Instructions Inclosed, Pilot Boats Dispatched
Document 1798McHenry has sent two pilot boats, one south and one east, carrying instructions for Dale in case he has left the Bay. McHenry is relying on Dale's zeal and courage to ensure execution of the instruction, and he sends Dale and his crew his best wishes.
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Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Description
McHenry has sent two pilot boats, one south and one east, carrying instructions for Dale in case he has left the Bay. McHenry is relying on Dale's zeal and courage to ensure execution of the instruction, and he sends Dale and his crew his best wishes.
Date
05/28/1798
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Philadelphia
Collection
Document number
1798052814000
Note
Printed: Naval Documents Related to the Quasi-War between the United States and France, vol 1, p 89.
Notable persons
Captain Richard Dale
James McHenry
your Officers and Crew
Notable locations
Capes of Delaware
the Bay
Philadelphia
Notable items
pilot boats
instructions
cruise
prompt vigorous and effectual execution of these instructions
utmost confidence