Joshua Humphreys
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On Josiah Fox's letter on laying the keels of frigates and launching
Humphreys refers to a letter by Josiah Fox from Portsmouth Virginia indicating that neither time nor expense should be spared in laying the keel in the best possible position for launching.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToMeasuring the size of the kentledge mold
Humphreys had not registered the size of the first mold for the kentledge; he went back to the stores and took their dimensions.
Silas Talbot Papers, 1767-1867. Collection 18.Letter Describing Timber Types & Cuts for Frigate Construction & the Merits of Oak and Red Cedar
Letter, describes timber cuts regarding Frigate construction. There is difficulty in procuring the top timbers of red cedar. The top timbers and half timbers that form the sides of the ports should be …
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersInstructions for the Launching of Frigates
Asks that neither time nor expense be spared in making the frigates ready for launching, and gives instructions for how to launch them while preventing them from being damaged.
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionInquiry Into Naval Ships' Floor Bolts
Letter, discusses floor bolts for ships; asks for info regarding Frigate floor bolts.
Josiah Fox PapersExperiments on the Strength of Pieces of Ash
Shipbuilder Joseph Humphreys reports on the results of experiments on pieces of ash as to what effect single or double holes for bolting the floor will have on the keel of a ship.
Joshua Humphreys PapersEnclosed Designs of Figureheads for Frigates
Designs by Mr. Rush enclosed, suggestions for ship design.
Carson CollectionDiscussion of Timber & Transoms for Frigates
Letter, discusses timber for frigates; discusses transom dimensions; advises constructors about bad timber.
Josiah Fox PapersDiscussion of Planks for Frigate at Norfolk [Chesapeake]
Letter, asks for information re planks at Norfolk; discusses plank for Frigate at Norfolk.
Josiah Fox PapersDiscussion of Construction of 36 and 44 Gun Frigates, & Dangers During Launch
Letter, discusses 36 and 44 gun Frigate construction; describes dangers of launching Frigate; discusses descent of keel.
Josiah Fox PapersDiscussion of Amendments to Frigate Design
Letter, discusses alterations in Frigate design.
Josiah Fox PapersColonel George Claghorn's letter regarding dimensions and type of frigate timbers
Joshua Humphreys reports that he has considered the letters of Colonel George Claghorn, naval constructor of Boston. He discusses the dimensions of frigate timbers, and the merits of oak timbers and …
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 Fox Attend Conference on Naval Armaments
Letter, directs Fox to attend conference regarding Naval armaments.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersRequest for Information on How British Caulk Their Warships
Letter, directs Fox to describe British caulking on ships of war; alludes to frigates.
Josiah Fox PapersReports Lack of Accountability, Staffing
Reports assignments at the Navy Yard: clerk, foreman--who calls the roll, his son--who pays the workmen. Doesn't know who has charge of the articles--the purveyor, the superintendent, or himself. …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)
