Rigging & Cordage for the Frigate "United States"
Document 1797Harris should deliver to the purveyor Tench Francis the rigging and cordage for the frigate "United States" in addition to one ensign, one Jack, and one pendant for the same vessel.
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Francis such quantities of Shett Copper Cloth an[d] John Harris [S]
[ails] as he shall from time to time require
for Sheathing the bottom of the Frigate Unite[d]
States —
James McHenry
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
John Harris Sir War Office April 25 1797
Please to deliver Mr Frances the
Purveyor Seventy five Tons Kentledge for
the Frigate Constellation at Baltimor[e] —
James McHenry
John Harris Sir War Office April 25 1797
You will be pleased to deliver Mr
Francis the Purveyor the Rigging and Cord[age]
in your charge for the Frigate United Stat[es]
Also one Ensign — one Jack and one Pendant[s]
I am &
James McHen[ry]
Type
Letterbook Copy
Description
Harris should deliver to the purveyor Tench Francis the rigging and cordage for the frigate "United States" in addition to one ensign, one Jack, and one pendant for the same vessel.
Date
04/28/1797
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Office
Document number
1797042800355
Page start
5
Notable persons
John Harris
James McHenry
Notable locations
War Office

