Letter from the War Office on procurement of materials for equipment for frigate at Portsmouth New Hampshire
Document 1797Captain Thompson is to correspond with Tench Francis, purveyor of supplies, on matters of purchasing materials for frigate. Francis will also be able to furnish money as required. Ensure that no defects are found. Ensure that contracts strictly adhered to. Report on progress monthly.
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Letterbook
Description
Captain Thompson is to correspond with Tench Francis, purveyor of supplies, on matters of purchasing materials for frigate. Francis will also be able to furnish money as required. Ensure that no defects are found. Ensure that contracts strictly adhered to. Report on progress monthly.
Date
01/12/1797
Recipient
Sent from
Philadelphia
Document number
1797011215355
Page start
212
Notable persons
Captain Thomas Thompson
Tench Francis
James McHenry
Secretary of War
James Hackett
Messrs. Hill
Notable locations
Portsmouth New Hampshire
War Office
Philadelphia
War Department
Notable items
accounts
vouchers
money
supplies
materials
frigate
contracts
public stores