Launch of the Galley Senator Ross
Document 1799Major Craig expresses pride in launch of the Galley "Senator Ross" and further opines that the American Galley will far exceed the Spanish naval capability currently on the Mississippi. He asks for instructions as soon as possible, and details plans for hiring a crew.
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Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Major Craig expresses pride in launch of the Galley "Senator Ross" and further opines that the American Galley will far exceed the Spanish naval capability currently on the Mississippi. He asks for instructions as soon as possible, and details plans for hiring a crew.
Date
04/05/1799
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Pittsburgh
Repository
Collection
Document number
1799040554001
Page start
1
Notable persons
James McHenry
Isaac Craig
Spanish
Captain Daniel Bissell
Clinton Butler
boatmen
Notable locations
Pittsburgh
Mississippi River
Monongahela River
Ohio River
Fort Fayette
Notable items
Galley Senator Ross
galley
fine piece of naval architecture
instructions
orders
ship
rations
pay
hiring
navigation
packets
stockade
white oak pickets