Report from the Constitution at Sea
Item
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Title
Report from the Constitution at Sea
Description
Robert Hamilton reports that they have little prospect of taking more prize money since they have not seen the three French frigates that they expected to encounter although the Boston Frigate has captured a large French Merchantman laden with coffee. Robert conveys some news of his siblings.
short description
Report from the Constitution at Sea
year created
1800
month created
02
day created
26
author
sent from location
Constitution at Sea
recipient
in collection
in publication
note
Published in the Papers of Alexander Hamilton, vol. XXIV, 264-265.
notable person/group
Alexander Hamilton
Robert W. Hamilton
French
Christian Hamilton
Captain Thomas Robertson
East India Company
William Hamilton
notable location
Cape Francois
New York
Scotland
Boston
France
Seringapatam
India
notable item/thing
USS Constitution
US Sloop of War Richmond
sloop
news
vessels
prize money
French frigates
coffee
merchantman
family
marriage
plunder
document number
1800022660100
Item sets
Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Publication: The Papers of Alexander Hamilton | [unknown] |
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Collection: Printed Versions | [unknown] |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Robert W. Hamilton | Constitution at Sea | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Alexander Hamilton | [unknown] | [n/a] |