Howitzers for the Frigate "Constellation"
Document 1798"Be pleased to deliver to Captain Thomas Truxton ten brass three pound howitzers for the frigate Constellation."
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Be pleased to deliver to Captain Thomas Truxton ten brass three pound howitzers for the frigate Constellation.
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Type
Letter Signed
Description
"Be pleased to deliver to Captain Thomas Truxton ten brass three pound howitzers for the frigate Constellation."
Date
02/28/1798
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Office
Document number
1798022890002
Page start
1
Note
Includes a response from Truxton, dated 3/13/1798.
Notable persons
James McHenry, Secretary of War
Thomas Truxton
Mr. Harris
Mr. King
Tench Francis, Purveyor of Public Supplies
Notable locations
Philadelphia
harbor of Baltimore