Relative Rank of Captains in the Navy
Document 1799Talbot complains to Hamilton about his placement in the relative rank of Captains of the Navy. He is particulaly displeased with the placement of Capt. Truxton above him .He argues that when an officer of the Navy is out of command his pay ceases but not his rank which should remain the same when his service recommences.
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Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Talbot complains to Hamilton about his placement in the relative rank of Captains of the Navy. He is particulaly displeased with the placement of Capt. Truxton above him .He argues that when an officer of the Navy is out of command his pay ceases but not his rank which should remain the same when his service recommences.
Date
01/15/1799
Author
Recipient
Sent from
New York
Repository
Collection
Document number
1799011590001
Note
Partially illegible.
Notable persons
Alexander Hamilton
Silas Talbot
the Executive
Officers
Mr. [Benjamin] Stoddert
Capt. Thomas Truxton
Capt. Richard Dale
Congress
Capt. Barry
Capt. Nicholson
navy
officer
command
congress
Notable locations
New York
Notable items
relative rank of several persons
appointment as Captains in the Navy
good of the service
perfect justice to all
disrespect for his character
laws and usage of rank in service
ships of war
protection of our commerce
pay
commissions
law of Congress
war with Great Britain