Josiah Fox
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Regarding Construction Materials for Frigate
Letter, discusses timber & other materials for Frigate.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersRegarding Blacksmiths' Work Aboard Frigate
Letter, describes terms of blacksmiths helping construct elements for a frigate.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersRegarding a House Report on Naval Armaments and the Treaty with Algiers
Fox writes that the House of Representatives wrote a report stating it thought only two frigates were necessary. Also, Fox notes that the demands of the Algerian Dey are so exorbitant that building …
Silas Talbot Papers, 1767-1867. Collection 18.Recommending a Mediterranean naval force
Recommends a naval force in the Mediterranean and describes the range of Barbary powers.
James McHenry PapersReceipt of Simmons for Travel Expenses to Navy Yards
Fox received $300 on account of his expenses to Navy Yards at New York, Boston, and Portsmouth New Hampshire.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Progress in the Construction of the New Frigate
The keel of the new frigate is laid and the sternframe finished.The stern is nearly ready to sail and it is hoped that great progress will be made during the coming week.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Prepared to Cut Cedar Timber if Terms Are Agreeable
Letter, informs availability to cut cedar for Frigate frames; asks for written instructions re procedures.
Josiah Fox PapersOffer of position of naval superintendent at Portsmouth New Hampshire
Josiah Fox offers Captain Thompson the position of superintendent at Portsmouth New Hampshire for $1300. If he accepts the terms, is to write to Secretary of War James McHenry.
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 Blacksmiths Concerning Iron for Frigates
Letter, asks for terms regarding iron for Frigate
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersLetter from the Navy Constructor
"Statement of materials &c. on hand in the Navy Yard at Portsmouth, New Hampshire, arranged agreeably to the foregoing instructions."
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relating to Procurement of Supplies (Order Books), Nov 12, 1800-Dec 31, 1889. (RG107) (M127)Forwarded Message from Congress and Request for Information on Shipbuilding Materials
Letter, encloses message from Congress; asks for information on materials for the frigates now being constructed.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersDiscussion of Timber Supply for Frigate Construction
Letter, discusses timber for Frigates.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersDiscussion of Timber Needed for Frigate Frame
Letter, discusses timber for Frigate frame.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersDiscussion of Timber for Ship Masts & Spars; Discussion of Navy Yards
Letter, describes timbers available for masts & spars; discusses Navy yards.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersDiscussion of Specifications for 36-Gun Frigate
Letter, discusses terms to build 36 gun Frigate.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersDiscussion of Shipbuilding Timbers & Lost Statement
Letter, discusses timbers for shipbuilders; discusses lost statement.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersDiscussion of Ship Timbers & Construction
Letter, discusses timber & frigate construction.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersDiscussion of Navy Yard & Shipbuilding
Letter, discusses Navy Yard at Corlear's Hook; describes terms of ship builder.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersDiscussion of Location & Lease for Navy Yard
Letter, describes location for Navy yard; discusses lease for Navy Yard; mentions Frigates.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersDiscussion of Hemp for Frigate Rigging
Letter, discusses hemp for rigging for Frigates.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersDiscussion of Frigate Timbers, Strength, Dimensions, & Performance
Letter, discusses cedar toptimbers re Frigates; discusses Frigate performance; describes strength of Frigates; describes dimensions of Frigate.
Josiah Fox PapersDiscussion of Frigate Construction at Portsmouth New Hampshire Navy Yard & Inspector For Its Materials
Letter, discusses Frigate building at Portsmouth New Hampshire Navy yard; discusses timber & other materials for Frigate; discusses temporary inspector of Frigate & materials.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersDiscussion of Frigate Affairs
Regarding supplies for frigates, discrepancy in the number of pegs.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersDiscussion of Foreign Affairs Relative to Barbary States & Naval Power
Letter, discusses Barbary States; discusses Foreign Affairs; discusses Mediterranean politics; discusses necessity of a Naval Force; alludes to Barbary Wars.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersDiscussion of Equipment & Rigging of "Algerian Frigate"
Letter, discusses equipping & rigging the "Algerian Frigate" for sea.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding Papers
