Requests 12-pounders for the Frigate Philadelphia

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[Secretary at War] Navy Department 7^th February 1799 Sir, Be pleased to grant an order in favor of Captain Preatur for three pair long 12 pounders if you have them to spare at this place. They are wanted for the Frigate Philadelphia — I have the Honor to be Sir Yr obed^t Serv^t I have loaned to you more than 100 9^lbs —

Type

Letterbook

Description

Requests an order for Captain Decatur for 12-pounders for the frigate Philadelphia.

Date

02/08/1800

Author

Benjamin Stoddert

Recipient

James McHenry

Sent from

Navy Department

Repository

National Archives and Records Administration

Collection

Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To

Document number

1800020840001

Page start

Notable persons

James McHenry

Benjamin Stoddart

Stephen Decatur

Notable locations

Navy Department

frigate Philadelphia