Ordering Talbot to depart for new York
Document 1794Knox tells Talbot to depart for New York to oversee the construction of the frigate there. He should work with John Blagge, the naval agent in New York. Talbot's instructions have been forwarded to Blagge so they may be given to Talbot on his arrival.
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[Letter from the War Department dated 8th August 1795]
War department
August 8. 1794.
Sir,
You will immediately repair to the City of New york, for the purpose of superintending the construction of the Ship to be built at that place, and to concert every thing with the Agent Mr John Blagge. Your Instructions will be forwarded to New York to the care of Mr Blagge, who will deliver them to you on your Arrival there.
I am Sir,
Your obedient Servant
H Knox
Secry of War
Capt Silas Talbot
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Knox tells Talbot to depart for New York to oversee the construction of the frigate there. He should work with John Blagge, the naval agent in New York. Talbot's instructions have been forwarded to Blagge so they may be given to Talbot on his arrival.
Date
08/08/1794
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Philadelphia
Document number
1794080814101
Page start
1
Notable persons
Captain Silas Talbot
Henry Knox
Notable locations
Philadelphia
New York
Notable items
Naval yard
shipbuilding
overseeing construction