Captain Thomas Truxtun
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Remarks on Masting of Frigates
Letter, discusses masting of Frigates; encloses remarks on masting Frigates.
Josiah Fox Papers -
Discussion of Drafts & Models of Frigates
Letter, discusses masts re draft of 44 gun Frigate; mentions India cloth; asks for draft to scale.
Josiah Fox Papers -
Captain Thomas Truxton Oath of Allegiance sworn before Richard Peters.
Captain Thomas Truxton appointed a Captain of one of the frigates to be built, oath of allegiance before Richard Peters. Truxton would go on to command the USS Constellation and the USS President.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To -
Types of Wood Used to Build Ships
Notification of travel for the acquisition of cedar down Chesapeake Bay to Baltimore or Hog's Island. If no cedar is found, authorization of Sec. of War to use live oak.
Area File of the Naval Records Collection, 1775-1910. (RG45) (M625) -
Letter from Captain Thomas Truxton to Secretary of War Timothy Pickering regarding progress of construction USS Constellation at Baltimore shipyard
Letter from Captain Thomas Truxtun, captain of USS Constellation overseeing construction, addressed to Timothy Pickering. Truxtun reports that Mr. King is well acquainted with work on constructing …
Charles Thomas Harbeck Papers -
Excerpt from Truxton's sailing book
Letter encloses excerpt from Truxton's sailing book, specifically recommendations relating to mast construction
Silas Talbot Papers, 1767-1867. Collection 18. -
Request for Live Oak Timbers for Frigate Construction
Letter, asks for live oak to complete Frigate frame.
Josiah Fox Papers -
Request for Information Regarding Correspondence Concerning Frigate Draft
Concerned that a plan he sent the Secretary of War has not arrived, asks to be informed when they come.
Josiah Fox Papers -
Regarding Marine Committee & Building of Frigates
Letter, asks for information regarding Marine committee; mentions Congress; alludes to raising Frigates.
Josiah Fox Papers -
Night Heads Raised with Frigate's Stern
Some man had reported that the night heads were not raised with the stern of the frigate, but Truxton assures Fox that they were bolted to the apron and have been raised.
Josiah Fox Papers -
Discussion of Treaty With Great Britain & Supply of Timber for Frigates
Letter, mentions British treaty; discusses live oak timber for Frigate; discusses timber cutting in Georgia.
Josiah Fox Papers -
Discussion of Supplying Live Oak Timbers for Frigates
Letter, discusses supply of live oak for Frigates; mentions Congress.
Josiah Fox Papers -
Discussion of Newspaper References to Frigate Building
Letter, describes article on Frigate building at Baltimore; informs Fox re false newspaper article.
Josiah Fox Papers -
Discussion of Naval Matters Pertaining to the New Frigates, Especially Congressional Intentions
Asks for information regarding Congressional intentions towards Navy. Asks after Captain Dale. Mentions the business of continuing construction of frigates is up before Congress.
Josiah Fox Papers -
Discussion of Materials for Frigate Construction, Referring to Frigate Constellation at Baltimore
Truxton and others at the navy yard in Baltimore responded to the report of the Marine Committee of the US House by sending lists of materials needed for the construction of one 44 gun and one 36 gun …
Josiah Fox Papers -
Discussion of Inflammatory Article Supposedly Published by Benjamin Stoddert
Letter, discusses article in the Maryland Journal regarding the raising of a Frigate, claiming Stodder [Stoddert] wrote the anonymous article.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding Papers -
Discussion of Frigate Components & Existing Timber Supplies
Letter, asks for list of timber at Naval yards; asks for dimensions of rudder; discusses Frigates; discusses seasoning plank.
Josiah Fox Papers -
Discussion of Frigate Building and Mail
Letter, asks for info regarding the building the Frigates; discusses mail.
Josiah Fox Papers -
When European Powers are at War, We Are Subject to Insults & Depredations
Truxton, while discussing the frigate building at Baltimore, makes a strong case for instituting a navy, with trained officers and seamen, to protect American shipping from interdiction by foreign …
Robert Oliver Papers -
Recommendation of Doctor Balfour
Truxton reaffirms his recommendation of Doctor Balfour for the position of Surgeon on the frigate "Constellation." He notes that he has received a letter from General Wilkinson who also speaks of …
Sara Henderson Smith Papers.
