CORRES?GNDBNCE C? Ill SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING THE NORTH CAROLINA.- 1905-11. 6 ft. 82h letters, memoranda, and reports received and copies of those sent. Arranged numerically according to the classification scheme described in entry 1;63. CORRESPONDENCE CF THE 3QARD ON CHANGES FOR THE NORTH CAROLINA. 1906-11 6 in. 829 Letters from the Bureau referring changes to the board, copies of board's reports on changes in cost involved, and letters from the Bureau approving or disapproving board's reports. Arranged numerically by charm-; number (2536-2603). CORRESPONDENCE OF THE SUPERINTENDIMG CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING THE PROTEUS AID THE NEREU3. 1911-15. 3 ft. m3 letters, memoranda, and reports received and copies of those sent. .Arranged numerically according to the classification scheme described in entry L63. 30?.?S OF 3 in. -GAIL ON CHANGES FOR THE PROTEUS AID TIE NEREUS- 191U. fl-" Copies of board's reports on changes in cost involved, with an occa sional letter received from the Bureau. Arranged numerically by change number (HC05-12C35). PRODUCED I5!i JM - 83 - * VV I CR LABOR ENPLOUED ON THE PROTEUS ANT THE NEREUS. Apr. 1912- . -t. 1913- 5 in. 32S i-._--.5f-. of daily statements showing for the hull and engine depart- . -. -he* title of occupation and number of men employed in each occupa- . Arranged by name of vessel and thereunder chronologically. aneence of the superintending constructor concerning the roe. "`l=o3-l3. 3 it- S2 Letters, memoranda, and reports received and copies of those sent, ringed numerically according 'to the classification scheme described in "n:~A63. Till; TO CORRESPONDENCE RELATING TO TIE ROE. 1903-13. 5 in. 830 A card index to the correspondence described in entry 829, showing ratject of correspondence and file number. Arranged alphabetically by -Eject. The index is preceded by a "Key," arranged numerically, show- l~~ main subjects and numbers assigned to them and thereunder subnumbers and subjects to which they relate. * RRCt * Si ra;" s; : .* 'IQ: . i* ; "w K : 5T-` :{8S&, I sSst :rrespond-znce o? tie board on changes for tie roe. 1909-11. 3 in. 831 Letters received from the Bureau submitting the change, reports of the board on changes in cost involved, and letters received from the Bu reau approving or disapproving the board's reports. Occasionally there is a joint report by the boards on changes of the Bureau of Construction and Repair and of the Bureau of Steam Engineering. Arranged numerically by change number (5C00-50l|l). 'M '& m CLErZSFOIZEKCE C? THE SUPERDITENDING CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING TIE SEAL. 1903-12. 3 ft. ` ' 832 Letters, memoranda, and reports received and copies of those sent. Arranged numerically according to the classification scheme described in entry li63. INTEL TO CORRESPONDENCE CONCERNING THE _S_E__A_L. 1908-12. h in. 833 A card index to the correspondence described in entry 332, showing subject of correspondence and file number. Arranged alphabetically by subject. The index is preceded by a "Key," arranged numerically, show ing main subjects and numbers assigned to them and thereunder subnumbers and subjects to which they relate. I* 9 1r4; r. 0ODRESPCNDEIICE OF TIE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING THE TERRY. 1903-13. 3 ft. 83U Letters, memoranda, and reports received and copies of those sent. Arranged numerically according to the classification scheme described in -r.ury U63. ALEREGPONDZNCE OF THE HOARD CN CHANGES FCR TIE TERRY. 19C3-13. 3 in. 833 Letters received from the Bureau and the senior member of the PoarH r. Hull Changes for the Atlantic Coast submitting changes, reports of *Re board on changes in cost involved, and letters from the Bureau PRODUCED; JM-83 : 4JW*LM ***** ,,,,o,, # 'P-- 'CT' \/ ',w/ ---' -,- -m- ,-v^ t/-/i*lja .* *1r~--* w.Ory '70 30373). DRY DOCK CO. 1901-5. 2 ft This 32.30- Involved the Virginia. The Newport News Shipbuildf --- Dr' Ice': Co. claimed drrn~es because of alls~od delay in delivery -;-e sr.Vihatch coaming amor. The records are as follows: exhibits / t'-e defendant consisting of statements by the Davy Department civilian technical assistant on the Navy Department's side of the case, with ccr- rr.nts on the claimant's exhibits, arranged alphabetically (A-I), and a fex reports on contract provisions regarding plans and specifications f~ the ILaryLand and the West Virginia not marked or filed by letter of the alchabec; and exhibits of the claimant consisting of photostat copies cf com nr.s and specifications, receipts for equipment, and correspond- CilCt: r._.. .he Bureau regarding guns, torpedoes, and equipment therefor, 2^.1C superstructure armor, arranged numerically (U-29). NZSCDIDLDTDCDS RECORDS RELATING TO THE WEST VIRGINIA. 1901-5. 6 in. 8=1 ntcre invoices of articles shipped or issued by the General Store keeper at the Norfolk Navy .Yard, -with occasional receipts for the arti cles; cpen-purchase requisitions for supplies and equipment; allowance lists of equipage and supplies; and a report of the preliminary trial cf the vessel. Arranged in general by type of material. I IIS CELLAR! CUD RECORDS DELATING TO CLAIMS. 1901-16. 1 ft. 852 Host of these records relate to the West Virginia, but there are scr records relating to the Virginia and a few items relating to the Charles ton and the Maryland. The records consist of correspondence between the claimant's attorneys and the Department of Justice, between the superin tending constructor and the Department of Justice, and with various bu reaus of the Navy Department concerning the construction of the vessels; statements of the contractor's claims; and correspondence regarding such matters as arrangements for the taking of testimony and the transmittal of records. The copies of correspondence during the period of construc tion are in the form of nhotostats. Unarranged. hecords Delating to the New York Shipbuilding Co. Camden, N. J. correspondence of the supedinitznibing constructor concerning the armed (TORPEDO BOAT DESTROYED NO. 35). 1909-11. 2 ft. 855 letters, memoranda, and related papers received and copies of letters, reports, and related papers sent. Arranged numerically according to the classification scheme described in entry 6?9- CCERdDPONNDDMCD OF THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING THE ARKANSAS* 1909-16. 9 ft. Letters, memoranda, and related papers received and copies of letter-',' reports, and release papers sent. Arranged numerically according to the classification scheme described in entry 679. PRODUCED 153 JM-83 -=!; capgsspcmmicz of ?h sa?OTrmrn w.syK\c\0R- coiic~::i:'B tut. mwcwz _ -gc:=:-__' . 2 fitt#. Vi a. letters, -error r.r.i\, mi re-La-feed pnpp-v Deceive^ and copies of letters, .-rrts, m.d relates piper; "-- Arrnnguoi mwsrically according to versification sch.er.e sesrrire x in entry 6??, of r:-z s'J?ir.r.:z:~iiiG const^uctc.^ cohcerniiig tie dovaies {TCEBETG BOAT IZSTFTYEF KC. d5). 191)-Ar. 3 ft. ----------?y6_ ietters, r.ercoranna, ana r=--v,ed papers vvoesved and copies of lett^vs-3 reoerts, and relates papers sent. Arranger. :v_vierically according to Verification scher.e described in entry olS . ;:?JZSrO'EZIIGE OF Til. StvIFr~lDING COf/STHifffF CONCERNING THE ERICGS6/Y 1G- 151.2-13. 2 ft. _ ._ _ d~^.?57: lexers? mamoranna, ar.n r=_ated papers received and copies of lett;^f& ~ retorts, and related papers sent. Arranged :v--erically according to t?vJ class--ication scler.e described in entry 6?j?. assess fop vt saicssoti. 191X-16. sc? ,^w =f a ! le-.-ers referTM. ohnnges to the boerd, ceeSgfern's reports, ccnr.es c; enrenu's letters approving reports of thf =-;."= 01 the contractors and the *gt, cr.rer.nmg censtruotor art berveer. the sm,r.,.;...enaing constructor miJC*- arreau relating to ..re oaanfes. Arranged nurnrioally, beginning ith ^ slf n enaang y.tr. 38-14, aae nunber the h^hen being the ^ ameer 10- the essay areafra ff-ber folio,,--,.- ths h ,Kn be:b the ranter wnc.cn oexerrcr.ee tne rrder of arrangement. ^ v^-- CCRRTiPC'.IBENCE OF TIE DCARD El CHANGES FOR T'Z JACOB JONES. l?lU-16 _ r constructor rnc ceveen tne superintend i.n.: constructor and the But*, relating to tne cnanges. m. nany ar.star.ee:: the copy of the Bureau's Ic2^' tor approving the ooarc's report has beer, removed and replaced by a JllT tror. of the file nunoer anc xate of the letter, and the note "See Es-tf! f^'ge fr^yf letter." Arranged nuir.e.vUtW v.OLth _:--l sne *1 on >9-..., according to the classifica-tVrr-, ^ sih.er.e described in entry ^^-077 CF Thu ST?E..E:TBI.-E:1 rE.'.V.T-'fCTOR CONCERNING THE JAKVr'S 1---9---1----0------1----6---. ------------- . . ., . ^ letters, rner.orar.na, =nc .eia.ee p*te.'-. received and copies of lettvyo reports, and related papers sent. Arranged mxr.erically according 1 r> xlassification sc here descritsc m entry 679. NiSSNLLA'.eOUS PAFEP.3 IF T!_ SUFIRIfTTEROIWG-dONSTFpjCTCr. TCNCERNZ.N; TihtL ___ ___c_ 1--,9--1----c^-l-r. -- --n* ^jC- ui> / These papers include 12 photoeta-tit copies of a letter iron th: cu4vt_ constvxctor :: the Bureau forwavti,^fy launching data (1912.) PRODUCED J" - 83 j*,' * 575>>SwL :;`-H:::rSNG? F THS SU?E?-ANTENDING CONSTRUCTOR CONCERMD.-G THE UTAH, ly0i-sii, o ft. --;---',,, I^tt^rs, memoranda, and related papers received and copies of letted reports, and related papers sent. Arranged numerically according to th-" rlassnncation scheme described in entry 679. ^ r~r 1. .1 ;:i=S5?0NDENCS OF THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING THE WASHING TON. 1903-11. 3 ft. '' t>70 Letters, memoranda, and related papers received and copies of letters, reports, and related papers sent. Arranged according to the classifi cation scheme described in entry 679. 3 CCESESPOimENCE OF THE BOARD ON CHANGES FOR THE WAINWRIGHT. 19H-16. 5 in. 871 f- Copies of Bureau's letters referring changes to the board, copies of SB hoard's reports, copies of Bureau's letters approving reports of the board,, ar.i copies of correspondence between the contractors and the superintend v>- ing constructor and between the superintending constructor and the Bureau relating to the changes. In many instances the copy of the Bureau's let ter approving the board's report has been removed and replaced by a nota tion of the file number and date of the letter, and the note "See Estima ting Section change file for copy of above letter." Arranged numerically, beginning with kU-1 and ending with 39-U6, according to the classification scheme described in entry 8p8. CORRESPONDENCE OF THS SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING THE JACOB JONES AND THE WAINWRIGHT (TORPEDO BOATS NOS. 61 AND 62, RESPECTIVELY). 1913-18. k ft. 872 Letters, memoranda, and related papers received and copies of letters, reports, and related papers sent. Arranged numerically according to the classification schema described in entry 679. I' < MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS CONCERNING THE JACOB JONES AND THE WAINWRIGHT. 1915-16. 1/2 in. 873 Include a letter from the Bureau to the superintending constructor re garding the Wainwright's allowance list and a copy of the superintending constructor's letter forwarding a copy of the Bureau's letter to the con tractors; a letter from the senior officer connected with the Jacob Jones to the superintending constructor regarding stowage of fuel-oil hose; an endorsement by the inspector of machinery; and a list of tests. Nos. 27 through 39, prepared and issued for the Jacob Jones and the Wainwright and 'ivir.g instructions on how to perform the tests. Unarranged, except that '-he nests are in numerical order. I.nEPCNDENCS OF THE SUPERINTEiDING CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING THE SONOMA AML THE ONTARIO (SEAGOING TUGS NOS. 12 AND 13, RESPECTIVELY). 1911-17r -7h -/-tuers, memoranda, and related papers received and copies of letters, "-'ts, and related papers sent. Arranged numerically according to the stification scheme described in entry 679. produced 161 - $3 SUPER DITEi 33 CONSTRUCTOR'S EC ME 373ICES FOR THE SONOMA, AND THE 1912. 3 in. ' Invoices of articles of equiinenu and supply furnished by general storekeepers at navy yards on approved allowance lists of these vessels, showing r.ar.e of vessel, navy yard furnishing the articles, and articles* furnished. Arranged by name o: vessel. ' MISCE1L.-1Z0U3 PAPERS 0? THE SU?EF:D;iE:.T)DIG CONSTRUCTOR RELATDIG TO THE SONOMA ARID TEE ONTARIO. 193-13. 2 in. 3?6 Include a list of changes for each vessel showing number of changeTT'- tle, superintending constructor's file number, by whom initiated and dz.il date authorised and Bureau's file number, contractor's estimate with date* constructor's estimate with date sent to the Bureau, whether approved or disapproved by the Bureau with date and file number, amount a3cwed by tr? board on changes and date, and date and file number of Bureau's letter as proving or disapproving the report of the board on changes; copies of the superintending constructor's letters commenting on the report of the board on the final trials of the Soncna and the Ontario; and a copy of the final report of returned finished weights for the Sonoma. Unarranged. i l ' 5 Records of the Superintending Constructor, b3 Fifth Avenue Hew York, N. X. The function of the superintending constructor stationed in New York City was to supervise the manufacture and repair of paravanes and otters. The principal contractor and the subcontractor for these mine sweeping devices were the.E. V. Bliss Co., Brooklyn, N. X., and the Bossert Corp., Utica, N. I., respectively. Inspectors, under the superintending con structor, were stationed at these companies to oversee the manufacture end repair of paravanes and otters. After manufacture, paravanes and otters were sent to testing stations at City Island, N. Y., Yorktown, Va.> and Norfolk, Va. GENERAL CORRE3POIGENCE OF THE SUPERDITENDDIG CONSTRUCTOR. 1917-19* 3 ft. 877 letters, memoranda, and reports received and copies of those sent. The correspondence is with the Bureau of Construction and Repair, the Bu reau of Supplies and .Accounts, the Commandant of the Third Naval District, contractors and subcontractors, and members of the staff of the superin tending constructor. Also included are inspection reports, certificates of tests, reports of material shipped, and bills of lading. Arranged al phabetically by initial letter of subject. 5 l i 45% ! 1 \ > I PARAVANE TEST CERTIFICATES Al DAILY RECORD OF RUNS. July-Oct. 1918; Apr.-Kay 1919. 3 in. 878 Copies of test certificates (the originals having been forwarded w'itn the paravane shipments-) shewing type, number, maker, travel of hydro static valve, and spring strength of the paravane. With each test certif icate is a dated certificate of the inspecting officer certifying that he had witnessed the test of the paravane and had passed it for service, and the accompanying data on which the certificate was based. The daily rec ord of runs shows otter number, run number, result of test, and ad( ments made. Arranged chronologically. PRODUCED 'MPICTIOK REPORTS OK OTTERS. June 19lS-Har. 1919. 9 in. 879 3. 7hose reports consist of copies of general inspection, reports on ;-tcrs. They contain otter number, date inspected, weight, and remarks :r. inerts checked in making the inspection as well as copies of reports of inspection of damaged otters showing the condition of damaged otters or navy yards and the disposition made by the inspecting officer. Ar- rv.'.god by type of report and thereunder chronologically. DEPORTS OF INSPECTIONS OF OTTERS-AT THE BOSSERT GORP. May-July 1918. 3 in. 880 Consist of a "General Inspection" section containing Questions and answers on otters and a "Detailed Inspection" section containing more detailed questions and answers on dimensions and other data in connec tion with otters. Arranged chronologically. ! 'f !.I f. * :f r ii -( >: !? it it REPORTS OF MATERIAL SHIPPED BY THE E. W. BLISS CO. Sept.-Nov. 1918. 1 in. 881 Copies of reports of paravane parts shipped to paravane testing sta tions, navy yards, and offices of the Emergency Fleet Corporation at various ports. They shew route by which material was shipped, material shipped, name of addressee, date, and number and description of articles shipped. Arranged chronologically. si- MISCELLANEOUS RECORD'S. 1918-19. 2 in. 882 An unidentified office card file containing rough data on such topics as towing ropes, paravane tools, gravity bands, and spare parts; some rough data sheets labeled "general inspection record"; copies of a daily progress report of the Bossert Corp. showing by type the number of para vane bodies inspected and passed and their serial numbers, October 1918- January 1919, and copies of a record of shipments showing the railroad and car number and the numbers of the otters in each car, November 1918- January 1919; a daily report of the E. W. Bliss Co. showing the number of paravanes inspected and 'passed and the number shipped to the testing station, November 1913-March 1919; papers relating to the installation of paravane equipment; and a list of expenses incurred by the E. W. Bliss Co. incident to the manufacture of paravanes. Unarranged, except that the daily reports and record of shipments are arranged chronologically. it Records Relating to the Seattle Construction and Dry Dock Co. Seattle, Wash. CORRESPONDENCE OF THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR RELATING TO THE BUSHNELL. 1913-16. 5 ft- TT83" Letters and telegrams received, copies of letters and telegrams sent, and memoranda, reports, blueprints, and photographs. Arranged according to an alphabetical-numerical subject classification scheme and chrono logically thereunder. Construction of the Bushnell was begun by the Moran Brothers Co., Seattle, and was completed by the Seattle Construction and Dry Dock Co. i I MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS RELATING TO THE BUSHNELL. 1913-15. 2 ft. 88U Material orders and schedules. requisitions for supplies, bills of produced 163 JM - 83 a*. -C-r ~~ -*^?*** -''jar* lading, inspection call3 on equipment, reports of hull weights and ir. soections, and related correspondence. Unarranged. r-ioruh. TM SUPEREITENBING CONSTRUCTOR RELATED TO THE F-3 r-uf^-^7 *et t ^iUEMAREES NOS. 22 AND 23, RESPECT BELI--F0RMESL5f"fpr ICKEREL A13 THE SKATE). 1910-13- 2 ft. "% Letters and telegrams received* copies of letters and telegrams ser7- and memoranda, reports, blueprints, and photographs. Arranged accordin' to an alphabetical-numerical subject classification scheme and chronc- ^ logically thereunder. Construction of these vessels was begun by the Moran Brothers Co., Seattle, and was completed by the Seattle Construc tion and Dry Deck Co. RECORDS 0? THE SUPER INTEND INC CONSTRUCTOR RELATING TO THE H-3 (5DBMAR2S NO. 30--FGEKERLI THE GARFISH). 1910-11;. 2 ft. 1:6 Leoners and telegrams received, copies of letters and telegrams sen*7 and ocher records including memoranda, reports, blueprints, and photo graphs. Arranged under the following subject headings: General File, which is arranged according to an alphabetical-numerical subject class!- fication. scheme'; Material Orders and Inspection Calls, which includes copies of the orders for materials and correspondence arranging for in- spections before acceptance; Payments, which includes the contractor's claims for installment payments under the contract and certificates by the contractor and the superintending constructor that the work had been done and payment had not previously been made; and Monthly Progress Re ports, which shows the status of the construction and the percentage com pleted. Arranged in general chronologically under the above headings. Construction of this vessel was begun by the Moran Brothers Go., Seattle, and was completed by the Seattle Construction and Dry Dock Co. ! * ; *% k i f CORRESPONDENCE OF: THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR RELATING TO THE K-3 (SUBMARINE NO. 3U). 191U. 3 in. 387 Letters and telegrams received, copies of letters and telegrams sent, and memoranda and reports pertaining to the following subjects in con- nection with the building and equipping of the K-3: the 19th and 20th payment installments under the contract, launching and docking of the vessel, final weights of the vessel's equipment, and trial runs. In- eluded are monthly progress reports from April through September 191U arl an annual report of work done. Arranged in general chronologically under the above-mentioned subjects. * I ? j | g J | ! RECORDS 0? THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR RELATING TO THE K-U (SUBMAR EE NO. 35--FCRHERLT THE WAIRUS). 1912-15. 2 ft. 833 Letters and telegrams received, copies of letters and telegrams sent, and other records including memoranda, reports, blueprints, and photo graphs. Arranged under the following subject headings: General File, which is arranged according to a subject-numeric classification scheme; Material Orders and Inspection Calls, which includes copies of orders for materials and correspondence arranging for inspections before accept ance by the Navy; Payments, which includes the contractor's claims for installment payment under the contract and certificates by the contrac-tv- ih sucsrintending constructor that the work had been done and PRODUCED 16U JM - 83 ,_er.t had not previously beer, mads; and Monthly Progress E.eports, which 'in-s the status of the construction and ths percentage completed. The -rv.;:er.ent is chronological under the above subject headings. Construc. - cl this vessel was begun at the Horan Brothers Co., Seattle, and was ---rioted by the Seattle C instruction and Dry Dock Co. lee orris Delating no the william R. Trigg Co., Richmond, 7a. --;:i;ddihi5 of ihz board of changes for the shubrick, the stock roll, and TH1 THORNTON. Mar. Hi, Mar. 1$, and May 8, 1901. 1 voTT Tin. 389 A daily record cf the board's proceedings. Arranged chronologically. Records Relating to the Union Iron Works, S'an Francisco, Calif. KDOISTEE OF CORRESPONDENCE SENT BY THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR. Jan. 1?07-Jnly 1903. 1 vol. 1/2 in. 890 Gives date of correspondence, type of communication, name of addressee, subject cf correspondence, and file number. The correspondence to which this register refers has not been found. Arranged chronologically. ID SISTER CF CORZZSROIZZNCZ RECEIVED BY THE SUPERINTEISING CONSTRUCTOR. Mar. 1?07-Aug. 1508. 1 vcl, 1/2 in. 891 Gives date the correspondence was received, date of correspondence, correspondent's file number, type of communication (letter, endorsement, or telegram), name or office of correspondent, subject of communication, number of enclosures, and file number of correspondence. The correspond ence to which this register refers has not been found. Arranged chrono logically by date received. CIRRZSPCIuENCZ- CONTROL REGISTER OF THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR; Apr. 1905-Dec. 1907. 1 vol. 1/2 in. 392 A register for correspondence withdrawn from the files showing file number of correspondence, subject of correspondence, name or initials of person withdrawing it, and name or initials of person refiling it. Ar ranged chronologically. -IGISTER OF EVENTS IN THE OEFICE OF THE SUPERINDENTING CCNSTAVCTCk. July 1906-Apr. 1903. 1 vol. 1/2 in. 393 Gives date and informal memoranda entries of events occurring in the office of the superintending constructor and at tne onion Iron dorks relating to the completion of construction on vessels. The entries per- oain to personnel appointments, promotions, and transfers; orials of com pleted vessels; and meetings of the board on changes. Arranged chrono logically. 3 RECEIVED 31 THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCT:?-. 1337-1901.. 1 vol. 1/2 in. 22k Conies of contracts of a he Union Iron Ncries vi".h 'he Navy Department for several cruisers, battleships, torpe~o coat aubrnrir.e comedo boats showing names of coniraccar. ~ part contracts. Arrange a chronologically. PRODUCED Jill - S3 reports o? the iu?irint:h:ling constructor regarding tests on steel CASTINGS. Apr. 1900-Nay 1902. 1 voi. 3 in. "::r This volume contains the following reports, kept by the superintend^ ir.,r constructor: reports of physical tests of steel castings signed bv the steel inspector; reports of chemical analyses of steel castings si~ - by the chemist of the Union Iron Works; reports of annealing signed by " steel inspector; and monthly reports of tensile tests of steel castings signed by the superintending constructor as the inspector. Some of these reports are for the Wyoming, the Ohio, and the Tacoma; other reports do not indicate the name of the vessel concerned. Arranged chronological!-.-, with an index to the reports. PAX TABLES OF NA7Y YARD EMPLOYEES. 1896. 1 vol. l/h in. 8? This volume, a publication of the Navy Department, was sent to the office of the superintending constructor at the Union Iron Works in IJCi. It contains tables showing the wages due employees for varying lengths ef service at their respective rates of pay. Arranged numerically by per diem rate of nay. 5CIUP50CE C? ISWSRAPER CLIPPINGS. 1917-18. 1 vol. 1/2 in. 89: Contains clippings from various newspapers relating to ship construc tion, strikes, wages. and labor relations at the Union Iron Works and elsewher* Arranged in roughly chronological order. LETTERS SENT BY THE SUPER INTENDING CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING THE CALIFORNIA. Jan. 1901-July 1903. 2 vols. 2 in. ~ 899 Press copies of letters sent. Arranged chronologically. There is-an incomplete subject index to the firsi volume. COPEESPGiXENCE OF THE HOARD ON CHANGES FOR THE CALIFORNIA. Nov. 1900- Apr. 1902. 1 vcl. 1/Ii. in. . 900 Copies of letters and endorsements sent and received by members of the board relating to their appointment as members. Arranged chronolog ically. This correspondence duplicates the correspondence described in entry 909. LETTERS SENT TO THE BUREAU BY THE BOARD ON CHANGES FOR THE CALIFORNIA. Dec. 1902-Feb. 1903. 1 vol. l/h in. 901 Press copies of letters sent. Arranged chronologically. CQMfdNICATIONS SENT BY THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING THE MILWAUKEE (CRUISER NO. 21). Apr. 1901-July 1903. 1 vol. 1 in. 90? Press copies of letters and a few endorsements and telegrams sent. Arranged chronologically. There is an incomplete subject index. INDEX TO CHANGES OK NILV.'AUE.-u . n.d. U in. 903 A car; iex showing subject cf change and a file or change number (a number and the letter "K," unidentified and not related to the numbers shown cn the cards described in entries 915, 919, and 920). Arranged al phabetically by subject of change. PRODUCED " r>-,- * ' - assem*:^>-*. * 'V .-.vS.fcr.ato**.. ijU^iiUCiiUk guy? by the superintend!: : CONSTRUCTOR RETARDING THE PAUL JONES. " ice. 1593-Sept. 190u. 3 vols. 3 in. 90'n Pr?sr> copies of letters sent. Arranged chronologically, with subject - -::: in the vdum.es. :-d **~r* --ym *^T-TT f^TTT?7'7) ; CONSTRUCTOR REGARDING THE PERRY. ' "octl 1298-Sept. 190U. 3 vols. 3 in. 905 Press copies of letters sent. Arranged chronologically, with subject - '-.dexes in the volumes. UTTERS SENT BY THE SUPERINTZ1IBING CONSTRUCTOR REGARDING THE PRE3LE. Get.' 1898-Sept. 190it. 3 vols. 3 in. 906 Press copies of letters sent. Arranged chronologically, with subject indexes in the volumes. LETTERS SETT BY THE BOARD ON CHANGES FOR THE PERRY, THE PREBIE, AND THE PAUL JONES. Nay 1399-June 1902. 1 vol. 1 in. 907 Press copies of letters sent to the Chief of the Bureau of Construc tion and Repair concerning changes on these vessels, stating whether or not increased compensation was recommended and, if so, the amount reccm- nended. Arranged chronologically, with an index in the volume. LETTERS SENT BY THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNED THE SOUTH DAKOTA (CRUISER NO. 9). Jan. 1901-Apr. 1903. 1vol. l`in. 908 Press copies of letters sent. There is an incomplete subject index. CORRESPONDENCE 0? THE BOARD ON CHANGES FOR TIE SOUTH DAKOTA. Nov. 1900- Apr. 1902. - 1 vol.' l/k in. 909 Copies of letters and endorsements sent and received by members of the board relating to their appointment as members. Arranged chrono logically. This correspondence duplicates the correspondence described in entry 900. COMMUNICATIONS SENT BY THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING THE WYOMING. Oct. 1901-June 1906. 3 vols. 3 in. 910 Press copies of letters and a few endorsements and telegrams sent. There is a subject index in each volume. COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVED BY THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING THE WYOMING. Oct. 1900-Oct. 1905. 5 vols. 1 ft. 911 Letters, telegrams, endorsements, and enclosures received. Most of the correspondence is from the Bureau of Construction and Repair, but there is sane from other bureaus of the Navy Department, the Navy Yard at Mare Island, Calif., and other persons exclusive of the contractor. Ar ranged chronologically, with some documents slightly out of order. There is a subject index in each volume. LETTERS FROM THE CONTRACTOR TO THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING THE WYOMING. Dec. 1900-Sept. 190l>. 2 vols. 2 in. 912 Letters received. Arranged chronologically, with subject indexes in Nr.e volumes. The index in the second volume is incomplete. (I . rti i f i r ;i ; * i; i; PRODUCED JM-83 ?ress copies oi letters sent to the Bureau, included in the volume"" are a center tc the naval constructor at the Navy Yard, Mare Island, Calif., ar.d or.e or two letners to the contractor relating to actions of the board. Arranged chronologically. There is an incomplete subject ; j CHARLESTON AM SAN FRANCISCO. 1887-90. 911 submission of superintending constructor's letter conSureau's change number (a note states these numbers were 1 May 23, 1388), nature of change, amount of increased or decreased cost determined by the board, date of reference of change a Bureau, date the change was authorized by the Bureau, CLZZ r-. ^ I c **'*:sport and date of report's approval by the Bureau, and the r\ * -- --i Mary Department. Arranged by name of vessel (there is are vorume fer each vessel) and thereunder chronologically. ur CARD ON CHANGES FOR THE OLYMPIA AND THE OREGON. 1890-97. 3 vcls. 3 in. 915 Press copies of the board's reports on changes submitted to it. In cluded are press copies of some of the correspondence pertaining to con vening the beard or changing its membership, but this correspondence is incomplete. Arranged by name of vessel (there is one volume for the Olympia and two volumes for the Oregon) and chronologically within the volumes. Each, volume has a subject index arranged alphabetically by initial letter of subject. PROCEEDINGS CE. TEE BOARD ON CHANGES FOR THE TACOMA, THE WISCONSIN, AND THE WYOMING. 1S9U-1902. 3 vols. 3 in. 916 A daily record of the board's proceedings, together with copies of Navy Department or Bureau letters appointing, instructing, or changing membership of the board and endorsements on this correspondence. Ar ranged by name of vessel (there is one volume for each vessel) and there under chronologically. The last entry in the volume on the Tacoma is a record of changes on that vessel, showing change, date authorised by the Bureau, date of board's report and date of its approval by the Bureau, amount of increased cr decreased cost determined by the board, and date the superintending constructor certified bills for changes. The record of changes on the Tacoma includes an incomplete index showing page num ber of the proceedings on which the changes were discussed. C* ` X. cr"'n av T:-r MART ON ORANGES. July 1902- oi. 1/2 in. 917 elates to a number of vessels. It shows date of corre- communication (letter, memorandum, etc), addressee, oncerce, number of enclosures, and in a few instances The correspondence to which ohis register refers has he file numbers .re the same as chose on the cards do- QIC ___ } 7 ~ : c;. * ..v*.* u^ n*. - c- /4T * . . --. -- i.'J-- --i--Lj produced 163 JM-83 t  of c;:a::gss o:; vessels. 1999-1907. h in. 918 A record on Ii" x 6" pink cards showing subject of change, file refer- ..-eo or change number, dare- of letter of contractor or superintending .-instructor, cates of contractor's and superintending constructor's cost ..fixates, date of Bureau's approval or disapproval, date the change was .-ferret to the board or. changes, date, of board's report, and date the :-;ll for payment was certified. Arranged alphabetically by letters ("A" indicating the Ohio; the Tacoma; "I," the California; "J," the South >.!:ota: and "K," the Milwaukee) and thereunder chronologically. The num bers are the sane as the file or change numbers of the records described in entries 917, ?!?, and 920. . -V. XT-:' ; t-ik RECORD 0? CHAISES 022 THE 2-2ILNAUKEE, THE CALIFORNIA, AND THE SOUTH DAKOTA. 1901-7. 5 in. ^ ~~W A record on U" x 6" blue cards showing subject of change, file refer ence or change number, 'date of letter of contractor or superintending constructor, dates of contractor's and superintending constructor's cost estimates, date of Bureau's approval or disapproval, date the change was referred to the board cn changes, date of board's report, and date the rill for payment was certified. Arranged alphabetically by letters (nK" indicating the lu-Lwaukee; "I," the California; and >'J," the South Dakota) and thereunder circncicgically. The numbers are the same as the file or change numbers of the records described- in entries 917# 918, and 920. 12SEX TO CHASSIS OS THE 2-Si,-,'Ai~rSS, THE OHIO, AND THE TACOMA, n.d. 6 in. 920 An index on !xn x 6" white cards showing subject of change and a file reference or change number. These numbers are preceded by letters ("K" indicating the Milwaukee; "A," the Ohio; and "F," the Tacoma). The num bers are the same as the file or change numbers of the records described in entries 917, 913, and 919- Arranged by name of vessel and thereunder alphabetically by subject of change. REGISTER E; THE OFFICE OF TEE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR RELATING TO APPROVED CHAISES ON VESSELS. Aor. 1901-June 1908. 1 vol. 1/2 in. 921 Gives the foilowing information concerning changes approved on the California, the South Dakota, and the Milwaukee: change number (file numbers shown in entry 9it), nature of change, date- and file number of letter from the Bureau of Construction and Repair approving change, date of report by the board on changes, date the board's report was approved by the Bureau, amount of increase or decrease in compensation, and date the bill for the changes was certified and forwarded to the Bureau. Ar ranged by name of vessel and thereunder in roughly chronological order. There is an index to the names ox the vessels. \ 2^;. ! t-t F*,'\>' 1 ii ;< f i t' !t r. 1; s * P1 if .! REPORTS OF EXPENDITURES FOR LABOR AND MATERIALS ON THE OHIO AND THE y;isco::siK. 1896-1902. 2 vois. 1/2 in. 922 I'ionmn'.y and weekly reports of expenditures for labor and materials used in the construction of these vessels snowing wages paid to black smiths, carpenters, fitters, machinists, and riggers; their hours ox' em- pj.oym.ent; and the quantity and cost of angles, beams, lumber, paints, castings, and similar einstruction materials expended. Arranges by t y?e of labor or kind of material and thereunder chronologically, with an al- thabetical index at the front of the volume. PRODUCED - - --.***.^*., Records Relating to the Wolff and Zwicker Iron Works, Portland, Orj v. czzzieeaticns sent by tie gufzrzzdndbig constructor concerning the DAVID (TORPEDO BOAT NO. 12). Nov. l89o-Jan. 1399. 1 vol. 1 in" 50; Press copies of letters, telegrams, and a few endorsements sent priT nari-i.7 to the Bureau, but including a few sent to other correspondents (except to the contractor). Arranged chronologically. There is a sub.lec' LETTERS SENT TO THE CONTRACTOR BY THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR CON- CEZNZIG THE DAVIS. Nov. 1896-Jan. 1899. 1 vol. 1 in. 9- Press copies of letters sent. Arranged chronologically. LETTERS FROM THE CONTRACTOR TO THE SUPEREXTEND INC- CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNED THE DAVIS. Nov. 1896-Jan. 1899. 1 vol. 1/2 in. 925 Letters received, including several addressed to the Bureau of Con struction and Repair, most of which are stamped "received" by the super intending constructor. Arranged chronologically. There is an incomplete subject index. LETTERS AZED TELEGRAMS SENT BY THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING THE ELY (TORPEDO BOAT NO. 13). Nov. 1896-Mar. 1899. 1 vol. 1 in. 926 Press copies of letters and telegrams sent primarily to the Bureau, but including a few sent to other correspondents (except to the contrac tor). Arranged chronologically. There is a subject index. LETTERS SENT TO THE CONTRACTOR BY THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR CON- CZRNZIG THE PCI. Nov. 1896-Mar. 1899. 1 vol. 1 in. 927 Press copies of letters sent. Arranged chronologically. LETTERS FROM THE CONTRACTOR TO THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING THE PCY. Nov. 1896-Mar. 1899. 1 vol. l/2 in. 923 Letters received, including several addressed to the Bureau of Con struction and Repair and to the Secretary of the Navy, most of which are stamped "received" by the superintending constructor. Arranged chrono logically. There is an incomplete subject index. CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED BY THE SUPERBITENDING CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNBJG THE DAVIS AND THE FQK. Nov. 1896-Mar. 1899. 1 vol; 1 in. 29 Letters, telegrams, and a few endorsements received. This correspond ence pertains primarily to the construction of the Davis, but it includes correspondence relating to both the Davis and the Fox, which were under construction at the same time. Most of the correspondence is from the Bureau, but there are a few letters from other correspondents, such as the naval constructor at the Navy Yard, Mare Island, Calif. Arranged chronologically. Records Relating to the Construction of the Dolphin, the Chicago,. the Boston, and the Atlanta On July 3, 1883, contracts for the construction of a dispatch boat, 170 ***!$ W 't t W - W - 4 . ;'i -iM .-5. nolobin, ana three steel cruisers, the Chicago, the Boston, and the i'-tsjctaTwere let to John Roach, Morgan Iron Works, New York, N. Y. .The 'jrffeZs were to be built under the advice and supervision of the Naval viscry Board. The Dolphin was built at the Delaware River Iron Ship:billing Co., Chester, Pa., and was completed early in 1555. The Navy srir.ent at first refused to accept the Dolphin because of defects in .;i.5Truction and the failure of the vessel to develop the stipulated 3can? ever, but after prolonged negotiations between the Department and ;:'m Roach, the builder, the Dolphin was accepted conditionally. Roach ::arted construction on the Chicago.and.the Boston at the Delaware River >:n Shipbuilding Co, and on"the Atlanta at the Morgan Iron Works. While -5 was involved in the dispute with the Navy Department over the Dolnhin, F.oach failed in business and made an assignment. Since he was unable to ; maple te the Chicago, the Boston, and the Atlanta, the Navy Department, Lr. accordance vitn the contracts for the vessels, took possession of them sr.d proceeded tc complete them, under the supervision of the Naval Ad visory Board, at the contractor's yards, employing the foreman and labor iorce of the ccntracucr. When the vessels were completed a few years later they ware delivered to the New York Navy Yard. it li-. w rv, UTTERS SENT BY THE INSPECTORS OF HULLS. Aug. 1883-Dec. 1888. 10 vols. 1 ft- 930 Press copies of letters sent by the Naval Advisory Board's inspectors :f hulls. There were two inspectors, both of whom were stationed'at Chester, ?a., until about February 1885, when one was transferred to the Morgan Iron Works, New York City. By December 1888 both inspectors were at the New York Navy Yard. For most of the time one inspector was re sponsible for inspection and supervision of construction on the Dolphin ar.d the Chicago and the ether inspector, for the Boston and the Atlanta. Many of the letters were sent to the Naval Advisory Board. Only one let- *.er is dated later than June 1338. The letters-sent books are in two series corresponding in general to the division of responsibility between ".he two inspectors. Both series are arranged chronologically. One voi re of the series on the Boston and the Atlanta, for the period March- lecember 1385, covers the same period included in two other volumes and implicates some of the material contained in them. There is a subject index in each volume. TETTERS AND TELEGRAM'S RECEIVED BY THE INSPECTORS OF HULLS. Aug. 1383- Aug. 1888. 10 vols. 2 ft. 931 These letters and telegrams are arranged chronologically with other sorrespondence received by the two inspectors and filed in the same vol- 'r.es except for the last two volumes (for the period July 1886-August ''35) when the correspondence received by each inspector is in separate '"ol'rr.es. Eight of the volumes have subject indexes, but the index for :'-e of them is incomplete. Otters sent ey the inspector of machinery to the naval advisory board. Eepu. 1333-July 1S86. 1 vol. 1 in. 932 Press copies of letters sent regarding the Dolphin, the Chicago, the and the Atlanta. Arranged chronologically. There is a register, ~^-nged alphabetically by initial letter of subject, giving number of ~c-ter, page number, date, and subject of correspondence. PRODUCED 171 ' -'.yVL v.>. :,rx^. LETTERS AIR TELEGRAMS SENT BY THE INSPECTOR GF MATERIAL AT THE IRON CO., PHCZNTCVILIE, PA. Sept. 1383-Dec. l88u. 1 vol. 1/2 .T Press ccpiss of letters and telegrams sent relating to the test- -r inspections of steel supplied by the Phoenix Iron Co. and the Canb-; Iren Co. for the Toluhim., the Chicago, the Boston, and the Atlanta.*" of the correspondence was sent to the Naval Advisory Board. Arranged c hr cn olo~icallv, CF THE NAVY REGARD ETC- NEW VESSELS. MaySwOo. uOou. u .cl. 1 in. Copies of a is-.-,- letters from the President of the Naval Advisor? to the Secre-tary of the Navy regarding the designs and dimensions of new .dispatch boat and new steel cruisers.' The names of the vessels ,-~ not shown, but this correspondence evidently concerns the Dolphin, th* Chicago, the Boston, and the Atlanta. Arranged c hronologically. libf 'J.~ * TO EXAMINE THE CHICAGO, THE BOSTON, AM) i. in. A coot n-*' t.board'lsc rr\eport to the Ghief of the Bureau of Construe!* tion and Repair cn the condition of the hulls.of these vessels, with in vent cries of materials and fittings belonging to the vessels. Arrange by name ci vessel. The contracts for the construction of these steel cruisers having beti declared forfeited by the contractor, John Roach of New York, N. Y., a board of naval constructors, of which Lieut. R. -W. Steel was president, was appointed to meet at the Delaware River Iron Shipbuilding Co. on August 12,-1335, to examine the Chicago and the Boston at Chester, ?a., and the Atlanta at New York, N. Y., and to report on the condition of hulls, materials, and fittings of these vessels. LETTERS AND TEISGEAM3 SENT BY THE NAVAL CONSTRUCTOR CHARGED WITH COM PLEX CF CONSTRUCTION OF THE BOSTON AND THE CHICAGO. Nov. 1885- Oct. 183?. 1 vol. 1 in. 93d Copies of letters and telegrams sent by the naval constructor at the Delaware River Iron Shipbuilding Co., Chester, Pa. Included at the be ginning of the volume are two letters, dated in August 1885, which were sent by the naval constructor as president of the board appointed to examine the steel cruisers--the Chicago, the Boston, and the Atlanta. Arranged chronologically, except that many telegrams and a few letters which were omitted from their regular place appear at the end of the vM- ume. One letter is dated in June 1883. There is a subject index. COMMUNICATIONS RZCII7ZD BY THE NAVAL CONSTRUCTOR CHARGED WITH COUPLET'CT OF CONSTRUCTION CF THE BOSTON AND THE CHICAGO. Oct. 1885-July l83:;_ 2 vcls. 2 in. Rn. Copies of letters and telegrams received by the naval constructor s*- the Delaware River Iron Shipbuilding Co. Arranged chronologically, subject indexes. There are a few references to the Atlanta in the let ters. One letter is dated in June 1883. 172 PRODUCED IM -oaSr -yiSPONEENCE OF THE SUPERIiITENDING CONSTRUCTOR AT CHESTER, PA. 1335-8? "'i in. 938 Copies of letters sent by Lieut. W. Steele to the Bureau of Con- ...ruction and P.epair and to the assignees of John Roach, and copies of * :'e;; letters received relating to the Boston, the Chicago, and the i-.lanta, and to personnel ar.d other administrative matters at the Dela- trfl' Tiver Iron Shipbuilding Co. Arranged chronologically. J St" `C1EES?0IiDENCZ RELATING TO THE ATLANTA, THE BOSTON, AND THE CHICAGO. Sept. 1386-Mar. 1567. 1 roll l/2~in. 939 Host of the correspondence in this volume consists of copies of let- :ers received from the Secretary of the Navy authorizing and directing -r.e Chief of the Bureau of Construction and Repair to carry out the Na val Advisory Board's recommendations concerning work to be done on the balls of the three cruisers. There are also some copies of letters sent -.o the Secretary of the Navy and to chiefs of other bureaus of the Navy `apartment concerning work cn these vessels, with the replies thereto. Arranged chronologically, with a subject index in the volume. IICAGO, THE BOSTON, AND THE ATLANTA. 1383 -85 m. 9U0 Plans--mostly in the form of tracings--of decks, machinery, electri;?.l and other apparatus and equipment, of arrangement of the vessels, and of gun sciixpr.'ients and arrangements (plans for the latter were pre & pared by the Bureau of Ordnance). Many of the plans are stained "re ceived and approved by the Naval Advisory Board,n some were submitted by the naval constructors assigned to complete the cruisers, and others are plans of proposed alterations submitted by boards on changes for particu lar vessels. Most.of the plans are numbered. They are arranged in part 35? numerically and in part by name of vessel. RECORD OF SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS RECEIVED FOR THE ATLANTA AND THE BOSTON 1385-36. 1 vol. 1/2 in. 9LI Lists supplies and constraction materials received for these vessels and shows their quantity and cost. Arranged chronologically. RECORD OF PURCHASES FOR THE ATLANTA AND THE BOSTON. 1885-86. 1 vol. l/2 in. 9h2 Contains brief synopses of correspondence relating to supplies and materials purchased for use in the construction of these vessels. It shows from whom the material was bought and the kind, quantity, and cost of the material. Most of the entries in this volume bear file numbers to an unidentified correspondence file. :03T OF LABOR AND MATERIAL FOR THE CHICAGO, THE BOSTON, ___:L_\_N__T_A_. 1335-37. 2 vols. 3 in. 9U3 These volumes show name of vessel, ship's departments and number of dap-3 of labor and cost of labor performed therein, and a description and quantity of materials used and their costs. Arranged by name of vessel ar.d thereunder chronologically. The two volumes contain duplicate en tries. There is a note in one of the volumes, dated February 1388, stating that because of clerical errors in the report of the Chicago a rev cock was made cut. 173 tiZh-V*. > ^ v--*Au,ia^v,, acc nets FOR construct:; CF TIE _C_H_I_C_A__GO AND THE BOSTON, n.d. 1 vol. 1 in. 9U. This volume shows name of vessel and thereunder names of companies" (anrarer.tly those furnishing supplies or services), and amounts paid. Arranged by name of vessel, the volume relating for Hie most part to the ites of the accounts are not shown, but inserted in the vol- ~e copies of a few items of correspondence, dated in 1835 and 153c, with the r.aval constructor at Chester, Pa., relating to the Chicago, the Boston, and the Atlanta. 73 OF BILLS FOP. NAERRIALS FOR THE CHICAGO, TIE BOSTON, AND THE ATLAI7;.. 1336-87. 1 vol. 1/2 in. This volume contains lists of bills for materials used in the construeX,- :n of these vessels showing number of bill, name of contractor preser.t; it, and amount. Arranged by name of vessel and thereunder numerically by number of bill. TEX CN THE CHICAGO, n.d. 1 vol. 1 in. 916 :e, under the heading "Description of Work," are nota- tiers as to the part of the vessel worked on (such as ammunition room and spare deck), followed by data on weights of the vessel in connection with she center oz gravity. THE BOOR AND RECORD OF EXTRA WORK ON THE DOLPHIN, THE ATLANTA, AND TIE CHICAGO. 133U-86. 1 vol. l/U in. 9k7 This volume shows names of laborers, teamsters, riggers, and carpen ters employed on these vessels] a brief synopsis of the work performed by them; and number of hours, cost, and.dates of their employment. It also contains lists of extra work performed on these vessels showing dates such work was recommended, approved, and accomplished, and cost of the work. Arranged by name of vessel and thereunder chronologically, with an alphabetical index to names of vessels in the front of the volume. SHEAR IDS OF PAYROLLS OF EMPLOYEES ON THE CHICAGO, THE BOSTON, AND THE ATLANTA. 1335-36. 1 vol. 1 in. 9U8 Weekly summaries of the superintending constructor's office relating to personnel employed as draftsmen, machinists, carpenters, blacksmiths, boilermakers, and laborers on these vessels and showing classes of per sonnel employed, number of days engaged, amount of money expended, and type of work performed. Arranged chronologically. Is 1 *1f I \ ] i MISCELLANEOUS PECCBDS RELATING TO THE CHICAGO, THE BOSTON, AND TIE ATLANTA. 1385-37. 2 in. %9 Copies of telegrams sent and received, bills and other accounting pa pers, data regarding the cost of extra work, and a few personnel lists. Unarranged. I i Miscellaneous Records PAYROLLS OF ZELCYZES INEZ?: THE' 3UREAU OF CONSTRUCTION AND REPAIR AT C:ESTER, PA. Ncv. 1365-June 1887. 2 vols. 3 in. 950 Weekly oayrolls of employees showing name, occupation, number of days PRODUCED worked, rate of pay per day, aggregate amount of pay, amount due, and sr.rur.t paid. These appear to be payrolls of a shipyard, the name of w-ich is non shown. Arranged chronologically. :-_rcr.T c? CRIMES RECEIVED BY TKS NAVAL CONSTRUCTOR. Jan. 1876-Nay 1883. I vols. 2 in. * 951 A report of orders for work on vessels or for material and equipment/ a hawing date received, subject of order, and degree of completion. The r.ar.e or station of the naval constructor is not shown. Arranged chrono logically. LISTS 07 EERSCMM.L. 1873-83. 1 vol. l/U in. 952 This volume relates to personnel employed at an unidentified navy yard or private construction company. It lists the names of employees and their occupations. Arranged alphabetically by initial letter of name of employee. :z BOCK MATERIALS RECEIVED OR INSTALLED. 1898-99. 1 vol. 1/L 953 This volume relates to personnel and to the receipt or installation of materials at an unidentified navy yard or private construction com pany. It lists the names of a few individuals and the dates and hours of their arrivals and departures. It also lists the kind, quantity, and date of receipt, or installation of iron and steel castings and similar construction- materials. Arranged chronologically and thereunder by type of construction material. There is an index arranged alphabetically by initial letter of name of article. IE2 BOOK. 1399-1903. 1 vol. 1 in. 95ii Shews name of loyee, time of his arrivals and departures, and amount of time to his credit. This information appears to relate to employees at a shipyard, the name of which is not shown. Arranged by name of employes and thereunder chronologically. TEE RECORD GE EMPLOYEES. 1900-1903. 1 vol. 1 in. 955 A daily record showing name of employee, time of his arrivals and departures, time absent, and overtime. This information appears to re late to employees at a shipyard, the name of which is not shown. Ar ranged by name of employee. TEZ BOOK LIZ LEAVE RECORD. 1903-5. 1 vol. -1/2 in. 956 This volume contains time and leave records for a small number of draftsmen, copyists, and similar personnel at an unidentified navy yard or private construction company. It shows days 'worked, absences, time of arrivals and departures, leave accrued and used, and related informa tion. Arranged by name of person and thereunder chronologically, with ar. alphabetical index to names of individuals in the front of the volume. TRAVEL AIM MILEAGE BECK. 1917-13. 1 vol. 1/2 in. _ 957 This volume is a record of distances traveled and costs incurred by a few individuals in the Boston, Mass., area. It shows date of travel, destination, route, mileage covered, time of arrivals and departures, and 175 * *, i: * J*'*> V.rtV mnne*^ aJg*. *w r.v err-.fsr.ccs sr.t lc. 'icaliy. Arranged by name of person and thereunder chrono- cciEZiTHiiKci .'ec-aecz::- changes ci: submarines. 192U-26. 3 in. 9-3 iiK2'3 ana msncranaa receives. and copies ox commicauions sent bv - several boards on changes generally meeting in Philadelphia, Pa., or * Quincy, 1-lass., no -determine awards in connection with changes on sub marines. These boards all had one member in common and these records ar probably chose of chis member. Arranged chronologically. ho RZCEj..rB AND DELIVERED. n.d. 1 vol. 1 in. ; list of plans received showing title of plan, name of ship, date wTas rec eived (month and day), from whom it was received (generally the Bureau bun. occasionally a person), kind of plan (whether a blueprint, tracing r drawing), and remarks (use made of the plan or a notation th, it was to be returned to the Bureau); and a list of plans delivered shewing title of plan, name of ship, date it was sent (month and day), to whom it was sent. (Bureau or person), kind of plan (whether a blueprint, tracing, or drawing), and remarks (usually a notation of date plat was rec eivsd). Arranged chronologically by month (the years are not show and the:reunder according to 'whether the plan was received or delivered, The volome is not further identified. THE EGORS. n.d. 2 vcls. 2 in. 9oO One of these volumes shows name of employee, date of absence or length of tins employed during the day, and remarks; the other volume shows name of employee, time absent, time earned, amounts deducted from holiday account cr from pay, and remarks. The volumes appear to relate to the same shipbuilding company, the name of which is not shown. Both volumes are a; name of employee. IIEEX. n.d. 1 vol. l/li in. 961 A subject index probably to records of a superintending constructor at a shipyard. The volume is not further identified. RECORDS EELATHE TO THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON SAFETY OF LIFE AT SEA International Conference on Safety of Life at Sea was held in London fr om April lo to Kay 31, 1929. It was attended by the represent- atives of some 13 nations and had as its purpose the revision of the in- te mation al convention for the safety of life at sea, signed in London on Januar; C, 191L. The Conference set forth requirements for water- tight sub aavisions ar.d decks, fire-resistant bulkheads, pumping appara- tus, and othc-r safety devices and made recommendations on the instal- lation cf radic apparatus and adequate lifeboat facilities on board vessels. It also dealt with the relabel subjects of disores5 signaling. ice patre inspections, arc. the shipment 0. aangerous goods m cargoes. then Assistant Chief o: the Bureau pair, was one of the American delegates to the Con- ferenco, V >.-- *V airman of the Construction Commitace .ar.c as a TO*--- r. Life Caving Aooaraaus. RECORDS OF REAR AIL. OECR3E H. ROCK. 1928-30. 12 ft. 962 Linutes of the meetings of the American delegation to the Conference- and the meetings of the Committees on Construction, Lifesaving Apparatus, Radiotelegraphy, and Safety of Navigation and of their respective sub- comm"rt 'ees, together with stenographic notes and working papers; copies of the f_inal published reports of committees and of minutes of the pro ceedings of the Conference; technical reports on bulkheads, lifesaving devices, merchant ship surveys, construction regulations, fire extin- cuishir.g appliances, and tank and compartment flooding calculations; note s on formal conferences and on press releases; proposals for the revision the international convention of 191i* and of similar conven tions previously entered into, and rough drafts and revised copies of proposed conventions; confidential letters from the Department of State to the American delegates; personal correspondence of Admiral Rock re lating to the Conference, including letters received and copies of let ters sent: and miscellaneous material on a variety of subjects including tonnage lavs and tonnage measurement, safety ventilators, life preservers, navigation aids, and methods of signaling, together with related diagrams, drawings, photographs, and blueprints. Included are a number of techni cal publications and material, dated before 1928, on previous conventions and conferences cn lifesaving at. sea. Arranged by type of record. ;S 0? THE BUREAU. OF ENGINEERING This Bureau, originally designated the Bureau of Steam Engineering, was responsible for all that related to the designing, building, fitting out, repairing, and engineering of the steam machinery used for the pro pulsion of naval vessels, including steam pumps, steam heaters, and con nections, and the steam machinery for the apparatus by which turrets were turned. The officers serving with the Bureau constituted the Engineer Corps until Larch 3, 1899, when by act of Congress the Engineer Corps was abolished and the officers composing it were transferred to the line of the Navy. VFnen the Bureau of Equipment was abolished in 1910 the Bureau of Steam Engineering received the following additional functions that were formerly assigned to the Bureau of Equipment: maintenance and repair of coaling plants not at navy yards, operation of all mechanical coaling plants whether at a navy yard or elsewhere, and passing on the operating features of all plans that were prepared by the Bureau of lards and Docks for the construction of such plants; and responsibility for the entire system of interior communications-r-specifically, the design, supply, in stallation, maintenance, and repair of all means of interior and exterior electric signal communications, except rangefinders and battle-order and range transmitters and indicators, and of all electrical appliances on board naval vessels, except motors and their controlling apparatus used to operate machinery belonging to other bureaus. The functions cf t changes because of r.ew Bureau of Steam Er.ginee velopnents and changing Two particularly import 2 the 20th century were - of oil ns fuel for the underwent other .iques in corr.ec,evelopnents that radual change from PRODUCED JM-83 bh- - vts? * Si Jo F- ' v? i l 1 vers ~s *oj-irv:3: :.o have caarrre i iu--.I.S- rern ".ap/i" -^ "* * *"* ` ' * k * * elo<: T-ric, an; --j --> - ' cuca-w.; used :er the prcpulsicr. naval ; ".o have charge of ;:u; . s, '.^iuaro, and comectic-j nd of machinery su.CTaiyi.nr cower Tor jurnir.y turrets; "to have charge of the design end" supply of e_=ccrica_ apparatus, including radio arzorntus for aircraft and for ship and shore installationsj to prepare specifications for and to inspect fuel and to have general supe-nrision over naval ostroleun reserves5 and to prepare blank forms for engineer!-.' reverts and to review those reports. The internal organization of the Bureau of Engineering was changed from time to time, in 1913 the Bureau was organized into the following divisions: Design, Repairs, Electrical, Radio, Inspection, Supply, Fuel and Personnel, Aeronautics, and Logs ar.d Records. The Bureau of Engineering maintained a field organization that in cluded supervising engineers stationed at shipyards to oversee the con struction and installation of ships' machinery, and inspectors of machiter ar.d of engineering materials stationed at shipyards and other points to see that machinery and materials met the required specifications. In cce- necticn with the building of ironclad vessels curing the Civil War, the Office of the General Inspector of Steam Machinery for the Navy (also called General Inspector of Ironclads) was established in New York City under an officer of the Engineer Corps. Although the General Inspector of Steam 2'Iachinery was the principal assistant to the General Superintend ent of Ironclads (who was independent of the Bureau of Steam Engineering), copies of his reports were forwarded to the Chief of the Bureau. After 1388 boards of engineer officers were appointed at shipyards to appraise the cost of changes in the machinery of vessels under construction. The organisation of these boards on changes was similar to that of the boards under the Bureau of Construction and Repair. Before World War I, for purposes of inspection by the Bureau of Steam Engineering, the industrial territory of the United States in the East and Midwest was divided into inspection, districts, usually nine in number although the number varied slightly from time to time, each with a main office and as many sub offices as necessary. The duties of inspectors were as follows: to con duct inspections of materials purchased in tneir districts for the Bureau of Engineering and, as requested, for other bureaus of the Navy Depart ment; to submit suggestions to the. Bureau leading to improvements in speci fications for machinery and apparatus, in methods of making contracts, in methods of conducting tests and inspections, and in office procedure in connection with the inspection service; and to submit recommendations as to the use of new materials and devices for naval purposes. The Office of the General Inspector of Machinery was established in the Bureau in Wash ington, D. C., for general supervision of the field inspection of naval materials and machinery. The number of inspection districts was con siderably increased as a result of World War I, In I?I9 the Bureau had 15 district offices aider insnectors of engineering quarters xn aj_ -arger cities incxading San Francico- ana irsoect of machinery st 00 rove a u lino . .. ,,_ _ __ PRODUCED .J " Ct-{_ f- "V : '.- increasing use cf oil-burning machinery over steam machinery. ' time the Bureau was abolished in 19hC its duties had increased to nil th-.c pertained tc the designing, building, fitting out, re- ;r.-'-t, and altering of machinery and its related equipment used for the - .--.rule.tor; of naval ships and to the following machinery not associated urcuulaarr. scuipuent: pumps (except motor-driven pumps for drainage ._-.i for distribution cf fresh -water for use in ships), distilling appara tus, refrigerating apparatus (except for small self-contained units), atean and electric heaters, air compressors (except those required for -ijusting and diving on submarines and those for galley use), .all steam connections and piping on ships, and all small powerboat machinery. _The " ,:vreau`'had Jurisdiction over all that related to-electric "generating sets and storage batteries, the generation and distribution of electric power on beard ship for a'P purposes, all means of interior communication, elec trical methods of signaling, and other electrical apparatus on board ship; and it was charged with the design, manufacture, installation, and main tenance cf ~ radio and sound equipage, ashore and afloat. ' The Bureau inspected all fuel fer the fleet, prepared recommendations for the pur57 v'-ase on annual contracts of consumable engineering supplies and con ducted tests for determining the quality which these supplies must meet, prepared the specifications for the yearly contract under which lubri cating oil was purchased by the Navy and by all other Federal activities, and supervised the upkeep and operation of the Naval Research Laboratory, Anacostia, 2. Z., the Engineering Experiment Station, Annapolis, Md., the Naval Boiler Laboratory, Philadelphia, Pa., and, jointly with the Bureau of Construction, and Repair, the Material Laboratory of the New York Navy lard. f b' It !* iI * i* V The records cf the Bureau of Engineering in the National Archives include correspondence of the office of the Chief of the Bureau; labora tory test reports cf engineering materials and machinery; plans of ships' machinery and technical records relating to machinery; records relating tc supplies, equipment, and accounts; records of a few divisions of the office cf the Chief of the Bureau and of boards of officers; correspond ence of engineer officers at private shipyards, and other field records; and miscellaneous items. A few series include records antedating the Bu reau's establishment or postdating its abolition. Records of the Bureau of Engineering relating to aviation, 1911|-22, are among the records of the Bureau of A.ercnautics (Record Group 72), and two volumes of earlier rec ords are among the Naval Records Collection of the Office of Naval Rec ords and Library (Record Group U5). GENERAL RECCRES OF THE OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF THE BUREAU Correspondence, Reports, and Related Records c* -- -m :?Z SECRETARY CF THE NAVY. 1562-5?. 2 vols. 5 in. 963 Copies of letters sent, T.oe lectors after 1-35L are mainly duplicates of press copies ir. the correspondence described in entry 977, hut a feu additicr.al letters are also included. Arranged chronologically. Tr.ere is an index arrarwed alphr.bsiv:-:llv bv initial letter of subject and name PRODUCED JM-83 o,: vssssl, and register arranged chr :rcl'aa;all'/ giving a briei of c"tents of tre correspondence and tho page numbers. LETTERS 3Z:~ to CHIEFS '~F BUREAUS. 18Li-9C. 1 vol. 2 in. 0 Copies of letters sent to chiefs of Navy Iapartment bureaus. The tors after I Mi; are mainly duplicates of press copies in the corresocr.b- er.ce described in entries 977 and 979# but they also include a few addi tional letters not contained in these series. Arranged chronological!-.-, /* -L '*+ an index arranged alphabetically by initial letter of subject and* of bureau. LZ Tr cn s: mate; ci si ENGINEERS. July 1862-Sept. 1381. 1 vol. 2 in. cu tters sent to naval engineers serving at navy yards ar.d Julies: oir.g contracts, tests, specifications, requisitions fcr related subjects pertaining to the construction and retain sry. .Arranged in roughly chronological order, with an shabetically by initial letter of name of officer and vea- C__ ( -- 1 \J AVAL OFFICERS. July 1862-Apr. 1870. 1 vol. 2 in. 9c: rs sent to commanding officers of squadrons, ships,and navy yards, and cccasionally to naval storekeepers, concerning the construction and repair of steam machinery, procurement of materials, changes in specifications and designs, and related subjects. Arranged in roughly chronological order, with an index arranged alphabetically by initial letter of name of,officer and vessel. LETTERS SENT TO NAVY AGENTS, PAYMASTERS, AND PAY INSPECTORS. Aug. 1862- Dec. 1372. 1 vol. 2 in. 967 Copies of letters sent concerning requisitions for funds, procuren;er.o of materials, purchases, payments, and prices. Arranged in roughly chronological order, with an index arranged alphabetically by initial letter of name of officer and vessel. LETTERS SENT TO CONTRACTORS. July 1362-Dec. 186U. 1 vol. 2 in. ?6: Copies of letters sent to shipbuilders, foundries, and ironworks con cerning contracts for engines, boilers, and steam machinery, specifica tions, ar.d procurement of materials. Arranged in roughly chronological order, with ar. index arranged alphabetically by initial letter of name- ci contractor and vessel. z co:?-an:a::t or t:z norfole navy yard. 1870-86. 1 vol. . ** _ 4. -L e- -rs sent relating to wide variety of subjects coni.' iction cf the Bureau cf Erne am. Engineering. The letter inly duplicates cf press copies found in tne correry:a entry 977, but a fev additional letters are also in'.-.'I* ` *_ % -- v* >* * ** *- -i O r vitr. ar. i::cv.` ermar ;oc a.i.prtac~tic:--- / tf.. ^. J. * I ;; r^-istcr srretr: *- PRODUCED JM - 83 .5; J5"*'* X- RKCEI7EB. July 1361-July icoaj Jan. 1565-July 1863: Jan. 1370- " ;.:w 1672. 2 vols. 3 in. 970 v-r.-rr received from engineers, naval officers, and others pertaining co personnel trass? colons (assignments, promotions, corn la in os and . sf.-rs), hut including a few leotei's concerning such natters as im- .--.-.ento oo machinery, ohs condition of equipment aboard varies5 vss- ' _;.and requests for oec.onical lx-forration. Arranged in roughly chrono- - -icid order. The correspondence after January I870 is fragmentary and ioe-s noo comprise a complete series of letters received. ii::::." and :.z;?o?.ts received from surerintfiiding engineers. July 1862- Jan. 1363. 1 vol, 2 in. 971 Letters and reports from chief engineers at navy yards and shipyards concerning the progress of work on machinery being constructed under their surenvision, Sene of ahem ware sent to Rear Adm. F. H. Gregory, General p-.perintendent of Ironclads in New York, and submitted by him to the Chief of the Bureau of Steam Engineering. Arranged chronologically, with an in- ds:-: to names of persons and vessels. 1-ITERS Ri:cr.I771 TROY CEFIIERS. July 31, 1863-Dec. 2k, 1363. 1 vol. 2 in. 972 Letters received from engineers, navy agents, and other naval person nel, including reports of surveys of boilers and machinery, inspection and quarterly reports, diagrams and drawings of vessels and. machinery, and correspondence pertaining to contracts, improvements in design, and repairs. Arranged in roughly chronological order, with an index arranged alphabetical!;.* by initial letter of name of officer and vessel. LETTERS RECEIVED FROM MANUFACTURERS. Aug. 2, 1862-Dec. 19, 1862. 1 vol. 2 in. 973 Letters received from officials of foundries, ironworks, and shipyards pertaining to contiacts for engines, boilers, and steam machinery, and to specifications, delivery dates, and related subjects. Arranged in roughly chronological order. REPORTS OP INSPECTORS 0? MACHINERY FOR IRONCLAD STEALERS. Sent. 1362- Oct. 1361:. 10 vols. 2 ft. 97L Leekly and biweekly reports from engineer officers serving as local inspectors or. the status and progress of work under thir supervision and on the number of men employed. The reports were made to the General Inspector of Steam Machinery at New York, vrho transmitted them to Rear .'.dm. ?. H. Gregory, General Superintendent of Ironclads, with lists of "he reports transmitted. They were then forwarded by V- iral Gregory to the Chief of the Bureau of Steam Engineering. Arrr.rg-": chrono]->~ice.lly, with indexes to names of rrersons and vessels in the volumes. rts c? inspectors ,,F :ecni::eey eon ire.glad s?".. ::.n. ec. 1863, 5 vols. 1 ft. crr.ironthLy reporns of engineer officer.' - servin' ~r he smr-.'.u:; and peorr-.-ns of morl-: under or rugcrvi.-con os' m-n srrlo"ed. Lev r- submit.t? _o one Cm.ac-f m i". r"'i 'Lv.-~r Ircr*" .i' '.v r.^..r'"" PRODUCED JM-83 '%' -'K.V.- . "'- '.' . T ' 'r-:.;,C^--~~ - . V7"'.'.'. "- fc*M*H*w** h* **&*&- ****+ **' who transmitted them to the Chief cf the Bureau.. Arranged chronoicr-i caily. with indomes to names of persons ar.d vessels in the volumes.0"'--, dattrs of some of the volumes overlap, Bus the reports arc not duplic-!'* PROGRESS IF L'CRE REPORTS. 1362-cl. 9 ft. Monthly reports on the progress o.i machinery construction and ir.3*i~~ 1st ion cr. board naval vessels. ted by chiel engineers and assi:-.-.. engineers at various shipyards and naval stations. Arranged in rou?v. chronological order and thereunder by name of vessel. GENERAL CORRESPONDENCE. 1885-87. 36 vols. 11 ft. 5-- letters received and press copies of letters sent. Arranged minerrB- caily by file number. For registers to the letters received in this cor respondence., see entry 978. REGISTER CF TETTERS RECEIVED. 1881-88. 2 vols. ii in. 974 Tnese volumes show date of letter, date it was received, name and acl dress (or station) of writer, subject matter or vessel concerned, a brixf of letter's contents, and, after I88I1, file numbers of the general corre spondence series described in entry 977. The correspondence referred tc in the register before 1885 has not been found. Arranged chronologically. * i % LETTERS SENT. Jar. 1888-June 1910. U01 vols. 75 ft. .97c' Press copies of letters sent to all correspondents. Arranged chrono logically by year and thereunder numerically by file number. For indexts to this correspondence, see entries 981, 982, and 983. r I LETTERS RECEIVED. Jan. 1888-June 1910. -5il9 vols. and unbound papers. 275 ft. * 930 Arranged chronologically by year and thereunder numerically by file number. The letters received after April 1908 are unbound. For letters received relating to individual vessels, January-December 1910, see entry 987. For indexes to this correspondence, see entries 981, 982, and 933. INDEXES TO CORRESPONDENCE. Jan. 1888-June 1910. 37 vols. 10 ft. ?cl Indexes to letters received and sent showing name of correspondent, date the letter was received or sent, subject of correspondence, a brief of its contents, and file numbers of letters in the correspondence seri=* described in entries 979 and 980. The volumes are arranged chronologi cally by year. The entries in each volume are arranged in general by office or sta tion of correspondent (Navy Department bureaus, office of the Secretary of the Navy, other Government agencies, navy yards, shipbuilding firms, and vessels of the fleet) and thereunder chronologically. Each volume also contains a general alphabetical name index to letters sent to and received from correspondents that are not otherwise entered. Many of the volumes contain an "index to index," arranged alphabetically by sub ject, showing page numbers on which references to the subject appear. 1398 the system of using two index volumes for each year was begum. Cue volume, entitled ''Ships," is an index to all correspondence sent to ar.c received from venae.Is of the fleet] the other volume, entitled "Kiscel- xaneous," as an ir.: r cc c orre spondence PRODUCED JM-83 osssB^a^v&6cr.vis i^SeaHe-a ; iVr'?J . i'-V,rY},t }r ^^2 i J&L- - -*:-.-.r i; dec inn.read by a particular letter of the alphabet, as for i39.1, letters sent c-e designated numerically with a as ''NN-cil" ".r.;: 11 C-l: lettars received are designated ally with a sir.rue -eve,;r as it ; -~ tio_0-' \ > For card in due lie aoir.g infernalion in sene of these volumes, see entries 9-32 yygy 10 G0?JlE5?CNrid'Cl. Jan. 1901-June 1910. 13 ft. 932 Cards showing name and station or vessel ox correspondent, an abstract :: -.he letter, and file references to letters sent and received in the :crresponder.ee described in entries 979 and 980. Arranged in the follow er.;; series: (1) an index to correspondence arranged alphabetically by "deject and by name of navy yard and naval station; (2) a supplementary xnosx to this correspondence, arranged alphabetically by subject and by name of vessel, navy yard, and naval station, containing entries not in cluded in the principal index described above; and (3) an index to corre spondence relating to barges, cutters, and similar vessels, arranged nu merically by number of vessel, with a subseries arranged alphabetically by subject and by name of vessel. The information contained in this in dex is duplicated in the indexes described in entries 981 and 983. Y t t > rs cyj p. r.eu* INDEX TO GOS3SKSNTENCE. Jan. 1910-June 1910. 3 ft. 983 Cards shewing name and station or vessel of correspondent, a brief of contents of letter, and file references to letters sent and received in the correspondence series described in entries 979 and '980. Arranged alphabetically by subject. The information contained in this index is duplicated in the indexes described in entries 981 and 982. GENERAL CORRESPONDENCE. June 1910-Dec. 1910. 13 ft. , 98U Letters received and copies of letters sent* Arranged numerically by file number. For the index to this correspondence, see entry 986. The copies of letters sent in this series are duplicated in the press copies described in entry 983* LETTERS SENT. June 1910-Dec. 1910. 12 vols. 3 ft. 983 Press copies of letters sent to all correspondents. Arranged numeri .cally by file number. For an index to this correspondence, see entry 986 INDEX TO CORRESPONDENCE. June 1910-Dec. 1910. h ft. 986 Cards showing name and station or vessel of correspondent, a brief of :cntents of letter, date of letter, and file references to correspond ence described in entries 98U and 983. Arranged in the following series: .'I) an index to correspondence relating to ships, arranged alphabetically Vy subject, with a subseries arranged alphabetically by name of vessel; [2) an index to correspondence relating to the construction of vessels at navy yarns and private construction companies, arranged alphabetically by ,:ame of navy yard ?r construction ccir.par.y; (3) an index to correspondence r-lading to wireless telegraphy, arranged alphabetically by subject and y name cf radio and rural soar anu '1; an index to correspondence "sinning no barges, '.nce^rs, ana similar /essels, arranged numerically by 7.- '33e 1, -..-I . s;d; .-iri; srra: - aluhabotically by subject and PRODUCED JM - 83 % D cor - ji t n- Ci: ::i RILA.7INC- TO VESSELS. Jan. 1910-Dec. 1910. 32 ft. ; -eceived and copies of letters sent. Arranged alphabetic/" ressel and thereunder in roughly chronological order. ?'-a jocers sent in this series are duplicated in the press cov entries 979 and 9-33. GEHZP.AL CCH?.Z5?C-;3E'ICE. 1911-22. 1,250 ft. c; Letters received and copies of letters sent. Arranged according to" numerical classification scheme, a copy of which accompanied the rsccro 7or the index to this correspondence, see entry 939. iiny=z nr' }Z:Z?.AL CQTJIESPOJJDENCE. 1911-22. 77 ft. Ing name and station or vessel of correspondent, date ofTH letter, ence de; .sf of its contents, and file references to the correspond^ s. . in entry 988. Arranged in the following series: (1) K ~ T-1 * : correspondence relating to ships, arranged alphabetically by nar.s an:i. class of vessel] (2) an index to correspondence relating to 'pTZ.TB.'Z^ eor.scruction companies and manufacturing firms, arranged aloha- C*S~IL25. .7 by name of company] (/) an index to correspondence to and fret varictis .officials of the Government, arranged alphabetically by name c:" bureau navy yard, or Government agency] (U) an index to correspondence I'sXabdjn?; to radio, arranged alphabetically by subject, with a subseries arrange d by name of radio or naval station] and (5) a general subject L-.- dex arr anged alphabetically by subject, excluding subjects relating to radio and radio apoaratus. CGREZSPGI3ILC3 CF LT. SAMUEL Mi ROBINSON. .1915-17. 1vol. 3 in-. 9?: Letters r eceived by Lieutenant Robinson and copies of letters sent ry him regard" Lg machinery installations and changes in machinery of the California, the Idaho, the New Mexico, and a few other vessels under ccr.ST'CTUC'LflLC'n^ " ,he engineering features of which were apparently under Liectenant RobirLson's jurisdiction. The correspondence is chiefly xvith the General Ele::tric Co., Schenectady, N. Y., and the New York Navy Yard; some of the correspondence is semiofficial in nature. Contracts, specificaticns, and blueprints are included. Lieutenant Robinson was on dc:y in the offic e of the Chief of the Bureau of Steam Engineering, Washington D. C. Arranged in part chronologically. iSPO/DE/CE RELATING TO CONTRACTS OF VESSELS TO EE SCRAPPED. 1922- 3 in. cm Letters r eceived from inspectors of machinery at private shipyards and mar.ufacturir.g companies, and copies of letters sent by the Chief cf the Bureau c f Engineering, officials of the contract adjustment office) and ether officials of the Navy Department relating to the settlement -- contracts fcr machinery and materials in connection with the constructed of vessels t o be scrapped as a result of disarmament agreements. Unar- ranged. } TO MONTHLY BULLETINS. 1922-25. 1 ft. 9} :e, memoranda, and reports on the preparation of m.onthl;- '.fessional incer-rt to the :erscnnel cf the inspection . Xo - -- -hi * : V... 13, PRODUCED! t JM - S3 . .= . Arranged in rougiuy chronological order, with a seriec JgST Sw- is p* 9*>. ,,,, . i. iCl * 4 W - - w-w vd-s oC these sent, Arr-oo.-.ec. accorcir.j 'w*!. For j..y'-\ ;os bo this correspcr.dbnri, see or.- GOllZSrCIFElCZ. /1923-UO. 100 ft. 99U --.rds shewing name and station or vessel of correspondent, date of.. icrnder.ee, a brief of contents of correspondence, and file refer ee; to correspondence described in entry 993. Arranged in the follow- teries: (1) an index to correspondence relating to vessels, arranged ,1-tab etic ally by name of vessel and thereunder according to the Navy i.inc Manual; (2) an index to the correspondence relating to radio, ar- Toged alphabetically by subject and thereunder according to the - Navy --- ' br.ual, with a subseries arranged by name of naval radio traffic TIT ion and naval radio compass station,' and (3) a general subject index r verged alphabetical!;-- by subject and thereunder according to the Navy ; iliac Manual, excluding subjects relating to radio and radio apparatus. db- ;?g:di.nge from manufacturers regarding tests of materials 1930-10. 6 in. 995 Cards showing name of manufacturer, date and subject of correspond :z '* ence, and file reference to correspondence described in entry 993. Ar ranged alphabetically by name of manufacturer. REPORTS CONCERNING AIRCRAFT_ RADIO. 1923-25. 1 ft. 996 Radio and sound reports from commanders of aircraft squadrons contain ing information on radio apparatus received, expended, and surveyed, sta res of material on hand, and maintenance and installation of aircraft radio, with general remarks; reports on serviceable and unserviceable radio-telegraph-aviation apparatus from navy yards; and reports from na val air stations of radio operations, apparatus and material on hand, and assignments of personnel. This material bears the Naw Filing Man- vr.l classification number for aircraft radio but is unarranged there under. "ATFEIAL FOR ANNUAL REPORTS OF THE CHIEF OF THE BUREAU OF ENGINEERING. 1923-25. 1 ft. 997 lnnua.1 reports from chiefs of divisions concerning organization, vu-cuior.s, and work done; annual reports from commandants of navy yards ad inspectors of engineering material concerning work done during the ."ear; and dsta from research laboratories for inclusion in annual re ams. Moss of chis namerial relates to the annual report for 192$. TI **<* . t'birbgj; * .iS.'e.i! ; * -V t- i. a :i:: lie'll ;,:rc ?7;is::i.l sup.1' 1928-30. 1 ft. leceipt: e'er secret ana a v.fibcntial correspondence ar. qqR s s -* ublieations : v ''whether a despatch, ietrer, er.dorse- r,. or ru Ideation,. 'iv.rsaa idle :.u"ber, iron wr.on re PRODUCED 1 ^C* JM -83 3r.&ttidiQ rSrt&:gSgS..~^.'K.^,*;.j. f"'-'~' -v -V-.;---:.^: srPCRTS OF TESTS AND RELATED CORRESPONDENCE AT TIE FUEL OIL TESTING piANT, PHILADELPHIA NAVY YARD. 1910-25- 2 ft. 1005 Reports of tests of boilers, fuel pumps, burners, heaters, valves, and Mexican fuel oil, together with accompanying correspondence, photo- -rapbs, diagrams, drawings, and graphs. Arranged in roughly chronolog ical order. REPORTS OF TESTS AT THE FUEL OIL TESTING PLANT, PHILADELPHIA NAVY YAFJbr^ 1925-36. 12 ft. - { 1006 Reports of tests of fuel pumps, gauges, burners, piping, safety^'-- valves, linings, firebrick, shale oil, and shale oil byproducts, together with accompanying photographs, blueprints, and diagrams. Arranged nu merically by number of report. - . ... >; :; * y: i ... O' y .'-'S .'.. 'I.;' .-? ;.y .. r reports of tests at the interior communications laboratory, Washington, D. C., NAVY YARD. 1931-3l|. 5 in. 1007 Reports of tests of sirens, relays, contact makers, transmitters, re- ceivers, thermostats, thermometers, resistors, incandescent lamps, switches, and telegraph and telephone equipment, together with acconpany- ing photographs, diagrams, and drawings. Arranged numerically by number of report. - ' " REPORTS OF TESTS AT THE MATERIAL LABORATORY, NEW YORK NAVY YARD. -> 191U-39. 18 ft. : 1008 H i Reports of tests of electrical equipment including searchlights, .switchboards and switchboard instruments, "battle telephones, loudspeaking systems, storage batteries, fuses, air heaters, electrical cables, wires, : and relays; of switches, generators, transformers, fans, paints, var nishes, and lacquers for electrical apparatus; and of insulating material, thermometers, and voltage indicators, together with accompanying photo- . . graphs and diagrams. Arranged numerically by number of report. CARD RECORD RELATING TO REPORTS OF TESTS AT THE MATERIAL LABORATORY, NEW YORK NAVY YARD. 1925-UO. 1 in. 1009 Cards showing report number (see entry 1008), date and subject of re port, and file references to pertinent correspondence in the series de scribed in entry 993. Arranged chronologically. REPORTS OF TESTS AT THE NAVAL BOILER LABORATORY, PHILADELPHIA NAVY YARILu, 1933-111. 20 ft. /1010 Reports of tests of burners, gauges, firebrick, fire clay, insulaLmr. material, thermometers. fuel oil and fuel oil meters, furnaces, boilers, and boiler control equipment, together with accompanying photographs, diagrams, and drawings. Arranged numerically by number of report. The reports dated after June 30, 19li0, are records of the Bureau of Ships. CARD RECORD RELATING TO REPORTS OF TESTS AT TIE NAVAL BOILER LABORATORY, PHILADELPHIA NAVY YARD. 1925-UO. 1 in. 1011 Cards showing report number (see entry 1010), date and subject of the report, and file references to pertinent correspondence in the series described in entry 993. Arranged chronologically. PRODUCED w JM - 83 r: 4- . i v* E; ^' iw [; r t-r ? i r l >A V REPORTS 0? TESTS AT THE NAVAL ENGINEERING EXPERJjDNT STATION, ANN^PO't- ;' ID. 1910-39. 75 ft. ' Reports of tests of boilers, valves, steam motors, diesel engine sT'"'" lubricating oils, aviation gasoline, electrodes, pistons, pumps, ther mometers, packing and sound-absorbing materials, noise surveys, al.U7..in-.%. alloys, and steel plating, together with accompanying photographs, OS?-' grams, and drawings. Included are a small number of reports from ir,ves~" tigators in the field. Arranged numerically by number of report, with n ' subseries of similar reports designated as "B" reports arranged in a rate numerical series, if? INDEX TO REPORTS OF TESTS AT THE NAVAL ENGINEERING EXPERIMENT STATION, ANNAPOLIS, ID. 1923-UO.. 8 in. - loy;' Cards showing report number (see entry 1012), date and subject ofT~ 1TM' port, and file references to pertinent correspondence in the series de scribed in entry 993. Arranged alphabetically by subject. -iV;' CARD RECORDS RELATING TO REPORTS OF TESTS AT THE NAVAL ENGINEERING EX- ' PERCENT STATION, ANNAPOLIS, ID., 1923-UO. 6 in. loE- Cards showing report number (see entry 1012), date and subject of~rv- A* port, and file references to pertinent correspondence in the series de- . Vy scribed in entry 993. Arranged.in the following series: (1) cards re ferring to test reports (1923-UO), arranged numerically by number of report; (2) cards referring to test reports in subseries "B11 (1938-ho), arranged numerically by number of report; and (3) cards referring to test reports (1923-27), arranged chronologically. REFORTS OF TESTS AT THE NAVAL RESEARCH LABORATORY BELLEVUE, V/ASHEGTO:?, D. C. 1933-UO. 5 in. 1025 Reports of tests of molding sands, alloys, electronic relays, horns, , storage batteries, light polarisation, antennas, and vacuum tubes, to- gather with accompanying photographs, diagrams, and drawings. Unarrongc-.':. Records Relating to VJeights, Performances, Tests, Repairs, and Alterations of Ships1 Machinery : REPORTS OF MACHINERY WEIGHTS OF VESSELS. 1890-1915. 130 vols. 11 ft. 102-' ' V Contain the following information: name of vessel, place it was bui-'* .. dates of beginning and completion of its building, and weights of propel- r, ling machinery, of water in propelling machinery, of spares, stores, tools, and instruments carried on board, of miscellaneous machinery ur.de r steam engineering, and of spare parts not carried on board; under the eral class of machinery, descriptions and weights of individual parts, data regarding weights in connection with the center of gravity, and di- ; vision of ship on which parts were installed, arranged numerically by gen- . > eral class number; and recapitulations of weights showing division of '* ship, general classes of machinery installed in each division, and wcigH* i;` of each general, class. Arranged by name of vessel in roughly alphabetic.*,.*. .. j, order. '7 PRODUCED I 188 JM - 83 | REPORTS OF SURVEYS AND TRIALS OF VESSELS1 MACHINERY. Dec. 1862- July 1865. 1 vol. 2 in. 1017 Reports of engineer officers at navy yards and shipyards and the Of fice of the General Superintendent of Ironclads, New York, N. Y., concern ing the condition of machinery installed in vessels and engine perform ance in wharf trials. Arranged chronologically, with an index to names of persons and vessels. ENGINEERING TRIAL REPORTS AND PERFORMANCE DATA OF VESSELS. 1886-1939. lUO ft. .1018 Reports of power, speed, and standardization trials and of official preliminary and final trials; monthly work reports; annual and quarterly engineering performance reports; arrival and departure, repair, and over haul reports; reports of electrical plant tests; inspection reports; data on electrical appara'Sasf curves of resistance, and performance; hull data and descriptions of machinery and machinery operations; lists of spare parts for Bureau of Engineering equipment; and instructions on the care and use of various types of engineering apparatus. Arranged in three overlapping series as follows: by type of vessel and thereunder alpha betically by name or numerically by identification number; alphabetically by name of vessel; and by name of vessel but not alphabetically. MISCELLANEOUS TEST REPORTS AND PERFORMANCE DATA OF VESSELS. 1890-1930. 3 ft. 1019 Reports, correspondence, working papers, and related material pertain ing to vibration and evaporative tests, tests of centrifugal pumps, tor sion and strain meters, internal combustion engines, and all types of propelling machinery, and investigations of mechanical failures; data on engine balancing and preliminary trials, data on machinery, hulls, and boilers and on propeller computations and design formulas for Bureau of Engineering equipment, together with accompanying photographs, blueprints, diagrams, drawings, graphs, and clippings from newspapers, magazines, and scientific journals. Arranged numerically in numbered folders, with a small part of the material unarranged. RECORDS RELATING TO ENGINEERING PERFORMANCES OF VESSELS. 1923-27. 3 ft. 1020 Annual reports of engineering performances of vessels showing per formance of engines, boilers, and auxiliaries; and memoranda from the Chief of Naval Operations to the Chief of the Bureau of Engineering transmitting annual reports, directions for the preparation of annual reports, reports of full power trials of vessels, and a few reports of target practice and gunnery exercises. This material bears the Navy Filing Manual classification number for engineering performances and thereunder is arranged in part chronologically. REPORTS OF ACCELERATION AND RETARDATION TESTS OF VESSELS. 1932-33. 3 in. 1021 These reports are entitled "Data Regarding Acceleration and Retar dation Tests." They show name of ship, place of test (off San Diego, Calif.), ship's displacement, condition of sea, wind direction, time the test was begun, revolutions per minute to be maintained, approximate PRODUCED JM - S3 .V*," 1: set #Pt- ml m z-yt $ri3 |S pj ::)' .*>Ar rI .43 li.l /a1/m iitmi'tit^rtiwW',t speed, and shaft-counter readings and differences. Arranged by name of ship. SUBMARINE BATTERY RECORD BOOKS. 1922-28. 6? vols. 3 ft. l022 These volumes contain histories of the care, treatment, and perform-TM ance of storage batteries of submarines. They give information regard ing type of battery, installations, overhauls, and inspections, arid spe cific gravity and temperature readings of cells. Arranged by numerical designation of submarine. ENGINE PERFORMANCE TESTS OF SUBMARINES. 1937-UO. 5 in. ' 1023 Show name of vessel, time the test was started and time it was ended, length of. test, type of engine tested, contract number, and technical. . data regarding performance of engine under test. Arranged by name of submarine (the Snapper, the Sailfish, the Seawolf, and the Triton). ! i ' 'I reports of,Ship repairs. 1929-39. 12 ft. *' 102b " Arrival and departure reports of repairs and overhauling to boilers" engines, general machinery, and electz'ical apparatus scheduled at various navy yards by the Bureau of Engineering. Frequently included aresimilsr reports of repairs to equipment under the jurisdiction of the Bui'ears of Construction and Repair, Supplies and Accounts, Ordnance, Navigation, ar.-I Aeronautics. Arranged alphabetically by name of vessel. . | z ( > \ f ORDERS FOR ALTERATION WORK ON SHIPS. 1925-26. 9 in. 1025 Show name of ship, to whom order was addressed (commandants of navy yards and commanding officers of ships), file references to pertinent Navy Department correspondence, alteration to be perfoi'med, when it was to be performed, materials to be used, and date the alteration was com pleted, These orders are copies that were returned to the Bureau of En- gineering on completion of the work. Arranged according to Navy Filin': Manual ships 1 symbols. v ; ; CARD RECORD OF CORRESPONDENCE REGARDING ALTERATIONS IN ENGINEERING EQUIPMENT. 1925-30. 2 in. 1026 These cards show alteration number, date of correspondence, and file references to correspondence in the series described in entry 993. Ar ranged numerically by alteration number. WORK REQUESTS FROM NAVY YARDS. 1922-23. 2 ft. 1027 Requests for work "beyond the capacity of the ship's force," showing navy yard, name of ship, job order number, date, and description of work requested (such as installing call bell systems, repairing fuel oil pumps, and installing heating and lighting systems). Unarranged. Ships * Plans and Related Records PLANS OF NAVAL VESSELS. 181*0-1932. 10 ft. 1028 Plans, tracings, drawings, blueprints, and Vandykes of hullo, engines, boilers, auxiliary machinery, and equipment. Materials pertaining to a given vessel are grouped together. Some of the plans before 1910 origi nated in the Bureau of Equipment and most of those before l86^j^^ ^^ ' r* >ffrmjl '0T 190 yji vu "v-1* *v V . : % JU - 83 IIMU1L. * Isx. originally maintained by the Board of Navy Commissioners and the Bureau of Equipment, Construction, and Repairs. There are very few plans dated before 1861 or after 1920. I i H' INDEXES 0? THAWINGS OF SHIPS ' MACHINERY. 187U-190H. 76 vols. 3 ft. 1029 Indexes of drawings of engines, boilers, and auxiliary machinery show ing name of ship, subject of drawing, number of drawer or pigeonhole, case (indicated by letters of the alphabet), file number,- type (blueprint, drawing, or tracing), and date received. Arranged by name of vessel in roughly alphabetical order and thereunder alphabetically by title of draw ing. Some of the volumes do not show any dates. For the drawings to which some of these volumes refer, see entry' 1028. Records Relating to Supplies, Equipment., and Accounts Procurement Re.c..o...r.d- s T,v, ^ '* CONTRACT REGISTER. Mar. 27, 1863-July 27, 1867. 1 vol. 2 in. 1030 Briefs of contracts showing date, class, amount, and material pur chased. There is no apparent arrangement. The volume contains an index arranged alphabetically by initial letter of name of contractor. CONTRACTS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR MACHINERY. Aug. 1869-Dec. 1873. 1 vol. 1 in. 1031 Contracts for machinery to propel steamers showing date, place, names of contracting parties, and terms of contract. Specifications for the machinery and diagrams accompany most of the contracts. Arranged chrono logically. .* J 1 ,i ii'. :\ RECORDS RELATING TO CONTRACTS FOR ENGINEERING HATERLALS. 1913-22. 1 ft. 1032 Reports of material shipped that were received by the Bureau of En gineering from inspectors of engineering material. They show inspection district, date of shipment, name and address of manufacturer from whom shipped, name and address of shipyard, contractor, or navy yard to which shipped, number of contract for which shipped (including schedule number, class number, requisition number, and item number), kind of material, number 'of pieces shipped, and dimensions, marks, or descriptions of in dividual items shipped} and notifications from the Bureau of Supplies and Accounts that the contract nad been entered into with the manufacturer; notifications from the Bureau of Engineering to inspectors of engineering material that the material should be inspected; and related memoranda concerning ihe status of contracts. Arranged by contract number. RECORDS RELATING TO CONTRACTS. 19l6-l;0. 320 ft. 1033 Letters; requisitions; reports of materials tested, inspected, and shipped; specifications; diagrams; blueprints; drawings; and related forms pertaining to contracts for all types of propelling machinery and electrical apparatus negotiated by the Bureau of Supplies and Accounts. Arranged numerically by. contract number in two series, the first series from 1916 to 1926 and the second from 1926 to 19U0. For an index to the earlier series, see entry 103$ 191 PRODUCED r-X JM-83 '-*** -V* $ 1`4 *s ... 1 ?j v;':1 '..f;;: *:ii *vVl m RECORDS RELATING TO MISCELLANEOUS NAVY DEPARTMENT CONTRACTS. 1917-25; 193U-UO. 9 ft. - . 103K letters; requisitions; reports of materials tested., inspected, and ~ shipped; supply orders; specifications; blueprints; and related forms pertaining to contracts for various typos of propelling machinery and electrical apparatus. Arranged numerically by contract numbers in two series, the fjrst series from 1917 to 1925 and the second from 193U to 19U0. For an index to the earlier series, see entry 1035. - . if t : : i > 5 INDEX TO CONTRACTS. 19111-26. 5 ft. . 1 1033 A card index showing contract number (see entries 1033 and 1031;), schedule and requisition numbers, kindjand class of material involved, name and address of contractor or manufacturer, date of contract, date and place of delivery, amount of contract, place of inspection, purpose for which material was intended, and related data. Arranged alphabet ically by name of contractor or manufacturer. - - * * j `ffc " /. CARD RECORD OF CORRESPONDENCE REGARDING CONTRACTS. 190U-10. '3 ft. 1035 These cards show contract number and subject of contract of pertinent correspondence described in entries 979 and 980. Arranged numerically by contract number. CARD RECORD OF CORRESPONDENCE REGARDING CONTRACTS. 1923-UO. `lit ft. 1037 These cards show contract number, date of correspondence, name or station of correspondent, and a brief of contents of letter. The rec ords to which these cards refer are described in entries 993, 1033, and 103U. Arranged numerically by contract number in two overlapping series. CONTRACTS OF THE NAVY PURCHASING OFFICE AND RELATED CORRESPONDENCE. 1926-1*2. 177 ft. 1035 Copies of contracts, requisitions, reports of materials inspected and shipped, related forms, and correspondence pertaining to contracts, ne gotiated by Navy purchasing offices at navy yards and naval stations, for a wide variety of supplies and parts and for various types of pro pelling machinery and electrical apparatus for the Bureau of Engineering (after June 30, 19l*0, the Bureau of Ships). Arranged by name of navy yard or naval station and thereunder numerically by contract number. CARD RECORD OF CORRESPONDENCE REGARDING CONTRACTS OF TIE NAVY PURCHA5IN:- 0FFICE. 1935-kO. 3 ft. 1039 These cards show contract number, date of correspondence, name or station of correspondent, and a brief of contents of letter. The cor respondence to which these cards refer is described in entry 1038. Ar ranged by name or numerical designation of purchasing office' and there under by contract number. CONTRACTS AND SPECIEICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS AT NAVAL COALING STATIONS. 1893-1906. 12 vols. 1 ft. . lOliO Contracts for materials, labor, tools, and appliances for^^^J^ctipn 192 JM-83 L1T3TLV; yg.;1 wirr W T *X\: ; i lmtki' ii^r^Tr Ui of coaling plants, wharves, water supply systems, coal sheds and otherbuildings at naval coaling stations at Honolulu, Hawaii; Key West, Fla..; Frenchman's Bay, Maine; Narragansett Bay, Newport, R. I.; Japonski Island, Sitka, Alaska; and Guantanamo, Cuba, showing names of contracting parties, date of contract, and terms of contract. Each contract is accompanied by detailed specifications and blueprints relating to the vrork to be done. Arranged numerically "oy contract number. SHIPS' SPECIFICATIONS. 18S9-1922. 77ft. 10hi These printed booklets and pamphlets, with manuscript annotations, con tain specifications of the Bureau of Engineering for boilers, auxiliary machinery, and electric plants; and specifications of the Bureau of Con struction and Repair for the construction of ships, including specifica tions for equipment under the Bureau of Equipment and for the installation of ordnance. Arranged by class of ship and thereunder alphabetically by name or numerically,,by number of ship. There are also specification and instruction pamphlet's on such subjects as specifications for the inspec tion of material, specifications for electrical appliances, and instruc tions for painting and cementing. SPECII''ICATIONS FOR PROPELLING MACHINERY FOR TORPEDO BOAT DESTROYERS. 1916-19.. 10 vols. 10 in. ; 10h2 These volumes show, on the left-hand page, number of boat or class of boat; printed specifications for its propelling machinery, boilers, aux iliary machinery, electric plant, communication.and signaling devices, and for the inspection of material; and, on the right-hand page, related manuscript notations and calculations. Arranged numerically by boat num ber (the lowest number first if the volume includes information on sev eral boats). There are indexes in the volumes. REGISTER OF REQUISITIONS FOR MACHINERY. 1862-65:. 1 vol. 1 in. 10h3 Shows date the requisition was received, where it was from (name of vessel or naval station), articles requisitioned, where articles were sent, date they were sent, and requisition number. Arranged alphabet ically by initial letter of place to which the articles were sent. REGISTER OF REQUISITIONS FOR SUPPLIES. 1862-69. 1 vol. 3 in. IOUU Shows date and subject of requisition, where it was from, where sup plies were sent or request was referred, date of reply, and file refer ences to a correspondence series which has not been found. The register also contains entries for a few letters received, giving date of letter and a brief of its contents. Arranged alphabetically by initial letter of name of vessel, navy yard, or naval station; thereunder chronologi cally. INDEX TO REQUISITIONS FOR SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT. 1921-27. 29 ft. 10U9 Cards showing subject of requisition or name of vessel, naval station, or navy yard involved, a brief description of material, navy yard or bu reau completing requisition, requisition and schedule numbers, and class and cost of material. Arranged alphabetically by subject and .thereunder by name of vessel, navy yard, or naval station. The requisitionpjftmi which this index refers have not been found. CARD RECORD OF CORRESPONDENCE REGARDING REQUISITIONS FOR SUPPLIES. 19liO. 5 inThese cards show requisition number, date of correspondence, name'll' station of correspondent, and a brief of contents of letter. Arranged name of bureau, navy yard, or naval station. SCHEDULES OF SUPPLIES AND NOTICES OF AWARDS ON BIDS. 1923-30. 20 ft. lGb.7 Schedules of supplies' under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of En- ~ gineeringj copies of Bureau of Supplies and Accounts' notices of awarcR showing firm to which awarded, schedule and class numbers of supplies/ navy yards to receive delivery, description of supplies, dates of inser tion, and by whom inspected. Included are memoranda exchanged between 1: Bureau of Supplies and Accounts and the Bureau of Engineering concerning the status of schedules and recommendations regarding awards. Arranged' numerically by, schedule number. v y'j .?** ' `' SCHEDULES OF SUPPLIES AND RELATED CORRESPONDENCE. 1937-liO. h3 ft. 10li Schedules of supplies under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of En gineering, and related correspondence with the Bureau of Supplies and . Accounts concerning modifications and cancellations of schedules and rec ommendations regarding awards and with firms regarding the submission or proposals. Arranged numerically bj- schedule nuraber. CARD RECORD RELATING TO SCHEDULES OF SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT. 1919-25. 2 ft. 10b^ Cards showing schedule number, date of schedule, a brief description- of materials involved, date of award recommendation, contract number, and remarks. Arranged numerically by schedule number. * CARD RECORD -OF CORRESPONDENCE REGARDING SCHEDUIES OF SUPPLIES. 1923-hO. 8 ft. I030 These cards show schedule number, date of correspondence, name or sta tion of correspondent, and a brief of contents of letter. The correspcr.; ence and schedules to which these cards refer are described in entries 993, 10^7, and IOI48. Arranged numerically by schedule number in two ovo: lapping series. - Allowance Lists of Vessels STEAM ENGINEERING ALLOWANCE OF THE TULSA. 1917. 1 vol. l/2 in. 10?1 This volume contains lists of steam engineering machinery, apparatus, and parts, and numbers of the various items allowed. Arranged in the fo lowing four classes: equipage permanently installed (title "A")movabli tools and equipment (title HB")j spare parts for machinery (titles "3" and "X"); and supplies and tools easily consumable or inexpensive (title "X"). STEAM ENGINEERING ELECTRICAL ALLOWANCE OF THE PECOS. 1918. 1 vol 1 t 1052 This volume shows article, class and title, number allowed, and Arranged alphabetically by general class of article, with an .o alphabetical index to general classes and specific items. STEAM ENGINEERING ALLOWANCE OF THE PECOS. . 1913. 1 vol. 1 in. 1053 This volume contains lists of steam engineering machinery, apparatus, and parts, and numbers of the various items allowed. Arranged in the following four classes: equipage permanently installed (title "A"); movable tools and equipage (title "B"); spare parts for machinery (titles 3" and "X"); and supplies and tools easily consumable or inexpensive (title -AX"). ` ` * Records Relating to Appropriations :ne RECORDS RELATING TO EXPEPDITURES UNDER APPROPRIATIONS. 1921*-31. 2 ft. io5U Prepared statements for congressional committees containing title of appropriation, analysis of expenditures showing object of expenditure, expenditures andlooligations for the present fiscal year and estimates of expenditures for the next two fiscal 'ears, and charts showing relation ship bet'.ireen present expenditures, allocations for the next fiscal year, arid requirements for the following fiscal year. Included are justifica tions and statements of important work done, and quarterly.and monthly .statements, of obligations, statements of funds expended and obligated, and memoranda regarding the status of appropriations. Arranged chrono logically under the Navy Filing Manual file number for appropriations. RECORDS OF ALLOTMENTS OF APPROPRIATIONS. 1930-32.- 2 ft. 1053 Reports from navy yards, entitled "Data Regarding Allotments Covering Engineering Work on Ships." They show name of ship, period of overhaul, authorised overhaul costs for labor, materials, and indeterminate ex penses, and total authorized overhaul costs, total amount spent in the previous month, estimated expenditures for the present month, amount taken up for the next month, and estimates for the remaining months; requests for allotments; and telegrams reporting allotments. Arranged numerically according to the Navy Filing Manual classification number for each navy yard. Miscellaneous Records LIST OF ENGINEERS' STORES ON BOARD VESSELS. 13UU-6U. 3 in. 1056 Invoices of engineers' stores on board various naval vessels showing quantity and cost of items listed. Unarranged. MISCELLANEOUS BILLS. 1363-66. 6 in. 1057 Bills for steam machinery and equipment furnished and for extra 'work performed in the construction of naval vessels by contractors at various shipyards and naval stations. Unarranged. RECORD OF STORES RECEIVED BY THE CLEMATIS. 1861*-66. 1 vol. 1/2 in. --------------- 1053 Contains copies of requisitions for tools, wood, coal, and miscel laneous supplies and equipment required for the engineering department of 195 PRODUCED JH-83 ' ' "l* . i. *- r - , -A." .ivTil.-^V<.wV*f,Vn. H<1.?; -i '-.V-i~*r* ,% - ' Mthik.'ju *"*: * `tTf: ' the vessel, and shows kinds and quantities of materials and dates they ', were received. Arranged chronologically. MORE. 1891-93. 1vol. 3-in. 10^ A record of stpres of the engineering department of the vessel shcwE ing articles, received and expended, quantities received and expended, dates they were received and expended, and cost of articles received nrd. expended. Arranged by article. _ CARD RECORD RELATING TO THE SAIE AMD DISPOSITION OF POWERBOAT ENGINES. 1911-38. 2 ft. lo Ao Cards showing type and males of engine and the engine number, where engine was built, date of completion, boat to which engine was assigned, date of sale or other disposition, and related data. Arranged numerical!-: by engine number^ . .'* CARD RECORD RELATING TO PO'.vEP.BOAT ENGINES. 1923-36. 3 ft. lOcl Cards indicating whether powerboat engines were in stock at various navy yards and naval stations and showing type and number of engine, norm of navy yard or naval station, date the engine was received or issued,. ;" and data on number of such engines assigned or on hand. Arranged by type of engine and thereunder by name of navy yard or naval station. CARD RECORD RELATING TO SURVEYS OF SUPPLIES AND ECU IP:ENT. 1930~If0. 3 in. 1062 These cards show date, number, and subject of surveys, condue led at~~" various navy'- yards and naval stations, on the condition of supplies end equipment. Arranged alphabetically by name of navy yard or naval static.-.. Miscellaneous Records PATENT RELEASES. 1861-68. 9 in. . 1061 Authorisations from inventors and holders of patents on steam equip ment releasing the Navy Department from all charges and fees for using various types of steam machinery and accessories. Arranged in roughly chronological order. RECORDS 0? EXAMINATIONS TAKEN BY ENGINEER OFFICERS. 1862-98. 1 vol 1 in. 1C6L This volume relates to examinations taken by applicants for the po sitions of Chief Engineer and Assistant Engineer. It shows name, ran!:, age, and length of service of applicant, grade for which examined, and date and result of test. Arranged by grade applied for and thereunder in roughly chronological order. - PERSONNEL RECORDS OF ASSISTANT ENGINEERS. 1896-98. 1 vol. 3 in. 10o3 This volume shows names, dates and places of birth, dates of commissions, and abstracts of orders relating to a few Assistant Engineers of the Bureau. Arranged by name of engineer, with an alphabetical index to names in the front of the volume. - \ : PRODUCED 119966 - 83 ..v'at'*- v v*- . >X ' W'A -/: . " ' - `WV-- - \ ' ~w., WAR` ' < -A vU U'tuR-V--', -- .IWWWV-l. WU-.: - .."a.''t;.rtN. ' )> j I RECORDS RELATING TO PERSON1IEL CLASSIFICATION OF INSPECTORS OF ENGINEERING MACHINERY. 1923. 3 in. 1066 : Statements of classification of employees under the Classification Act of 1923? statements of duties and job descriptions; statements of O . organization and functions of inspection offices, with some organization charts; recommendations regarding changes in salaries and classifica- ; tions; lists of personnel; reports of new appointments; and reports of 1 ; changes in pay. Arranged by name of inspection district. RECORDS RELATING TO MACHINERY FOR LIGHT CRUISERS NOS. 2U-31. 1928-29. I 2 ft. 1067 0 "'! Proposals from contractors to deliver materials and apparatus, with prices quoted; drafts of purchase orders and notifications of accept- ances of orders; and memoranda exchanged between the Bureau and inspec- J-7 l tors of machinery concerning unsatisfactory and uncompleted work, trials -? of. vessels, proposed rearrangements of quarters, and extensions of con- C tract time. --Unarranged. A few items relating to Light Cruiser No. 7 i (the Raleigh), dated in 1923, are scattered among these records. j 'T SPEC IFICAT IONS OF A 13-GUN STEAM SLOOP OF WAR THAT WAS DESIGNED AND PROPOSED BY ALBAN C. STIKERS. n.d. 1vol. 1/2 in. 1068 ] Specifications containing a general description of the vessel, prin- ; cipal dimensions, and a detailed description of the vessel and its steam : machinery. Stimers* title is given as Chief Engineer. The volume is not i further identified. : RECORDS SUBLETTED IN THE' CASS OF THE HAZELTINE CORP. vs. THE ATWATER KENT MAtTUFACTURING CO. 1926-29. lA in. 1069 j This was a case in the U. S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania involving an alleged infringement of patent rights in con nection with electrical circuits. The records consist of copies of draw- j ings and diagrams relating to electrical circuits, with related memoranda, which were called for from the Bureau of Engineering and later returned to the Bureau. Unarrahged. ; "NAVY YARD FILS." 1909-23. k ft. 1070 ; Unidentified index cards showing subject and date' of correspondence ^ and file numbers (such as 0913, 01191) to an unidentified series of rec- ; ords. The cards also contain other reference numbers (such as B.S. : No. U3; C&R 18176), and "scheme" and "program numbers" (such as Scheme | Mo. 2; Program 1917). Arranged in the following series: (1) by year and thereunder alphabetically by subject, and (2) by type or class of vessel and thereunder alphabetically by subject. In addition there is a sub- : series designated "Miscellaneous Ships and Sketches," arranged alphabet ically by subject. I I RECORDS OF SUBORDINATE UNITS OF THE OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF THE BUREAU I Records of the General Inspector of Machinery j The duties of the General Inspector of Machinery were to act in an i advisory capacity to the Bureau, to inspectors of machinery, and to PRODUCED JM - 83 r j 3, 1 1 i 1 1 11 ; inspectors of naval material for matters under the Bureau's jurisdiction to supervise the administration of inspection offices; and to serve as '' ex officio senior member of the board on machinery changes for vessels being built under private contracts. GENERAL C0HHESP0I1DENCE. 1905-26. 9 ft. IO72. Letters, memoranda, and reports received and copies of those senti including correspondence and reports from inspectors of machinery at new yards and private shipyards, correspondence with contractors, reports of" boards investigating construction irregularities, bills -for office sup plies, travel orders and transportation requests, and correspondence re lating to personnel, wages, annual reports, and-tests of equipment. Ar_ ranged alphabetically by subject or by name of correspondent in two serie- the first entitled "Subject File" and the second, "General Correspondences There is no apparent difference in the content of the two series. Records of the Division of Logs and Records The Division of Logs and Records 'was responsible for the checking and reviewing of engineroe.m logs of naval vessels; the compilation of and" issuance to seagoing personnel and naval training schools of Bureau pam phlets relating to the "care and. management of machinery on shipboard; the preparation of and issuance to the naval service of the "Confidential Bulletins of Engineering Information"; add the filing and indexing of all important data regarding engineering matters, with special reference to naval vessels. STEAM LOGS OF NAVAL VESSELS. 18k3-1906. 2,630 vols, 158 ft. 1072 Daily reports showing name of vessel, name of commanding officer, lo cation of vessel, and date; hourly reports on speed of vessel, direction and force of wind, course of vessel, performance of engines, amount of fuel used, temperature in enginerocm and on deck, and amount of concen tration of water in the boilers; reports giving total amount of fuel ex pended during day and amount remaining on hand, number of knots run dur ing day, latitude and longitude? and remarks concerning the condition of the sea and the events that occurred. The later logs also contain descriptions of engines, boilers, and auxiliary machinery. Arranged al phabetically by name of vessel. REFERENCE DATA.' 1887-1935. 83 ft. - 1073 These records include the following publications of the United States and foreign governments on technical subjects relating to engineering; reports regarding trials of vessels, characteristics of vessels, and in spections of machinery; data regarding foreign vessels; specifications and tracings of vessels; lists of patentees and decisions regarding pat ents, trademarks, and copyrights; copies of lectures given by naval of ficers; and occasional items of correspondence. Arranged numerically. . INDEX TO REFERENCE DATA. 1887-1935. 15 ft. 107k A card index shewing subject of document or name of author, a brief of contents, and file references to the records described in entry 1073. Arranged alphabetically by subject or by name of author. In addition to 198 ._ this index there is another index, apparently incomplete, which shows only 'the subject of the document or the -name of the author and the docu ment1 s file number. CA?H RECORD OF REFERENCE DATA. 1837-1935. 1 ft. 10?5 These cards show subject of document or name of author, a brief of contents, and file references to the records described in entry 1073. Arranged numerically by file number. BIBLIOGRAPHY ON CONDENSER TUBS CORROSION. I86h-19lil. 3 in. 1076 Cards showing author, title, publisher or title of publication, date of publication, and often extracts and summaries of information contained in technical publications relating to condenser tube corrosion. Arranged chronologically. CARD RECORD OF BOILER $KD' CONDENSER TUBE RENEWALS. 1900-1920. 3 in. T. * 1077 These cards show name of vessel, date and place of retubing boilers and condensers, and related information. Arranged alphabetically by name of vessel. INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING LOOSELEAF ENGIUEROOM. LOGS. 1917. 3 in. 1078 General instructions for maintaining record sheets of engineroom logs on vessels, together with sample sheets and directions on arrangement and type of information to be supplied. Arranged numerically by number of sample record sheet. "COAL SPEED CURVES OF VESSELS, n.d. 1 vol. 1 in. 1079 Graphs showing number of tons of coal consumed in relation to number of knots per hour. Arranged by name of vessel. The names of the vessels concerned are listed in the front of the volume. MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION CARDS, n.d. 1 in. 10SO Contain data on boilers and boiler tests, performance curves of ves sels, formulas for efficiency determinations and other calculations, oil lubricating requirements, names and addresses of manufacturers, and simi lar information on a variety of subjects. Arranged alphabetically by subject. Records of the Radio Division The Radio Division, at first known as the Division of Radio Teleg raphy and after September 1930 as the Division of Radio and So\md, had charge of the design and supply of radio apparatus for ship and shore in stallations and for aircraft, and of the development of antisubmarine and antiaircraft sound devices. ORDERS AMD MEMORANDA. 1906-30. 1 ft. 10 8l Orders, circular letters, and office memoranda relating to the devel opment, supply, and operation of radio equipment and Apparatus and to the general administration of the Radio Division; and despatch.es of the Navy Department, 1921-30, relating to administrative matters. Before 191 these are records of the Bureau of Equipment. Arranged chronologically 199 'V-yys' ..y.4 mm -$& :%':US , ! '*"VV*K - *. '-'-T.-^VC/Ms: m '/v`:*v>.' * **VjV * V-; ,wUm 4--- *!' SENZHONTHLY RADIO REPORTS. 1913-19. 5 in. , 1o32 . Blueprint copies of reports of the Bureau containing information on the testing and development of radio equipment, directions for the in stallation and use of radio apparatus, discussions of the deficiencies of various types of radio apparatus, and information on research and pat ents. Arranged chronologically. CORRESPONDENCE RELATING TO CONTRACTS FOR RADIO EQUIPMENT. 1918-20. 2 ft. 1083 Correspondence concerning bids for contracts and specifications for transmitters, insulators, and generators; requisitions for material; and modifications in the design of radio apparatus, with accompanying photo graphs and.drawings of radio equipment. Unarranged. .REPORTS AND DATA RELATING TO-RADIO. 1919-U2. 8 ft. .1031: Reports of tests, investigations, and experiments in radio operations' and technology; data on radio policy; technical reports and publications; administrative orders; minutes of meetings; and Navy Department circular letters. Arranged alphabetically by subject. CORRESPONDENCE AND REPORTS RELATING TO RADIO. 192U-36. U ft. 10^3 Correspondence and reports exchanged between officials of the Radio Division, other units of the Navy Department, and private individuals. These records consist of reports on radio operations and communication; monthly reports of experiments; correspondence relating to the supply of new equipment, radio apparatus for the fleet, communication competitions, and the policies of the Naval Research Laboratory; and photostatic cop ies of articles from technical magazines and reviews. Included also are some circular letters, intraoffice memoranda, and minutes of Bureau meetings and conferences similar to those described in entries 1081 and 108Lu Arranged alphabetically by subject. REPORTS FROM NAVAL RADIO STATIONS. 192.5-1*0. 186 vols. 1*5 ft. 1086 Consist of looseleaf binders containing maps, drawings, diagrams, photographs, and textual descriptions of locations, facilities, and equip ment of naval radio stations. Including information on buildings,- power lines, antenna systems, radio navigational equipment, transmitters, re pairs, and historical data. Arranged by name of station, the stations being in no particular order. RECORDS OF BOARDS OF OFFICERS Records of Examining Boards of Naval Engineers, Philadelphia, Pa. An act of Congress approved March 3, 1371, provided that no person should be appointed in the Engineer Corps of the Navy until he was found qualified by boards of competent engineer and medical officers designated by the Secretary of the Ilavy. The boards of naval engineers that met either in Philadelphia or at the - Philadelphia Navy Yard were appointed and dissolved as business before the boards warranted. The membership of these boards changed from time to time, but the records kept by them are a continuous series. 200 - S3  >, ..W, jf. i ; ISTTERS SECT. Mar. 1075-Dec. 1899. h vols. 7 in. 1087 : Copies of letters sent chiefly to the Secretary of the Navy reporting on the outcome of examinations and to chiefs of Kavy Department bureaus concerning candidates, with some lists of candidates and grades. Ar- ranged chronologically. The last volume, for the period May 1898- December 1899, contains press copies. The volume for the period March 1875-April 188I4. has'art index; the volume for the period May l88I*~December 1896 has an incomplete index. ; j; j:> : '> ISTTERS RECEIVED. May 1871-Dec. 1899. 5 vols. 6 in. 1088 Letters from candidates concerning their qualifications or complain ing about the grade to which they were appointed; letters from the Naval Academy transmitting merit rolls of cadet engineers; letters from, the Judge Advocate General acknowledging the receipt of proceedings in in- dividual cases; letters from officials of the Navy Department transmit- ting testimonial letters regarding candidates; and letters from the Chief of the Bureau.-of Steam "Engineering concerning the recommendations and work of the board, appointments and leaves of absences of members of the board, and the forwarding of textbooks for use in examinations. Arranged chronologically. JOURNALS. Apr. 1876-Dec. 1899. 6 vols. 2 ft. 1089 These volumes record the work of the boards meeting in Philadelphia, Pa, They show times of convening and adjourning, names of candidates examined, and recommendations. Included are copies of letters from the Secretary of the Navy establishing the boards. Arranged chronologically. The volume for the period December 1881-June 1586 has a name index. EXAMINATION PAPERS, n.d. 3 ft, -1090 Contain, name, age, birthplace, and residence of the candidate, a statement of his education and experience, and the examination questions and answers. They appear to relate chiefly to successful candidates. Arranged alphabetically by name of candidate. ,i ! ; ! j ; | | '| I J ! .j ) i i! 1 j 5 j Records of the Examining Board of Naval Engineers, Boston Navy Yard 1 Upon the outbreak of the Spanish-American War a board of naval officers was set up to consider the appointment of Acting (temporary) Officers in the Navy. The -board recommended that boards of officers be established at certain navy yards, including the Boston Navy Yard, to examine applicants for appointment as Acting Officers in the Line, Medical Corps, Pay Corps, and Engineer Corps. Accordingly, a board of engineer officers was appointed at the Boston Kavy Yard to examine candi dates for appointment as Acting Assistant Engineer Officers. The board was in session from May 3 to July 11, 1890. ! !1 | 1 | j ' ; | j CORRESPONDENCE RELATING TO TIE BOARD. 1898. l/h in. 1091 Consists of copies of the following: a letter, dated April 27, 1893, from the Secretary of the Navy to the commandant -of the Boston Navy Yard regarding the establishment of the board; a recommendation of the board established to consider the appointment of temporary officers (no place, date, or names of members shovrn); the commandant's letter reporting the ! PRODUCED fnr f'n establishment of the board at the Boston Navy Yard; and letters of 4 struction to the board from the Secretary of the Navy, the Chief Cf~ ' Bureau of Navigation, and the Chief of the Bureau of Steam Engince'-.-Ti'-,. 7.7. Arranged chronologically. .7"'*"' ' -ibl IgL'S LETTERS SENT. May-July 1898. 1 vol. 1 in. 1 ^ Press copies of..letters sent to the commandant of the Boston Navy-" Yard and to the Chief of the Bureau of Steam Engineering regarding 7-- dates recommended for acceptance or rejection, and of letters sent to ^ ' the candidates informing them whether they passed or failed the exam-'-v s tions. Arranged chronologically. 7k- : J\ -*vire.. ROUGH MINUTES OF THE BOARD. May 3-July 11, 1898. l/2 in. ' ' 7'' ' 1 A daily record of the board showing time of convening and time of 7 journing, names and other data concerning candidates examined, and -\ eral information relating to the work of the board. Arranged chronolrs:..- r. ically. ^ i CORRESPONDENCE 'RELATING TO AND EXAMINATION PAPERS OF SUCCESSFUL CA?r,"- DATES. May-July 1893. 6 in. v..-_ Letters from professors and others recommending applicants; exr:d'77'-'" . tion papers containing questions and answers; and information concerr: candidate's age, birthplace, education, and experience. Arranged' alrfw- betically by name of candidate. - ' 7 ;c.V^ d. c: Records of the Board on Plans of Steam Capstans Steam Engineering Gear, and Steam Nindiasses This board, composed of engineer officers, was appointed on Au gust 29, 1877, to examine such plans of steam capstans, steam engine-.-."ing gear, and steam windlasses as ware submitted to it or which it cod' procure. The board was instructed to meet at the New York Navy Yard to report separately on each plan. REPORT OF THE BOARD. Mar. 1878. 1 vol. 2 in. Kg;'. Contains a copy of the letter of the Chief of the Bureau of Stein gineering, dated August 29, 1077, establishing the board and the bor-r..-',-. reports on plans examined, with accamanying drawings and letters re ceived from inventors and others concerning the plans. Arranged ch:v logically. . - ^r Records of the Board on Tests of Liquid Fuel for Naval Purposes, "Tj-702--IT An act of Congress approved July 1, 1902, appropriated $20,000 fc" - extended tests of liquid fuel oil(from the California and Texas oil fields) for naval purposes. The act provided that the tests should .he carried out under the direction of the Bureau of Steam Engineering, I a board of three officers was appointed to make the tests. The board conducted these tests on vessels and at laboratories, consulted with com mercial firms regarding the use of liquid fuel on commercial vessels, collected data from naval officers at shipyards, from foreign countries,- and fran commercial firms. The board completed its work in 190h 202 produced JM-83.v 1~ *< .. , r RECORDS. 1902~L. 3 ft. 1096 >( Tables and test reports of trials, computation sheets, data regarding prices of oil, correspondence with naval officers at shipyards regarding their experiences and opinions, correspondence with private shipbuilders regarding the use of liquid fuel oil in commercial vessels, extracts of articles from foreign magasines, newspaper clippings on petroleum and other pertinent subjects, tracings, drawings, and blueprints of oil burn ing apparatus, drafts of the board's report, and miscellaneous correspond i ence and data on fuel oil tests. Arranged in part by subject and there under by name of correspondent or type of material; in part,unarranged. i l-- FIELD RECORDS 3 Records Relating to the Columbian Iron Works and Dry Dock Co. Baloimore, i\d. iti LETTERS SENT BY THE INSPECTOR OF MACHINERY. 1893-98. 1 vcl. 1 in. 1097 Press copies of letters sent to contractors, manufacturers, the. Bu reau, and others relating to construction activities within the juris diction of the inspector of machinery. Arranged chronologically. There is an index, arranged alphabetically by initial letter of subject or name of correspondent, showing name or subject and page number. .C it LETTERS RECEIVED BY THE INSPECTOR. 0? MACHINERY FROM THE BUREAU. 1893-93, 1 vol, 2 in, 1098 Letters received relating to the construction and installation of ma chinery, mebinary parts, and accessories on beard various torpedo boats (see entry 1099). Arranged numerically, with an index showing subject of letter and file number. MISCELLANEOUS LETTERS RECEIVED BY THE INSPECTOR OF MACHINERY. 1893-99. 1 vol. 2 in. 1099 letters received from the Bureau of Steam Engineering, contractors, manufacturers, and others cn a variety of subjects under the jurisdiction of the inspector of machinery. Arranged numerically by file number, with an index showing subject or name of correspondent and file number. LETTERS FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE COLUMBIAN IRON WORKS AND DRY DOCK CO. 1893-97. 1/1} in. HOP Copies of letters from the president of the company to the Chief of the Bureau that were transmitted to the inspector of machinery. Unar ranged. GENERAL CORRESPONDENCE OF THE INSPECTOR OF MACHINERY. 1899-1901}. 2 vols. 6 in. 1101 Letters received and copies of letters sent to all correspondents re lating to construction activities within the jurisdiction of the inspec tor of machinery of the Columbian Iron Works. Arranged numerically by file number, with an index at the beginning of each volume showing sub ject of letter and file number assigned. For a register and a list of some of this correspondence, see entries 1102 and 1103. 203 Educed M- S3 **** .i REGISTERS 0? LETTERS RECEIVED BY THE INSPECTOR OF MACHINERY. 1893-1503. ' : 1 vol. 1/2 in. 1102 " This volume contains a register of -letters received from the Bureau"" of Steam Engineering, 1898-1903, shewing date of letter, date received, subject of correspondence, and Bureau's file number, arranged alphabet- ically by file letter of Bureau (SS, TT, WW, etc.) and thereunder numsr- ically by file number; and a register of letters received from the Bureau of Ordnance, 19C0-1903, giving similar information, arranged in roughly numerical order by Bureau of Ordnance file number. The letters received that are entered in this register are filed in the general correspond- - ence of the inspector of machinery (see entry 1101) and in the several series of correspondence, described below, relating to individual vessels. ! ? * ' ; : i 7 > 7 ; ' LISTS OF LETTERS RECEIVED BY THE INSPECTOR OF KACHETERT. I898-I90I4. ' 1/h in. 1103 Chronological^ lists of letters received from the Bureaus of Steam En~ gineering and.Ordnance giving for each letter its date, a brief of its contents, and the Bureau's file number. The letters listed are filed in the general correspondence of the inspector of machinery (see entry 1101) and in the several-series of correspondence, described below, relating . to individual vessels, j : { ; i I * 7 l ' ' ACKNa-ILEEGMENTS 0? LETTERS RECEIVED FROM THE BUREAU. 1899-1902. 1 vol. 3 in. llOh Copies of weekly letters sent to the Bureau by the inspector of ma chinery listing Bureau communications and acknowledging their receipt. Arranged chronologically. PAPERS RELATING TO MONTHLY REPORTS OF THE INSPECTOR OF MACHINERY. 1895-97. 6 in. H05 . Rough drafts, notes, and copies of statements and drafts of reports shoring number and type ox workmen employed, hours worked, and wages paid, and kind, quantity, and cost of materials received and used in the construction and installation of machinery on board various torpedo boats. Unarranged. REPORTS OF MATERIAL REJECTED BY THE INSPECTOR OF MACHINERY. 1895-96. . 1/h in. . 1106 Consist of monthly lists of machinery and machinery parts and acces sories rejected, giving name of manufacturer, a brief description of ma terial, reasons for rejection, and remarks. Unarranged. PROGRESS OF WORK REPORTS OF TIE INSPECTOR OF MACHINERY. 1895-98. 3 in. 1107 Copies of monthly reports listing the quantity of machinery, machinery parts, and accessories received and machined for use in the construction of various torpedo boats. Arranged chronologically. CONTRACTS FOR TORPEDO BOATS AND RELATED CORRESPONDENCE. 1395-98. 1/2 in. . - - 1108 Copies of contracts for various torpedo boats filed in the office of the inspector of machinery, together with related correspondence, ranged by name or number of vessel. aPRODUC0 20U JM - 83 | .2 V .9' RECORDS RELATING TO PAYMENTS TO CONTRACTORS. 1895-98. 3 in. 1109 Copies of contractors1 bills and applications forwarded to the Bureau of Steam Engineering by the inspector of machinery requesting payment in accordance with contract agreements for work performed on various torpedo boatsj together with special reports of work completed. Unarranged. OPEN PURCHASE VOUCHERS. 1895-1901;. 7 in. 1110 "Vouchers of the office of the inspector of machinery relating to the purchase of all types of supplies and equipment. They show date, nans' of contractor or manufacturer, and kind, quantity, and cost of material, involved. Arranged numerically by voucher number. MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS OF THE INSPECTOR OF MACHEEEY. 1895-1901;. 9 in. mi Include correspondence and reports on trials and performances; esti mates of unfinished work; express company receipts for packages delivered; papers relating to repair work, finished drawings, and valve functions; contractor's bills for overtime; miscellaneous blueprints; copies of speci fications; and statements of pounds of materials received. Unarranged. RECORDS OF BOARDS ON CHANGES. 1896-98. 3 'in. 1112 Reports of boards on increased or decreased costs involved as a re sult of changes in the design of machinery and machinery accessories on board various- torpedo boats, together with copies of bills submitted by the contractor for these changes. Unarranged. EFFICIENCY REPORTS OF CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES. 1896-1903. 1 in. 1113 -Semiannual reports on the character,, efficiency, and productivity of office employees, special laborers, and mechanics. Unarranged. RECORDS RELATING TO MATERIALS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS. ' 1900- 1901. 1 vol, 3 in. 1111; Relate mainly to materials used in erecting the Construction and Re pair Building at the Washington Navy Yard, and the Torpedo Storehouse at the Norfolk Navy Yard. The records consist of reports of materials shipped by manufacturers to the inspector of machinery at the Columbian Iron Works for examination and reshipment, together with related corre spondence on tests and specifications, and blueprints. Arranged by name or type of building and thereunder in roughly chronological order. RECORDS RELATING TO MATERIALS FOR BUIIBINC-5 AT THE WASHINGTON NAVY YARD AND FOR THE 120-TON FLOATING DERRICK AT THE NORFOLK NAVY YARD. 1901-3.' 1 vol. '2 in. 1115 Letters received by the inspector of machinery and copies of letters sent, together with reports of materials shipped, shipping receipts, copies of specifications, and reports on the chemical analysis and test ing of various metal products. Arranged chronologically. NAVY YARD ORDERS AND CIRCULAR LETTERS. 1901-1;. l/h in. 1116 Printed copies of navy yard orders and circular letters of the Navy Department relating mainly to personnel qualifications, employment, pay, leave, and. working conditions. Unarranged. PRODUCED 205 JM - 83 . Vt NOTES ON KARINE ENGINEERING. n.d. 1 vol. l/U in. This volume contains blueprints and diagrams of machinery and ac-Er-' sories, rough drawings, and notes on. engineering problems. Unarrar'vO:*-'-^* k' />! LETTERS SENT TO TIE BUREAU BY THE INSPECTOR OF MACHINERY RELATING to FOOTE. 1895-93. 1 vol. 2 in. A . Press copies of letters sent. Arranged chronologically. There 'IT~~ index, arranged alphabetically, by initial letter of subject, shevirw ject and page number. -4*. LETTERS SENT TO THE CONTRACTORS BY TKS INSPECTOR OF MACHINERY RELATE;- -y^t- TO TIE FOOTE. 1895-98. 1 vol. 2 in. . ; '.'5' Press copies of letters sent. Arranged chronologically. There i `tStf- index, arranged alphabetically by initial letter of subject, showin ject and page number. :*v* 3. LETTERS RECESSED BY THE INSPECTOR OF MACHINERY FROM THE BUREAU RSlAT'y TO THE FOOTE. 1895-97. 1vol. 3 in* lly Arranged numerically by file number. There is an index, arrangad~aIY phabetically by Initial letter of subject, shewing subject and.file r.u:- ber. LETTERS RECEIVED FROM TKS CONTRACTORS RE,LATINO TO THE FOOTE. l895rS'7.' 1 vol. 3 in. Ur I Copies of letters from the contractors to the Chief of the Bureau^ which were transmitted to the inspector of machinery. Arranged numer ically by file number, with an index showing subject and file number. V CORRESPONDENCE OF THE INSPECTOR OF MACHINERY RELAY ECO TO THE GENERAL HUNT. 1899-1900., 1 in. Ilf-; Letters received and copies of letters sent relating to the construc tion of the vessel. The despatch boat General Hunt was built by the R. M. Spedden Shipbuilding Co., Baltimore, lid,, and the inspector of ma chinery at the Columbian Iron Works superintended the construction and installation of the vessel's machinery. Unarranged. CORRESPONDENCE OF.THE INSPECTOR OF, MACHINERY RELATING TO TIE HcKEE. 1896-98. 2 vols. 6 in. 112^ \v letters received and copies of letters sent. Arranged numerically by V file number, with an index showing subject of letter and file number. .t REPORTS OF LABOR AND MATERIALS RELATING TO TIE KACIIINSRY OF THE NcKEB. 1897-98. 1/k in. 112!. V Monthly reports showing kind and quantity of materials received, and monthly reports of employees showing types of laborers hired and amounts I of time expended. Arranged by type of report and thereunder chronolog ically. These reports are referred to in the first part of the volume V. containing the register of letters received from.the Bureau of Steam En gineering and the Bureau of Ordnance (see entry 1102). /- PRODUCED V 206 -83 7rr IETTERS SENT TO THE BUREAU BY TIE INSPECTOR OF MACHINERY REGARDING THE PLUNGER. July 1895-June 1899. 1 vol. 1 in. 1125 Press copies of letters sent. Arranged chronologically* with an in dex in the volume. IETTERS SENT TO THE CONTRACTORS BY THE INSPECTOR OF MACHINERY REGARDING THE PLUNGER. Aug. 1895-Dec. 1898. 1 vol. 1 in. 1126 Press copies of letters sent regarding drawings, blueprints, specifi cations, and inspections of materials for machinery. Arranged chrono logically. IETTERS RECEIVED BY TIE INSPECTOR OF MACHINERY FROM THE BUREAU RELATING TO TIE PLUNGER. 1895-1900. 1 vol. 1 in. 1127 Arranged numerically by file number, -with an index showing subject and file number. , .. IETTERS RECEIVED FROM THE CONTRACTORS RELATING TO THE PLUNGER. 1895- 1900. 1 vol. 1 in, 1128 Copies of letters from the contractors to the Chief of the Bureau which were transmitted to the inspector of machinery. Arranged numer ically by file number, with an index showing subject and file number. REPORTS REGARDING THE PLUNGER. Sept. 1895-Mar. 1900. 2 in. 1129 Monthly reports of the inspector of machinery relating to machinery on the submarine torpedo boat Plunger. They show progress of work during the month and general conditions at the time the report was submitted. Arranged chronologically. PAPERS RELATING TO MONTHLY REPORTS REGARDING THE PLUNGER. May 1896- May 1899. 1 in. H30 Relate to the reports described in entry H29. These papers consist of lists of the cost of materials for machinery, bills for materials, and statements of the classes of labor employed showing number employed in each class, number of hours vrorked by each class, and amount paid to each class. Arranged chronologically. APPLICATIONS FOR PAYMENTS ON MACHINERY OF THE PLUNGER. 1396-98. 1 in. *3-31 Applications of the contractor (the John P. Holland Torpedo Boat Co. of Baltimore, Md.) for installment payments on the contract for machinery, with the following attached papers: reports of the inspector of machinery, Columbian Iron Works and Dry Dock Co., Baltimore, Md., on,the condition of work on the machinery and on weights and costs of labor and material, and a joint statement of the inspector of machinery and the superintending constructor at the Columbian Iron Works and Dry Dock Co. that the work had progressed sufficiently to justify payment. Arranged chronologically. MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS OF THE INSPECTOR OF MACHINERY RELATING TO THE PLUNGER. , 1895-1900. 1/U in. ' 1032 A contract and specifications for the construction of the-vessel, in structions from the Bureau of Steam Engineering to the inspector of ma chinery, and a report of weights placed on board and of scrap removedi?-;~.. Unarranged. . 207 JM- ' '* *. v,t * j-.x. V*."" f-.-v2r- or: H- LETTERS SENT TO THE BUREAU BI THE INSPECTOR OF MACHINERY RELAXING TO ;r. RODGERS 1895-98. 1 vol. 2 in. ... ;qY/ Press copies of letters sent. Arranged chronologically. An indevp"' arranged alphabetically by initial letter of subject, shows subject anc page number. V*/ LETTERS SENT TO* THE CONTRACTORS BY THE INSPECTOR OF MACHINERY "RELATING TO THE RODGERS. 1895-98. 1 vol. 2 in. 13W; Press copies of letters sent. Arranged chronologically. An- inde^7*'"; $ V, arranged alphabetically by initial letter of subject, shows subject and page number. - LETTERS' RECEIVED BY THE INSPECTOR OF MACHINERY FROM THE' BUREAU RELATING TO THE RODGERS. 1895-98. 1 vol. 3 in. lyr Arranged numerically by file number, with an index showing subject"-' and file numbeij.. ^ y LETTERS RECEIVED FROM THE CONTRACTORS RELATING TO THE RODGERS. 1895-90. 1 vol. 2 in. ' LL2c Copies of letters from the contractors to the Chief of the Bureau"? which were transmitted to the inspector of machinery. Arranged chrcnc- logically. RECORDS RELATING TO TIE TINGEY. 1898-1903. 7 vols. 2 ft. IT-7 Correspondence, reports, and memoranda relating to contracts, institu tions from the Bureau, boards on changes and appraisement, and types c:' machinery and machinery parts and accessories. -The records relating ta various subjects were given individual file numbers (as Pistons: 2; Trll Boards: 10; Condensers: 11) and further subdivided alphabetically, if necessary (Water Piping for Engine Room: 2oB; Piping for Water Service: 26N). The records are arranged numerically -according to this c-2heme, thereunder alphabetically by file letter of subdivision, and therevr.de-r chronologically, with an outline of the pertinent classification scheme at the beginning of each volume. RECORDS RELATING TO INSPECTION OF MATERLALS FOR TIE TEIC-EY. 1593-1903. k vols. 1 ft. 113 " letters received from the Bureau of Steam Engineering, contractors, and manufacturers, and copies of letters sent by the inspector of ma chinery relating to inspections of machinery and machinery parts and ac cessory equipment to be used in the construction of the Tingey, together with reports of materials shipped, invoices, and blueprints. The varir..-' types of parts and accessories were given alphabetical-numerical dcsigrr.- tions and the records- are arranged alphabetically by these file symbols. A key to this classification scheme, listing the parts and accessories And giving the assigned file letter, precedes the records. REPORTS OF LABOR AND MATERIALS RELATING TO THE MACHINERY OF THE TINGEY. 1393-1903. 1 vol. 1/2 in. Z!:_ Monthly reports of employees showing types of laborers hired and amounts of time expended; monthly reports showing kind and quantity of materials received for use on board the vessel; and reports of material:: 208 produced -- rejected giving date of rejection, name of contractor, description of material, reasons for rejection, and cause assigned. Arranged by type of report and thereunder clironologically. REPORTS OF MATERIAL 'REJECTED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE TINGEY. 1899- 1902. 1 in. llliO Reports of the inspector of machinery giving date, name of manufac turer, description of material, treatment and tests,applied, reasons for rejection, causes assigned,-and remarks. Unarranged. REPORTS OF THE INSPECTOR OF MACHINERY ON PROGRESS OF WORE ON THE MACHINERY OF THE TINGSY. 1899-1903. 1 vol. 3 in. llltl Copies of monthly reports listing quantity of machinery parts and ac cessories received and machined for use in construction of the vessel. Arranged chronologically. -,-h RECORDS RELATING TO TIE PATIENT OF CONTRACTORS FOR WCHK ON THE MACHINERY OF THE TINGE!. 1899-1903. 3 in. 111:2 Copies of 'bills and applications forwarded to the Bureau of Steam En gineering by the inspector of machinery requesting payments in accordance with contract agreements for work performed in the construction of the vessel, together with special reports of work completed, and related pa pers. Arranged chronologically. CONTRACTORS` LABOR AND MATERIAL REPORTS ON CONSTRUCTION OF THE TINGEY. 1899-1901:. 1 vol. 3 in. Tltj Monthly statements and reports from contractors showing number and type of workmen employed, hours worked, and wages paid; and the kind, quantity, and cost of materials received and used in the construction and installation of machinery on board the vessel. Arranged chronolog ically. RECORDS OF TIE BOARD OF APPRAISAL TO EXAMINE CONSTRUCTION OF THE TINGSY. 1901. 1 in. llHU On April 3, 1901, the Secretary of the Navy ordered a board, consist ing of five members and presided over by the inspector of machinery at the Columbian Iron Works, to make a complete appraisal of all work done or begun on the Tingey and to assess the market value of all materials and property related thereto. These records consist of reports and ap praisals of work done on the Tingey, estimates on work not completed or furnished, and a record of proceedings of the board. Unarranged. DESCRIPTION OF TIE MACHINERY OF .TIE TINGEY. 1903. Less than l/h in. Ilit5 A copy of a report submitted to the Bureau by the inspector of ma chinery describing in detail the engines, boilers, and auxiliary machin ery of the Tingey. Arranged by type of machinery. BLUEPRINTS OF TIE MACHINERY OF TIE TINGSY. 1903. l/2 in. Ilh6 Blueprints of various parts and accessories of the vessel's machinery. Unarranged. PROOuc 209 - 83 LISTS OF DRAWINGS OF IIACHICTRY FOR __E__N_G_E_Y. n.d. 2 vols. 1/2 in.' llli? Lists of drawings of machinery and .machinery accessories. One volur-l is entitled "Proposed Drawings." Arranged alphabetically by initial leg. ter of name of part or accessory. File numbers are shown, but no series of drawings or blueprints bearing these file numbers has been found. MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS RELATING TO TIE TINGEY. ca. 1901. 1 in. 1]^? Include inventories of engineering and ordnance material on boardTEe vessel, estimates of funds expended for labor and machinery, lists of materials on hand for use in construction, and lists of construction and repair material placed on board the Tingey. Unarranged. .. ... LETTERS SENT TO THE BUREAU BY THE INSPECTOR OF MACHINERY RELATING TO THE WINSLOW. 1895-93. 1 vol. 2 in. Uli9 Press copies of letters sent. Arranged chronologically. An index, arranged alphabetically by initial letter of subject, shows subject and page number. .;.-y -' LETTERS SECT TO THE COCTRACTORS BY THE INSPECTOR OF MACHINERY RELATLYC- TO TIE WINSLOW. 1895-96. 1 vol. 2 in. llfo Press copies of letters sent. Arranged chronologically. LETTERS RECEIVED BY THE INSPECTOR OF MACILDERY FROM THE BUREAU RELATING TO TIE WINSLCW. 1895-98. 1 vol. 3 in. 11?1 Arranged numerically by file number, with an index showing subject and file number. LETTERS RECEIVED FROM TIE CONTRACTORS RELATING TO TIE WINSLOW. 1895-93. 1 vol. 2 in. 115? Copies of letters from the contractors to the Chief of the Bureau, which were transmitted to the inspector of machinery. Arranged chrono logically. '. REPORTS OF TIE INSPECTOR OF MACHINERY ON TIE PLUNGER AND TIE TINGEY. 1399-190U. 1 vol. 3 in. H53 Copies of annual, special, and monthly reports relating to the con struction and installation of machinery on these vessels and to the labor and materials expended. Arranged chronologically. , ' PAYMENT DATA BOOK FOR THE TRUXTUN, THE WHIPPLE, AND TIE WORDEN. 1899- 1902. 1 vol. l/2 in. ~ 115U This volume contains reports on payments made to contractors in ac cordance with contract agreements. It shows amounts of money expended for labor and materials; kind, quantity, and cost of materials received; data on contract reservations; payments made; and related information. Arranged by type of report and thereunder by name of vessel. - : . I produced '! 210 JM-83 PWjHLj .IMJlL 1M* 1w"* J Records Relating to the William Cramp and Sons Shipbuilding Co. Philadelphia, Pa. CORRESPONDENCE OF TIE- INSPECTOR OF MACHINERY RELITDIG TO TIE WYOMING. 1912. h La. H55 Requests from the Bureau of Steam Engineering to the inspector of ma chinery at Philadelphia, Pa., who was also senior member of the board to determine the cost of changes in the machinery of vessels being built at the William Cramp and Sons Shipbuilding Co., for information regarding the cost of changes on the Wyoming and copies of replies stating cost of_ changes. Incoming correspondence and replies thereto are filed togetherj the correspondence is otherwise unarranged. Records Relating to the Crescent Shipyard, Elisabethport, N, J. LETTERS SENT BY TIE INSPECTOR OF MACHINERY RELATING TO THE FLORIDA. 1898-1903. 1 vo$, -3 in. 1156 Press copies of letters sent. Arranged chronologically. There is an index, arranged alphabetically by initial letter of subject, showing sub ject and page number. LETTERS RECEIVED FROM TIE BUREAU BY TIE INSPECTOR OF MACHINERY RELATING TO THE FLORIDA. 1398-1903. 6 in. 11,37 Arranged numerically by file number. LETTERS RECEIVED FROM TIE CONTRACTORS HELMING TO TIE FLORIDA. 1900- 1903. 9 in. 1158 Letters received by the inspector of machinery and copies cf letters from contractors' to the Chief of the Bureau,which were transmitted to the inspector of machinery. Arranged numerically by file number. SPECIAL FILE OF IETIERS FROM THE CONTRACTORS RELATING TO TIE FLORIDA. 1900. 1 vol. 1/2 in. ' " 1159 These letters were withdrawn from the letters received (described in entry 1158) and assigned new file numbers. Arranged numerically by file number. There is an index, arranged alphabetically by initial letter of subject, showing subject and file number. Records Relating to the Delaware River Iron Shipbuilding Co. Chester, Pa. CORRESPONDENCE OF TIE INSPECTOR OF MACHINERY RELATING TO TIE PURITAN. 1882-85. 3 in. 1160 Letters received and copies of letters sent relating to the install lation and repair of machinery on board this vessel. Unarranged. h' Records Relating to the Gas Engine and Powder Co. and to Charles L. Seebury and Co., Consplicated, Morris Heights, N. Y. CORRESPONDENCE OF THE INSPECTOR OF MACHINERY. July 1903-Hay 190l(; Nov. 1905-Feb. 1906. 1 vol. 1 in. 1161 . The correspondence dating from July 1903 to May 190li consists chiefly 211 ryrr- rr* mi PRODUCED JIH - 83 ikmi^wni i lfrnriurtvi i h. ` "v 'r7 of press copies of letters received by the inspector of machinery from ' the Bureau, with a few press copies of' letters received from other nav=' engineering inspectors relating to meetings of boards of changes and " few press copies of endorsements sent by the inspector of machinery. correspondence concerns the Paducah and the Dubuque as well as gener-fi matters relating to the construction of vessels. The correspondence dating from November 1905 to February 1906 consists of press copies of letters received and sent by the inspector of machinery relating to ce;-sonnel, payments, accounts, trials of the Paducah and the Dubuque, and the closing of the office of the inspector of machinery at the Gas Bryl-,, and Power Co. Arranged chronologically. There is a subject index, ar ranged alphabetically by initial letter of subject, showing subject ar.d page number. LETTERS RECEIVED FRO?-! TIE BUREAU BX THE INSPECTOR OF MACHINERY RELlTI TO THE BAILEY... 'tL 397-1901. 1 vol. and unbound papers. 5 in'. This volume covers the period 1897-99. The earlier letters in it arranged numerically; the other correspondence in the volume and the loose material covering the period 1900-1901 are arranged chronologic There is an index in the volume, arranged alphabetically by initial 1 ter of subject, showing subject and file number. CORRESPONDENCE OF LATING TO TIE INSPECTOR OF MACHINERY WITH TIE CONTRACTORS 2Y. 1897-1901. 1 vol. and unbound papers. Letters received from the contractors, copies of replies sent by ticinspector of machinery, and copies of letters from the contractors to t.V: Chief of the Bureau, which were transmitted to the inspector of machinery. The volume covers the"period 1897-1900. The earlier letters in it are arranged numerically, and the other correspondence in the volume and the loose material coverErg the period 1900-1901 are arranged chronological!. There is an index in the volume, arranged alphabetically by initial let ter of subject, showing.subject and file number. RECORDS OF THE INSPECTOR OF MACHINERY RELATING TO PROGRESS OF WORK Oil IN: DUBUQUE. 1903-5. 1 in. LTq- Copies of monthly reports and. related correspondence showing condivr. of work on machinery of vessel, number of men employed, and amount of ma terials received. Arranged chronologically. RECORDS OF TIE INSPECTOR OF KACHIK :ry relating to progress of work on TIE PADUCAH. 1903-5. 1 in. Copies of monthly reports and related correspondence showing condi- .tion of work on machinery of vessel, number of men employed, and amount of materials received. Arranged chronologically. IETTER3 SENT BY T INSPECTOR OF MACHINERY RELATING TO TIE PADUCAH AND TIE DUBUQUE. J\me 1903-Jon. 1906. 3 vols. 3 in. ------------- ll-v. Press copies of letters to the Bureau, officials of the Gas Engine and Power Co., the commandant of the New York Navy Yard, and a few ohr.r:r-r. Some of the letters are in the form of endorsements. Arranged chrono logically. 212 *' & ' lab: ica- <v ,nr. 7" 3m RECORDS OF BOARDS OF CHANGES RELATING TO THE PADUCAH AND THE DUBUQUE. 1903-5. 2 in. 116? Include ccoles of reports of boards that were appointed to appraise the amount of increase or decrease in cost resulting from changes in the installation of machinery and of machinery parts and accessories on board the vessels, and related correspondence of the inspector of machinery with the Bureau and the contractors. Arranged chronologically. RECORDS 0? THE INSPECTOR OF MACHINERY RELATING TO THE BOUSES OF THE PADUCAH AIR) TIE DUBUQUE. 1903-5. 1 in. 1168 Include copies of monthly reports on boilers showing condition of work, correspondence on weight of parts and cost of materials, and reports on labor expended on boilers of the vessels. Arranged in roughly chronolog ical order. LETTERS SENT BY THE INSPECTOR OF MACHINERY RELATING TO THE STEWART. 1898-1902. 2 vols.si 2, in.. 1169 Press copies of letters sent. Arranged chronologically. LETTERS RECEIVED FROM TIE BUREAU BY TIE INSPECTOR OF MACHINERY RELATING TO TIE STEWART. 1898-1903. 3 in. H?0 Arranged citronologically. LETTERS RECEIVED FROM TIE CONTRACTORS RELATING TO TIE STEWART. 1899-1903. h in. , 1171 Letters received by the inspector of machinery and copies of letters ..from the contractors to the Chief of the Bureau, the Secretary of the Navy, and others, which were transmitted to the inspector of machinery. Ar ranged chronologically. . LETTERS SENT BY THE INSPECTOR OF MACHINERY RELATING TO THE NILES (TORPEDO BOAT NO. 35). Dec, 1895-Nov. 1902. 2 vols. 2 in. 1172 Press copies of letters sent to the Bureau. Arranged, chronologically. LETTERS RECEIVED FROM THE BUREAU BY THE INSPECTOR OF MACHINERY RELATING TO TIE WILKES. 1898-1902. 2 in. ' ` 1173 Arranged chronologically. LETTERS RECEIVED FROM TIE CONTRACTORS RELATING TO THE WILKES. 1897-1902. 3 in. H7U Letters received by the inspector of machinery and copies of letters from the contractors to the Chief of the Bureau,which were transmitted to the inspector of machinery. Arranged chronologically. Records Relating to the George Lawley and Son Corn. South Boston, Mass. CORRESPONDENCE OF THE INSPECTOR OF MACHINERY. 189S-1902. 1 vol. 2 in. 1175 Letters received from the Bureau, the contractors, and other corre spondents, and copies of letters sent relating to matters of general ad ministration not applicable to a particular vessel. Arranged in roughly chronological order. 213 'i* . 1?\' . t l. i: I` l oy. REPORTS ON CLERICAL WORK. 1900-1902. 2 vols. 3 in. . >q-.' Daily reports detailing the work performed by clerks in the officc,~'rr- the inspector of machinery. Arranged chronologically, .. I. LETTERS SENT TO THE BUREAU BY THE INSPECTOR OF MACHINERY RELATING TO BLAKELY AND THE DeLCNG. 1898-1900. 1 vol. 2 in. ' vVY- Press copies of letters sent. Arranged chronologically. An index7~~ arranged alphabetically by initial letter of subject, shows subject ard . page number. ,0V ite: ,nA * ` s MISCELLANEOUS LETTERS SENT BI THE INSPECTOR OF MACHINERY RELATING TO fy . . BLAKELY AND THE DeLONO. 1898-1901;. 2 vols. $ in. " 11~R` " These volumes contain, press copies of letters addressed niainly to ci'f reaus of the Navy Department (other than the Bureau of Steam Engineer!:-./., the contractors, naval personnel at navy yards and private construetic,of-' companies, and other correspondents; and copies of monthly reports cn progress of work on. machinery, addressed to the Chief of the Bui'eau of Steam Engineering! Arranged chronologically. An index at the front of each volume, arranged alphabetically by initial letter of subject, shew: subject and page number. ., wo: * LETTERS RECEIVED BY THE INSPECTOR OF MACHINERY RELATING TO THE BIAKEIY AND THE DeLCNG. 1398-1903 . 3 vols. 8 in. : 1 Letters received from the Bureau. Arranged chronologically. LETTERS RECEIVED BY THE INSPECTOR OF MACHINERY RELATING TO ORDERS FOR MATERIAL FOR THE BLAKELY AND THE D2LONG. 1898-1902. 2 vols. 3 is:. lift Letters and copies of letters from contractors advising the irsp::;'v~:- of machinery that the materials listed had been ordered from various - facturers. Arranged chronologically. ` ' 'i b> i: t: b; LETTERS RECEIVED BY THE INSPECTOR- OF MACHINERY RELATING TO MATERIALS Ffi THE BlAKELY AMD TIE DeLCNG. 1900-1903. 1 vol. 2 in. LV^ Letters received from the contractors advising the inspector of r.a-~ chinery that the materials listed had been received from various manu facturers. Arranged chronologically. LETTERS RECEIVED BY TIE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER RELATING TO TIE EIAKElY. AND THE DeLONG. 1898-1901. 3 vols. 8 in. Ticl Copies of Tetters received from the contractors. Arranged chronolog ically. RECORDS OF BOARDS OF CHANGES RELATING TO THE BLAKELY AND THE DeLONG. 1899-1902. 1 vol. 2 ir-. ' n Copies of reports of boards appointed to ascertain the increased or d-** creased cost resulting from changes in the installation of machinerj1' and machinery parts and accessories on board the vessels, and related corre spondence of the inspector of machinery -with the Bureau and the contractor-'* Arranged chronologically. produced 21h JM - 83 PEPORTS OF MATERIALS SHIPPED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF TIE BLAKELY AND THE DeLONG. 1399-1903. 1 vol. 1 in. 113U Reports end copies of reports received by the inspector of machinery showing kind and quantity of material shipped, a brief description of items, name of manufacturer, and name of inspector approving material. Arranged chronologically. Reports of tests conducted on the machinery and on the machinery parts and accessories of the vessels, together with related tables, diagrams, and drawings. Arranged chronologically. DRAFTSMEN'S REPORTS RELATING TO TIE BLAKELT AND THE DeLONG. 1900-1902 2 vols; h in. 1186 Daily reports of draftsmen to the inspector of machinery detailing work dons by them and the general progress of work on board the vessels. Arranged chronologically. Records Relating to the Maryland Steel Co., Sparrovrs Point, Kd, 1187 Weekly reports from the Marine Department of the company to the in spector of machinery showing class of labor, total number of hours worked by each class, and total amount paid to each class. Included are weekly invoices of material showing kind of material; number, size, and descrip tion of individual pieces; from whom received; weight; pries per unit; and total cost.' Arranged by name 'of vessel and thereunder chronologically by month. RECORDS RELATING TO TIE ULYSSES AND TIE ACHILLES. 1912-15. 9 in. 1133 These vessels, referrecP&o as the Panama Colliers, were contracted for by the Isthmian Canal Commission for construction under the supervision of the Navy Department. The records consist of applications by the contrac tor for payments on installments as the work progressed--with notarised statements concerning the financial condition of the company, form re quests to the Secretary of 'the Navy for payment, certifications by the inspector of machinery and superintending, constructor that the work had progressed sufficiently to justify payment, reports on the condition of the work by the inspector of machinery, and memorandum copies of bills of payment; Navy Department circulars containing general information for in spectors and instructional -memoranda from the Chief of the Bureau of Steam Engineering; correspondence regarding drawings, electrical apparatus, and progress of work; orders for material; and miscellaneous items, in cluding a copy of the contract for the vessels. Arranged in folders la beled "Payments,M "Ceneral Correspondence," "Orders for Material,n "Corre spondence Regarding Drawings," etc., the folders being in no particular order. 215 RECORDS RELATING TO THE ORION AND THE JASON (FLEET COLLIERS). 1912-13. 3 in. Records of payments to the contractor on installments, similar to described in entry 1133,* correspondence regarding drawings, plans, speci fications, and authorised changes in design; allowance lists of navi?--'- instruments for the Jason; and reports of trials of the Orion. Arranged" by subject. Records Relating to the Moran Brothers Co., Seattle, Wash. LETTERS SENT BY THE INSPECTOR OF MACHINERY RELATING TO THE ROWAN (lORPYf: BOAT NO. 83 Jan. 1896-Jan. 1399. 3 vols. 3 in. 1192 Press copies of letters sent to the Bureau of Steam Engineering, the "* commandants of the Hare Island, Calif., Navy Yard and the Puget Sound Na val Station, Seattle, Wash., and the trial board for the Rowan. Arranged chronologically. Many of the earlier letters are illegible, : ..V? LETTERS AND TELEGRAMS RECEIVED BY THE INSPECTOR OF MACHINERY'SELATKG TO THE ROWAN. -Dec. 1895-Feb. 1899. 2 vols. 2 in. llfl letters and telegrams received from the Bureau. Arranged chronolcgl ically. Records Relating to the Park Brothers Co., Pittsburgh, Pa. REPORTS OF STEEL TESTS BY TIE INSPECTOR OF MATERIAL. Oct. 1883-Nov. 1881:. 1 vol. 1 in. 1152 Weekly reports of tensile tests showing material tested, heat number, dimensions of piece tested, amount of first stress, amount of elongation under first stress, ultimate stress and final elongation, whether material passed or failed, length between marks before and after fracture, actual elongation and actual breaking stress, and final dimensions; and weekly- reports of quenching tests showing material tested, heat number, dimen sions of piece tested, whether material passed or failed, ordered and ac tual weight, and percent of defect or excess of weight. Arranged by type of test and thereunder chronologically. There are also a few pages of reports of rivet tests made in 1883 at the Jones and -Laughlin Co., Pitts burgh, Pa., showing material`tested, marks, and data regarding diameters of rivet holes and stresses. ur r- '.no 1 v/n'i k 'rit) / chi re-1 arc ume a'.'.it:v: ncc \yme rV\j Records Relating to the V7illiam R. Trigg Co., Richmond, Va. APPLICATIONS FOR PAYMENT. 1898-1901. 3 in._ 1193' ..Copies.of letters of application for installment payments from the con tractor for the' torpedo boat destroyers Dale, Decatur, Shubrick, Stockton, and Thornton, with the following attached papers: a statement from the contractor giving in detail the cost of labor and materials for machinery of the vessels; the contractor's report on condition of work; the inspec tor of machinery's report concerning weights and costs of material and labor; and a joint statement by the inspector of machinery and the super intending constructor that the work had progressed sufficiently to justify payment. Arranged by name- of vessel and thereunder by number of install ment payment applied for. 216 tr-rr'T produced JM - 83- 1  , i,. ` .'T*gifn. ";-- .Waikliri REPORTS OF MATERIALS SHIPPED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE BLAKELY AND THE DeLONG. 1399-1903. 1 vol. 1 in. I18U Reports and copies of reports received by the inspector of machinery showing kind and quantity of material shipped, a brief description of items, name of manufacturer, and name of inspector approving'material. Arranged chronologically. RECORDS RELATING TO TESTS ON THE MACHINERY OF THE BLAKEIY AND THE DeLONG. 1900-1902. 1 vol. 1/2 in. lTSg Reports of tests conducted' on the machinery and on the machinery parts and accessories of the vessels, together with related tables, diagrams, and drawings. Arranged chronologically. DRAFTSMEN'S REPORTS RELATING TO THE BLAKELY AND THE DeLONG. 1900-1902. 2 vols. h in. 1185 Daily reports of draftsmen to the inspector of machinery detailing work dons by them and the general progress of work on board the vessels. Arranged chronologically, - Records Relating to the Maryland Steel Co., Sparrows Point, Kd. REPORTS ON LABOR AND MATERIAL EXPENDED ON THE MACHINERY OF THE TRUXTUN, THE WHIPPLE, AND THE WORDEN (DESTROYERS NOS. lU, l, AND 16, RE3PSC- TWELl). "June 1899-Oct. 1902. 2 ft, 1287 Weekly reports from the Marine Department of the 'company to the in spector of machinery shewing class of labor, total number .of hours worked by each class, and total amount paid to each class. Included are weekly invoices of material showing kind of material; number, size, and descrip tion of individual pieces; from whom received; weight; price per unit; and total cost. Arranged by name of vessel and thereunder chronologically by month. RECORDS RELATING TO THE ULYSSES AND THE ACHILLES. 1912-15. 9 in. 1188 These vessels, referred"*!!. as the 'Panama ColTiers, were contracted for .. by the Isthmian Canal Commission for construction under the supervision of the Navy Department. The records consist of applications by the contrac tor for payments on installments as the work progressed--with notarised statements concerning the financial condition of the company, form re-, quests to the Secretary of the Navy for payment, certifications by the inspector of machinery and superintending constructor that the work had progressed sufficiently to justify payment, reports on the condition of the work by the inspector of. machinery, and memorandum copies, of bills of payment; Navy Department circulars containing general information for in spectors and instructional memoranda from the Chief of the Bureau of Steam Engineering; correspondence regarding drawings, electrical apparatus, and progress of work; orders for material; and miscellaneous.items, in cluding a copy of the contract for the vessels. Arranged in folders la beled "Payments," "General Correspondence," "Orders for Material," "Corre spondence Regarding Drawings," etc., the folders being in no particular order. .. 215 - A` tl i i. i s' WI!; " . CGKRESPO?!DENCE RELATING TO TIE PALS. 1899-1901. 1 index vol. and unbound papers. ' 6 in. 119U Correspondence of the superintending -engineer and the inspector of ma chinery with the Chief of the Bureau of Steam Engineering, a few other officials of the Navy Department, officials of the William R, Trigg Co., and the superintending constructor on duty at the company. A few items relate to both the Dale and the Decatur. Letters and the replies thereto are filed together. Arranged numerically by file number. The index vol ume, arranged alphabetically by initial letter of subject, shows subject and file number of correspondence. It also shows for most of the entries the file number of pertinent correspondence of the Bureau of Steam Engi neering. CORRESPONDENCE RELATING TO TIE DECATUR. 1899-1902. 1 index vol. and un bound papers. 6 in. 11-95 Correspondence of thets. superintending engineer and the inspector of ma chinery with the Chief 'of the Bureau of Steam Engineering, a few other officials of the Navy Department, officials of the William R. Trigg Co., and the superintending constructor on duty at the company. A few items relate to both the Decatur and the Dale. Letters and the replies thereto are filed together. Arranged numerically by file number. The index vol ume, arranged alphabetically by initial letter of subject, shovrs subject and file number of correspondence. It also shows for most of the entries the file number of pertinent correspondence of the Bureau of Steam Engi neering. CORRESPONDENCE RELATING TO T. SIIUBEICK. 1898-1902. ' 1 index vol. and unbound capers. 6 in. -- 1196 Correspondence of the superintending engineer and the inspector of ma chinery with the Chief of the Bureau of Steam Engineering, a few other officials of the Navy Department, officials of the William R. Trigg Co., and the superintending constructor on duty at the company. Letters and the replies thereto are filed together. Arranged numerically by file num ber. The index volume, arranged alphabetically by initial'letter of .sub ject, shows subject and file number of correspondence. It also shows for most of the entries the file number of pertinent correspondence of the Bu reau of Steam Engineering. ' - C0RRE3P0NI ELATING TO 1893-1901. 1 index vol. and unbound papers. 6 in. 1197 Correspondence of the superintending engineer and the inspector of ma chinery with the Chief of the Bureau of Steam Engineering, a few other of ficials of the Navy Department, officials of the William R. Trigg Co., and the superintending constructor on duty at the company. Letters and the replies thereto are filed together. Arranged numerically by file number. - The index volume, arranged alphabetically by initial letter of subject, shows subject and file number of correspondence. It also shows for most of the entries the file number of pertinent correspondence of the Bureau of Steam Engineering. CORRESPONDENCE RELATING TO THE THORNTON, 1899-1902. 1 index vol. and unbound papers. 6 in. 1193 Correspondence of the superintending engineer and the inspector of 217 JM machinery with the Chief of the Bureau of Steam Engineering, a few cr officials of the Navy Department, officials of the William R. a and the superintending constructor on duty at the company. Letters * the replies thereto are filed together. Arranged numerically bv f-i> ber. The index volume, arranged alphabetically by initial letter o-"~ ject, shows subject and file number of correspondence. It also she-..-' most of the entries the file number of pertinent correspondence of t`; reau of Steam Engineering, CORRESPONDENCE OF TIE INSPECTOR OF MACHINERY RELATING TO TIE PLU^-t 1900-1901. 1/h in. -- Letters received from the Navy Department and copies of letters c-,; regarding the removal of the Plunger from the Columbian Iron Works an Dry Dock Co., Baltimore, Kd., to the William R. Trigg Co., Richmond, the forwarding of records relating to the Plunger from the former so latter company, and changes to be made in the machinery of the Plur.: Unarranged. ~ 4* .... - Records Relating to the Union Iron WTorks, San Francisco, Cali';. RECORDS OF TIE INSPECTOR OF MACHINERY RELATING TO PROGRESS OF WORK C',' PAUL JONES. 1901-2. l/2 in. Copies of monthly reports and related correspondence shewing cordi of work on machinery of the vessel, number of men employed, and amour, materials received. Arranged chronologically. > Records of Boards on Changes CORRESPONDENCE OF BOARDS ON CHANGES. 1905-17. 3 in. Letters and memoranda received and copies of communications sent b boards on changes at shipyards on the Atlantic coast relating to char, in machinery and accessory equipment on vessels under construction, ranged by name of shipyard and thereunder chronologically. ORDERS APPOINTING MEMBERS OF BOARDS ON CHANGES. 1905-13- 2 in. Orders from the Secretary of the Navy to engineer officers at ship yards and navy yards on the Atlantic coast appointing them as members boards on changes. Arranged chronologically. RECORDS OF THE BUREAU OF EQUIPMENT The original functions of the Bureau of Equipment and Recruiting later the Bureau of Equipment, were to supply all vessels in commissi with sails, anchors, cables,, blocks, fuel, rigging and yeomen's store not provided by other bureaus, and to recruit and estimate for the pa all seamen, ordinary seamen, landsmen, and boys required by the naval service. In ordei' to carry out these duties the Bureau of Equipment Recruiting wa3 placed in charge of all rooevalks and shops maaufaevar anchors, cables, rigging, and other equipment, and inspectors of equu were stationed at shipyards to see that required specifications were The Eureau had under its control all rendezvous and receiving ships, it maintained all service records for the enlisted personnel. It was 218 i i charged with the administration of the apprentice training system that vas inaugurated in 1375. [ i )i - -- The duties of the Bureau of Equipment and Recruiting did not change .materially until 133?. On June 25 of that year the Secretary-of the Navy transferred the personnel activities of the Bureau to the Bureau of Navi- gation, effective July 1, 133?. In return, the Bureau received from the Bureau of Navigation the direction of the Office of the Inspector of Elec trical Appliances, the Office of the Superintendent of Compasses, the Nautical Almanac Office, the Hydrographic Office,, and the Naval Observa tory. In March 1891 the name of the Bureau was changed to the Bureau of Equipment. In 1392 the Hydrographic Office was restored to the Bureau of Navigation, but in 1893 it was again transferred to the Bureau of Equip ment where it remained until 1910. i r i-'.ts rt - . t The duties of the Bureau of Equipment in the years after 1339 were as follows: to supply 'or to supply and manufacture rope, canvas, navi gation instruments, cables, chains, anchors, rigging, and galley, bakery, and messroom equipment for naval vessels; to purchase, store, and trans port water for all purposes on board naval vessels and coal or other fuel for motive power, and to be in charge of naval coal depots and coaling stations; to defray the expenses of pilotage for all ships in commission; to construct wireless stations and to install wireless apparatus on board ships and at chore stations; to inspect and store equipment in shipbuild ing and navy yards; and to be in charge of ships' libraries, the Hydrographic Office, the Naval Observatory, and the Nautical Almanac and Compass Offices. Before the advent of wireless telegraphy at shore es tablishments and on board naval, vessels a Homing Pigeon Service was also maintained by the Bureau. The Bureau of Equipment was abolished by an act of Congress approved June 2y, 1910, to be effective June 30, 1910. During the next year, by order of the Secretary of the Navy, the following distribution of the Bureau's duties was made: the Bureau of Supplies and Accounts was authorized to purchase, store, ship, and issue all supplies, including water and coal; the Bureau of- Construction and Repair was authorised to manufacture anchors and cables, to supply and fit rope, cordage, and galley equipment, and, in conjunction with the Bureau of Steam Engineering, to install all voice tubes, conduits, and means of mechanical signaling on board naval' vessels; the Bureau of lards and Docks was authorised to maintain and re-' pair all coaling plants at navy yards; the Bureau of Steam Engineering was authorised' to maintain and repair all coaling plants not at navy yards, to operate mechanical coaling plants everywhere, and to design, supply, and install all means of interior and exterior electrical signal c csnxunications and all e3.ectrical appliances on board naval vessels; and the Bureau of Navigation was given charge of the Hydrographic Office, the Naval Observatory, and the Nautical Almanac and Compass Offices, and was authorized to supply navigation equipment and to defray the expense of pilotage for all vessels in commission. The Bureau of Equipment was formally abolished by an act of Congress approved June 30, 193li. ! . ;! ~ ;.: i; ; . ' - - ; j i; \ !' ' j: ; / ! i:- j ^; The records of the Bureau of Equipment described in this inventory are fragmentary. They consist of correspondence; records relating to naval 219 t educed JM - 8i coaling stations and the Naval Observatory; records concerning communi- ' cationsj supplies and equipment, and ships' electrical appliances and ' weights; and a few records of inspectors of equipment at private shin- - yards. Records relating to the recruiting functions of the Bureau and ' to enlisted personnel are in Record Group 2U, Records of the Bureau cf Naval Personnel; and four volumes of records of the Bureau of Equipment are in Record Group 1;5, Naval Records Collection of the Office of Naval Records and Library.., Records of the Naval Observatory, including rec- , ords of the Nautical Almanac Office, comprise Record Group 78; and rec- ords of the Hydrographic Office comprise Record Group 37* -- .- '' ; GENERAL RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF THE BUREAU : ' ->/. T..`* Carf c?: r.*.hor r.urds Co of ct subj120u- Correspondence INDEX TO CORRESPONDENCE CONCERNING TIE EQUIPMENT OF VESSELS. 1875-83. .. 2 vols. 5 in. . ' 1203 These volumes, entitled "Key Relative to Equipment of Vessels," ar'e~V index to letters received and sent. They contain name "of writer or per- son addressed, a brief of contents of correspondence, and file numbers. Each volume is arranged by year and thereunder alphabetically by initial letter of name of ship. There are separate entries at the end of the vol ume for such units as squadrons and navy yards. The correspondence to which this index refers has not been located. GENERAL CORRESPONDENCE. 1899-1910. 298 ft. 1201, Letters received and copies of letters sent. Arranged numerically by file number, with a small group of unarranged material bearing similar file numbers at the end of the series. For indexes to this correspondence see entries 1205-1208; for registers, see entry 1209. INDEX TO LETTERS SENT. Jan. l3?l-0ct. 1896; May 1899-Dec. 1906. 16 vole. 5 ft. 1203 These volumes show date of letter, to whom sent, a brief of contents of correspondence, and file references to pertinent letters in the regis ters of letters received (see entry 1209) and to the general correspond ence described in entry 1201;. Arranged by year and thereunder alphabeti cally by initial letter of name or subject, with separate entries at the end of many volumes for such items as anchors, chains, and coal. From October 1896 to May 1399 a card index was maintained in place of index volumes (see entry 1207). Copies of letters (before 1899) to which some of these volumes refer are not on file. corr ther Ter, r pr` X. X -- St: cc re r., c INDEX TO IZTTEES RECEIVED. Jan. 1891-Oct. 1396; May 1399-Dec. 1906. 13 vols. 5 ft. 1206 These volumes show name of writer, a brief of contents of correspond ence, and file references to letters in the general .correspondence de scribed in entry 1201;. Arranged by year and thereunder alphabetically by Initial letter of name or subject. There are separate entries at the end of many of the volumes for such items as anchors, chains, and coal. From October 1396 to May 1899 a card index was maintained in place of index volumes (see entry 1207). The letters (before 1899) to which some of these volumes refer are not on file. 220 PRODUCED x:aX TO CORRESPONDENCE. Oct. 1396-Hay 1699. 77 ft. 1207 Cards showing name of writer or person addressed, a brief of contents of correspondence, and file numbers. Arranged alphabetically by name or subject in two series, one series for incoming correspondence and the other for outgoing correspondence. For the correspondence to which these cards refer, see entry 120U. INDEX TO CORRESPONDENCE. Jan. 1907-July 1910. 32 ft. ' 1208 Cards showing name of writer or person addressed, a brief of contents of correspondence, and file numbers. Arranged alphabetically by name or subject. For the correspondence to which this index refers, see entry 120U. . REGISTERS OF LETTERS RECEIVED. Jan. 1891-Oct. 1896; May 1899-Dec. 1906. 15 vols. h ft. 1209 These volumes show ngme and address of writer, a brief of contents of correspondence, file numbers, and action taken. Arranged by year and thereunder by file number. For the letters to which these registers re fer, see entry I20lu Records Relating to Coaling Stations and Coaling Equipment RECORDS RELATING TO THE NAVAL COALING STATION AT HONOLULU, HAWAII. 1835-99. 2 ft. 1210 Correspondence and telegrams exchanged between the Bureau of Equip ment and vessels of the fleet, American consulate officials at Honolulu, private coal dealers, and other correspondents. These records concern the procurement, storage, and dispersal of coal by the naval coaling station; receipts for coal issued to vessels, and bills for repairs to buildings at the station and for operation expenses incurred; returns of coal on hand; and reports on the operations of the coaling station. Ar ranged in roughly chronological order. RECORDS RELATING TO THE NAVAL COALING STATION AT PICHILINGUS HARBOR, LA PAZ, MEXICO. 1385-1907. 3 ft. 1211. Correspondence and telegrams exchanged between the Bureau of Equip- , ment and vessels of the" fleet, American consulate' officials at la Pas, and other correspondents concerning the construction and operation of the naval coaling station; estimates and bills for repairs to buildings and for operation expenses incurred; requisitions for stores and'equip ment; photographs, diagrams, and blueprints of the station; and accounts of coal issued to vessels. Arranged in roughly chronological order. RECORDS RELATING TO THE NAVAL COALING ^TATIOH AT NARRAGANSETT BAY, R. I. 1399-1901. 6 in. 1212 'Correspondence exchanged between the Bureau of Equipment and naval- personnel authorized to select a site for the coaling station and private parties concerned, together with diagrams, blueprints, oik] related ma terial on the acquisition of land for the station; and correspondence be tween the Bureau and private construction companies concerning proposals for building the coaling station, with estimates of costs. Arranged in roughly chronological order. PROnn 221 I -'iffnfli 1^--- *'-- `ftt^L'an'..- ,,JLOX*. ;./':;'-^vc.: RECORDS RELATING TO THE NAVAL COALING STATION AT SANGLE! POINT, ` PHILIPPINE ISLANDS. 1899-1902. 1 ft* - Correspondence exchanged between the Bureau of Equipment and naval""'" personnel authorized to select a site for the coaling station; corre- spondence between the Bureau and private construction companies; and blueprints, specifications, and estimates of cost entailed in buildir. the coaling station. .Arranged in roughly chronological order. RECORDS RELATING TO COALING BAGS AND COALING EQUIPMENT. 1899-1910.' 6 in. 121' ; Correspondence exchanged between the Bureau of Equipment and naval*""" - stations, vessels of the fleet, and private manufacturers concerning tr.' types of .coaling bags used by the Bureau and the improvements in th? de sign of the bags; requisitions for coaling bags and coaling equipment;- specifications for coaling equipment; and samples of cloth used in ccal- ing bags. Arranged in roughly chronological order. .v .. -- v*.- .p Records Relating to the Naval Observatory RECORDS CONCERNING CONSTRUCTION, LAND, AND FINANCIAL MATTERS. 1887- 1910. 3 ft. ............................ . . .- Ill- Correspondence exchanged between the Bureau of Equipment and the du-~ perintendent of the Naval Observatory and private contractors concern ing construction and repair work at the Observatory, together with pro posals and estimates of cost, specifications for proposed construction work and improvements, copies of contracts, and reports on construction work undertaken; authorizations for expenditures and correspondence con cerning the financial condition of the Observatory; fire and damage in surance policies; and correspondence, diagrams, and blueprints conco'Tl:- the acquisition of additionalland. Arranged in roughly chronological order. Records Relating to Communications RECORDS RELATING TO HOMING PIGEONS. 1896-99. 1 ft. 1216 Correspondence exchanged between the Bureau of Equipment and other cl-' ficials of the Navy Department, private breeders and pigeon fanciers, er.-.i other interested persons concerning the characteristics, use, and supply of homing pigeons; estimates of costs for supplying pigeons and construct ing pigeon facilities; requisitions for pigeons and pigeon equipment; ar.,' reports of tests and experiments conducted with homing pigeons. Arrange- in roughly chronological order. RECORDS RELATING TO WIRELESS STATIONS AND TESTS OF WIRELESS EQUIPMENT. 190U-10. 6 in. 1217 Reports of operations at various wireless stations; directions for using various types of wireless equipment; and reports, correspondence, and related material concerning wireless telegraph tests conducted at naval stations and on board vessels of the fleet. Arranged in roughly chronological order. % n* ' 36 f' Thco ,.xts r -id oth of .jlur.ee V.aritec ..r.lVnT She. "S R'.oi'CV. lY/ these quruR-' VOl'U'- SV. at tV .inch' f - V v - A LLC cl a: Cla: or.;: cla-. rv-- r-r ,;-v-' ;;\ .sA`Ji Aj .^ J f ; Records of Ships1 Electrical Appliances and Weights \ RECORD OF ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES OK VESSELS. 1893-1917. 21*3 vols. 36 ft. 1218 These volumes contain plans., drawings, photographs, and descriptive texts relating to ships* dynamos, generators, wiring systems, lights, and other electrically operated equipment. Arranged alphabetically by name of vessel in two overlapping series. The second series includes volumes created by the Bureau of Steam Engineering, which in 1910 in herited many of the functions of the Bureau of Equipment. WEIGHT BOOK OF TIE DENVER, n.d. 1 vol. 1 in. 1219 Shows general classes of equipment arid supplies, specific items there under, quantities, and weights. Arranged under the headings "Equipage'* and "Supplies," thereunder numerically by number of general class, and thereunder by specific item. VSIGHT DOCKS OF TIE ILLINOIS AND TIE ST. LOUIS, n.d. 2 vols. 2 in. Under the headings "Equipage," "Navigator's Stores," and "Supplies" these volumes show general class of article, specific items thereunder, quantity, unit weight, and total weight. Arranged by name of vessel (one volume for each) and thereunder numerically by class number of article. WEIGHT BOOKS, n.d. 2 vols. 1 in. 1221 Show weight, quantit3r> and location aboard vessels under construction at the Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Co., Newport News, Va., of anchors, chairs, lifts, canvases, generators, electrical appliances and fixtures, motors, and similar equipment and fittings. Arranged by type of fitting or equipment. Records Relating to Supplies and Equipment ALLOWANCE LIST OF EQUIPMENT FOR NAVAL VESSELS. 1891. 1 vol. l/2 in. 1222 This volume is in two parts. Part I shows articles of equipment, class of vessel, and number of each item of equipment allowed to each class of vessel. Part II gives the same information concerning articles exempt from the general storekeeper's system (these include library books and nautical instruments). Arranged, within each part, numerically by class' number of article, with tables of contents. At the end of the vol ume is a classification of- articles showing names of articles and class numbers for which the Bureau of Equipment was responsible. RECORD OF REQUISITIONS. 1893-9U. 1 vol. 1 in. 1223 This volume relates to requisitions-for supplies and equipment. It shows requisition number, date, articles requisitioned and purpose for which requisitioned, estimated cost, appropriation to which charged, date of receipt, quantity received, by whom furnished, and actual cost. Ar ranged chronologically. :-L~ I i IK I: 223 Educed 1-83 ii-4r~fs-rk* Vvrrrr^-'--" **>.*>* RECORD OF SUPPLES RECEIVED FOR GUNBOAT HO. 13. 1895-97. 1 vol. 1^' l22)j - Shows date supplies were received, supplies received, and their cost7 The supplies are chiefly office supplies and routine articles of equip-* ment. Arranged alphabetically by initial letter of name of supply. RECORD OF EXPENDITURES ,QF EQUIPMENT' ON THE OHIO. 190U-9. X vol. 1/), in 1225 ' Monthly lists of rope, canvas, wire, tar, and miscellaneous equipr-'oHv and supplies emended by the Equipment Department of the vessel showiivkind and quantity of stores used. Arranged chronologically. CCREESi-v 1905Lctt- ai'd end reau. beinc -r rangeci^ from tr or ende responf LEDGERS OF STORES RECEIVED AND EXPENDED ABOARD THE OHIO. 190l;-9. 3 vols. 3 in. 1226 These volumes are records of the Equipment Department of the vessel. They show dates of receipt and expenditure of rope, canvas, kitchen uten sils, and miscellaneous, supplies and fittings, and quantity and cost of materials. Arranged by name of supply or fitting and thereunder chrono- .- logically. RECORD OF ARTICIES RECEIVED ON THE OHIO.' 1909. 1 vol. l/h in. 1227 Lists of supplies and stores received from the general.storekeeper at the New York Navy Yard showing date of receipt and kind, quantity, and cost of materials. Arranged in rcughly chronological order. LETTrm Pre scls. file i of 19' IETTR EC RECORDS OF INSPECTORS OF EQUIPMENT AT SHIPYARDS Records of the Inspector of Equipment at Moran Brothers Co. Seattle, Wash. LETTERS AND ENDORSEMENTS SENT BY THE -INSPECTOR OF EQUIPMENT RELATING TO- THE NEBRASKA (BATTLESHIP NO. 1U). June 1901-June 190?. 9 vols. 1 ft* - 1223 Press copies of letters and endorsements sent. Arranged in part chronologically (numerically by file number for the period June 1901- December 1903 and thereafter by year except that endorsements retain num bers of letters to which they relate and are arranged chronologically). There is a subject index in. each volume. This correspondence is dupli cated in the correspondence described in entries 1229 arid 1231. LETTERS SENT BY THE INSPECTOR OF EQUIPMENT TO THE CONTRACTOR RELATING TO THE NEBRASKA. 1903-5. 3 in. 1229 Letters transmitting instructions of the Bureau to the contractor re-- garding specifications or changes in specifications, information concern ing the installation of equipment, and comments of the inspector of equipment on work-in progress or work completed. Arranged-by subject. LETTERS RECEIVED FROM THE BUREAU BY THE INSPECTOR OF EQUIPMENT RELATING TO THE NEBRASKA. May 1901-Nov. 190U. 1 vol. 2 in. 1230 letters and a few endorsements and telegrams. Arranged chronologi cally, with some documents slightly out of order. There is a subject index. produced 221; M - 83 Pi scls. file of 1: J P cons mark of t the Ly : spo: Icr. Adr ecr ti: sei sp an gu bu *. * 74 7'*/ * . . ^ , '* >- 1 , . ' - *" n\* *.i V'y *-- : - ~`* 7: CORRESPOIDEUCE OF TIE INSPECTOR OF EQUIPMENT RELATING TO TIE NEBRASKA. 1905-7. 1 ft. 1231 Letters from and copies of letters to the contractors, and letters and endorsements from and copies of letters and endorsements to the Bu reau. Enclosures, such as blueprints or copies of invoices or of letters being forwarded or returned, accompany some of this correspondence. Ar ranged by letters received.from the contractors and letters received from the Bureau, and thereunder in general chronologically, with letters or endorsements sent by the inspector of equipment accompanying the cor respondence to which they relate. Records of the Inspector of Equipment at the Newport Mews Shipbni. ling and Dry Dock Co. Newport News, Va. LETTERS AND ENDORSEMENTS SENT TO TIE BUREAU BY THE INSPECTOR OF EQUIP MENT. Apr. 1903-July 1910. 10 vols. 1 ft. 1232 Press copies of letters and endorsements sent relating to various ves sels. Arranged chronologically by year and thereunder numerically by file number. Most of the correspondence for 1908 and for the first half of 1909 is very faded, and much of it is illegible. LETTERS AND ENDORSEMENTS SENT TO THE CONTRACTOR BY THE INSPECTOR OF EQUIPMENT. Feb.-Oct. 190Uj July 190o-Jan. 1910. 6 vols. 7 in. 1233 Press copies of letters and endorsements sent relating to various ves sels. Arranged chronologically by year and thereunder numerically by file number. Host of the correspondence for 1908 and for the first half of 1909 is very faded or illegible. Volumes 2-k are missing. TETTERS AID EIDORSErEUTS SENT BY THE INSPECTOR OF EQUIPMENT. -July 1903- July 1910. 7 vols. 8 in. 123U Press copies of letters and endorsements sent to the superintending constructor at the Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co., the com mandant of the Navy Yard, Norfolk, Va., commercial firms, the president of the Board of Inspection and Survey, and other correspondents (except the Bureau of Equipment and. the contractor). Arranged chronologically by year and thereunder numerically by file number. . Most of the corre spondence for 1908 and for the first half of 1909 is very faded or il legible. ' "_ RECORDS OF THE GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT OF IRONCIADS By a letter of the Secretary of the Navy, dated July 10, 1861, Rear Adra. Francis H. Gregory was appointed to superintend the building and equipping of gunboats for which contracts had been made. At the same time four principal inspectors and their assistants were appointed to serve under Admiral Gregory. The areas in which the four principal in spectors served were, respectively, Massachusetts and Maine, Connecticut and New York, Philadelphia, and Wilmington and Baltimore. Soon after 23 gunboats were completed. Admiral Gregory was ordered to superintend the building of all ships and engines for the Navy, especially ironclads and 225  JJl.. Jr -54t*,i 'SV' V. M' -J"i T 1.1~- tU^h -- `:L>>W. tf.ftg.`.fr^ J- .:V--- .. ^TSiVt ^^a monitors, being constructed on the Atlantic seaboard under private er-i'l " tract. Admiral Gregory's headquarters were in New York, N. Y., ar.d vY~ position was usually referred to as General Superintendent of Ironed "-'.73 Since neither the Bureau of Construction and Repair nor the Bureau c-'* Steam Engineering was in favor of building vessels of the monitor rr~ double-turreted ironclad type, Admiral Gregory's office became a s-r* -* independent monitor bureau, with a staff of assistants, draftsmen, * clerks almost as large as the similar force of the Navy Department in Washington. One of Admiral Gregory's chief assistants was an officer the Engineer Corps of the Navy, known variously as the General Insuee of Ironclads and as the General Inspector of Steam Machinery for the h\r.- In I86I4 Commodore Cadwalader Ringgold was appointed as senior assistant ~ to Admiral Gregory, and on Admiral Gregory's death on October 1>, 1366, Commodore Ringgold became the General Superintendent. The Office cf ?; General Superintendent of Ironclads was closed on November 1, 1866, by order of the Secretary of the Navy. RECORDS. OF .Ti& OFFICE OF THE GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT OF IRONCLADS CORRESPONDENCE. July 1861-Dec. I86I4.. 13 vols. 3 in. !?;' Copies of letters sent to Navy Department bureaus, the Secretary cT~" the Navy, inspectors and other naval officers, and contractors; arc ies of letters received from the Secretary of the Navy, naval officer:-,' and contractors. Arranged chronologically. The dates of some of the volumes overlap, but the material in them is not duplicated. For la her. correspondence, see entries 1236, 1237, 1238, and 12i|0. LETTERS SENT TO THE SECRETARY AND TIE ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF TIE NAVI. Nov. 1862-Oct. i860. It vols. 2 in. 32 Copies of letters concerning progress of construction work, adminis trative matters, and the transmittal of reports. Arranged chronologi cally. For earlier letters to the Secretary, see entry 1235. LETTERS SENT TO NAVY' DEPARTMENT BUREAUS. Jan. 1865-Oct. 1366. 1 vol. 2 in. 323 Copies of letters sent. Arranged chronologically, with the letter:- for each year numbered consecutively by bureaus (such as "No, 1, Ord"; "No. 1, Equip."; "No. 1, Const."; "No. 2, Const."). LETTERS SENT. Jan. 1865-Oct. 1866. 1 vol. 2 in. 123-3 Copies of letters sent to officers, contractors, and other corrospc:..-. ents relating to progress of alterations and construction of vessels, payments to contractors, inspections, and trials of completed vessels. Arranged chronologically. .. LETTERS SENT BY COMMODORE CADWALADER RINGGOLD. May 1861:-July 1866. 1 vol. 2 in. 3-2;-'? Copies of letters sent to the General Superintendent of Ironclads, contractors, the commandant of the New York Navy Yard, and other corre spondents. Arranged chronological1y. 3 u ^ U`k--* r* ar.'ves: * `i-** ** x 4 .v PRODUCED :- 226 M-83 v-4n LETTERS RECEIVED FROM NAVY DEPARTMENT BUREAUS. Jan. l86U-Sept. 1866. 3 vols. 6 in. 12kO Letters received relating to the construction of ironclads and steam machinery. Arranged chronologically. TELEGRAMS RECEIVED. Jan. 1863-Mar. 1866. 1 vol. l/U in. 12Ul -`i ' -.1 There is only one telegram dated before December 1863* Arranged in roughly chronological order. - J 1 REGISTERS OF PAYMENTS ON CONTRACT. 1861-63. 2 vols. l/2 in. 12h2 Show date of contract, to whom and for what purpose payment was made, and amount paid. The second volume also contains a list showing- name of vessel, name of contractor, place the vessel was being built, data of con tract, and name of engineer. The first part of the first volume is ar ranged chronologically; thereafter the arrangement is by name of contrac tor and thereunder chronologically. ACCOUNT BOOKS. 1861-66. 2 vols. 1/2 an. _1_2_U_3 Contain accounts of expenses and pay of inspectors, accounts for of fice and other supplies, and lists of bills approved and paid by the pay master. Arranged by type of material. f- ::. h ; K- RECORD OF BILLS PAID. 1863-61;. 1 vol. l/U in. 12 UU This volume contains only a few entries relating to bills paid for extra work and repairs on vessels. It shows date bill was paid, to whom and for what purpose payment was made, and amount paid. Arranged accord ing to purpose of payment and thereunder chronologically. LIST OF VESSELS PURCHASED FOR ADMIRAL FARRAGUT'S SQUADRON. 1861;. 1 vol. l/U in. 12U5 Shows name of vessel, its dimensions, from whom it was- purchased, and its cost. Included are a few miscellaneous lists of vessels. Arranged by name of vessel. LIST OF OFFICERS REPORTING FOR DUTY. July 1863-Oct. 1866. 1 vol. l/U in. 12U6 Shows date the officer reported, his name, and the duty to which he was assigned. Most of these officers were assigned to duty on naval ves sels, the names of which are given as the duty to which assigned. Ar ranged chronologically. SUBJECT INDEX, h.d. 1 vol. l/U in. 12U7 This volume appears to be a subject index to correspondence of the Gen eral Superintendent of Ironclads or of one of his subordinates. It prob ably covers a period between 1862 and 1866. The correspondence to which it refers has not been found, and the volume is not further identified. RECORDS OF TUB OFFICE OF THE GENERAL INSPECTOR OF IRONCLADS LETTERS SENT. Sept. 1362-Mar. 1867. U vols. U in. 12l;8 Press conies of letters sent. Host of the letters were sent to the General Superintendent of Ironclads. Soma of them however, were sent to l - 227 - * * / ' ' *r ; ' -- -'/r ... rj'Ur- PRODUC JM - 83 . O* .. ... - s.'s'C'S E'.'A^Ar;''? .:;*r - -.'.' ':' .-.. ;. . \P ,,.. .. .-..r -: .'-.""'Ava-^1A`wxA.AV\. .... - h'.rN r. A.`;AO.:;fe';V'h<y .A?>- ... ft**...&. T-;tt.c:.w;>-`.T i, t aw^Lw.m rt. l\c-7--r. 'r.. *'* *. T -' - a t ~ ' r- '-' , bureaus of the Navy Department, the Secretary of the Navy, commandants o'" navy yards, and other correspondents, and a fex; of them were sent to lo-' cal inspectors and engineers. After the office of the General Superin tendent of Ironclads was closed on November 1, 1866, the letters arc frcCommodore Ringgold and relate to the settlement of contractors' claims. Arranged chronologically. There are name indexes in three of the volley's but one of the indexes is incomplete. `S' REPORTS OF VESSELS AND STEAM MACHINERY. Sept. 1862-Aug. 1866 . 3 vols. 3 in. I2lj0 Press copies of letters to the General Superintendent of Ironclads transmitting reports from local inspectors of vessels and steam machinery showing names of inspectors, names of vessels, names of contractors, place the vessels were being built, number of persons employed on each vessel, and general^information concerning status of work. Arranged chronologically. :or. mihe. rcri the; inftai; ur.e con Ore. the an ISr LETTERS SENT TO CONTRACTORS AND LOCAL INSPECTORS. Sept. 1862-Apr. 1863. 1 vol. 2 in. I2f0 ' Press copies of letters and a few telegrams sent primarily to contrac tors and local inspectors and engineers, but including a few sent to the Assistant Secretary of the Navy, the Bureau of Construction and Repair,." the General Superintendent of Ironclads, and. other correspondents. Ar ranged chronologically, with a name index. Some of the letters are il legible. For later letters sent to contractors and. local inspectors, see entries 1231 and 1232. Pa e: T J C; IETTERS SENT TO CONTRACTORS ul'iD LOCAL INSPECTORS CONCERNING LIGHT-DF MONITORS. Mar. 1863-Sept. 1866. It vols. 3 in. 12 & Press copies of letters and a few telegrams sent primarily to con tractors and local inspectors and engineers, but including a few sent to other correspondents. Arranged chronologically, with name indexes in the first three volumes. For earlier letters sent, see entry 1230. IETTERS SENT TO CONTRACTORS AID LOCAL INSPECTORS CONCERNING HARBOR AND RIVER MONITORS. Apr. 1863-Oct. 1866. 3 vols. 3 in. 1232 Press copies of letters and a few telegrams sent primarily to con tractors and local inspectors and engineers, but including a few sent to other correspondents. Arranged clironologically. There is a name index in each volume, but the letters A to F are missing in volume 2. Volume 1 also has a subject index. For earlier letters sent, see entry 1230. .CIRCULAR IETTERS SENT TO LOCAL INSPECTORS. May 1863-Feb. 1861;. 1 vol. lA in. . 1233 Copies.of circular letters containing information pertinent to the construction of various ironclad steamers. Arranged chronological ly. CIRCULAR LETTERS SENT TO CONTRACTORS. June 1863-July 1861;; Mar.-June 1863. 1 vol. and 1 index vol. 1 in. 12 3U Copies of circular letters sent to contractors pertaining to the con struction of ironclad steamers. Arranged chronologically- There v*|rr. nar.e index in a separate volume. JIH- 83 228 j773S RECEIvED. Sept. 1862-Oct. 1366 . 2 vols. 3 in. 1255 Those two volumes were kept simultaneously. One of the volumes con .*3 tains letters received from the General Superintendent of Ironclads. The second volume contains copies cf letters received by the General Su perintendent from the Chief of tlie lureau of Construction and Repair; these letters were apparently copied and sent to the inspectors for their information or with a note directing compliar.ee with the instructions con tained in them. The originals of nar.y of the letters in the second vol '-J ume are in the volumes described in entry 12.10. This second volume also contains letters received from engineers and inspectors of ironclads, the Ordnance Office at the New York Navy Yard, and other correspondents. In the second volume there is a letter dated in July 1861. Both volumes are arranged chronologically. UTTERS RECEIVED CONCERNING TIE KANAj TJNK THE UMPQUA. Jan. 1863- mV July 1866. 1 vol. 1/4 in. 1236 Letters received from he contractors, Snowdon and Mason, Pittsburgh, Pa. Arranged chronologically. registers relating TO correspondence from yes SUPERB'ITENDENT of ironclads. Jan. 1364-May 1867. Unbound papers. 1/2 in. 1237 These registers at one time were bound in volumes 2-19 of correspond ence that probably was received by one of the inspectors of ironclads. They give date and subject of correspondence and, for the period January- July 1863, a name which is probably that of the correspondent (Admiral Gregory's name in most instances). Arranged chronologically. ESTIMATED BILLS FOR- OFFICE SUPPLIES AND PAT OF PERSONNEL. Sept. 1862- July 1866. 1 vol. 1 in. 1238 Show article, quantity purchased, and c . --4- . or name of employee, num- ber of days worked, rate of nay per day, ar.d total pay for the month, with certifications as to correctness by t he General Inspector of Steam Machinery and sometimes with notations.cf approval by the General Super- intendent of Ironclads. Arranged chronolcgically. RECORD OF MONITOR DEALINGS SENT TO CONTRATTORS. 1863. 1 vol. l/2 in. 1239 For each type of monitor (river and harbor, light-draft, and wooden) the volume contains a list of contents cf each sheet of drawing, followed by name of vessel, date drawing was sent, and date it was acknowledged. Arranged by type of monitor. REQUISITIONS FOR .OFFICE SUPPLIES. Nov. 1363-May 1863. 1 vol. 1 in. 1260 Show date- of requisition, article ar.d quantity required, and a nota tion of requisition's approval by the General Inspector. ' Arranged chrono logically. - TUTS BOOK. Dec. 1863-June 1864. 1 vol. 2/2 in. 1261 Shows name of employee, days worked Turing month, and total number of days worked during month. Arranged chronologically. 4t- ._.* ' rj.'.**v- ;: ~ i, t:-r < 1. 4 r-' 229 PRODUCED 83 LISTS OF EQUIPMENT FOR LIGHT-DRAFT MONITORS, n.d. 1 vol. 1/2 in. . lyLists of articles of furniture, instruments for engines, and eauirRT*ment for the master's, boatswain's, carpenter's, engineer's, and sailmaker's departments, showing items, quantities, and costs. Arranged under above-mentioned headings. 0 itie RECORDS 01 COORDINATOR OF SHIPBUILDING, 1939-UO On September lh, 1939, the Secretary of the Navy appointed the Chi." of the Bureau of Engineering, Rear Adm. Samuel M. Robinson, Coordinator of Shipbuilding for the Navy for the purpose of expediting the construc tion of ships. The Chief of the Bureau of Construction and Repair, R.-cr." ' Adm. Alexander K. Van Keuren, was appointed Assistant Coordinator. Th:duties of the Coordinator were to prepare programs of ship construct!:.-, to make a continuing survey of shipbuilding facilities, to approve all changes in plans and specifications for naval vessels and the main pro-" polling machinery juherefor, and to authorize all changes in construction contracts involving an increase in cost of more than $10,000. When theBureau of Ships was established in June 191*0 the Chief of the Bureau cf Ships took over the duties of the Coordinator of Shipbuilding. GENERAL CORRESPONDENCE. 1939-UO. 1 ft. 1253 Letters and memoranda received and copies of those sent relating to ~ / the shipbuilding program. Arranged according to the Navy Filing Manual. CARD RECORD OF CORRESPONDENCE. 1939-1*0. 1 in. 1_;'. Cards relating to the correspondence described in entry 1263 shewing" file number and general subject of that number, date of correspondence, from whom it was received and to whom it was addressed, and an abstract of the correspondence. Arranged according to the Navy Filing Manual. ' LETTERS AID MEMORAIDA_SENT. Sept. 1939-Apr. 191*0. l/lj. in. 3/^ ' ' Copies ("Daily Greens") of letters and memoranda sent by the Coor`Gli.- nator and the Assistant Coordinator. They are duplicated in the cor spondence described in entry 1263. Arranged chronologically. L-.5V * -i -C. sn erm A-- (.r: of Sc: f r. fc dc I.' c C BUREAU OF SHIPS The functions of the Bureau of Ships are as follows: to design, construct, and procure vessels, amphibious craft and vehicles, boats, surface targets, and service craft for the.Navy, except aircraft and except those service craft for which the Bureau of Yards and Docks is responsible; to maintain and repair all ships and craft of the Navy, except aircraft and except those assigned to the Bureau of Yards and Docks and to the Military Sea Transportation Service; and to prescribe standards and procedures for the drydocking of all naval vessels. It is also responsible for research and development programs relating to the design, construction, and maintenance of ships and craft, including the collateral fields of radiological, biological, and chemical warfare defense, respiratory protective devices, diving equipment and techniques, submarine rescue equipment and methods, submarine escape training 230 PRODUCED *.i*ym* I.,*'?.' > T i i j facilities} mine and torpedo countermeasures} and electronic materials | (except airborne and ordnance). In connection with its research func tions the Bureau of Ships is charged with the management and control of J the.David V/. Taylor Model Basin at Carderock, Md.,- the Naval Engineering j Experiment Station at Annapolis} 'Md., and several other technical activ ities. Fuels and lubricants used in the main propulsion and auxiliary | machinery of naval ships and craft are procured to the specifications j of the Bureau of Ships, which also establishes inspection procedures to ! insure compliance with these specifications. When requested by cpera: tional commanders or when directed by the Chief of Naval Operations the Bureau supervises operations involving salvaging of sunken or stranded . ships. The Bureau exercises technical control of the installation, oper ating procedures, alteration, repair, and maintenance of the hull, ma chinery, and equipment of all naval ships and craft. It is also charged with the management and control of all U. S. naval shipyards; the offices of Supervisors of Shipbuilding, U. S. Navy, and of Naval Inspectors of Ordnance; the offices of Uj? S. Navy Inspectors of Machinery; the offices of Industrial Managers, Ud S. Navy; and the U. S. Navy Shipbuilding Scheduling Activity. In addition, the Chief of the Bureau of Ships has the following duties: He is responsible, as coordinator of shipbuilding for the Naval Establishment, for the timely completion of naval ships; for the purchase of ships and other watercraft for the Department of the Army and for the Department of the Air Force, with the exception of floating drydocks; and, upon the initiation of hostilities or upon the declaration of a national emergency, for the coordination, within the limits of the United States, of the building, conversion, and repair of ships and other watercraft of the Department of Defense. * !$ F!i The records of the Bureau of Ships in the National Archives consist of general correspondence, 19hO-k5, with accompanying reports of experiments, and seme records of the following divisions of the office of the Chief of the Bureau: the Administrative, the Contract, the Electronics, the Maintenance, the Publications, and the Shipbuilding Divisions. Sev eral series of these records are continuations of series begin by prede cessor bureaus and they considerably antedate the establishment of the Bureau of Ships. GENERAL RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF TIE CHIEF OF TIE BUREAU GENERAL CORRESPONDENCE. 19k0-h. 7,260'ft. - Letters, circulars, despatches, reports,' memoranda, and related docu ments received and copies of those sent. Arranged according to the NavyFiling Manual. Oversize enclosures, amounting to about 166 feet, are filed at theend of the series. 4 REPORTS OF EXPERITENTS CONDUCTED AT NAVAL LABORATORIES. 1939-U6. 4 Paperbound copies, generally processed or typewritten, of report laboratory tests and experiments, including drawings, diagrams, and photo graphs. Arranged according to test station and thereunder by serial num ber. There are reports for the following establishments, arranged in the order given: Naval Engineering Experiment Station, Annapolis, Md.; !' iJtI* hI. ' 231 PRODUCED m. Materials Laboratory, Ilavy Yard, Boston, Mass.; Paint Laboratory and T*-'-*' dustrial Laboratory, Navy Yard, Mare Island, Calif.; Materials Testing" Laboratory, Navy Yard, New York, N. Y.j Naval Boiler and Turbine Labora tory, Navy Yard, Philadelphia, Pa.; Welding Laboratory and Electrical Testing Laboratory, Navy Yard, Portsmouth, N. H.; Chemical Laborator- . Metallurgical Laboratory, Navy Yard, Norfolk, Va.; Naval Radio and Sour.-' Laboratory, San Diego,. Calif.; Naval Research Laboratory, Bellevue, B. and David '!. Taylor Model Basin, Carderock, Md. There are also some mi; 1' cellaneous reports. These records appear to have been kept with the gen eral correspondence described in entry 1266. Records of the Administrative Division ' This Division administered the officer and enlisted personnel of t:.: Bureau, in cooperation with the Bureau of Naval Personnel,and had charge ' of all matters concerning the civilian personnel of the Bureau. It was responsible for records administration, printing and binding, public re lations, and the security and control of buildings occupied by the Burt:.-.; and it directed the training activities of the Bureau. In a reorganisa tion of the Bureau of Ships after the close of 'NorId War II the Adminis trative Division was superseded by the office of the Assistant Chief of the Bureau for Administration. -ollect-: vd.ich v:: which v: tinuatx C.on str'tract r. the de dar, s Guard. die, r shore of Or- nauti opens of tV. of V. DivL reau JUSTIFICATIONS OF POSITIONS. l?li2-UU. 15 binders. 2 ft. 126M Copies of requests from the Bureau of Ships to the Assistant Secret tary of the Navy to fill essential positions showing date of request; title and grade of position to be filled; salary and appropriation from which it would be paid; name of person to fill the position or statement that it would be filled by a new appointment; division, branch, section, or unit in which the position was located; sometimes name and room numbe; of supervisor; and justification for.filling the position. Arranged by type of activity. Two binders contain "annotated justifications," ar ranged numerical^, with notations as to action taken. Records of the Contract Division This Division, established on July 15, 19lUi, took over the functions of the Contract Section of the Shipbuilding Division. The Division nego tiates, prepares, administers nonengineering phases of and terminates all contracts for ships, main propelling machinery, auxiliary equipment, electronics equipment, and other Bureau of Ships special material; it processes requisitions and requirement documents for material purchased for the Bureau of Ships by other bureaus or departments; and it purchases materials, over which the Bureau of Ships has procurement responsibility, for other bureaus or departments. C0RRESP0NDE1ICD RELATING TO CONTRACTS. 1938-H3. 7 ft. f 1269) Letters- received from inspectors of naval material, contractors, other bureaus, and navy yards concerning the fulfillment of certain con tracts let by the Bureau of Construction and Repair, together with en closures such as blueprints and test performance data, and copies of re plies and other outgoing correspondence. This appears to be a small 232 "EDUCED VS othv phoJ fee" leg cur und spe ar.c ver OR or ti r: 0 C c i 3 collection of correspondence of the Bureau of Construction and Repair <?hich was still active at the time the Bureau of Ships was created and a which was inherited and continued by the Bureau of Ships. It is a con * tinuation of the main series of contract correspondence of the Bureau of Construction and Repair for 1926-ljO (see entry 286). Arranged by con tract number, C~5l05>3 to C-713.09, with gaps in the numbers. Records of the Electronics Division This Division, successor to the Radio Division, was responsible for. the development, procurement, production, and distribution of radio, ra dar, sonar, and related equipment for the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. It also had control over the installation and maintenance of ra dio, radar, underwater sound, and related equipment for naval vessels and shore activities, except fire-control radar, which was under the Bureau of Ordnance, and airborne equipment, which was under the Bureau of Aero nautics. These Bureaus, however, delegated to the Bureau of Ships re sponsibility for the design, development, and installation of the parts of this equipment that related strictly to radio. In a reorganization of the Bureau of Ships after the close of World War II the Electronics Division was superseded by the office of the Assistant Chief of the Bu reau for Electronics. GENERAL COERESPOIJDEKCE. Mar.-Dec. 1?1j3. 68 ft. 1270 Letters received, copies of letters sent, informational copies of other correspondence, cross-reference sheets, drawings, blueprints, and photographs. Arranged in two series as follows: (1) a subject file (U7 feet), arranged alphabetically by subject heading and thereunder chrono logically, with the following principal subjects: administration, pro curement, radar, radio, receivers, reports, transmitters, tubes, and underwater sound; and (2) a ship file (21 feet), consisting of corre spondence and other records relating to the procurement, installation, and maintenance of radio and other electronic equipment for individual vessels, arranged alphabetically by Navy Filing Manual symbols for the ships concerned. GENERAL CORRESPONDENCE. Jan.-Dec. 19Ut- 109 ft. 1271 A continuation of the preceding series. Arranged in alphabetical order according to subject headings, the principal subjects being elec tronics, equipment, loran, personnel, procurement, publications, radar, radio, receivers, reports, security, sonar, transmitters, and tubes. Oversize enclosures (U feet) are filed at the end of the series. CORRESPONDENCE RELATING TO RESEARCH AND EH'ERIKENTAL PROJECTS. 1931-1*2. h ft. 1272 Letters received, copies of letters sent, reports, memoranda, bro chures, and other related enclosures concerning the design and develop ment of improved radio and other communications equipment. The corre spondence deals with projects concerning radio control of aircraft, radio direction finding, and underwater sound signaling. All these projects were begun under the Bureau of Engineering in the 1930's and were continued into the early war period. Arranged according to the Navy Filing Kama al. r' 233 SPECIFICATIONS. 1937-1:1:. 9 ft. i2?- Mimeographed copies of specifications issued by the Radio Division"-^ and its successor, the Electronics Division, for various types of radio equipment. Arranged in numerical order by specification number. Some miscellaneous items, including copies of specifications of the Bureau c' Air Commerce of the Department of Commerce, are filed at the end of the series. r-Jchine: ranged * p p Records of the Maintenance Division quirer.-: caticr.' This Division was responsible for the maintenance, equipment, and sal vage of naval vessels. As soon as a completed ship was turned over to the fleet by the Shipbuilding Division, it was transferred to the juris diction of the Maintenance Division where it remained, even if decommi?sioned, until it was stricken from, the roster of United States naval ves sels. During World War II the Maintenance Division was responsible for the operation and maintenance--including upkeep, overhaul, alterations, modernization, and repair--of completed vessels of the United States and,on. occasion, of vessels of its Allies; for the Bureau of Ships' part in the arming of merchant vessels; for ships' allowances, ships' surveys, and stocks of special materials; and for the issue of equipment, in cluding certain special hull and machinery materials. On October 7, 15!;?, -the Maintenance Division was consolidated with the Shipbuilding Division to form the Ships Division. The Ships Division was later superseded by the office of the Assistant Chief of the Bureau for Ships. HULL AND MAC7IIRZRY ALLOWANCE LISTS. 1911-U5. 267 ft. Booklets containing printed, processed, or typewritten lists showing for each vessel or class the various items of equipage and supplies fur nished by the Bureau of Ships (in the older lists furnished by the Bureau of Construction and Repair) to make up the normal ship's allowance. Some of the lists refer to vessels which have been stricken; the others are lists which have been superseded because of the reconstruction or modern ization of a vessel still in existence. These records were prepared for the purpose of providing a complete list of the equipment to be assembled and placed aboard the ship as a commissioning outfit. They cover all es sential equipment that would be required to operate and maintain the ves sel, including an initial issue of consumable supplies. Arranged in. the following overlapping series: (l) 1911-1:1: (1:5 feet). Arranged alpha betically by name of ship. These lists are mostly for older vessels. (2) 1911:-14: (23 feet). Arrangedby Navy Filing Manual ships' symbols. (3) 1935-U5 (57 feet). Arrangedby Navy Filing Manual ships' symbols. These lists relate chiefly to relatively modern vessels, most of which served in World War II. (It) ca.191:0-1:5 (137 feet). Arranged by Navy Filing Manual ships' symbols. Most of these lists are consolidated allowance lists, including machinery items as well as hull items. ENGINEERING DATA CONCERNING THE MILWAUKEE. Sept. 192?-Jan. 1914:. 3 vols. 1 ft. 1275 Quarterly synopses showing number of miles steamed, ports visited, names and ranks of senior officers of the Engineering Department, cas Ships1 to ves tion v still infor: Ships the Fv reau : RES: _ 22 of av trio? tier.. The ' for:-' ran;. Roc" lati DBS' tax ver. ir.g tes tit orr. Pe: ir.; th C-7 sc nr pj b: b ualties to material or machinery derangements, tube failures, and PRODUCED 23k * 83 rv' replacements. They contain data regarding anchors, steady runs, boilers, machinery, and docking (if docking occurred during the period). Ar ranged chronologically. The records created before the establishment of the Bureau of Ships in 19l|0 are records of the Bureau of Engineering. Records of the Publications Division The functions of this Division were to estimate annual budget re quirements for printing and binding; to edit, compile, and review publi cations; to maintain, the index, library, and stock of the Bureau of Ships* general and electronics publications; to distribute publications to vessels and shore stations; to provide necessary services in connec tion with printing and distribution of forms; to maintain records of still photographs of ships and ship equipment; and to maintain general information books for all vessels. In a reorganization of the Bureau of Ships after the close of World War H the Publications Division became the Publications Branch of the office of the Assistant Chief of the Bu reau for A.dministration. RESULTS OF PERFORMANCE TESTS OF AUXILIARY MACHINERY, c'a. 1900-19U5. 22 ft. 1276 Booklets containing compilations of data showing the results of tests of auxiliary (electrical) machinery carried out during the acceptance trials of a vessel or after overhaul. They consist of detailed, instruc tions for making the tests,, followed by tables of observed performance. The titles vary widely, but the records of latest date appear to be uni formly designated "Performance Data Booklets, C. & R. Auxiliaries.Ar ranged according to Navy Filing Manual designations of individual vessels. Records of a generally -similar character are among the electrical instal lation booklets described in entry 1277* DESCRIPTIONS OF ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS ABOARD NAVAL VESSELS. ca. 1915-U8. 267 ft. 1277 Master copies of so-called "Electrical Installation Booklets," con taining detailed descriptions of the electrical systems of individual vessels or classes of vessels, with accompanying plans, diagrams, draw ings, and photographs. Many of the booklets also include performance test data similar to that in the records described in entry 1276. The titles vary widely. The latest volumes are entitled, on the cover, "Rec ord of Electrical Installation and Electrically Operated Auxiliaries with Performance Da.ta" and, on the backstrip, "The Record." Arranged accord ing to arbitrarily assigned serial numbers, 10lj0-3>1309, with many gaps in the numbers. GENERAL INFORMATION BOOKS, ca. 1900-19U5. 33 ft. Bound volumes of printed or processed descriptions of individual' sels giving detailed information concerning all items of hull structure, machinery, and equipment under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Ships and its predecessor bureaus. Operating instructions and many plans and blueprints are included. Arranged alphabetically according to file sym bols for individual ships. PRODUcl 235 JM - 83 iL A PNOTOORAPf'S. 1333-1916. 32$ ft. (Q_27- Approximately 200,000 photographic negatives, 5>0,000 photographic' prints, and 7$ albums containing views of ships of the United States Navy while under construction, at launchings and commissionings, durin- trial runs, and during repairs or remodeling; photographic copies of ' paintings and portraits of naval heroes, naval battles, reviews, flags, and historic ships; views of navy yards and bases, training schools., summer cruises, radio equipment from 1907, airplane and seaplane develop ment from 1917, ships1 damages and salvage operations, and ships' sil- ` houettes and camouflage; and views of foreign naval vessels. The nega tives are arranged numerically; an index to them is in the custody of the ' Bureau of Ships. (The Still Picture Branch has a photocopy of the inde:-:.'; The accompanying prints, consisting of mounted photographs made from the negatives, are arranged by type of ship or by subject. The albums con tain selected prints of historic ships, such as the Constitution, and prints on particular subjects, such as figureheads of ships; they are ar- ranged by name of ship or by subject. '/~- Records of the Shipbuilding Division ...... i .............................................................................................................. i This Division was responsible for the construction and acquisition of ships and the procurement of necessary materials and equipment. Its responsibility for naval shipbuilding extended from the inception of the design through construction or conversion until the completed vessel re ported to the fleet. It was accountable for the basic and detailed pro gram, production planning, and scheduling of vessels and their component ; parts, except electronics equipment. It established material standards, conducted research and testing, and developed substitute materials for use in its construction work. Finally, the Division was responsible \fc:\ the stability and seaworthiness of naval vessels under construction and in service, and it prepared vessel allowance lists, schedules, statistics, and material progress reports. On October 7, 19li7, the Shipbuilding Di vision and the Maintenance Division were consolidated to form the Ships Division. The Ships Division was later superseded by the office of the Assistant Chief of the Bureau for Ships. PLANS OF UNITED STATES NAVAL.VESSELS. - 1908-H9. 210 ft. <CSiP> Chiefly linen tracings showing hull plans, machinery, and electrical installations of vessels decommissioned after 1910 and through 19lj9, al though an occasional plan of a vessel not decommissioned is included. There are complete plans fcr only one representative vessel' of each class, the plans of all other ships of a given class having been microfilmed (see entr}' 1232) and destroyed. Arranged in part by Navy Filing Manual ships1 symbols and in part numerically according to arbitrarily assigned serial numbers. It appears that these plans were formerly arranged nu merically and that part of them were later rearranged according to the Navy Filing Manual symbols and indexed. For the index, see entry 1281. The plans dated before the establishment of the Bureau of Ships were originally in the custody of the Bureau of Construction and Repair. -re a' :.;r) ,-ccar. '.-.3 r. * 1 vc Ccr.e C -ho rri * 1 c :v % __ 0 ships' plan number (Navy Filing Manual ship's symbol and numold olan number, title of plan, vessel to which applicable (somename of vessel and sometimes symbol), sometimes date of plan, and ;.'".^s-ionally file reference to Bureau letter. Arranged according to Nai ing Manual ships1 symbols. These cards serve as an index to that jyjyr 0r the plans described in entry 1280 which are arranged by ships' --hols, but it is an incomplete index since not all of the plans ar.'C--ced by ships' symbols are included. The "old plan number" refers to ^'-Vr.unber assigned before the plans were rearranged. The plans to which r j-r.s of the cards refer are not present in the group now arranged by v-'-ics' symbols; these are in the numerical series under the ''old plan /r. ~-.ber." s.* (FILM COPIES OF PLANS OF UNITED STATES NAVAL VESSELS, ca. 19034jS^ i,lUU rolls. Positive microfilm copies of plans of decommissioned vessels; nega tive copies in some cases accompany the positive prints. These are, in 'i:--;;:eral, reproductions of the series of plans described in entry 1280. Arranged according to roll number. \ -\ t t : ::;:.-.ofiln copy of drawings OF AND OTHER data concerning the U.S.S. CONSTELLATION. 179U-19U?. 1 roll. 12 82-A A positive microfilm of 28 drawings, including sail, docking, profiles, , rody, deck, and hold plans. In addition to specifications for the con- .. jtruction of frigates under an act of March 27, 179b> there is also a -hotostat of a handwritten description of the figurehead design. A type- .ritten list gives the number and titles of the items on the roll. rt necsliaiieous records relating to ship design ("envelope files"). ca. 1390-19U2. U7 ft. 1283 Launching reports, data on inclining experiments, stability curves, .tress calculations, plans, and blueprints prepared chiefly in connection '..ifh the development of new designs. The records are filed in large ma- r.ila envelopes and identified by serial numbers ranging from 0031 to l"c30 (with large gaps). This series was begun under the Bureau of Con struction and Repair and continued by the Bureau of Ships. .SPECIFICATIONS, ca. 1909-hh. 80 ft. Printed or processed copies of specifications issued by the Bure: Chips and its predecessors for a wide variety of materials purchased under contract, ranging from fuel oil to wire cable. There are a few items dated as late as 19U6. Arranged according to specification number. Related correspondence accompanies seme of the specifications, particu larly those of earliest date. These specifications are arranged in-the following series: (1) Specifications originally developed by the Bureau of Engineering (6N ft.), arranged in numerical order, 7-0-1 to 75-E-2. Copies of printed or processed indexes, filed at the end of this group, appear to have been issued.at 3- or U-month intervals between 193& and 19Ui. (2) Supplementary General Specifications for Machinery ("SGS" file). (10 ft.). (3) Specifications originally developed by the Bureau of Construction and Repair ("SPS" file). (2 ft.), (h) Appendixes HVII for "General Specifications for Inspection of Material" (3 ft.)- PRODUCED 237 JM-83 . ' .1* *' * * ." CA-vi' . ..-.-vc... .- .:.r:.v*..-.N ;- : V ** rh* - . ,, *vv . V '" . ,v. MEEKLY REPORTS OF LABOR EMPLOYED OiJ KAVAL SHIPBUILDING AT PRIVATE YARDS. 19hO-hk- 10 ft. f 3.2S3 Reports from private shipyards to regional supervisors of shipbuiTg^TT containing the following information regarding individual contracts: to tal number of laborers on payroll, changes in working hours, average number of men employed, and work-week hours. These are original copies of the reports received by supervisors of shipbuilding and forwarded bv them to the Bureau of Ships. Arranged alphabetically by name of company, thereunder chronologically. Submittal of this ''Weekly Labor Letter" was discontinued in March 19hh when it was superseded by a standard form re-"-' port. RECORDS RELATING TO LEriD-LEiSE REQUIREMENTS. 19U2-UU- 6 ft. '(125-01 Tables of requirements prepared partly on the basis of raw materials needed to produce finished manufactured goods (such, as compressors, purrs, cables) and partly on the basis of the needs of individual manufacturers (such as the Caterpillar Tractor Co.) for materials to enable them to fill their orders. These-rabies are accompanied by copies of related Defense Aid Requisitions, apparently intended to justify allocation of the amounts scheduled. Filed in folders by subject. FitQUIREHEiITS TABLES, "FIVE POINT MATERIALS PROGRAM." 19h2. 1 ft. Processed tables of statistics showing detailed breakdowns of require ments for various critical raw materials (such as aluminum and rubber) \ needed in new ship construction. Arranged by class of vessel. .- r CLASS: Tv number for the 0 C-e 1 5u 2 Re 3 A?l. Dr t I.c 6 A7 a: 3 .2 9C 10 1 11 1 12 T 13 r Hi ' 1516 17 18 19 ' 20 21 22 23 2h 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 3h 33 36 .37 33 39 ho PRODUCED hl 238 JM - 83 APPENDIX 0 C'-'T' C LAS3IFICAT ION SCHEME FOR CORRESPONDENCE CONCERNING SHIPS (ENTRY 105) The numbers under which correspondence was filed were made up of the number for the subject, the symbol for the type of vessel, and a number for the specific vessel. Subject-Numeric Classification Scheme 0 General and miscellaneous 1 Surveys 2 Repairs 3 Alterations h Boats d Docking . ...,./j< - 6 Anchors 7 Allowance 3 Articles turned into store 9 C oramissioning 10 Inspections 11 Booklets 12 Tonnage in13 Painting and paints Plans 15 Viindlasses 16 Furniture 17 Labeling 13 Radiography 19 Turret turning machinery 20 Ladders 21 Complement 22 Design 23 Extension of contract time 2U Inside fittings 25 Commissary spaces 26 Interior communication 27 Torpedo outfit 28 Plumbing 29 Guns and mounts, pedestal 30 Hospital spaces 31 Turret fittings 32 Gunports, turret 33 Winches 3U Target practice 35 Ventilation 36 Ammunition stowage 37 Electric plant 38 Boat cranes 39 Stability no Turret structure m Rails and stanchions h2 U3 uu U5 k6 kl 1*8 1j9 50 51 52 53 5U 55 56 57 58 -59 60 61 62 63 6k 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 7k 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 239 Compasses Ash handling Weights Hatches and lights Armor, general Towing machinery and gear Berthing and messing Conning tower Heating system Anchor gear Coaling arrangements Armor backing Fire system Ammunition hoists (except turret) Steering gear Trials Ammunition handling Coal bunkers Masts and spars Guns and mounts turret Armory Armor bolts Turret foundations Manuevering and speed trials Canvas outfit Delivery and receipt of vessel Spe c ification s Disinfecting plant Doors, watertight Gunport stincture Torpedo stowage Ammunition allowance Armor, turret Deck covering Bulkheads Outside fittings Bridges and charthouse Outside plating Electrical appliances Cold storage plant Sea connections PRODUCED JM -83 t f: t; t ti |L t \ I i f >3 83 8U 85 86 87 88 89 90 92 93 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 io5 106 107 103 109 110 111 112 113 32h 116 117 119 120 121 122 123 12k 125 126 127 128 129 131 132 133 13h Changes Fire control Yard craft, reports of Inspection Chain lockers Living spaces Bidder's data Smoke pipes (funnels) Hines and mining gear Workmanship Gun and torpedo tube foundations Life buoys Draft Machinery spaces Laundry and drying room Contract and financial Ammunition hoists, turret Boat stowage Weights placed and removed Magazines and handling room Survey and appraisal of articles E;cperiments and tests Safes Requisitions Evaporating and distilling plant Degree of completing Riveting Stuffing tubes Tanks Tests Oil and watertightness Steaming data from all ships Bitts, cleats, and chocks Sanitary reports "Logs" Doors, nonwatertight Machinery plans Fuel oil Periscopes Flushing and sanitary system Searchlights Cellulose Drainage lanes and offsets Distinguishing marks Offices Tactical data 135 136 138 139 1U0 1U2 143 nOi 145 146 147 148 149 150 151 152 153 154 155 156 157 158 159 160 161 162 163 16U 165 166 167 168 169 170 171 172 173 174 175 176 177 178 179 180 181 182 183 184 185 Hogging and sagging Casings, ceiling and insulc-.V Signaling (exterior) Inspection hulls Keels Zinc protectors Lights other than signal Transverse and longitudinal framing Logbook Workshops Storerooms Damage to vessels Gasoline Fire extinguishing apparatus Hardware Deck stanchions Compressed air plant Reserve fleets Garbage disposal Flooding system Protection other than armor Lockers Fire control towers Material Airports, fixed and hinged lights Ammunition conveyors Water system Armor doors, hatches and gratings Armor, interior Armor, side Fresh water system Double-bottom compartments Bolts Bow framing Cofferdams Compartment and access Dynamo rooms Cross-sections Deck and deck structure Derricks Conflicting opinions Elevators and dumbwaiters Gifts Hammock berthing Hatch casings and trunks Hatches and power doors Hawser reels Hose reels and racks Innerbottom plating 2h0 - '/ . ' 1^q-^j J- o. i>7 Lr-133 he 109 ''.a 190 1 191 `*r 192 193 19U 195 0: ? F" s '` . ' .. ' `. Svwbo' B BC C CA C3 D Y G H M r.c > **7 1 W P R C r *7 V r r PrKDUAUnuibirtrUn JM-83 136 Joiner work 137 Launching 1-38 1 iachinery reports 109 Machinery seatings 190 Magazine refrigeration 191 Havigating spaces and instruments 192 Ordnance outfit 193 Planking, outside *> 19U Profile 195 Splinter bulkheads 196 Stern framing 197 Struts and stern tubes 198 Tests, fuel oil compartments 199 Tests of compartments and structures for strength and tightness (oil, water, air, etc.) 200 Paravanes, burney gear and otters 201 Historical data plates Symbols for Vessels Symbol Type Symbol Type B BG C CA cs D F G H M HA HC IE HP lib P II S SP T TB TN TWA TND TBS TP .Y Battleshin Battle cruiser Cruiser Armored cruiser Scout cruiser Destroyer Fuel ship--tanker Gunboat Hospital shipMiscellaneous Ammunition shin Mine carrier Mine ship Mine planter Mine sweeper Patrol or eagle boat Repair ship Submarine Supnly ship Tug Torpedo boat Tender Aircraft carrier or tender Destroyer tender Submarine tender Transport Yard craft YA YAM YC YCF YCD YD YDG YF YFL YFS 70 YH TH YI-IA YMD Y0 YP YPB YPD YTT YW YWK Ash lighter Ammunition lighter Coal barge Car floats Fuel or fueling barges Floating derrick (wreeking derrick) Dredge Freight lighter Float Farm scot Garbage lighter Heating scow Miscellaneous craft (mainly u?.osehaving no design number) Ambulance barge Mud scot Oil barge - Section patrol boats (submarine chasers) Passenger barges Pile drivers Torpedo testing barges Water.barges Floating workshops 2U1 ''.r-?':?:.'-':''* -a. 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