Refers to Cannons, Ship Staff, and Medicine Chest and Instruments
Item
Type
Letterbook
Title
Refers to Cannons, Ship Staff, and Medicine Chest and Instruments
Description
Presents no objection to purchase of ship cannonades, prepared by Mr. Revere. Outlines proof process and requirements for boatswain, gunners, carpenters, sail makers, and midshipmen as per the President's desire. Promises to send medicine chest and instruments.
year created
1798
month created
04
day created
21
author
sent from location
War Office
recipient
in image
notable person/group
Samuel Nicholson
Paul Revere
Boatswain
Gunners
Carpenters
Sail Makers
Midshipmen
John Adams
President
notable location
War Office
Boston
notable item/thing
USS Constitution
document number
1798042115101
page start
1
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (1 pages) | ZXW01 (1 pages) | Collection: Letters Sent by the Secretary of Navy to Officers, Mar 1798-Sep 1886. (RG45) (M149) | V: 1, P: 14 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | James McHenry | War Office | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Captain Samuel Nicholson | [unknown] | [n/a] |