Recommendation of Doctor Balfour
Document 1797Truxton reaffirms his recommendation of Doctor Balfour for the position of Surgeon on the frigate "Constellation." He notes that he has received a letter from General Wilkinson who also speaks of Balfour as an officer of professional skill, honor, and strong sensibility.
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Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Truxton reaffirms his recommendation of Doctor Balfour for the position of Surgeon on the frigate "Constellation." He notes that he has received a letter from General Wilkinson who also speaks of Balfour as an officer of professional skill, honor, and strong sensibility.
Date
11/06/1797
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Baltimore
Repository
Collection
Document number
1797110640001
Page start
1
Notable persons
James McHenry, Secretary of War
Thomas Truxtun
Notable locations
Baltimore
Notable items
eligibility to that office
appointment