Orders to Take Frigate United States to Sea with Instructions
Document 1798Announces preparation of frigate United States to go to sea under Barry's command. Encloses specific instructions. Fears actions of French and requests readiness for any enterprise, expressing confidence in skill and bravery. Establishes mode of communication with the use of flags near the Capes of Delaware.
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Type
Letterbook
Description
Announces preparation of frigate United States to go to sea under Barry's command. Encloses specific instructions. Fears actions of French and requests readiness for any enterprise, expressing confidence in skill and bravery. Establishes mode of communication with the use of flags near the Capes of Delaware.
Date
07/03/1798
Author
Recipient
Document number
1798070315001
Page start
1
Notable persons
Captain John Barry
Navy Dept
James McHenry
John Adams
Captain Dale
Thomas Truxton
Notable locations
Frigate United States
Delaware
Cape Henry
Nantucket
Long Island
Capes of Delaware