Letter to Naval Agent Jeremiah Yellot on duties and responsibilities of agent and constructor
Document 1794Knox notes that the constructor will search out the artificers and laborers, and the naval agent will regulate and pay wages. Includes a provisional appointment of Mr. Rodder. Will forward plans and moulds for frigates. No deviations on the design will be permitted.
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Type
Letterbook
Description
Knox notes that the constructor will search out the artificers and laborers, and the naval agent will regulate and pay wages. Includes a provisional appointment of Mr. Rodder. Will forward plans and moulds for frigates. No deviations on the design will be permitted.
Date
07/22/1794
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Department
Repository
Document number
1794072200055
Page start
44
Notable persons
Jeremiah Yellot
Henry Knox
constructor
naval agent
Colonel Smith
artificer
laborer
Notable locations
War Department
Baltimore
Philadelphia
War Office
Notable items
plans
moulds
wages