Request to hasten progress on frigate construction at Baltimore
Document 1796While Stodder's progress as naval constructor is flattering enough, the other frigates are progressing at a greater rate. McHenry thus asks that Stodder push on the work with more expedition.
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Type
Letterbook
Description
While Stodder's progress as naval constructor is flattering enough, the other frigates are progressing at a greater rate. McHenry thus asks that Stodder push on the work with more expedition.
Date
11/08/1796
Recipient
Sent from
Philadelphia
Document number
1796110815155
Page start
195
Notable persons
David Stodder
James McHenry
War Department
War Office
Secretary of War
naval constructor
Notable locations
War Office
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Notable items
frigate
USS Constellation