Sloop of War Armed with Negros to Land
Document 1798Negros on board several ships of war perceived as dangerous and mutinous. Toussard requested help from Capt. Stephen Decateur, planned to observe movements.
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Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Description
Negros on board several ships of war perceived as dangerous and mutinous. Toussard requested help from Capt. Stephen Decateur, planned to observe movements.
Date
06/28/1798
Author
Recipient
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Fort Mifflin
Collection
Document number
1798062854200
Note
print doc only
Notable persons
James McHenry
Major Lewis Toussard
negros
doctor
Stephen Decatur
owners
Notable locations
Fort Mifflin
Philadelphia