Appointment of Robert Hamilton as a Lieutenant in the Navy
Document 1798Alexander Hamilton has received notification from Mr. Goldsborough informing Captain Robert Hamilton of his appointment as a Lieutenant in the Navy. He thanks Stoddert for his efforts on Captain Hamilton's behalf and reports that Robert is currently absent due to a journey to Albany. When he returns he will be ready to obey the orders of the department. If his ship is not ready, he wishes to be a volunteer on another ship so he can acquaint himself with the management of a ship of war.
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Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Alexander Hamilton has received notification from Mr. Goldsborough informing Captain Robert Hamilton of his appointment as a Lieutenant in the Navy. He thanks Stoddert for his efforts on Captain Hamilton's behalf and reports that Robert is currently absent due to a journey to Albany. When he returns he will be ready to obey the orders of the department. If his ship is not ready, he wishes to be a volunteer on another ship so he can acquaint himself with the management of a ship of war.
Date
10/20/1798
Author
Recipient
Sent from
New York
Document number
1798102037001
Page start
1
Notable persons
Benjamin Stoddert, Secretary of the Navy
Alexander Hamilton
Robert Hamilton
Notable locations
New York
Notable items
Vessel
Frigate