Arrival of Stands of Arms on the Ship "Washington"
Document 1798The Secretary of the Treasury has informed McHenry that the ship "Washington," helmed by Captain Williams, has arrived in Philadelphia. It has on board one hundred cases containing stands of arms shipped by the John & Francis Baring & Sons Company by direction of Mr. King for the use of the United States. Harris is asked to receive said arms and have them deposited in the public stores.
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Letter Signed
Description
The Secretary of the Treasury has informed McHenry that the ship "Washington," helmed by Captain Williams, has arrived in Philadelphia. It has on board one hundred cases containing stands of arms shipped by the John & Francis Baring & Sons Company by direction of Mr. King for the use of the United States. Harris is asked to receive said arms and have them deposited in the public stores.
Date
05/14/1798
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Department
Repository
Collection
Document number
1798051400101
Page start
1
Notable persons
John Harris
James McHenry
Captain Williams
John and Francis Baring
Mr. King
Notable locations
War Department