Requests Dimensions of Masts and Spars for Frigates
Document 1794Requests spars of a more common size for workmen. Requests dimensions of masts for the frigates.
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Treasury Department
Revenue office 15th July 1794
Sir
As the Masts & Spars for the Naval Armament will be of Sizes not commonly in the hands of workman in that line, an early provision of suitable Braces will be Necessary. It is therefore desireable to have the dimensions of all the closest yards for the Frigates, both 44 & 36 Guns.
I have the Honor to be,
with great respect Sir
Your mo: obt: Servt:
Signed T. Coye
Commissr of the Revenue
The Secretary of War
Type
Letterbook
Description
Requests spars of a more common size for workmen. Requests dimensions of masts for the frigates.
Date
07/15/1794
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Revenue Office
Document number
1794071540101
Page start
1
Note
Cited Knox to Coxe 07/17/1794
Notable persons
Henry Knox
Tench Coxe
Treasury Department
Revenue Office
commissioner of revenue
Secretary of War
workmen
Notable locations
Revenue Office
Notable items
naval armament
spars
masts
mast yards
frigates
frigate construction
44 gun frigate
36 gun frigate

