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Visiting the frigate Constellation...



Item # 713630

August 08, 1798

FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Aug. 8, 1798  Page 3 has the: "Answer of  the President...to the Address of  the Young Men of Charleston, S.C." signed: John Adams. This is followed by a report of a visit to the Constellation frigate docked at Charleston, noting: "...got on board the frigate...were politely received...represented to be a very complete and formidable vessel, mounting 28 24 pounders, and ten 12 pounders; sails remarkably fast, is well manned...The crew are active, well disciplined..." and more.
Four pages, handsome masthead, nice condition.

Item from our most recent catalog - #365 - released for April, 2026

Category: The 1600's and 1700's