Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding Papers
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Request for Report on Frigate Construction
Letter, asks for draft regarding frigate construction.
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Regarding Interim Naval Constructor
Letter, discusses interim Naval constructor.
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Discussion of Construction & Dimensions of Warships
Letter, discusses mould loft for ships of war; describes dimensions of 44 gun frigate.
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Discussion of Appointment of Naval Constructor at Gosport Navy Yard
Letter, discusses appointment of Naval constructor at Norfolk.
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Appointment as a Clerk in the War Department
Fox is notified that he is appointed as a clerk to assist Joshua Humphreys who is constructing the models and drafts of the frigates to be built by the United States. When that business is finished, …
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Request for Talbot, Truxton & Humphreys to Submit Proper Dimensions of Masts & Spars for Frigates
Letter, asks for dimensions of masts and spars.
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Request for Information on Planks for Shipbuilding
Letter, asks for information regarding planks.
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Recommendation of Josiah Fox as Assistant Naval Constructor
Letter, recommends Fox as assistant constructor; mentions Navy Department.
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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 …
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Laying of Frigate Keel
Letter, discusses laying keel of Frigate.
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Discussion of Naval Constructor & Construction of Frigates
Letter, discusses Naval constructor; discusses frigate construction.
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Discussion of Frigate Bolting Timbers
Letter, discusses bolting timbers in 44 gun Frigates.
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Circular Letter to the Naval Agents & Discussion of Naval Timber
This circular letter to Naval Agents discusses the best timber to use for frigates.
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Terms for the Ironwork on Frigate
Letter, discusses terms of iron work for small frigate; mentions cost of iron.
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Statement of Terms for Ironwork Aboard Frigate
Letter, describes terms for iron work on Frigate currently under construction.
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Request That Fox Attend Conference on Naval Armaments
Letter, directs Fox to attend conference regarding Naval armaments.
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Request for Terms to Supply Needed Materials for Frigate Construction
Letter, asks for terms regarding masts & materials for Frigate.
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Request for Procurement of Shipbuilding Materials: Masts, Spars, Planks, & Scantling
Asks for information on how certain shipbuilding materials, with precise measurements be obtained: masts, spars, planks, and scantling.
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Report on Frigate Construction at Portsmouth
Letter, discusses Frigate building at Portsmouth; asks for position on Frigate.
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Regarding White Oak Timbers for Frigate Construction at Baltimore
Letter, discusses white oak for Frigate at Baltimore.
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Regarding Timber Supply for Frigates
Letter, discusses timber supply re Frigates.
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Regarding Naval Shipments
Letter, discusses cargo and vessel.
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Regarding Masts, Spars & Timbers for Frigate
Letter, discusses terms for masts and spars; discusses timber for Frigate.
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Regarding Ironwork for Frigate & Payment For That Service
Letter, encloses terms regarding iron for Frigate; asks for information regarding payments for iron work.
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Regarding Frigate Inspection Appointment
Letter, discusses appointment to inspect Frigate.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding Papers
