Naming of Frigate to Sail for the Dey of Algiers
Item
Type
Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Title
Naming of Frigate to Sail for the Dey of Algiers
Description
Frigate intended for the Dey of Algiers to be named the Cresent. McHenry requested Thompson insert the name into the appropriate papers. Congratulates Thompson and Hackett for successful launch.
year created
1797
month created
07
day created
07
author
sent from location
Philadelphia
recipient
sent to location
Portsmouth
in collection
in publication
notable person/group
Captain Thomas Thompson
James McHenry
notable location
Portsmouth
Philadelphia
Dey of Algiers
notable item/thing
frigate
Cresent
papers
notable idea/issue
launching
naming
foreign relations
authorization
document number
1797070714000
number of pages
1
Item sets
Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Collection: Printed Versions | [unknown] |
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Publication: Naval Documents of Barbary Wars | [unknown] |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | James McHenry | Philadelphia | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Captain Thomas Thompson | Portsmouth | [n/a] |