Appointment as Midshipman: Page #1 Original title: 1798/ZXW02.jpg Protection: Open to all Expiration: Never Status: In progress Mark this revision as complete Cancel Appointment as Midshipman: Page #1 Go full screenExit full screen Layout Reset Capt. Thomas Truxtun Sir, War department, 5th May, 1798 Mr. Matthew Talcott will deliver you this note, and enter upon the Duties of a Midshipman, under your orders.