Request to Examine and Report on the Cannon Aboard the Delware
Document 1798McHenry requests that DaCosta examine the nine pound cannon on the ship of war Delaware, commanded by Stephen Decatur, and prove the ones which are suitable for service. He should submit a report on the examination and proof to McHenry as soon as possible.
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McHenry requests that DaCosta examine the nine pound cannon on the ship of war Delaware, commanded by Stephen Decatur, and prove the ones which are suitable for service. He should submit a report on the examination and proof to McHenry as soon as possible.
Date
05/24/1798
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Philadelphia
Collection
Document number
1798052414000
Note
Naval Documents Related to the Quasi-War between the United States and France, vol. 1, p 82
Notable persons
Francis DaCosta
James McHenry
Stephen Decatur
Notable locations
Philadelphia
Notable items
cannon
ship of war Delaware
nine pound cannon
prove
result of examination and proof