Captain Silas Talbot
23 documents

Knox unable to resolve Talbot's commutation problem
02/07/1791 Autograph Letter SignedKnox 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
08/08/1794 Autograph Letter SignedKnox 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
09/15/1794 Autograph Document SignedSecretary 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
08/08/1794 LetterbookHenry 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 To
Directing Talbot to appoint a clerk of the yard
08/08/1794 Autograph Letter SignedKnox 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
06/05/1794 Autograph Letter SignedThe 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
04/17/1795 LetterbookPickering 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 To
On putting planks for frigate in salt water
11/18/1795 LetterbookTalbot'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 To
Enclosing an excerpt of Truxton's sailing book
03/31/1795 Autograph Letter SignedPickering 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
04/17/1795 Autograph Letter SignedConfirms 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
11/18/1795 Autograph Letter SignedPickering 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
04/27/1796 Autograph Letter SignedMcHenry 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
03/22/1796 LetterbookUntil 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 To
Request to redirect the vessel laden with live oak to Philadelphia with utmost dispatch
05/24/1796 LetterbookRequest 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 To
Request for statement of articles received in naval yard on account of frigate building
04/27/1796 LetterbookRequest 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 To
Regarding a House Report on Naval Armaments and the Treaty with Algiers
02/20/1796 Autograph Letter SignedFox 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
06/04/1796 Autograph Letter SignedMcHenry 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
05/24/1796 Autograph Letter SignedMcHenry 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
03/22/1796 Autograph Letter SignedMcHenry 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
03/22/1796 Autograph Letter SignedFox 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
06/30/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyNotifies 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
05/28/1799 LetterbookRequests 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)
