Request for Orders to Pass Along to Frigate Captains

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Type

Autograph Letter Signed

Description

McHenry to sail in a few days, requested orders for captain of U.S. ships of war regarding approved interactions with French privateers.

Date

05/12/1798

Sent from

Philadelphia

Document number

1798051200004

Page start

1

Notable persons

Alexander Hamilton
James McHenry
French
privateers
captain

Notable locations

Philadelphia
France
sea
waters
ocean