Appointing Talbot captain of one of the new frigates
Document 1794The letter notifies Talbot of his appointment as captain of one of the new frigates being built. In order of rank, he is third behind John Barry and Samuel Nicholson. The letter wishes for Talbot to reply whether he accepts his appointment.
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[Box 3, Folder 4]
War department June 5. 1794
Sir
The President of the United States by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, has appointed you to be a Captain of one of the ships to be provided in pursuance of the Act to provide a naval armament herein enclosed
It is to be understood that the relative rank of the Captains are to be in the following order
John Barry
Samuel Nicholson
Silas Talbot
Joshua Barney
Richard Dale
Thomas Truxton
You will please to inform me as soon as convenient whether you accept or decline the appointment
I am, Sir
Your obedt Servant
H Knox
Jst [undecipherable: McHenry?]
Capt. Silas Talbot
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
The letter notifies Talbot of his appointment as captain of one of the new frigates being built. In order of rank, he is third behind John Barry and Samuel Nicholson. The letter wishes for Talbot to reply whether he accepts his appointment.
Date
06/05/1794
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Philadelphia
Document number
1794060514001
Page start
1
Note
Cited in Talbot to Knox, 06/09/1794.
Notable persons
Silas Talbot
Henry Knox
Notable locations
Philadelphia
Notable items
Appointment as captain
new ships