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Appointment of James McDonough as Midshipman of Frigate Constitution

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Type

Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document

Description

Orders McDonough to report immediately to the Constitution, on which ship he has been appointed midshipman.

Date

05/04/1798

Sent from

Philadelphia

Document number

1798050414100

Note

Naval Documents Related to the Quasi-War between the United States and France. Vol. 1, page 65.

Notable persons

James McDonough
James McHenry
midshipman
Captain Samuel Nicholson

Notable locations

Philadelphia
Boston

Notable items

appointed