Request for Issue of Stores to New Frigate, United States
Item
Type
Document Signed
Title
Request for Issue of Stores to New Frigate, United States
Description
Directs issue of vast amount of stores to outfit the new frigate United States.
short description
Comprehensive list of stores for a new frigate being launched, the first official ship of the United States Navy.
year created
1798
month created
05
day created
30
author
sent from location
War Department
recipient
in collection
notable person/group
John Harris
James McHenry
Captain John Barry
notable location
War Department
port
notable item/thing
armament
ship chandlery
paints
charts
cabin furniture
hospital stores
utensils
stationery
provisions
rounds
cannons
artillery
cartridges
paper
powder horns
worms
lead
pistols
boarding pikes
rope
copper
flint
glasses
tinder
wine
vinegar
food
spices
bread
meat
cheese
molasses
butter
notable idea/issue
provisions
stock
outfit of frigate
document number
1798053000101
page start
1
number of pages
8
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (8 pages) | XBZ24 (8 pages) | Collection: Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92) | War Dept |
| [view document] (8 pages) | XBZ24a (8 pages) | Collection: Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92) | War Dept |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | James McHenry | War Department | [n/a] |
| Recipient | John Harris | [unknown] | [n/a] |