Josiah Fox
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Discussion of Caulking and Frigate Timbers
Describes the method of caulking ships used in the English dock yards, and discusses timber for frigates.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersDiscussion of Cables, Rigging, Hemp & Sailmakers Relative to Frigate Construction
Letter, discusses estimate of cables & rigging for Frigate; mentions hemp used for cordage; discusses sailmakers.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersDiscussion & Statement of Timber Wanted for Various Frigate Components
Letter, asks for terms regarding timber for Frigate. Letter includes a statement of masts, spars, planks and scantling wanted for use of the United States.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersConfirming McHenry's opinion to wait until Congress has made a decision to appoint a new clerk of the New York naval yard
Fox confirms McHenry's opinion not to make an appointment to replace the deceased clerk of the New York naval yard until the wishes of Congress are known. The business is being dealt with, but until …
Silas Talbot Papers, 1767-1867. Collection 18.Comparison of schooner invoice of frigate timbers requires some alterations
By order of the Secretary of War, Josiah Fox notes that by comparing the invoice of the cargo of schooner carrying frigate timbers, he must make some alterations
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
