Josiah Fox Papers
116 documents
Dimensions for Frigate to Be Detailed to Mediterranean Service
Letter, describes dimensions of frigate for Mediterranean.
Josiah Fox PapersDescription of Specifications for Building of 36-Gun Frigate
Letter, describes terms to build 36 gun Frigate.
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 PapersStatement of Stores of Kentledge [Ballast]; Request for Kentledge for Revenue Cutter
Stores, describes amount of Kentledge on hand; asks for 16 tons kentledge for cutter.
Josiah Fox PapersRequest for Printing of Copies of Form Document
Letter, encloses form; directs copies printed.
Josiah Fox PapersRequest for Inventory of Public Timber Stores for Shipbuilding
Letter, asks for inventory of public timber; mentions Congress; discusses live oak timber.
Josiah Fox PapersRequest for Information Concerning Individual at Norfolk
Letter, asks for information regarding Herbert at Norfolk, VA.
Josiah Fox PapersRequest for Information About Frigate at Portsmouth [Chesapeake]
Letter, asks for information regarding frigate at Portsmouth; mentions McHenry fever.
Josiah Fox PapersRegulations Respecting Salutes
Regulations on Naval salutes; mentions forts and fortifications.
Josiah Fox PapersRegarding White & Live Oak Timbers for Frigate Construction, Frigate Constitution, & Algerian Frigate
Letter, discusses keg of butter; discusses live & white oak timber for Frigate at Boston; alludes to Frigate Constitution; describes progress on Algerian Frigate.
Josiah Fox PapersRegarding Timber in Frigate Construction, & Inquiry into Virginia Timber Prices
Letter, asks for timber prices in Virginia; mentions timbers for Frigate; alludes to Frigate construction.
Josiah Fox PapersRegarding Shipment of Trenails to Portsmouth Navy Yard
Letter, informs re shipment of trenails to Portsmouth; alludes to Frigate.
Josiah Fox PapersRegarding Navy Yard, Rents & Lease, And Weather Effects
Letter, informs re yard at Corlear's Hook; informs re rent and terms of lease; mentions former navy yards; discusses severity of weather.
Josiah Fox PapersRegarding Lumber Shipment & Weather Effects on Shipping
Letter, informs re shipment of locust trunails; discusses effects of weather on shipping.
Josiah Fox PapersRegarding Frigate Construction Progress, Various Materials, & Dimensions of Sternpost
Letter, encloses dimensions of sternpost; informs re received trunails; discusses materials for Frigate; discusses shipbuilding material; describes construction progress.
Josiah Fox PapersRegarding Frigate Construction Progress, & Estimate for Completion & Launch
Describes progress on frigate construction, especially caulking; estimates launching by the end of June. Also discusses timber shipment.
Josiah Fox PapersDiscussion of Shipyard, Masts & Yardarms for Frigate, & Algerian Frigate
Letter, discusses blocks at yard; discusses masts and yard arms re Frigate; discusses dimensions of Frigate; advises re receiving iron; mentions Algerian Frigate.
Josiah Fox PapersDiscussion of Removal of War Office & Illness of Secretary of War
Letter, mentions McHenry illness; mentions removal of War Office.
Josiah Fox PapersDiscussion of Payment for Frigate Construction & Algerian Frigate
Letter, asks for Wolcott's opinion; discusses mode of payment for Frigate construction; alludes to Algerian Frigate.
Josiah Fox PapersDiscussion of Materials at Portsmouth Navy Yard & Algerian Frigate
Letter, describes materials at Portsmouth Naval yard; mentions Algerine Frigate.
Josiah Fox PapersDiscussion of Frigate Armament, Especially Grape Shot & Ball Shot
Letter, discusses armaments for Frigate; discusses grape shot cannisters; discusses ball shot for cannon.
Josiah Fox Papers
