Request for letter of recommendation for service in Navy on a United States Frigate
Item
Type
Autograph Letter
Title
Request for letter of recommendation for service in Navy on a United States Frigate
Description
Has written to Secretary of War soliciting appointment to one of the United States frigates. Is anxious to be in Navy; asks Henley for a letter of recommendation.
year created
1797
month created
10
day created
27
author
sent from location
South Westpoint
recipient
sent to location
Knoxville
in collection
notable person/group
David Henley
Thomas Claiborne
notable location
Knoxville
South Westpoint
document number
1797102790001
page start
1
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (2 pages) | XSF02 (2 pages) | Collection: Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94) | B: 1 |
| [view document] (2 pages) | XSF02a (2 pages) | Collection: Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94) | B: 1 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Thomas A. Claiborne | South Westpoint | [n/a] |
| Recipient | David Henley | Knoxville | [n/a] |