Confirming McHenry's opinion to wait until Congress has made a decision to appoint a new clerk of the New York naval yard
Document 1796Fox confirms McHenry's opinion not to make an appointment to replace the deceased clerk of the New York naval yard until the wishes of Congress are known. The business is being dealt with, but until a decision is made Talbot should simply make preparations to make the appointment as soon as a decision is reached.
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Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Fox confirms McHenry's opinion not to make an appointment to replace the deceased clerk of the New York naval yard until the wishes of Congress are known. The business is being dealt with, but until a decision is made Talbot should simply make preparations to make the appointment as soon as a decision is reached.
Date
03/22/1796
Author
Recipient
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War Office
Document number
1796032215001
Page start
1
Notable persons
Silas Talbot
Josiah Fox
James McHenry
Notable locations
War Office
New York
Notable items
New York naval yard
clerk of the yard
Naval Treaty
Congress