Notification of Various Issues, Including Congress' Refusal to Declare War on France
Document 1798Informs Barry of various matters -- including information about another ship, the health of his wife, and the closing of Congress without an official declaration of war against France.
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[Navy Departm. July 13. 98
Benj Stoddert
Recd. July 22
Ans. " July 23 "
c. Ans.]
[Navy Depart.
Ben Stoddert]
Capt John Barry
Frigate
United States
Navy Depart.t 13. July 1798
Sir
The inclosed letter is from the Secy of State - on the subject of yr Nicholson Ship.
Mrs Barry I understand is well — Congress will break up on Monday, without a declaration of War against France. We shall not on that Acct. be the less at War, against their armed Vessels.
I have the honor to be
with great esteem Sir
Yr most Obdt hmt.
Ben Stoddert
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Informs Barry of various matters -- including information about another ship, the health of his wife, and the closing of Congress without an official declaration of war against France.
Date
07/13/1798
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Navy Department
Repository
Collection
Document number
1798071315001
Page start
1
Notable persons
John Barry
Benjamin Stoddert
Notable locations
Navy Department
Notable items
ship
wife
health
declaration of war