Constructor of the frigate Constitution
Document 1794Secretary Knox informs Navy agent Henry Jackson that he is desirous that John Hacket, constructor of the frigate Alliance, should be engaged as the constructor of the 44-gun frigate Constitution to be built at Boston. States that Hacket's salary may not exceed $2,000 per annum, and possibly be less than $1,400.
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Secretary Knox informs Navy agent Henry Jackson that he is desirous that John Hacket, constructor of the frigate Alliance, should be engaged as the constructor of the 44-gun frigate Constitution to be built at Boston. States that Hacket's salary may not exceed $2,000 per annum, and possibly be less than $1,400.
Date
07/02/1794
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Philadelphia
Collection
Document number
1794070214000
Notable persons
Henry Jackson
Henry Knox
John Hacket
constructor
William Hacket
Notable locations
Boston
Philadelphia
Newbury Port
Boston
Notable items
Alliance
frigate
gun ship
Constitution
dollars