Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding Papers
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Discussion of Foreign Affairs Relative to Barbary States & Naval Power
12/29/1796 Letterbook CopyLetter, discusses Barbary States; discusses Foreign Affairs; discusses Mediterranean politics; discusses necessity of a Naval Force; alludes to Barbary Wars.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding Papers
Discussion of Equipment & Rigging of "Algerian Frigate"
03/1796 Letterbook CopyLetter, discusses equipping & rigging the "Algerian Frigate" for sea.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding Papers
Discussion of Construction Costs for 36-Gun Frigate
08/15/1796 Letterbook CopyLetter, discusses construction cost of 36 gun Frigate.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding Papers
Discussion of Caulking and Frigate Timbers
07/24/1796 Letterbook CopyDescribes 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 Papers
Discussion of Cables, Rigging, Hemp & Sailmakers Relative to Frigate Construction
12/14/1796 Letterbook CopyLetter, 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 Papers
Discussion of Availability of Live Oak for Frigate Timbers
08/18/1796 Letterbook CopyLetter, discusses availability of live oak for Frigate.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding Papers
Discussion & Statement of Timber Wanted for Various Frigate Components
08/02/1796 Letterbook CopyLetter, 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 Papers
Services & Materials Needed for Algerine Frigate
05/1797 DocumentAppears to be a list of services and materials needed to construct a frigate for the Dey of Algiers.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding Papers
Request for Information Regarding Frigate Armament
12/11/1797 Letterbook CopyLetter, asks for information regarding the arming of frigates.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding Papers
Request for Information Concerning Guns for Algerian Frigate
08/04/1797 Letterbook CopyLetter, asks information regarding guns for Algerine Frigate.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding Papers
Request for Frigate Timber Invoice
05/20/1797 Letterbook CopyLetter, asks for invoice of timber for Frigates.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding Papers
Request for Estimate to Complete Frigate United States
06/07/1797 Letterbook CopyLetter, asks for estimate to complete Frigate United States.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding Papers
Request for Copy of Letter from Secretary McHenry
08/14/1797 Letterbook CopyLetter, asks for copy of McHenry letter.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding Papers
Request for Change of Residence
10/15/1797 Letterbook CopyLetter, asks for Fox to change residence.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding Papers
Regarding the Launching of Frigate Constitution
07/25/1797 Letterbook CopyLetter, discusses launching Frigate Constitution; advises Fox regarding rank in Marine Department.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding Papers
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 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 & Ironwork
01/06/1797 Letterbook CopyLetter, discusses construction of Frigates; discusses iron work re Frigate.
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 Construction
07/23/1797 Letterbook CopyLetter, discusses construction of Frigate.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding Papers
