Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding Papers
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Request for Report on Frigate Construction
12/1794 Contemporary Copy of LetterLetter, asks for draft regarding frigate construction.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding Papers
Regarding Interim Naval Constructor
08/30/1794 Extract of LetterLetter, discusses interim Naval constructor.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding Papers
Discussion of Construction & Dimensions of Warships
06/14/1794 Letterbook CopyLetter, discusses mould loft for ships of war; describes dimensions of 44 gun frigate.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding Papers
Discussion of Appointment of Naval Constructor at Gosport Navy Yard
08/08/1794 Extract of LetterLetter, discusses appointment of Naval constructor at Norfolk.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding Papers
Appointment as a Clerk in the War Department
07/16/1794 Letter SignedFox 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, …
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding Papers
Request for Talbot, Truxton & Humphreys to Submit Proper Dimensions of Masts & Spars for Frigates
09/30/1795 Letterbook CopyLetter, asks for dimensions of masts and spars.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding Papers
Request for Information on Planks for Shipbuilding
10/1795 Letterbook CopyLetter, asks for information regarding planks.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding Papers
Recommendation of Josiah Fox as Assistant Naval Constructor
05/14/1795 Letterbook CopyLetter, recommends Fox as assistant constructor; mentions Navy Department.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding Papers
Letter Describing Timber Types & Cuts for Frigate Construction & the Merits of Oak and Red Cedar
05/16/1795 Letterbook CopyLetter, 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 …
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding Papers
Laying of Frigate Keel
06/23/1795 Letterbook CopyLetter, discusses laying keel of Frigate.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding Papers
Discussion of Naval Constructor & Construction of Frigates
04/02/1795 Letterbook CopyLetter, discusses Naval constructor; discusses frigate construction.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding Papers
Discussion of Frigate Bolting Timbers
04/27/1795 Letterbook CopyLetter, discusses bolting timbers in 44 gun Frigates.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding Papers
Circular Letter to the Naval Agents & Discussion of Naval Timber
03/06/1795 Letterbook CopyThis circular letter to Naval Agents discusses the best timber to use for frigates.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding Papers
Terms for the Ironwork on Frigate
09/10/1796 Letterbook CopyLetter, discusses terms of iron work for small frigate; mentions cost of iron.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding Papers
Statement of Terms for Ironwork Aboard Frigate
09/09/1796 Letterbook CopyLetter, describes terms for iron work on Frigate currently under construction.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding Papers
Request That Fox Attend Conference on Naval Armaments
01/11/1796 Letterbook CopyLetter, directs Fox to attend conference regarding Naval armaments.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding Papers
Request for Terms to Supply Needed Materials for Frigate Construction
08/12/1796 Letterbook CopyLetter, asks for terms regarding masts & materials for Frigate.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding Papers
Request for Procurement of Shipbuilding Materials: Masts, Spars, Planks, & Scantling
07/24/1796 Autograph Letter SignedAsks for information on how certain shipbuilding materials, with precise measurements be obtained: masts, spars, planks, and scantling.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding Papers
Report on Frigate Construction at Portsmouth
11/10/1796 Letterbook CopyLetter, discusses Frigate building at Portsmouth; asks for position on Frigate.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding Papers
Regarding White Oak Timbers for Frigate Construction at Baltimore
03/24/1796 Letterbook CopyLetter, discusses white oak for Frigate at Baltimore.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding Papers
Regarding Timber Supply for Frigates
12/27/1796 Letterbook CopyLetter, discusses timber supply re Frigates.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding Papers
Regarding Naval Shipments
06/03/1796 Letterbook CopyLetter, discusses cargo and vessel.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding Papers
Regarding Masts, Spars & Timbers for Frigate
09/19/1796 Letterbook CopyLetter, discusses terms for masts and spars; discusses timber for Frigate.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding Papers
Regarding Ironwork for Frigate & Payment For That Service
09/23/1796 Letterbook CopyLetter, encloses terms regarding iron for Frigate; asks for information regarding payments for iron work.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding Papers
Regarding Frigate Inspection Appointment
10/30/1796 Letterbook CopyLetter, discusses appointment to inspect Frigate.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding Papers
