Act Providing for Naval Armament
Document 1797Act gave President the power to deploy the frigates United States, Constitution, and Constellation for war. Outline how the ships would be staffed, paid, maintained for no more than one year.
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Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Description
Act gave President the power to deploy the frigates United States, Constitution, and Constellation for war. Outline how the ships would be staffed, paid, maintained for no more than one year.
Date
07/01/1797
Collection
Document number
1797070193600
Notable persons
US Congress
crew
House of Representative
President
crew
seamen
marines
non-commissioned officers
navy
warrant officer
Notable locations
War Department
Notable items
war, quasi-war
frigates
guns
Constellation
Constitution
ship
pay
subsistence
ration
pint
rice
cheese
bread
pork
salt fish
butter
molasses
peas
beans
oil
distilled spirits
beer