Benjamin Stoddert letter dated 6 June 1799. Letter from Secretary of the Navy Benjamin Stoddert to Midshipman John Trippe ordering him to duty on the frigate United States.

Benjamin Stoddert

Secretary of the Navy

LS dated 6 June 1799, Navy Department. Ordering Midshipman John Trippe of Easton, Maryland to duty on the Frigate United States commanded by Captain Barry.

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Navy Department June 6 1799
Sir
You will please to repair as soon as possible
on board the Frigate United States commanded by Captain
Barry now in the Delaware prepaing for a cruise
I am sir
Your obedient servant
Ben Stoddert

Mr. John Trippe Easton, Maryland

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Navy Department

Mr. John Trippe

Easton,
Maryland

Secretary of the Navy
Navy Department
June 6th 1799