Henry Knox decision on the issue of pine or oak for the frigates
Item
Type
Letterbook
Title
Henry Knox decision on the issue of pine or oak for the frigates
Description
Knox reports that he has read the reports on the merits of oak and pine for the frigates. While he respects the opinion of Joshua Humphreys, he believes that the experience in the use of pine beams is not so mature and conclusive as to warrant their use in frigate construction. Decides to adhere to use of oak beams. Cites the sanction of experience and the best maritime nations. Spar may be of pitch pine.
year created
1794
month created
10
day created
17
author
recipient
in image
author note
No signature, War Department
recipient note
Tench Coxe
notable person/group
Tench Coxe
Henry Knox
Secretary of War
maritime nations
Joshua Humphreys
US Navy
notable location
Philadelphia
War Department
notable item/thing
beams
frigate
oak
pine
spar
notable idea/issue
frigate construction
pine or oak for frigates
Naval Act 1794
document number
1794101770155
page start
85
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| 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:85 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Henry Knox | [unknown] | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Tench Coxe | [unknown] | [n/a] |