Regarding offer of conversion of ship as a war vessel
Document 1798War Office informs that offers to sell vessels to the U.S. government for naval service are to be directed to the Secretary of Treasury. Will transmit proposal. Expect due consideration of offer.
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War Department 3 May 1798
Mr. John Stomby
Sir
I have received your Letter of the 1st Instant containing an offer of a vessel of yours which you think may be converted into a Ship of War carrying 20 Guns as making the purchase of such vessels will rest with the Secretary of the Treasury I shall transmit your proposal to him, and have no doubt but he will give it due consideration and attention.
I am &c
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Type
Letterbook
Description
War Office informs that offers to sell vessels to the U.S. government for naval service are to be directed to the Secretary of Treasury. Will transmit proposal. Expect due consideration of offer.
Date
05/03/1798
Recipient
Sent from
Philadelphia
Document number
1798050300255
Page start
301
Notable persons
John Stomby
James McHenry
Josiah Fox
navy constructor
Secretary War
War Department
Secretary Treasury
Notable locations
War Department
Treasury Department
Philadelphia
Notable items
vessel
guns
ship of war