Passing the Galley Through the Rapids, Etc.
Document 1799The master builder of the galley completed in Pittsburgh has been paid agreeable to the contract. It should be impressed on the Secretary of War the propriety of taking advantage of the current season for the galley to pass through the rapids. There are still a number of items that are needed for the galley.
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Letter Signed
Description
The master builder of the galley completed in Pittsburgh has been paid agreeable to the contract. It should be impressed on the Secretary of War the propriety of taking advantage of the current season for the galley to pass through the rapids. There are still a number of items that are needed for the galley.
Date
04/12/1799
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Pittsburgh
Document number
1799041280001
Page start
1
Note
Cited in Hodgdon to Craig, 04/19/1799.
Notable persons
Samuel Hodgdon
Isaac Craig
Notable locations
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Notable items
cannon
cartridge paper
whipping twine
mariner's compasses
spare blocks and cordage for rigging
cable
ream of paper