Lists Items Needed for New Galley in Pittsburgh before Sailing

Item

Type

Author's Letterbook Copy

Title

Lists Items Needed for New Galley in Pittsburgh before Sailing

Description

Col. Craig informs him that the galley built in Pittsburgh awaits a few items before it can descend the river. Some of the necessary items are in store; others must be purchased.

year created

1799

month created

04

day created

19

sent from location

Philadelphia

recipient

in image

notable person/group

James McHenry
Samuel Hodgdon
Isaac Craig

notable location

Philadelphia
Pittsburgh

notable item/thing

Galley
Cannon Cartridge Paper
Cartridge and Whipping Twine
Mariners' Compasses
Spare Blocks and Corsage

document number

1799041928355

page start

431

number of pages

1

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Document instances

In image In source Location in source
[view document] (560 pages) BJA01 (560 pages) Collection: Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99. P: 431

Document names

Type Name Location Notes
Author Samuel Hodgdon Philadelphia [n/a]
Recipient James McHenry [unknown] [n/a]