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Discussion of Hostilities With France & Shipbuilding for Warships
Letter, alludes to Quasi War with France; asks for terms to build ships of war.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersDiscussion of Frigates United States, Constitution, & Constellation
Letter, asks for estimate of Frigate United States; discusses Frigates United States, Constitution and Constellation.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersDiscussion of Frigates Constellation & Constitution, And of Anchor Weights
Letter, discusses frigates Constellation & Constitution; discusses anchor weight.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersDiscussion of Frigate Timber & Construction
Letter, discusses construction of Frigate; discusses timber for Frigate.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersDiscussion of Frigate Construction Materials: Copper Sheathing & Live Oak Timber
Letter, discusses coppering Frigate; mentions live oak for Frigate.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersDiscussion of Foreign Affairs & Frigates
Letter, mentions foreign affairs; discusses frigates.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersDiscussion of Equipping of Frigate Constitution
Letter, asks for information regarding the finishing and equipping of the frigate Constitution; mentions disease.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersDiscussion of Construction & Launching of Frigate Constitution & Algerian Frigate
Letter, describes launching of Algerine Frigate; discusses sails & cordage for Algerian Frigate; discusses white oak timber; discusses timber for Frigate Constitution; mentions Captain of Algerian …
Josiah Fox PapersDiscussion of Cannon for Algerian Frigate
Letter, discusses guns for Algerian Frigate.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersDiscussion of Cannon Cast for Frigate
Letter, discusses guns cast for Frigate.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersDiscussion of Boats, Officers, & Sheet Lead for Frigates
Letter, discusses request for extra boat re Frigate; discusses sheet lead for Frigates; discusses officers to man Frigates.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersDescription of Progress on Frigates United States & Constitution, And Their Equipment & Manning
Letter, describes progress on Frigates United States and Constitution; mentions disease; discusses equipping & manning Frigate; mentions Congress.
Josiah Fox PapersDescription of Lumber in Former Navy Yard
Letter, discusses lumber in former Navy yard.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersDescription of Frigate Construction & Contracts, and of Foreign Affairs Relating to Algiers & France
Letter, discusses Frigate for Dey of Algiers; discusses Foreign Affairs; alludes to Quasi War with France; discusses Norfolk re shipbuilding; discusses contracting Frigates; describes terms of Frigate …
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersCordage for the Rigging of the Frigate
The cordage intended for the rigging of the frigate "United States" should be delivered to the order of the purveyor Tench Francis to be fitted under his direction, subject to the orders of the …
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), MayCopper for the Frigate "Constitution"
Harris is directed to deliver to Samuel Hodgdon, for transportation to Boston, all of the copper furnished by the purveyor for the frigate "Constitution."
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), MayCopies of letters from the Secretary of War to the Quartermaster General
Discusses use of sloop Detroit to transport troops. Encloses copy of Act of Congress continuing Quarter Master General. Discusses future contracts for provisions. Is directed to turn attention to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Completing and Manning the Three Frigates
The Committee of the House of Representatives for the protection of commerce has called on the Secretary of War for information relative to completing and manning the three frigates for sea. Hodgdon …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionCoats for the Marines On Board the Frigates
Harris is directed to deliver to the purveyor Tench Francis ten sergeant's coats and 152 private's coats for the use of the Marines on board the frigates.
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), MayCannon, Muskets, & Pistol Powder for the "Constellation"
Hodgdon is directed to have shipped on board the "Mount Vernon" bound for Baltimore the following articles for the frigate "Constellation" addressed to Sands & Sterret in that city: ninety barrels of …
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), MayCamp Kettles for the Guard on board the "United States"
Harris is directed to deliver to Coporal Hamlin of Mitchell's Company two camp kettles for the use of the guard on board the frigate "United States."
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), MayCamp Kettles for the Frigate "United States"
Harris is asked to deliver two camp kettles to Corporal Hanlin, of Mitchell's Company, for the use of the guard on board the frigate "United States."
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionBoston Canvass to Mr. Dowers
Harris is ordered to deliver all of the Boston canvass to Mr. Dowers.
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), MayBallast for Revenue Cutter
Letter, discusses ballast for Revenue Cutter.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding Papers
