Shot to Prove Howitizers for the "Constellation"
Item
Type
Letterbook Copy
Title
Shot to Prove Howitizers for the "Constellation"
Description
Harris is ordered to deliver an order of twelve three pound shot to Lieutenant Truxton to prove howitzers for the frigate "Constellation."
year created
1798
month created
02
day created
16
author
sent from location
War Office
recipient
note
The author is not shown but, based on content, it is believed to be James McHenry.
notable person/group
John Harris
James McHenry
notable location
War Office
document number
1798021615155
page start
26
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (61 pages) | ZZK07 (61 pages) | Collection: Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy was under War Department), May 1795-July 1798. (RG45) | P: 24 |
| [view document] (1 pages) | ZZK07a (1 pages) | Collection: Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy was under War Department), May 1795-July 1798. (RG45) | P: 24 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | James McHenry | War Office | [n/a] |
| Recipient | John Harris | [unknown] | [n/a] |