Naming of Frigate to Sail for the Dey of Algiers
Document 1797Frigate intended for the Dey of Algiers to be named the Cresent. McHenry requested Thompson insert the name into the appropriate papers. Congratulates Thompson and Hackett for successful launch.
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Description
Frigate intended for the Dey of Algiers to be named the Cresent. McHenry requested Thompson insert the name into the appropriate papers. Congratulates Thompson and Hackett for successful launch.
Date
07/07/1797
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Philadelphia
Collection
Document number
1797070714000
Notable persons
Captain Thomas Thompson
James McHenry
Notable locations
Portsmouth
Philadelphia
Dey of Algiers
Notable items
frigate
Cresent
papers