French prisoners in Lancaster
Item
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Title
French prisoners in Lancaster
Description
Indicates that he has referred Hand's letter to the Secretary of the Navy. Hand reported that some French prisoners in custody of the Sheriff of Lancaster, Pennsylvania had exhibited poor conduct, and were now to be put under guard of the militia.
year created
1798
month created
08
day created
28
author
sent from location
War Department
recipient
sent to location
Rockford near Lancaster
in collection
in image
notable person/group
Edward Hand
James McHenry
French
prisoners
sheriff
militia
guard
navy
Benjamin Stoddert
notable location
Rockford
Lancaster
notable idea/issue
Maritime
document number
1798082800101
page start
1
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (2 pages) | BRL11 (2 pages) | Collection: James McHenry Papers | B: 3, 2 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | James McHenry | War Department | [n/a] |
| Recipient | General Edward Hand | Rockford near Lancaster | [n/a] |