Provisions Intended for the Frigate "Constellation"
Document 1798Tench Francis has been directed to deliver to Hodgdon the provisions that should be transported to the frigate "Constellation." At last report, that vessel is anchored at the mouth of the Patapsco River on its way to the Patuxent River from which Captain Truxton intends to proceed with the first favorable wind.
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Harris Sir War Department 3 May 1798
Be pleased to deliver to Lieut Ross for the Frigate United States — 1 Top Lanthorn, 6 Ballast Shovels — 1 piece of Red Bunting — 1 piece of white Bunting and ½ pound of Sewing Twine. —
Harris Sir War Department May 3 1798
Be pleased to deliver to Lieutenant Mullowney for the Frigate United States, 12 Shells, 12 paper Cartridges filled, 1 Rammer and Sponge and one Worm and Ladle for proving eight Inch Howitzers. —
Harris Sir War Department May 5th 1798
Be pleased to deliver to the order of Captain Richard Dale for the use of the Ganges Forty Tons Iron Kentledge. —
Type
Letterbook Copy
Description
Tench Francis has been directed to deliver to Hodgdon the provisions that should be transported to the frigate "Constellation." At last report, that vessel is anchored at the mouth of the Patapsco River on its way to the Patuxent River from which Captain Truxton intends to proceed with the first favorable wind.
Date
04/12/1798
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Office
Document number
1798041215255
Page start
36
Note
The author is not shown but, based on content, it is presumed to be James McHenry.
Notable persons
Samuel Hodgdon
[James McHenry]
Notable locations
War Office