Request for Status of Appointment to Navy

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Type

Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document

Description

Fearful that his letter was lost, Stoddert again recommended his relative for a position in the navy, despite his status as a foreigner.

Date

08/21/1798

Sent from

New York

Collection

Document number

1798082190100

Note

print doc only

Notable persons

Benjamin Stoddert
Alexander Hamilton
Silas Talbot
Lieutenant
seaman
foreigner
captain

Notable locations

New York
Massachusetts

Notable items

frigate
appointment