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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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