Appointment of Joshua Humphreys as Naval Constructor or Master Builder
Document 1794Letter signed by Henry Knox addressed to Joshua Humphreys. Humphreys is appointed naval constructor or master builder of a forty four gun ship [the USS United States] to be built at the port of Philadelphia. Rate of compensation $2000 per year, commencing 1 May 1794 for incessant application of public interest in adjusting the principles of the ships, drawing drafts and making models.
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Letter Signed
Description
Letter signed by Henry Knox addressed to Joshua Humphreys. Humphreys is appointed naval constructor or master builder of a forty four gun ship [the USS United States] to be built at the port of Philadelphia. Rate of compensation $2000 per year, commencing 1 May 1794 for incessant application of public interest in adjusting the principles of the ships, drawing drafts and making models.
Date
06/28/1794
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Department
Repository
Document number
1794062800401
Page start
1
Notable persons
Joshua Humphreys
Henry Knox
USS United States
United States Navy
Principal Constructor of the Navy
Josiah Fox
Notable locations
War Department
Philadelphia port
Notable items
forty four gun ship
Constitution
Congress
President, Chesapeake, Constellation, United States