Thomas Truxtun correspondence

Thomas Truxtun was a privateer during the American Revolution, a merchant ship commander, and United States naval officer. Includes incoming and outgoing letters, 1779-1822, primarily on Truxtun's naval and political interests; and several printed circular letters, 1802-1808, on Truxtun's...

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Main Author: Truxtun, Thomas 1755-1822 (Creator)
Collection:Thomas Truxtun Correspondence
Collection Number:2021
Format: Manuscript
Language:English
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Physical Description: 0.2 Linear feet 0.2 linear feet, 1 box, 100 items
Summary: Thomas Truxtun was a privateer during the American Revolution, a merchant ship commander, and United States naval officer. Includes incoming and outgoing letters, 1779-1822, primarily on Truxtun's naval and political interests; and several printed circular letters, 1802-1808, on Truxtun's resignation in 1802 from the navy. Typescript copies of 34 of the letters.