Inquiry into Completion of Gun Carriages for Frigate United States
Document 1798Asks Barry to find out exactly when he can expect the completion of the gun carriages for the frigate United States.
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[War department]
Capt John Barry
Commander of the frigate
United States
[War Offce 22. May 1798
James McHenry]
Sir, War department, 22. May 1798
I wish you, without delay to visit the person employed to construct your Gun-carriages, and to ascertain with as much certainty as possible, within what time he can have them in a state to be taken on board your Ship, and report the same, as well, as what day you will be ready to receive your provisions.
I am Sir
with respect,
your obt Servt
James McHenry
Captain John Barry —
Type
Letter Signed
Description
Asks Barry to find out exactly when he can expect the completion of the gun carriages for the frigate United States.
Date
05/22/1798
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Department
Repository
Collection
Document number
1798052200001
Page start
1
Notable persons
John Barry
James McHenry
Notable locations
War Department
Notable items
provisions
gun-carriages