Encloses Contract with John Morgan to Build Frigate
Document 1794Encloses copy of contract with John Morgan, who has left for Charleston to build the frigate.
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[D.R.O] June 16 1794
Sir
I have the honor to enclose to you a copy of my contract with John S. Morgan, who has sailed for Charleston. You will perceive that it is extended, conformably with our conversation, to the building one of the frigates, under your instructions and according to your plan and design.
with great respect,
I have the Honor to be Sir
your most Obdt. Servant
Signed Tench Coxe
Commissr. of the Revenue
[E:] The Secretary at War
Type
Letterbook
Description
Encloses copy of contract with John Morgan, who has left for Charleston to build the frigate.
Date
06/16/1794
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Revenue Office
Document number
1794061640001
Page start
1
Notable persons
Henry Knox
Secretary of War
Tench Coxe
John Morgan
Notable locations
Revenue Office
Charleston
Notable items
contract
frigate