Murray, Alexander (ca. 1754-1821) to Thomas Willing
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02500.08 Author/Creator: Murray, Alexander (ca. 1754-1821) Place Written: New Castle, Delaware Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 9 October 1800 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 25 x 20 cm. Order a Copy
Written on board the U.S. Frigate Constellation near New Castle, Delaware. Murray requests a deposit of approximately $154,000 to be used for military supplies.
Murray served as a naval officer during the American Revolution and commanded a squadron in the Tripolitan war. The U.S.S. Murray (DD-97) and (DD-576) were named in his honor. Willing held various posts in Pennsylvania before the Revolutionary War, served on the Continental Congress 1775-1776, and was later the first president of the Bank of the United States.
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