Uniformity of Dress on Ships of War
Item
Type
Letter Signed
Title
Uniformity of Dress on Ships of War
Description
Regulations establishing uniformity of dress by the officers, Marines, and others on board the ships of war in service of the United States.
year created
1797
month created
08
day created
24
author
sent from location
War Office
recipient
in collection
note
Enclosure: Uniform for the Navy of the United States of America.
notable person/group
Captain John Barry, Commander of the Frigate "United States"
James McHenry
Captains
Lieutenants
Lieutenants of Marines
Surgeons
Surgeons Mates
Sailing Master
Purser
Midshipmen
Marines
notable location
War Office
notable item/thing
uniform
full dress coat
cloth
collar
epaulets
sash
buttons
pockets
lappets
American eagle
vest
breeches
coat
cocked hats
black cockades
small swords
nankeen
overalls
document number
1797082400101
page start
3
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (9 pages) | XJZ11 (9 pages) | Collection: Subject File of the Naval Records Collection | NU |
| [view document] (5 pages) | XJZ11a (5 pages) | Collection: Subject File of the Naval Records Collection | NU |
| [view document] (2 pages) | XJZ14a (2 pages) | Collection: Subject File of the Naval Records Collection | NU |
| [view document] (0 pages) | XJZ14 (0 pages) | Collection: Subject File of the Naval Records Collection | NU |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | James McHenry | War Office | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Captain John Barry | [unknown] | [n/a] |