French Pirates Hovering in My Cruising Ground, Etc.
Document 1798Captain Truxton assures McHenry that he will convoy thye fleet of merchant ships and will then confront the French Pirates who are sailing the tract of sea allotted for his cruising ground.
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Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Captain Truxton assures McHenry that he will convoy thye fleet of merchant ships and will then confront the French Pirates who are sailing the tract of sea allotted for his cruising ground.
Date
06/24/1798
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Constellation off Cape Henry
Document number
1798062440401
Page start
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Notable persons
James McHenry
Thomas Truxton
Pennock
Naval Agent
men of every description on Board
Notable locations
Constellation off Cape Henry
Hampton Roads
Norfolk
Notable items
supplies
regular departments
signals by day
signals by night
lights
jack at mizen peek
mast head
windward
leeward
tack
pendant
gun
salt provisions
ardent wishes
peace
free and uninterrupted commerce
several inanimate animals
the Service
Articles of Refreshment
Vegetables
million of dollars
Power
range
instructions
request
Distance mentioned in the accompanying papers
information
my promise to the merchants
Order of the President
Frigate
opportunities
Sailing
time
day and dates
Recruiting Officer's documents
roll
opportunity
unanimous spirit
vigorous measures
Justice
exertion
ship to sea
Door of the Ocean
the precise number allowed by Act of Congress
names
stations
enclosed copy
Quarter Bill
Merchants
Seas