Recommends Alexander Murray to Command a Frigate
Item
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Title
Recommends Alexander Murray to Command a Frigate
Description
William Murray discusses the merits of Captain Alexander Murray as the potential commander of a frigate. He does not know a more amiable or honorable private choice. Captain Murray is a brave man, very correct ,and a gentleman in his disposition and viruous in his conduct. He will do credit to the American flag.
year created
1794
month created
05
day created
27
author
sent from location
74 Union St
recipient
in collection
note
Partially illegible.
notable person/group
Henry Knox, Secretary of War
William Vans Murray
notable location
74 Union St
document number
1794052740201
page start
1
number of pages
2
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (2 pages) | XJX08 (2 pages) | Collection: Subject File of the Naval Records Collection | NN |
| [view document] (2 pages) | XJX08a (2 pages) | Collection: Subject File of the Naval Records Collection | NN |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | William Vans Murray | 74 Union St | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Henry Knox | [unknown] | [n/a] |