Orders for Lieutenant of Marines on frigate Constellation
Item
Type
Document
Title
Orders for Lieutenant of Marines on frigate Constellation
Description
Orders for the Lieutenant of Marines on board the frigate Constellation. Includes instructions for recruiting.
year created
1798
month created
03
day created
16
author
recipient
in image
notable person/group
recruit
commanding officer
private
corporal
drum
fife
sergeant
recruiting party
deserter
secretary of war
magistrate
notable location
Baltimore Maryland
notable item/thing
frigate Constellation
clothing
arms
accoutrement
articles
book
pay
money
rations
return
oath
notable phrase
no negro, mulatto, or Indian to be enlisted nor any description of men except native of fair conduct or foreigners of unequivocal conduct
document number
1798031605301
Item sets
Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (4 pages) | ZXV11 (4 pages) | Collection: Letters Sent by the Secretary of Navy to Officers, Mar 1798-Sep 1886. (RG45) (M149) | V:1,P:5-7 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | War Office | [unknown] | James McHenry |
| Recipient | Lieutenant of Marines | [unknown] | [n/a] |