What to Do with Books and Papers of New York Naval Yard
Document 1796Talbot asks what he should do with the books and papers that belong to the naval yard now that he has received orders for his discharge and has plans to leave New York soon.
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New York 17th June 1796.
Sir
Agreeable to your directions to me of the 22d March I took Charge of the Books and papers belonging to the office of the Navy yard at this Port —
Having [strikethrough: since] now received my [strikethrough: my] discharge from any further attention to the business [strikethrough: of tleaving about] and as I am soon to leave this City I have to request that you will be pleased to direct what shall be done with the Sd Books & papers belonging to the Sd office. [strikethrough: I am your Orders not this]
I am Sir
your most Obedient hum ble
Servant S Talbot
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Talbot asks what he should do with the books and papers that belong to the naval yard now that he has received orders for his discharge and has plans to leave New York soon.
Date
06/17/1796
Author
Recipient
Sent from
New York
Document number
1796061740001
Page start
1
Notable persons
James McHenry
Silas Talbot
Notable locations
New York
Navy Yard
New York Navy Yard
Notable items
books
papers
discharge