Letter from the War Office on resignation of Messrs. Gurney and Smith as Naval Agents at Philadelphia
Document 1795Mr Smith and Mr. Gurney intend to resign as naval agents at Philadelphia at the end of June 1795. Pickering's answer on this matter depends on whether Francis can take over without employing another agent. Copy of answer enclosed. Francis to assume agency on 1 July. Expects that predecessors will turn over all papers and other matters.
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Letterbook
Description
Mr Smith and Mr. Gurney intend to resign as naval agents at Philadelphia at the end of June 1795. Pickering's answer on this matter depends on whether Francis can take over without employing another agent. Copy of answer enclosed. Francis to assume agency on 1 July. Expects that predecessors will turn over all papers and other matters.
Date
06/27/1795
Recipient
Sent from
Philadelphia
Document number
1795062715055
Page start
115
Notable persons
Tench Francis
Mr. Gurney
Mr. Smith
naval agent
Secretary of War
purveyor of Navy
War Department
Notable locations
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Navy Yard
War Department
War Office
Notable items
frigate