Henry Knox
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Request to shipbuilder
Regarding ship building calculations, Secretary Knox asks that shipbuilder Joshua Humphreys estimate how many men it would require in two months to cut the frame in Georgia. Knox is likely referring …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRequest to have Asa Copeland replace John Morgan
Knox proposes that Mr Asa Copeland replace Mr Morgan, who is in Georgia overseeing the cutting of timber for frigate construction. That would allow Morgan to assume duties as Naval Constructor at …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRequest to forward letter
Knox encloses letter to Governor of Connecticut. Because it is probable Governor may be at Norwich, asks that letter be delivered to senior officer of militia of New Haven.
New Haven Custom House Papers, MSS#57-C.Request to find a clerk for empoyment at Baltimore ship yard
Knox asks that Captain Truxton endeavor to find a clerk for the ship yard at Baltimore. Clerk should act in accordance with instructions enclosed. Salary at $750 per year.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRequest to engage John Hackett as Constructor of a 44 gun frigate at Boston
Knox asks Henry Jackson Naval Agent at Boston to engage John Hackett near Newbury Massachusetts to work as constuctor at Boston. Knox notes that Hackett built the USS Alliance during the late war. Pay …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRequest to embark moulds for floor and rising timbers on vessel sailing to Georgia
Knox informs Joshua Humphreys that a vessel sailing to Georgia and asks that moulds for the floor and rising timbers be embarked addressed to John Morgan. James Seagrove will take charge of them.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRequest that frigate moulds be prepared for dispatch to shipyards
Knox request that Humphreys prepare the frigate moulds for dispatch to New York, Boston, Baltimore, Norfolk, Portsmouth New Hampshire. Josiah Fox will also apply himself to the business.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRequest that Captain Thomas Truxton be permitted purchase blocks
Knox requests that Coxe approve Captain Truxton's desire to purchase some used blocks, which would be preferable to new ones.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRequest from Creeks
Poses question on behalf of the Creek Nation.
First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of War [1A-D2] (RG 233) {Reference Microfilm}Request for Two Mahogany balls
Knox requested two mahogany balls; one for a 24 pounder, one for a 32 pounder. Possibly as templates for cannon balls.
Arthur G. Mitten CollectionRequest for shoes for General Proctors Brigade
Governor Mifflin suggests that General Procter's brigade of militia is deficient of shoes. Asks Tench Francis to provide 500 pairs, to be forwarded on road to Lancaster to meet troops. Requests that …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Request for Ship Builder
Secretary Knox refers to Hackett's construction of the well-regarded Revolutionary warship "Alliance" and asks that he come to Philadelphia for consultation on construction of large-sized frigates. …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRequest for manpower calculations regarding cutting ship frames
Knox requests that Humphreys add to his calculations the number of men it would require to cut the frame of one of the vessels in Georgia in two months.
Joshua Humphreys CorrespondenceRequest for Forwarding of Letter to Agent for Fortifications in Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Asks that the enclosed letter be transmitted to the Agent for Fortifications and the mounting of guns in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and for that person's name to be reported to Knox [the Agent was, in …
Joseph & William Whipple PapersRequest for dimensions of masts and spars of 36 gun frigate
Knox requests that Captain Truxton provide the exact dimensions of the masts and spars of the 36 gun frigate.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRequest for delivery of musket and rifle powder, lead and musket ball; on the transportation of clothing
Requests that Hodgdon send one hundred barrels of best proof musket and rifle powder, lead and musket ball to Major General Wayne. Is apprehensive about the means of delivering the clothing.
Muster Rolls of Volunteer Organizations: War With Northwest Indians, 1790-1795. (RG94)Request for Boat for Lieutenant Campbell Smith
Requests that Craig furnish boat for Lieutenant Campbell Smith to convey him to Headquarters. Captain Crawford will furnish escort.
James Robertson PapersRequest for appointment of an inspector and fire proof storage of duck cloth
Knox asks that Captain Nicholson and Henry Jackson Naval Agent, concur in the appointment of an inspector. Also asks the the duck [cloth for sails] be stored in a fire proof building.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToReport respecting frigate construction
Report on the progress of constructing the Frigates authorized by Congress by the Act to Provide a Naval Armament.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relating to Procurement of Supplies (Order Books), Nov 12, 1800-Dec 31, 1889. (RG107) (M127)Removal of Arms from Ships
Discussion of arms and violation of U.S. neutrality.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors Letters
