French prisoners in Lancaster
Document 1798Indicates that he has referred Hand's letter to the Secretary of the Navy. Hand reported that some French prisoners in custody of the Sheriff of Lancaster, Pennsylvania had exhibited poor conduct, and were now to be put under guard of the militia.
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Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Indicates that he has referred Hand's letter to the Secretary of the Navy. Hand reported that some French prisoners in custody of the Sheriff of Lancaster, Pennsylvania had exhibited poor conduct, and were now to be put under guard of the militia.
Date
08/28/1798
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Department
Repository
Collection
Document number
1798082800101
Page start
1
Notable persons
Edward Hand
James McHenry
French
prisoners
sheriff
militia
guard
navy
Benjamin Stoddert
Notable locations
Rockford
Lancaster