Orders for Lieutenant James Triplett
Item
Type
Document
Title
Orders for Lieutenant James Triplett
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.
year created
1798
month created
05
day created
30
author
recipient
in image
notable person/group
Lieutenant of Marines
Lieutenant Triplett
Captain Truxtun
Truxton
War Department
James McHenry
Navy
notable location
Baltimore
Maryland
sea
notable item/thing
frigate Constellation
account
ship
notable idea/issue
Quasi War
document number
1798053015301
transcription
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
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
Item sets
Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (1 pages) | ZXX08 (1 pages) | Collection: Letters Sent by the Secretary of Navy to Officers, Mar 1798-Sep 1886. (RG45) (M149) | V:1,P:44 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | War Department | [unknown] | James McHenry; |
| Recipient | James Tripplett | [unknown] | [n/a] |