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.