Papers of the War Department: 1784-1800

Josiah Fox

Biographical Sketch	Naval architect noted for design & construction of first US Navy warships
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Associated Documents (341 total)	Discussion of Construction & Dimensions of Warships Remarks on Masting of Frigates Request for inquiry regarding availability of cannon for Algerine frigate Appointment as a Clerk in the War Department Appointment of Josiah Fox as a clerk in the Department of War for Joshua Humphreys Josiah Fox Oath of Allegiance, witnessed by Hilary Baker. Discussion of Frigate Timbers & Drafts, And Slave Labor Discussion of Drafts & Models of Frigates Request for Report on Frigate Construction No Available Image Discussion of Naval Constructor & Construction of Frigates Discussion of Frigate Bolting Timbers Inquiry Into Naval Ships' Floor Bolts Discussion of U.S. Frigate Construction & Josiah Fox's Performance as Naval Constructor Appointment as & Duties of Temporary Naval Constructor at Norfolk Letter from the War Office regarding payment for services to Josiah Fox Appointment of Josiah Fox as temporary assistant naval constructor of frigate at Norfolk Forwarding of Suggestions for Frigate Construction & Beam Preservation Request for Information Regarding Dockyard Machine Forwarding of Suggestion for Obtaining Lumber Report on State of & Activities At Portmouth Navy Yard Laying of Frigate Keel Letter from the War Office on letter from Josiah Fox on laying of keel of frigate at Portsmouth Virginia Regarding Suggestions for Frigate Planking Cited letter or document, Josiah Fox to Timothy Pickering
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