Appointment as a Clerk in the War Department
Document 1794Fox is notified that he is appointed as a clerk to assist Joshua Humphreys who is constructing the models and drafts of the frigates to be built by the United States. When that business is finished, Fox will be informed of additional duties as the public service may require.
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Type
Letter Signed
Description
Fox is notified that he is appointed as a clerk to assist Joshua Humphreys who is constructing the models and drafts of the frigates to be built by the United States. When that business is finished, Fox will be informed of additional duties as the public service may require.
Date
07/16/1794
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Department
Repository
Collection
Document number
1794071600001
Notable persons
Josiah Fox
Henry Knox
Joshua Humphreys
clerk
Secretary of War
Notable locations
War Department
Notable items
models
drafts
frigate construction
compensation
rate of five hundred dollars per annum
assistant
appointment
compensation
pay