Acceptance of Naval Appointment
Document 1794Barry accepts his appointment as a commander in the U.S. Navy.
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The Honle H Knox Secy of War June 6: 1794 [illegible text] Copy Strawberry Hill June 6: 1794 Sir The honor done me in appointing me Commander in the Navy of the United States is gratefully acknowledged and accepted by Sir Your, Most Obedient, Humle Servt John Barry The Honle Henry Knox Secretary of War Commodore [Stamped: FORD COLLECTIONS]
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Type
Contemporary Copy of Letter
Description
Barry accepts his appointment as a commander in the U.S. Navy.
Date
06/06/1794
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Strawberry Hill
Collection
Document number
1794060640001
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Notable persons
Henry Knox
commander in navy
Captain John Barry
Secretary of War
Notable locations
Strawberry Hill
United States
Philadelphia
Notable items
honor
a Commander in the Navy of the United States
gratefully acknowledged and accepted