Proving of frigate cannon for frigate United States
Document 1797Discusses proving of cannon for frigate at Philadelphia. Will send Captain John Barry and Mr. DaCosta to assist in proving of cannon and to judge them fit for service in accordance with terms of contract. Hopes that nothing will interrupt completion of 32 pounders, which are needed.
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Letterbook
Description
Discusses proving of cannon for frigate at Philadelphia. Will send Captain John Barry and Mr. DaCosta to assist in proving of cannon and to judge them fit for service in accordance with terms of contract. Hopes that nothing will interrupt completion of 32 pounders, which are needed.
Date
12/04/1797
Recipient
Sent from
Philadelphia
Document number
1797120400455
Page start
282
Notable persons
Samuel Hughes
James McHenry
Josiah Fox
Captain John Barry
naval constructor
Mr. DaCosta
Secretary of War
War Department
naval superintendent
Navy constructor
Notable locations
War Office
Philadelphia
Notable items
cannon
32 pound cannon
frigate United States