The Cost of Completing & Manning the Three Frigates for Sea
Document 1797The Committee of the House of Representatives for protecting Commerce has asked the Secretary of War for information relative to completing and manning the three frigates for sea. Hodgdon is asked to assess the value of the following: arms and accoutrements for eight sergeants, eight corporals, three drums, three fifes, and 140 Marines with their necessary bedding and hammocks included. This information will help in providing an estimate for the coming year.
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Letterbook Copy
Description
The Committee of the House of Representatives for protecting Commerce has asked the Secretary of War for information relative to completing and manning the three frigates for sea. Hodgdon is asked to assess the value of the following: arms and accoutrements for eight sergeants, eight corporals, three drums, three fifes, and 140 Marines with their necessary bedding and hammocks included. This information will help in providing an estimate for the coming year.
Date
12/06/1797
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Office
Document number
1797120615155
Page start
20
Notable persons
Samuel Hodgdon
Josiah Fox
Notable locations
War Office