Recommendation of Captain Murray as Frigate Commander
Document 1794Should an opening present itself through the non-acceptance of any of the gentleman nominated to the command of the forty frigates, Knox's attention is solicited to the peculiar merits of Captain Murray.
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[N N — Murray, Alexander.]
Philada. 5th June 1794
Dear Sir,
Should an opening present itself through the non acceptance of any of the gentlemen nominated to the command of the Forty Fours, permit me to solicit your attention to the peculiar merits of Captain Murray.
I am, Dear Sir,
with the greatest respect &
Esteem
Your obt Servt
Wm Murray
[June the 3th 1794 No 61-96
Wm Murray recommends
Capt Murray for the
Command of a frigate
Major General Knox
Secretary at War.]
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Should an opening present itself through the non-acceptance of any of the gentleman nominated to the command of the forty frigates, Knox's attention is solicited to the peculiar merits of Captain Murray.
Date
06/05/1794
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Phialdelphia
Document number
1794060540201
Page start
1
Notable persons
Henry Knox
William V. Murray
Captain [Alexander] Murray
Notable locations
Phialdelphia