Kentledge for the Frigate "Constellation"
Document 1797Harris should deliver to the purveyor Tench Francis 75 tons of kentledge for the frigate "Constellation" at Baltimore.
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Francis such quantities of Sheet Copper Cloth and John Harris [torn]
Sails as he shall from time to time require
for Sheathing the bottom of the frigate United
States.
James McHenry
[left margin:] John Harris Sir
War Office March 13 1797
Please to deliver to the order of John
Scott Clerk of the Navy Yard the Bell intended
for the Frigate United States —
James McHenry
[left margin:] John Harris Sir
War Office April 25 1797
Please to deliver Mr Frances the
Purveyor Seventy five Tons Kentledge for
the Frigate Constellation at Baltimore —
James McHenry
[left margin:] John Harris Sir
War Office April 25 1797
You will be pleased to deliver Mr
Francis the Purveyor the Rigging and Cordage
in your charge for the Frigate United States
Also one Ensign one Jack and one Pendant —
I am &
James McH[torn]
Type
Letterbook Copy
Description
Harris should deliver to the purveyor Tench Francis 75 tons of kentledge for the frigate "Constellation" at Baltimore.
Date
04/25/1797
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Office
Document number
1797042500255
Page start
5
Notable persons
John Harris
James McHenry
Notable locations
War Office

