[Document, 1779 February 15]
- Title
- [Document, 1779 February 15]
- Library Location
- Name
- United States. Congress (Author)
- Barry, John (Addressee)
- Format
- correspondence
- Digital Project
- Papers of John Jay
- Date
- February 15, 1779
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 page
- Subjects
- United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Jay, John, 1745-1829
- Summary
- Congressional authorization for John Barry, commander of the brigantine Delaware, to outfit his ship for war and attack any British vessel he finds. The ship belongs to Matthew and Thomas Irwin and Co. and has 10 guns and 45 crew.
- Identifier
- columbia.jay.02832