Supplies for the construction of six frigates
Document 1794Treasury Secretary Hamilton informs Pinckney that he has determined to import from Europe materials for the construction of six frigates. He will procure the articles from Northern Europe. Hamilton's first choice is Britain, with Denmark, Sweden, and the Netherlands as alternatives.
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Printed Document
Description
Treasury Secretary Hamilton informs Pinckney that he has determined to import from Europe materials for the construction of six frigates. He will procure the articles from Northern Europe. Hamilton's first choice is Britain, with Denmark, Sweden, and the Netherlands as alternatives.
Date
06/25/1794
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Treasury Department
Collection
Document number
1794062590000
Note
ADF, Connecticut Historical Society, Hartford.
Notable persons
Thomas Pinckney
Alexander Hamilton
Treasurer
Congress
commissioners
guilders
dealers
shippers
Phynn Elliot
Englis
William Barnard
shipwright
agent
minister plenipotentiary
Notable locations
Treasury Department
Europe
Britain
Netherlands
Amsterdam
Denmark
Scandinavia
Copenhagen
Boston
New York
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Norfolk
Deptford
Sweden
Notable items
imports
construction
frigates
guild
copper
shipment
bale-goods
trade
ships
capital
guns