Informing Talbot of the Cancellation of his Frigate
Document 1796McHenry informs Talbot that Congress has decided to limit the number of frigates to be built to three, and not made any provision to continue the pay and subsistence of the captains of the cancelled frigates.
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Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
McHenry informs Talbot that Congress has decided to limit the number of frigates to be built to three, and not made any provision to continue the pay and subsistence of the captains of the cancelled frigates.
Date
06/04/1796
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Office
Document number
1796060400201
Page start
1
Notable persons
Silas Talbot
James McHenry
Congress
Captains
President
Notable locations
War Office
Portsmouth
New York
Notable items
act of Congress
frigates
provision
pay and subsistence
suspended
account
settlement
services