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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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