Regarding the loan of cannon from State of New York for use of frigate United States and matter of defense of New York harbor

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Type

Letterbook

Title

Regarding the loan of cannon from State of New York for use of frigate United States and matter of defense of New York harbor

Description

The War Office relays President John Adams' intent to replace any cannon provided by the State of New York for naval service. Captain John Barry, commander frigate United States, has been sent to examine cannon. Cannon will be sent down Hudson River to Governor's Island at New York Harbor and on to Philadelphia. Goes on to discuss the prospects of defense for New York Harbor and city of New York and laments that such is unlikely without aid from the State of New York. Discusses matter of appropriations and costs for construction of fortifications. Expects that Colonel Aaron Burr will call upon him soon.

year created

1798

month created

05

day created

07

author

James McHenry

sent from location

War Department

recipient

John Jay

in 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 (Requisitions on) Secretary of the Treasury and other Treasury Department Officials), June 1798-June 1824. (RG45)

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ZXA06

note

Regarding defense of New York City, mentions Aaron Burr.

author note

James McHenry

recipient note

John Jay

notable person/group

John Jay
James McHenry
Josiah Fox
Captain John Barry
John Adams
President United States
Governor New York
Colonel Stevens
Colonel Aaron Burr
War Department
Secretary War
navy constructor

notable location

War Department
Philadelphia
New York
Hudson River
Governor's Island
New York Harbor
New York City

notable item/thing

cannon
frigate
frigate United States
harbor fortifications

notable idea/issue

borrowing of cannon from states
defense of New York harbor

document number

1798050700455

page start

302

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[view document] (2 pages) ZXA06 (315 pages) 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 (Requisitions on) Secretary of the Treasury and other Treasury Department Officials), June 1798-June 1824. (RG45) V:1, P:302

Document names

Type Name Location Notes
Author James McHenry War Department [n/a]
Recipient John Jay [unknown] [n/a]