Silas Talbot papers, 1778-1806.

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Silas Talbot papers, 1778-1806.

Primarily correspondence of Continental Navy captain and New York congressman Silas Talbot concerning his naval career.

1 box (.3 linear ft.).

eng,

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SNAC Resource ID: 6383758

Houghton Library

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