Request for Gunner for Frigate Constellation
Document 1798Letter, asks for gunner for Frigate Constellation.
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Type
Letterbook Copy
Description
Letter, asks for gunner for Frigate Constellation.
Date
04/12/1798
Author
Recipient
Repository
Collection
Document number
1798041255001
Page start
1
Notable persons
Josiah Fox
Thomas Truxton
General Proctor
officer
gunner
master at arms
Mansford
Truxtun
Notable locations
U.S. Ship Constellation
Balt.
[Baltimore]
Philadelphia
Maryland
Baltimore
Notable items
not fit for a gunner
master at arms
officers
letters may be reaching me in this out of the way place
lose no time in replying when you have it in your power
spoke to me respecting a man
they are good for nothing
only place to pick up such an officer
man that apply'd to make up the grape perhaps may answer
obliged by your endeavoring to send me sober trusty capable gunner