Delayed Construction of Frigate for Dey of Algiers

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Type

Printed Document

Description

Very surprised no step has been taken to fix delay in fulfilling Dey of Algiers request for frigate. Detailed argument for why delay is unacceptable.

Date

07/13/1796

Recipient

Sent from

Mount Vernon

Document number

1796071354200

Note

Cited in McHenry to Washington, 07/16/1796.

Notable persons

James McHenry
George Washington
regency
Dey
Humphreys
barbary corsairs
pirates
privateer
O'Brian
Congress
Senate
Department
Agency
Executive Officers

Notable locations

Mount Vernon
Algiers
Barbary

Notable items

frigate
letters