General Instructions for government as Naval Agent
Document 1794Knox sends general instructions to Blagge as Naval Agent. Notes that the Secretary of Treasury will furnish money and instructions for purchase of certain articles. Asks about the availability of a master builder for the proposed frigate construction. Notes the rate of pay, between $1400 and $2000 per year. Also asks about blacksmiths and journeymen shipbuilders and their rates of pay.
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Letterbook
Description
Knox sends general instructions to Blagge as Naval Agent. Notes that the Secretary of Treasury will furnish money and instructions for purchase of certain articles. Asks about the availability of a master builder for the proposed frigate construction. Notes the rate of pay, between $1400 and $2000 per year. Also asks about blacksmiths and journeymen shipbuilders and their rates of pay.
Date
07/16/1794
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Department
Repository
Document number
1794071600355
Page start
40
Notable persons
John Blagee
Henry Knox
Secretary of Treasury
Secretary of War
Naval Agent
Alexander Hamilton
US Navy
blacksmiths
journeymen ship builders
constructors
master ship builder
Notable locations
War Department
Philadelphia
New York
Notable items
frigates
USS President