Appointing a new clerk of the yard after Tingley's death
Document 1796Talbot informs McHenry of the orders Knox issued him eighteen months ago upon which he appointed Daniel Tingley as clerk of the yard. Tingley had recently taken ill and died that morning. Talbot wishes to know if McHenry wishes to appoint a new clerk or give someone at the yard directions to make the appointment.
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Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Talbot informs McHenry of the orders Knox issued him eighteen months ago upon which he appointed Daniel Tingley as clerk of the yard. Tingley had recently taken ill and died that morning. Talbot wishes to know if McHenry wishes to appoint a new clerk or give someone at the yard directions to make the appointment.
Date
03/18/1796
Author
Recipient
Sent from
New York
Document number
1796031840001
Page start
1
Note
Cited in Fox to Talbot, 03/22/1796.
Notable persons
James McHenry
Silas Talbot
Daniel Tingley
Notable locations
New York
Notable items
New York Naval Yard
clerk of the yard
appointment