Seeks Information about Galleys for New York and Rhode Island
Document 1798Reports on 3 galleys of the 10 authorized by law. Seeks information about whether the galleys will be used in Rhode Island or New York, and how many in each location.
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[Sect at War.]
Sir, Navy departmt 1st augt 179[8]
There are still to be provided, three Galleys or some small Vessels, of the Ten authorised by Law. I would wish to know, whether Galleys are essential to the defence of Rhode Island and if they are, how many you think ought to be Stationed there
This Information I want immediately, as I wish to take immediate Steps for procuring the three Galleys, or other Vessels to the Southward, if they are not deemed essential for the defence of Rhode Island.
Type
Letterbook
Description
Reports on 3 galleys of the 10 authorized by law. Seeks information about whether the galleys will be used in Rhode Island or New York, and how many in each location.
Date
08/01/1798
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Navy Department
Document number
1798080140201
Page start
1
Notable persons
James McHenry
Benjamin Stoddart
Secretary of War
Secretary of Navy
Notable locations
Navy Department
New York
Rhode Island
Southward
Notable items
galleys
defense