Orders for Captain Richard Dale
Item
Type
Document
Title
Orders for Captain Richard Dale
Description
Dale to be governed by certain instructions which relate to the prevention of violations of jurisdictional rights and to self defense. Describes the range of jurisdiction of United States coast; what action to take if attacked on the high seas; cruising ground; circumstances for receiving additional orders; engaging of a pilot and requirement to maintain a journal of proceedings.
year created
1798
month created
05
day created
22
author
recipient
in image
notable person/group
Captain Richard Dale
James McHenry
pilot
Congress
pirate
notable location
coast
bays
rivers
inlets
sounds
high seas
cruising ground
Virginia Capes
Long Island
Capes of Delaware
Cape Henlopen
Cape James
Gosport Virginia
Norfolk
notable item/thing
vessels
letters of marquee and reprisal
commerce
ships
papers
regular commission
journal
USS Chesapeake
document number
1798052215102
Item sets
Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (3 pages) | ZXX03 (3 pages) | Collection: Letters Sent by the Secretary of Navy to Officers, Mar 1798-Sep 1886. (RG45) (M149) | V:1;p:38-40 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | War Department | [unknown] | James McHenry; |
| Recipient | Captain Richard Dale | [unknown] | [n/a] |