Request for Appointment of R. Hamilton to Lieut. in Navy
Document 1798A. Hamilton provided glowing recommendation for distant cousin Robert Hamilton. Due to his status as "foreigner", A. Hamilton requested an appointment to Lieut. in U.S. Navy in lieu of Captain.
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Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Description
A. Hamilton provided glowing recommendation for distant cousin Robert Hamilton. Due to his status as "foreigner", A. Hamilton requested an appointment to Lieut. in U.S. Navy in lieu of Captain.
Date
08/08/1798
Author
Recipient
Sent from
New York
Collection
Document number
1798080890000
Note
Cited in Hamilton to Stoddert, 08/21/1798 and Stoddert to Hamilton, 08/24/1798.
Notable persons
Benjamin Stoddert
Alexander Hamilton
Robert Hamilton
Captain
Lieutenant
foreigner
gentleman
navy
cousin
seaman
Secretary of the Marine
Notable locations
New York
West Indies
United States
East Indies
Notable items
commission