Letter from Henry Knox to William Pennock on compensation; employment of Mr Morgan as constructor; procurement of live oak and cedar
Document 1794Mr Morris agrees that Pennock should take possession of lot and stores for compensation. Discusses hiring of Mr Morgan, who is presently in Georgia procuring live oak and cedar. Knox is not sure whether Morgan available for service as frigate constructor at Norfolk. Meantime, asks that Pennock attempt to find master builder or constructor. Captain Dale will repair to Norfolk as superintendent.
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Letterbook
Description
Mr Morris agrees that Pennock should take possession of lot and stores for compensation. Discusses hiring of Mr Morgan, who is presently in Georgia procuring live oak and cedar. Knox is not sure whether Morgan available for service as frigate constructor at Norfolk. Meantime, asks that Pennock attempt to find master builder or constructor. Captain Dale will repair to Norfolk as superintendent.
Date
08/08/1794
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Department
Document number
1794080801055
Page start
50
Notable persons
William Pennock
Henry Knox
Mr Morris
Mr Morgan
Superintendent
Captain Dale
Naval constructor
master builder
US Navy
War Department
Notable locations
War Department
Georgia
Philadelphia
Norfolk
Virginia
Notable items
live oak
cedar