Appointment of position as naval constructor

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Type

Letterbook

Description

Knox appoints David Stoddert as naval constructor. He notes because the work is so important, he should appropriate himself exclusively to the position. Requests a decisive answer regarding this appointment.

Date

07/22/1794

Author

Henry Knox

Recipient

David Stodder

Sent from

War Department

Repository

National Archives and Records Administration

Collection

Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To

Document number

1794072200155

Page start

44

Notable persons

David Stodder
Henry Knox
Jeremiah Yellot
constructor
Naval Agent

Notable locations

War Department
Baltimore
Philadelphia
War Office