Appointment as Midshipman
Document 1798Mr. Matthew Talcott will deliver this note and will enter upon duties as midshipman.
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[Capt Thomas Truxtun]
Sir, War department, 5th May, 1798.
Mr Mattheu Talcott will deliver you this Note, and enter upon the Duties of a Midshipman, under your orders. ——
Type
Letterbook
Description
Mr. Matthew Talcott will deliver this note and will enter upon duties as midshipman.
Date
05/05/1798
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Department
Document number
1798050515101
Page start
1
Notable persons
Thomas Truxton
James McHenry
Midshipman
Matthew Salcott
Truxtun
Matthew Talcott
Notable locations
War Department
Baltimore
Notable items
USS Constellation