Suspension of Construction

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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

Sent from

Philadelphia

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