Regarding the beams of the frigates and the merits of oak and pine
Document 1794Knox brings up the issue of whether oak or pine should be used for the frigates. Asks if Coxe is in possession of any opinions on the subject. Asks to transmit papers, Captain Truxton's included.
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Type
Letterbook
Description
Knox brings up the issue of whether oak or pine should be used for the frigates. Asks if Coxe is in possession of any opinions on the subject. Asks to transmit papers, Captain Truxton's included.
Date
10/17/1794
Author
Recipient
Document number
1794101770055
Page start
85
Notable persons
Tench Coxe
Captain Thomas Truxton
Henry Knox
Secretary of War
Assistant Secretary of Treasury
Truxtun
Notable locations
Philadelphia
Treasury Department
War Department
Notable items
oak
pine
beams
frigates