Josiah Fox
177 documents

Regarding Navy Stores & Congress
05/21/1797 Letterbook CopyLetter, mentions stores; mentions Congress.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding Papers
Regarding naval constructor Foreman Cheeseman's inquiry on mode of payment for rent
11/08/1797 LetterbookDiscusses query regarding rent. Requests that Mr Blagge, naval agent at New York, handle matters of rent payment in concert with Tench Francis, purveyor.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
Regarding Live Oak on Frigates
01/30/1797 Letterbook CopyLetter, discusses live oak cargo for Frigates.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding Papers
Regarding Frigate Stern Draft
05/21/1797 Letterbook CopyLetter, encloses plan for draft of stern.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding Papers
Regarding Frigate Plans, Especially Relating to Frigate for Algiers
03/14/1797 Letterbook CopyLetter, discusses plans for Frigate; mentions Frigate for Algiers.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding Papers
Regarding Frigate Freight and Completions
06/22/1797 Letterbook CopyLetter, mentions Frigates; discusses freight for Frigates.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding Papers
Regarding Frigate for Dey of Algiers & Navy Yard Materials
03/02/1797 Letterbook CopyLetter, mentions Frigates for Dey of Algiers; discusses materials in naval yards.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding Papers
Regarding Frigate Construction Contracts
05/02/1797 Letterbook CopyLetter, discusses contracts for construction of Frigates.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding Papers
Regarding Frigate Construction (2)
01/24/1797 Letterbook CopyLetter, discusses construction of Frigate.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding Papers
Regarding Frigate Ammunition
07/11/1797 Letterbook CopyLetter, discusses ammunition for frigate.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding Papers
Regarding Fire Engines for Frigate Constitution
07/29/1797 Letterbook CopyLetter, asks for information regarding fire engines for frigate Constitution.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding Papers
Regarding Algerian Frigate
07/19/1797 Letterbook CopyLetter, discusses Algerine Frigate.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding Papers
Regarding Algerian Frigate
07/05/1797 Letterbook CopyLetter, discusses guns for Algerine Frigate.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding Papers
Regarding Algerian Frigate
06/29/1797 Letterbook CopyLetter, mentions Algerian Frigate.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding Papers
Regarding Algerian Frigate
06/26/1797 Letterbook CopyLetter, discusses Algerian Frigate.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding Papers- No image
Permission for Construction of Supporters for Cat Head and Faces
08/08/1797 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentFox informed Truxtun he had permission from Sec. of War to construct supporters for a ship in Baltimore. Suggested a worker of Mr. Rush's for assistance in cutting the pieces.
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On the naming of the frigate intended for the Dey of Algiers
07/07/1797 LetterbookAlgiers Frigate named the "Crescent." Asks that the name be inserted in her papers and other documents. Congratulates Captain Thompson and naval constructor James Hackett for the safe launching of the …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
On dimensions of gun carriage, directions to Mr Sheaffe and maple timbers for frigate
05/11/1797 LetterbookWill forward dimensions of gun carriage. Has given directions to Mr Sheaffe on forwarding materials available at navy yard and to deliver maple timbers for frigate launching. If maple timbers damaged, …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
Lettter from Josiah Fox regarding frigate construction
06/16/1797 Letterbook CopyDiscussion regarding frigate construction.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding Papers
Letter to the Auditor of the Treasury regarding completion of Algerine frigate
08/15/1797 LetterbookJosiah Fox reports via letter from Captain Thomas Thompson that the Algerine frigate, the Crescent, is complete and is agreeable to James Hackett contract. Fox provides extract of a letter from …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
Letter from the War Office to the Purveyor of Public Supplies requesting valuation of live oak timber at Mud Island Fort
06/07/1797 LetterbookSecretary of War requests valuation of live oak timber at Mud Island Fort and what remains at Georgia. Likely he wishes to lay figures before congress.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
Letter from Josiah Fox to Samuel & Joseph Sterret, naval agents at Baltimore requesting estimate of additional frigate expenses for Congress
11/06/1797 LetterbookJosiah Fox asks Samuel & Joseph Sterret, naval agents at Baltimore, for estimate of additional expenses for completion of frigate Constellation for Congress in anticipation of request during …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
