Letter from Henry Knox to William Pennock on compensation; employment of Mr Morgan as constructor; procurement of live oak and cedar
Item
Type
Letterbook
Title
Letter from Henry Knox to William Pennock on compensation; employment of Mr Morgan as constructor; procurement of live oak and cedar
Description
Mr Morris agrees that Pennock should take possession of lot and stores for compensation. Discusses hiring of Mr Morgan, who is presently in Georgia procuring live oak and cedar. Knox is not sure whether Morgan available for service as frigate constructor at Norfolk. Meantime, asks that Pennock attempt to find master builder or constructor. Captain Dale will repair to Norfolk as superintendent.
year created
1794
month created
08
day created
08
author
sent from location
War Department
recipient
in image
author note
Henry Knox
recipient note
William Pennock
notable person/group
William Pennock
Henry Knox
Mr Morris
Mr Morgan
Superintendent
Captain Dale
Naval constructor
master builder
US Navy
War Department
notable location
War Department
Georgia
Philadelphia
Norfolk
Virginia
notable item/thing
live oak
cedar
notable idea/issue
frigate construction
Naval Act 1794
document number
1794080801055
page start
50
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (2 pages) | ZXA06 (315 pages) | Collection: Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters to (Requisitions on) Secretary of the Treasury and other Treasury Department Officials), June 1798-June 1824. (RG45) | V:1, P:50 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Henry Knox | War Department | [n/a] |
| Recipient | William Pennock | [unknown] | [n/a] |