Recommends Alexander Murray to Command a Frigate
Document 1794Hindman is a friend of Captain Alexander Murray and recommends him as fit and proper for the command of one of the frigates about to be constructed. He is fully qualified and Hindman would be greatly gratified by his appointment.
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[The Honble Henry Knox Secretary of War]
[accom'd to Alex: Murray]
I have been this Moment spoken to by a friend of Capt Alexd Murray, requesting that I would mention Him to You as a Gentleman in my opinion fit & proper for the Command of one of the Frigates about to be built — I have long known him & believe Him to be fully qualified, I should find Myself greatly gratified in his appointment.
I am most respectfully
Yr very Obt Servt
Wm Hindman
May 28.th 1794
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Hindman is a friend of Captain Alexander Murray and recommends him as fit and proper for the command of one of the frigates about to be constructed. He is fully qualified and Hindman would be greatly gratified by his appointment.
Date
05/28/1794
Author
Recipient
Document number
1794052840001
Page start
1
Notable persons
Henry Knox
William Hindman