French Pirates Hovering in My Cruising Ground, Etc.
Item
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Title
French Pirates Hovering in My Cruising Ground, Etc.
Description
Captain Truxton assures McHenry that he will convoy thye fleet of merchant ships and will then confront the French Pirates who are sailing the tract of sea allotted for his cruising ground.
year created
1798
month created
06
day created
24
author
sent from location
Constellation off Cape Henry
recipient
in image
notable person/group
James McHenry
Thomas Truxton
Pennock
Naval Agent
men of every description on Board
notable location
Constellation off Cape Henry
Hampton Roads
Norfolk
notable item/thing
supplies
regular departments
signals by day
signals by night
lights
jack at mizen peek
mast head
windward
leeward
tack
pendant
gun
salt provisions
ardent wishes
peace
free and uninterrupted commerce
several inanimate animals
the Service
Articles of Refreshment
Vegetables
million of dollars
Power
range
instructions
request
Distance mentioned in the accompanying papers
information
my promise to the merchants
Order of the President
Frigate
opportunities
Sailing
time
day and dates
Recruiting Officer's documents
roll
opportunity
unanimous spirit
vigorous measures
Justice
exertion
ship to sea
Door of the Ocean
the precise number allowed by Act of Congress
names
stations
enclosed copy
Quarter Bill
Merchants
Seas
document number
1798062440401
page start
1
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] |