Orders for Lieutenant James Triplett
Document 1798If the Lieutenant of Marines does not arrive on time, Triplett is to assume his duties and repair on board if Captain Truxtun requires it.
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War Department 30th May 1798 Sir, As it is possible the Lieutenant of Marines, appointed to the Ship Constellation, may not arrive before he is ready to go to Sea, and as it is not expedient, that She should be detained a Day on that account, you will when Capt. Truxton shall require, repair on board, and consider Yourself under his [undecipherable] until relieved by the Lieutenant of Marines regularly appointed to The Ship. Marginalia: Lieut. Triplett
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Document
Description
If the Lieutenant of Marines does not arrive on time, Triplett is to assume his duties and repair on board if Captain Truxtun requires it.
Date
05/30/1798
Author
Recipient
Document number
1798053015301
Notable persons
Lieutenant of Marines
Lieutenant Triplett
Captain Truxtun
Truxton
War Department
James McHenry
Navy
Notable locations
Baltimore
Maryland
sea
Notable items
frigate Constellation
account
ship