Jay, John (1745-1829) [Knox's retained copy of a letter from John Jay to Lieutenant Colonel Silas Talbot]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.00782 Author/Creator: Jay, John (1745-1829) Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Letter Date: 18 September 1779 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 29.1 x 19 cm. Order a Copy
Jay, President of Congress, writes "The Bravery & Spirit of enterprize you have on frequent occasions displayed in the service of your Country justly entitle you to the honour done you by the enclosed Act of Congress of the 17th Inst."
Talbot commanded the sloop Argo in 1779, which patrolled the Long Island Sound and beyond. Talbot was noted by Congress for his success during the Revolutionary War in taking many British prizes. Talbot received a commission as captain in the Continental Navy 17 September 1779.
A Copy of a Letter [struck: to] [inserted: from] John Jay Esqre President of Congress dated
Philadelphia 18h Sepr: 1779
Sir,
The Bravery & Spirit of enterprize you have on frequent occasions displayed in the service of your Country justly entitle you to the honour done you by the enclosed Act of Congress of the 17th. Inst. I am persuaded you will consider it as an additional motive to continue those exertions from which you have derived reputation & your Country received Benefit.
With great esteem
I am Sir
Your mo. obt. Humbl.
Servant
John Jay
President
of Congress
[docket]
A Copy of a Letter
From John Jay Esqre.
President of Congress
to
Silas Talbot
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