Obtaining Guns for the Algerian Frigate
Document 1797The guns on board the revenue cutter will be returned unless they are taken for the Algerian frigate. Worries it is possible that in all the public magazines no six pounders can be found in Philadelphia. There appears to be an improved possibility of obtaining guns from Mr. Hughes so that prospect should be investigated.
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Type
Autograph Draft Letter
Description
The guns on board the revenue cutter will be returned unless they are taken for the Algerian frigate. Worries it is possible that in all the public magazines no six pounders can be found in Philadelphia. There appears to be an improved possibility of obtaining guns from Mr. Hughes so that prospect should be investigated.
Date
09/29/1797
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Treasury Department
Repository
Collection
Document number
1797092970001
Page start
1
Notable persons
Samuel Hodgdon
Oliver Wolcott
Mr. Hoghes
Notable locations
Treasury Department
public magazines
Philadelphia
Notable items
Algerian frigate
guns
six punders