William Pennock
18 documents
Payment for advancing seamen of Frigate Constellation
Pennock, naval agent, requests payment to Olway Bird, collector for district of Norfolk and Portsmouth Virginia, $1000 for advancing seamen belonging to frigate Constellation.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Regarding Interim Naval Constructor
Letter, discusses interim Naval constructor.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersLetter to the Secretary at War Regarding Sheds and Cost Saving
Pennock writes Knox to discuss the safety and arrangement of sheds. A Mr. Young, who holds the property of Mr. Morris, feels that adding chimneys to sheds would be dangerous. However, putting the …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Request for Information Regarding Dismissal of Construction Agent
Letter, asks for information regarding Shore's dismissal.
Josiah Fox PapersDiscussion of Gosport Navy Yard & Frigate Planks
Letter, discusses plank for Frigates; describes situation of Gosport Naval yard.
Josiah Fox PapersDiscussion of Cutlery for Navy Yard
Letter, discusses knives & forks for Naval yard.
Josiah Fox PapersDiscussion of Closing of Gosport Navy Yard, Frigate Dimensions & Timbers
Letter, discusses closing Naval yard at Gosport; discusses dimensions of Frigate; discusses timber for Frigates.
Josiah Fox PapersRequest for Information on Shipbuilding Materials
Following information that construction has stopped on the frigate at Gosport, asks if any of the materials for the ship will be sold.
Josiah Fox PapersRegarding Cessation of Frigate Building at Gosport
Discusses the proposed cessation in the building of the frigate at Gosport Navy Yard.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersDiscussion of War Office Affairs & Temporary Halt to Frigate Construction
Letter, alludes to Marine committee halting Frigate construction; discusses post in War office; mentions War office salaries; mentions peace.
Josiah Fox PapersDiscussion of Treaty & Tensions With Barbary States
Discusses the Algerine treaty and the fact that they will only respect strength.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersDiscussion of Relations With Barbary States & Congressional Halt on Frigate Building
Letter, alludes to treaty with Dey of Algiers; mentions Frigates; alludes to Congress halt on Frigate building.
Josiah Fox PapersDiscussion of Frigate Timbers
Discusses timber for masts, and planks and scantling. Hopes that construction on the frigates will continue. Captain Dale returns to India.
Josiah Fox PapersAppointment at Gosport Yard, Timbers and Construction
Pennock pleased with appointment at the Gosport Yard. Pennock has contracted for almost all the plank, and expects delivery soon.
Josiah Fox PapersPayment from William Pennock, Naval Agent to Jeremiah Andrews for advancing seamen belong to Frigate Constellation
Payment of $1000 from William Pennock, Naval Agent to Jeremiah Andrews for advancing seamen belong to Frigate Constellation.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)
