Construction the frigate for the Dey of Algiers
Document 1796McHenry informs Washington that Pickering believes responsibility for the building of the frigate for the Dey of Algiers lies more with the War Department than the State Department. McHenry says that he will proceed to take preparatory measures in the construction of the project.
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Autograph Draft Letter
Description
McHenry informs Washington that Pickering believes responsibility for the building of the frigate for the Dey of Algiers lies more with the War Department than the State Department. McHenry says that he will proceed to take preparatory measures in the construction of the project.
Date
07/08/1796
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Office
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Collection
Document number
1796070800301
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Notable persons
George Washington
James McHenry
Timothy Pickering
Navy
military
departments
Dey of Algiers
Notable locations
War Office
Algiers
Notable items
Frigate
timber
materials
contract