Suspension of Construction
Document 1796Orders to suspend purchases for the frigate currently under construction due to the act of Congress that suspended the construction of armaments. Additional orders to dispose of all items deemed perishable.
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Type
Printed Document
Description
Orders to suspend purchases for the frigate currently under construction due to the act of Congress that suspended the construction of armaments. Additional orders to dispose of all items deemed perishable.
Date
04/25/1796
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Philadelphia
Collection
Document number
1796042514000
Notable persons
William Pennock
James McHenry
navy agent
Shores
William Herbert
Notable locations
Norfolk
Philadelphia
Virginia
War Office
Notable items
bill
frigate
ship
materials
live oak
return
stores