Arrived at the Door of the Ocean
Item
Type
Letter Signed
Title
Arrived at the Door of the Ocean
Description
Captain Truxton describes the readiness of the "Constellation" as he prepares to confront the French pirates on the high seas.
year created
1798
month created
06
day created
24
author
sent from location
Constellation Off Cape Henry
recipient
in image
note
Enclosed in Truxton to McHenry, 06/24/1798.
notable person/group
James McHenry
Thomas Truxton
notable location
U.S. Ship "Constellation"
Cape Henry
notable item/thing
convoy
Leagues
Government
Frigate
signals by day
signals by night
notable phrase
After every exertion being made that was possible for me to get the ship to sea, I have at length arrived at the door of the ocean with 213 men of every description on board, the precise number allowed by Act of Congress
The merchants of Norfolk have applied to me to convoy a fleet of their ships, which they assigned me was worth at least on million of dollars
as soon as I have performed my promise to the merchants aforesaid, I shall take the range you have
The frigate goes through the water with great swiftness indeed
document number
1798062490102
page start
2
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (2 pages) | AFA02 (2 pages) | Collection: Thomas Truxton Letterbook on the USS Constitution, 1798-1799. | P: 11-12 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Captain Thomas Truxtun | Constellation Off Cape Henry | [n/a] |
| Recipient | James McHenry | [unknown] | [n/a] |