Recommendation of Captain Thomas Robinson
Item
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Title
Recommendation of Captain Thomas Robinson
Description
Walker has learned that his brother-in-law, Captain Thomas Robinson, is a candidate for appointment as a commander of one of the vessels to be fitted out for service. Walker is unable to judge Robinson's nautical abilities but can attest to his character as a gentleman of honor and strict integrity. He believes him imminently qualifed for command.
year created
1798
month created
06
day created
21
author
sent from location
New York
recipient
sent to location
Philadelphia
in collection
note
Partially illegible.
Includes a note from McHenry in which he states that great confidence may be reposed in Walker's recommendation.
Includes a note from McHenry in which he states that great confidence may be reposed in Walker's recommendation.
notable person/group
James McHenry
Benjamin Walker
Thomas Robinson
notable location
Philadelphia
New York
document number
1798062140001
page start
1
number of pages
2
Item sets
Transcribe this document
Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (2 pages) | XJX22 (2 pages) | Collection: Subject File of the Naval Records Collection | NN |
| [view document] (2 pages) | XJX22a (2 pages) | Collection: Subject File of the Naval Records Collection | NN |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Benjamin Walker | New York | [n/a] |
| Recipient | James McHenry | Philadelphia | [n/a] |