Request for Detailed Inspection of Ships Being Offered to Government for Navy
Document 1798Directs that Humphreys travel to Baltimore and examine the vessels being considered to carry 16-22 guns, the armament being six-, nine-, and twelve-pounders. Informs Humphreys of the ships in question, and asks him to report on their quality, the alterations which would be needed to outfit them for naval duty, and the lowest price their owners would sell them for.
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Letter Signed
Description
Directs that Humphreys travel to Baltimore and examine the vessels being considered to carry 16-22 guns, the armament being six-, nine-, and twelve-pounders. Informs Humphreys of the ships in question, and asks him to report on their quality, the alterations which would be needed to outfit them for naval duty, and the lowest price their owners would sell them for.
Date
04/24/1798
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Department
Collection
Document number
1798042400001
Page start
1
Notable persons
Joshua Humphreys
James McHenry
Notable locations
War Department
Baltimore
Maryland
Notable items
guns
spars
yards
rigging
sails