Henry Knox
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Appointment of Joshua Humphreys as Naval Constructor or Master Builder
Letter signed by Henry Knox addressed to Joshua Humphreys. Humphreys is appointed naval constructor or master builder of a forty four gun ship [the USS United States] to be built at the port of …
Presidents Papers, John Sullivan, 1787-May, 1788Appointment of Joshua Humphreys as Constructor or Master Builder at the Port of Philadelphia
Knox informs Joshua Humphreys of his appointment as Constructor or Master Builder of a 44 gun frigate at the port of Philadelphia at the rate of $2000 per year. Pay retroactive in consideration of …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToAppointment of Colonel James Hackett as frigate constructor at Portsmouth New Hampshire
Knox informs James Hackett that he has been appointed as Naval Constructor for the frigate at Portsmouth New Hampshire. Knox advises Hackett that he must work exclusively on this project. Salary $2000 …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToAppointment of Captain James Seaver [Sever] as Captain of one of the frigates
Knox informs Captain James Seaver [Sever] that the President of United States General George Washington has appointed Seaver [Sever] to be Captain of one of the frigates to be built. Knox encloses a …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToAppointment as clerk of navy yard at Boston
Knox appoints Caleb Gibbs as clerk of navy yard at Boston. Instructions can be found on page 58 of letterbook.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToAppointment as a Clerk in the War Department
Fox is notified that he is appointed as a clerk to assist Joshua Humphreys who is constructing the models and drafts of the frigates to be built by the United States. When that business is finished, …
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersAppointment and instructions for Edmund Quincy, clerk of ship yard for frigate built at Portsmouth New Hampshire
From Henry Knox to Jacob Sheaffe Naval Agent at Portsmouth New Hampshire, encloses appointment and instructions for Edmund Quincy, clerk of ship yard at Portsmouth New Hampshire. Also encloses copy of …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToAppointing Talbot captain of one of the new frigates
The letter notifies Talbot of his appointment as captain of one of the new frigates being built. In order of rank, he is third behind John Barry and Samuel Nicholson. The letter wishes for Talbot to …
Silas Talbot Papers, 1767-1867. Collection 18.Ammunition Needed for the Fourth of July Celebration
Knox directs Hodgdon to comply with General Proctor's request for ammunition to be used in the celebration of the Fourth of July.
Northwest Territory PapersAddressing Military Situation, Dispute Between Wilkinson & Wayne, & Wilkinson's Reputation
Notes that the military situation on the whole seems favorable, especially in terms of avoiding war with any European powers. Is distressed by reports of differences between Generals Wayne and …
Harry Innes Papers, Mm81027201Additional Funds Required for Fortifications, Advice on Frigate
Maj. Rivardi stated additional funds required to properly fortify Norfolk. Request for personal opinion on practicality of building a frigate at Norfolk.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersAccounts of Virginia Arranged
Rather than sending an auditor to Virginia, Knox took the liberty to arrange accounts personally.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersAccount Allowed, with details
Memo, Knox discusses service and pay of Samuel Hodgdon.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndA proposal for instructions to Naval Agent, Constructor, Superintendent, Clerk of Yard engaged in frigate construction and request for consideration of these instructions by Secretary of Treasury
Knox proposes that instructions be given to the Naval Agent; Builder or Constructor, Superintendent, Clerk. of the Navy Yard. Asks for Hamilton's consideration on this matter.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To[No.39] Orders to Make Musket Cartridges
Orders to manufacture musket balls to fit French muskets. Apply to Thomas Butler for assistance as needed.
James Robertson Papers[No.13] Transport
Orders to transport Colonel Greenup on any public vessels and protect him during his travels.
James Robertson Papers
