Final Outfitting for the Frigate United States
Document 1797McHenry writes that he is glad to hear the damage done to the ship during its launching has been repaired; directs Barry to moor in the harbor and take on cannon and all its other supplies, which have been provided by Mr. Francis, the purveyor. Discusses the procuring of recruits for the ship, the hiring of seamen to make it seaworthy, and the enlistment of the ship's doctor. A note from the purveyor is appended.
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Autograph Letter Signed
Description
McHenry writes that he is glad to hear the damage done to the ship during its launching has been repaired; directs Barry to moor in the harbor and take on cannon and all its other supplies, which have been provided by Mr. Francis, the purveyor. Discusses the procuring of recruits for the ship, the hiring of seamen to make it seaworthy, and the enlistment of the ship's doctor. A note from the purveyor is appended.
Date
08/30/1797
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Near Downings Town
Repository
Collection
Document number
1797083014001
Page start
1
Note
2 COLLECTIONS: one with photocopy images, one without images.
Notable persons
John Barry
James McHenry
seamen
doctor
purveyor
Notable locations
Near Downingstown
Notable items
ship
cannon