Ellery and Crocker to Antigua
Document 1798Mr. Ellery of Rhode Island and Mr. Crocker have important business to transact in Antigua. They will take passage on the "Portsmouth," under Captain McNief, as far as Dominica. Captain Barry is asked to assist in their passage from Dominica to Antigua.
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Navy Depart.t
15. Dec.r 1798.
Sir
M.r Ellery of Rhode Island, accompanied by M.r Crocker, having important business to transact in Antigua. These Gentlemen will take passage in the Portsmouth Capt McNeil, as far as Dominica.—
I have the honor to request your attention to them at Dominica, and any Services conveniently in your power, in aiding their passage to Antigua.
I have the honor to be
with great Respect Sir
yr Obed Sert
Ben Stoddert
Capt Barry, or the Officer Commanding the American Ships at Prince Ruperts Road.
[Navy Dept Decr 15. 1798
Benjamin Stoddert
Captain Barry
or the Officer commanding the
American Ships at
Prince Ruperts Bay
Dominica]
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Mr. Ellery of Rhode Island and Mr. Crocker have important business to transact in Antigua. They will take passage on the "Portsmouth," under Captain McNief, as far as Dominica. Captain Barry is asked to assist in their passage from Dominica to Antigua.
Date
12/15/1798
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Navy Department
Collection
Document number
1798121590001
Page start
1
Notable persons
Captain John Barry, the Officer commanding the American ship at Prince Rupert's Bay, Dominica
Benjamin Stoddert
Notable locations
Dominica
Navy Department