Letter to the Secretary at War
Item
Type
Letterbook
Title
Letter to the Secretary at War
Description
In making explanation of the delay in completing the construction of the frigate in Baltimore, David Stodder refers the Secretary at War to his letter of 20 April 1797.
year created
1798
month created
01
day created
29
author
recipient
in collection
in image
notable person/group
James McHenry
David Stodder
document number
1798012940002
page start
1
number of pages
1
transcription
Navy Yard Balto. 29t Jany. 1798
Sir
I received yours of the 24th Inst. this day at noon, and pay every attention to the contents.
Every exertion was made to complete the Constellation after I received the last Live Oak timber for her frame which was the last of October '96, my letter to you of the 20th April last details the principal causes which delayed the completion of tis Frigate beyond the period it was expected she would have been finished, provided that letter should be mislaid I enclose you a coppy.
I am, Sir With the greatest Respect Your most ob. Servant
David Hadden
Honorable James McHenry Esqr. Secy. of War
Sir
I received yours of the 24th Inst. this day at noon, and pay every attention to the contents.
Every exertion was made to complete the Constellation after I received the last Live Oak timber for her frame which was the last of October '96, my letter to you of the 20th April last details the principal causes which delayed the completion of tis Frigate beyond the period it was expected she would have been finished, provided that letter should be mislaid I enclose you a coppy.
I am, Sir With the greatest Respect Your most ob. Servant
David Hadden
Honorable James McHenry Esqr. Secy. of War
Item sets
Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (1 pages) | THF23 (1 pages) | Collection: McHenry Family Papers, MS #647 | B:2 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | David Stodder | [unknown] | [n/a] |
| Recipient | James McHenry | [unknown] | [n/a] |