Secretary of War Knox orders Captain Thomas Truxton to go to Baltimore to begin frigate construction
Document 1794Henry Knox requests that Captain Thomas Truxton go to Baltimore to work with the Naval Agents in order to begin frigate construction.
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and to appoint him to act in pursuance of the instructions herein delivered to you — He must be remork to the faithful discharge of his duty and will be allowed a Salary at the rate of 750 dollars pr Annum — I am &c —
[Cap't Tho. Truxton]
Sir War dep't August 8 1794
It will be proper that you repair to Baltimore without delay in order to concert with the agents every thing necessary to commence the Frigates as soon as may be with all possible vigor. I am &c. —
[Cap't Richard Dale]
Sir War dep't Aug 8 1794
It will be proper that you repair to Norfolk without delay in order to concert with the agent every thing necessary to commence the Frigates as soon as may be with all possible vigour.
I have provisionally appointed Mr John Morgan the Constructor of the Frigate at Norfolk but it is possible he may be delayed. You will therefore in conjunction with the agent Mr William Pennock endeavour to find a builder capable of constructing as well as actually building the Frigate. The terms to be the best you shall be able to make. I am &c.
[Cap't [undecipherable] Julius]
Sir War dep't August 8 1794
You will immediately repair to the city of New York for the purpose of superintending the construction of the Ship to be built at that place and to concert every thing with the agent Mr John Blagge. Your instructions will be forwarded to New York to the care of Mr Blagge who will deliver them to you on your arrival here. I am &c.
Type
Letterbook
Description
Henry Knox requests that Captain Thomas Truxton go to Baltimore to work with the Naval Agents in order to begin frigate construction.
Date
08/08/1794
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Department
Document number
1794080800501
Page start
49
Notable persons
Thomas Truxton
Henry Knox
Naval Agents
Truxtun
Notable locations
War Department
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Maryland
Notable items
USS Constellation

