Acknowledgement and appreciation for book on "The Elements and Practice of Rigging, Seamanship, and Naval Tactics."
Item
Type
Letterbook
Title
Acknowledgement and appreciation for book on "The Elements and Practice of Rigging, Seamanship, and Naval Tactics."
Description
Pickering expresses thanks to Mr Raymond for sending a 2 volume set on the "The Elements and Practice of Rigging, Seamanship, and Naval Tactics." Pickering notes that since the marine of the United States is under the Department of War, it will be applied to the new frigates. Work will first be presented to President of United States General George Washington.
year created
1795
month created
03
day created
16
author
recipient
in image
author note
No signature, From War Department.
recipient note
Christopher Richmond
notable person/group
Christopher Richmond
President of United States
General George Washington
Timothy Pickering
Secretary of War
Mr Cranch
notable location
Philadelphia
notable item/thing
book
notable idea/issue
The Elements and Practice of Rigging, Seamanship, and Naval Tactics
Naval Act 1794
frigate construction
document number
1795031615155
page start
100
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| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (315 pages) | ZXA06 (315 pages) | Collection: Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters to (Requisitions on) Secretary of the Treasury and other Treasury Department Officials), June 1798-June 1824. (RG45) | V:1, P:100 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Timothy Pickering | [unknown] | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Christopher Richmond | [unknown] | [n/a] |