Captain Silas Talbot
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Knox unable to resolve Talbot's commutation problem
Knox is unable to provide any help to Talbot regarding the surrender of Talbot's commutation as Lieutenant Colonel which he received instead of Major to the Paymaster General. Noted that a bill …
Silas Talbot Papers, 1767-1867. Collection 18.Ordering Talbot to depart for new York
Knox tells Talbot to depart for New York to oversee the construction of the frigate there. He should work with John Blagge, the naval agent in New York. Talbot's instructions have been forwarded to …
Silas Talbot Papers, 1767-1867. Collection 18.Instructions for frigate construction in New York
Secretary Knox encloses a letter form filled out for Captain Talbot. In it are more detailed instructions for his job overseeing the construction of the frigate at New York, which is to mount 44 …
Silas Talbot Papers, 1767-1867. Collection 18.Henry Knox orders Captain Silas Talbot to go to New York to superintend frigate construction
Henry Knox dispatches Captain Silas Talbot to New York to assume duties as superintendent of frigate construction in concert with Naval Agent John Blagge. Instructions to follow.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToDirecting Talbot to appoint a clerk of the yard
Knox mentions to Talbot how important the clerk of the yard is, and directs him to appoint someone suitable to the task. The pay for the clerk will be $750 per year.
Silas Talbot Papers, 1767-1867. Collection 18.Appointing Talbot captain of one of the new frigates
The letter notifies Talbot of his appointment as captain of one of the new frigates being built. In order of rank, he is third behind John Barry and Samuel Nicholson. The letter wishes for Talbot to …
Silas Talbot Papers, 1767-1867. Collection 18.Regarding mistakes in the casting of kentledge
Pickering laments that the kentledge cast by Mr Fauch turned out faulty. Discusses the contract and models and asks that Talbot prepare a detailed examination of the matter and report minutely.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToOn putting planks for frigate in salt water
Talbot's plan to put the planks for the frigate in salt water is a sound one. Caution that there are any worms in the water which could cause damage. The mode of securing it, Talbot and the …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToEnclosing an excerpt of Truxton's sailing book
Pickering encloses an excerpt from Truxtun's book on sailing.
Silas Talbot Papers, 1767-1867. Collection 18.Confirming receipt of Talbot's April 12th letter; Mr. Faesch's shot and kentledge improperly cast
Confirms receipt of Talbot's April 12th letter; shot and kentledge cast by Mr. Faesch and Co. is bad.
Silas Talbot Papers, 1767-1867. Collection 18.Approving Talbot's plan for preserving planks
Pickering approves of Talbot's plan for preserving the planks in salt water and states that he assumes there are no worms in the water to injure the wood.
Silas Talbot Papers, 1767-1867. Collection 18.Requesting All Relevant Statements Regarding the New York Frigate for Congress
McHenry requests every relevant statement regarding what articles have been received by the New York naval yard for the frigate for the "naval business" in Congress.
Silas Talbot Papers, 1767-1867. Collection 18.Request to take possession of books and papers held by the deceased clerk
Until the pleasure of the congress can be known under Act authorizing the equipment of frigates, Pickering advises Talbot that he take possession of the books and papers of deceased Clerk.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRequest to redirect the vessel laden with live oak to Philadelphia with utmost dispatch
Request to redirect the schooner laden with live oak to Philadelphia with dispatch without unloading any cargo at New York. The live oak is hoped to complete the frame of the frigate at Philadelphia.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRequest for statement of articles received in naval yard on account of frigate building
Request for statement of articles received in naval yard at New York on account of frigate building. To be sent to War Office with utmost dispatch. Include list of timber by type, and perishable …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRegarding a House Report on Naval Armaments and the Treaty with Algiers
Fox writes that the House of Representatives wrote a report stating it thought only two frigates were necessary. Also, Fox notes that the demands of the Algerian Dey are so exorbitant that building …
Silas Talbot Papers, 1767-1867. Collection 18.Informing Talbot of the Cancellation of his Frigate
McHenry informs Talbot that Congress has decided to limit the number of frigates to be built to three, and not made any provision to continue the pay and subsistence of the captains of the cancelled …
Silas Talbot Papers, 1767-1867. Collection 18.Directing the Live Oak to Move on to Philadelphia
McHenry considers Talbot's suggestion but orders the shipment of lumber to proceed to Philadelphia instead of be unloaded at New York.
Silas Talbot Papers, 1767-1867. Collection 18.Directing Talbot to take posession of Daniel Tingley's account books
McHenry directs Talbot to take possession of the deceased Daniel Tingley's books and oversee his duties until the wishes of Congress can be known.
Silas Talbot Papers, 1767-1867. Collection 18.Confirming McHenry's opinion to wait until Congress has made a decision to appoint a new clerk of the New York naval yard
Fox confirms McHenry's opinion not to make an appointment to replace the deceased clerk of the New York naval yard until the wishes of Congress are known. The business is being dealt with, but until …
Silas Talbot Papers, 1767-1867. Collection 18.Captain Silas Talbot's pay
Notifies Navy Captain Talbot that he will receive his pay from Nicholas Fish.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Appointment as Captain of Frigate Constitution; Requests Immediate Action
Requests immediate departure for Boston to command the frigate Constitution. Encloses copies of orders and instructions for Captain Nicholson. Requests report on state of ship.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of Navy to Officers, Mar 1798-Sep 1886. (RG45) (M149)
