Directing Talbot to take posession of Daniel Tingley's account books
Document 1796McHenry directs Talbot to take possession of the deceased Daniel Tingley's books and oversee his duties until the wishes of Congress can be known.
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War Office, March 22. 1796 —
Sir
Till the pleasure of Congress can be known respecting, proceedings under the Act, authorizing the equipment of the Frigates. it may only be proper that you should take possession of the books, and papers kept by the Deceased Clerk. And in the mean while see that the public interest does not suffer —
I am Sir with respect
James McHenry
Secy of war
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
McHenry directs Talbot to take possession of the deceased Daniel Tingley's books and oversee his duties until the wishes of Congress can be known.
Date
03/22/1796
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Office
Document number
1796032200001
Page start
1
Notable persons
Silas Talbot
James McHenry
Daniel Tingley
Notable locations
War Office
Notable items
New York Naval Yard
clerk of the yard
appointment