Letter from the Navy Yard in Boston regarding launch of Constitution Type Letterbook Title Letter from the Navy Yard in Boston regarding launch of Constitution Description This letter discusses problems in the launching of the frigate Constitution. year created 1797 month created 09 day created 24 author George Claghorn sent from location Navy Yard, Boston recipient James McHenry in collection Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relating to Procurement of Supplies (Order Books), Nov 12, 1800-Dec 31, 1889. (RG107) (M127) Typed Versions Area File of the Naval Records Collection, 1775-1910. (RG45) (M625) in image ZVV09 ZVV09a note Enclosed in a letter (on pages 47-48) from James McHenry, Secretary at War, to Chairman of the Committee for Naval Armament, dated 1 May 1798. notable person/group James McHenry George Claghorne crews notable location Navy Yard, Boston notable item/thing blocks shores frigate Constitution machinery ways wedges bilgeways supports notable idea/issue frigate launching document number 1797092440000 page start 1 Layout Sort Position Last edited Last completed Last approved Ascending Descending Sort Filter No filter Is edited Is not edited Is completed Is not completed Is approved Is not approved Filter Show original titles of 1 1–2 of 2 Page Last transcribed Status #1 zvv/ZVV09047.jpg Transcribe Not transcribed New #2 zvv/ZVV09048.jpg Transcribe Not transcribed New #1 zvv/ZVV09047.jpg Transcribe Last transcribed Not transcribed Status New #2 zvv/ZVV09048.jpg Transcribe Last transcribed Not transcribed Status New