Henry Knox
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Letter to Naval agents in Norfolk, Boston, and New York on the location and dimensions of wing transom
Mould is a little different from the draft, nevertheless, adhere to the former. Discusses the dimensions and location of wing or main transom on the 44 gun frigates;
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToLetter to Naval Agent Jeremiah Yellot on duties and responsibilities of agent and constructor
Knox notes that the constructor will search out the artificers and laborers, and the naval agent will regulate and pay wages. Includes a provisional appointment of Mr. Rodder. Will forward plans and …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToLetter to Messrs. Gurney & Smith regarding payment of men at naval ship yard at Philadelphia
Knox requests that Messrs Gurney and Smith pay the men at the ship yard on Saturday at the time of quitting work.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToLetter to Captains Barry, Nicholson, Talbot, Barney, Dale, and Truxton appointing them Captains of the first six frigates constructed
Regarding Captains commissions. President of United States General George Washington, with advice and consent of Senate, has appointed these Captains to command ships provided under Act of Naval …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToLetter regarding iron ballast from the Alliance and John Hackett's prospects as Constructor at Boston
Henry Knox informs Tench Coxe that he has no information of any iron ballast on the USS Alliance. Informs Coxe that it is likely that John Hackett of Newbury, builder of the Alliance during the …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToLetter Received
Letter regarding the disarmament of a privateer received.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersLetter from the Secretary of War regarding Perrault's duties as temporary engineer
Instructions from Knox to Paul Hyacinthe Perrault regarding duties as temporary engineer for fortifications assigned to Charleston, South Carolina.
Miscellaneous MSS Collection, #352.Letter from the Secretary of War
Knox notifies Perrault of DeGrasse's appointment as engineer in Georgia.
Miscellaneous MSS Collection, #352.Letter from the Secretary of War
Knox advises Perrault to adhere to the Governor's orders. Knox also informs Perrault of the fiscal parameters of various engineering projects.
Miscellaneous MSS Collection, #352.Letter from the Secretary at War to the Governor of Rhode Island regarding embargo
Letter, discusses continuance of embargo on outbound vessels; mentions militia.
Letters to Geovernor (L1).Letter from the Secretary at War to the Governor of Rhode Island on fortifications
Letter, discusses fort and fortifications at Rhode Island; mentions militia; discusses cannon for fortifications.
Letters to Geovernor (L1).Letter from the Secretary at War to the Governor of Rhode Island
Letter, directs embargo on outbound vessels; mentions militia.
Letters to Geovernor (L1).Letter from the Secretary at War to the Governor of Kentucky
Wilderness of Kentucky is not adequately staffed by troops to serve as protectors to the safety of those traveling within the state boundary. Knox details the principles under which the military …
Miscellaneous File, 1800-1917. (RG94)Letter from Tench Coxe on the fire engines for frigates
Knox encloses letter regarding fire engines for the frigates. Asks that Humphreys furnish dimensions.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToLetter from Henry Knox to William Pennock on compensation; employment of Mr Morgan as constructor; procurement of live oak and cedar
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 …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToLetter from Henry Knox to William Pennock regarding duties as Naval Agent
Knox provides Pennock with general instructions as Naval Agent. Secretary of Treasury will furnish instructions on purchase of certain articles. Will work with master builder Mr Morgan, who is …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToLetter from Henry Knox to Tench Coxe on sizes of beams and the issue of pine or oak
Letter from Henry Knox to Tench Coxe on sizes of beams; lower and gun decks to be of white oak. Knox withdraws his objection to Joshua Humphreys and Captain Barry on the use of pine for beams for …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToLetter from Henry Knox to Assistant Secretary Treasury Coxe on House resolution regarding frigates
Henry Knox encloses House of Representatives resolution regarding frigates. He asks Coxe about the state of materials and equipment which have passed under the Department of Treasury.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToLetter from Henry Knox to Andrew Pickens on peace with the Cherokee
Knox expresses satisfaction at the peace that has been established with the Cherokee, but is also concerned that "lawless whites" might ruin the peace with "mischief on the frontiers". Knox asks …
Andrew Pickens PapersLetter from General Knox to Joshua Humphreys to prepare models and drafts of frigates April 1794
Letter signed by Henry Knox requests that Humphreys immediately prepare the models for the frame of the frigates proposed, including an accurate draft, and to have the frame accurately described.
Joshua Humphreys CorrespondenceLetter directing delivery of moulds of frigates
Letter from Henry Knox to Joshua Humphreys, Naval Constructor, directing Humphreys to deliver the moulds of the frigates to Norfolk; Baltimore; Boston; Portsmouth New Hampshire; New York with all …
Presidents Papers, John Sullivan, 1787-May, 1788
