Sail Duck for Mr. Dowers
Document 1798Harris is directed to deliver twenty pieces of sail duck, delivered to the public store by mistake, to Mr. Dowers for the use of the schooner building for Algiers.
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[Harris] Sir War Office 17 January 1798 —
Be pleased to deliver to Mr Joshua Humphreys on his order the Poop Lanthorn deposited in the Store for the Frigate United States and also the Copper chains for the Same Ship. — James McHenry —
[Harris] Sir War Office January 18 1798
Be pleased to deliver to Levi John Mcclowny for the Frigate United States Twenty five paper Cartridges one powder horn, [undecipherable] worm one Rammer and Spunge, also one worm and Ladle — proper for 20 pounders — and in addition to the above you will be pleased to supply him with Fifty five pounds of Cannon powder and Twenty Sticks of Port fires. — James McHenry —
[Harris] Sir War Office January 2d 1795
Be pleased to deliver to Lieut Mr William McRea for the Marines on board the Frigate United States Two Drum Heads. James McHenry
Type
Letterbook Copy
Description
Harris is directed to deliver twenty pieces of sail duck, delivered to the public store by mistake, to Mr. Dowers for the use of the schooner building for Algiers.
Date
01/02/1798
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Office
Document number
1798010200255
Page start
22
Notable persons
John Harris
James McHenry
Notable locations
War Office

