Stoddert, Benjamin 1798 Letter to Colonel Francis Deakins
Content Description
Folder contains one 7 14/16" x 10 3/4" one-sided manuscript letter and one same-sized cover sheet (envelope).
Acquisition Type
Gift
Provenance
Unknown.
Language of Description
English
Restrictions Apply
No
Access Restrictions
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Dates
- Creation: 1798
Extent
.25 Linear feet
Language of Materials
English
Inventory
Folder contains one 7 14/16" x 10 3/4" one-sided manuscript letter and one same-sized cover sheet (envelope). Letter is from Benjamin Stoddert (1752-1813) and was written in Trenton, NJ on October 8, 1798. Stoddert was the first United States Secretary of the Navy from May 1, 1798 to 31 March 31, 1801. The letter is addressed to Colonel Francis Deakins (1739 - 1804) in "Geo Town Patomak" (Georgetown, Washington, DC). Stoddert mentions "Fox" (perhaps British naval architect Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) and "Biddle" (perhaps Pennsylvania statesman Charles Biddle (1745 – 1821).