Recommends Captain Hamilton for a Southern Vessel
Document 1798Upon realizing the length of time before the frigate building at New York will be seaworthy, Alexander Hamilton requests the appointment of Robert Hamilton to a southern vessel which will be ready sooner. He imagines that Captain Talbot will be glad to have Robert as an associate.
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Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Upon realizing the length of time before the frigate building at New York will be seaworthy, Alexander Hamilton requests the appointment of Robert Hamilton to a southern vessel which will be ready sooner. He imagines that Captain Talbot will be glad to have Robert as an associate.
Date
09/03/1798
Author
Recipient
Sent from
New York
Document number
1798090337001
Page start
1
Notable persons
Benjamin Stoddert, Secretary of the Navy
Alexander Hamilton
Robert Hamilton
Captain Talbot
Notable locations
New York
Notable items
Frigate