Regarding Captain Thomas Truxton's draft for 44 gun frigates and plates for publication of nautical book
Document 1794Knox informs Captain Truxton [Truxtun] that he will direct the drafts of 44 gun ships, with masts and yards drawn by Josiah Fox, to be engraved at public expense. He will also loan plates for Truxton's nautical book. Knox estimates that Truxton's work will be a valuable acquisition to the United States.
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Letterbook
Description
Knox informs Captain Truxton [Truxtun] that he will direct the drafts of 44 gun ships, with masts and yards drawn by Josiah Fox, to be engraved at public expense. He will also loan plates for Truxton's nautical book. Knox estimates that Truxton's work will be a valuable acquisition to the United States.
Date
12/18/1794
Author
Recipient
Document number
1794121815055
Page start
94
Notable persons
Captain Thomas Truxton
Henry Knox
Secretary of War
Josiah Fox
Naval Constructor
Truxtun
Notable locations
Philadelphia
Notable items
44 gun frigate
plates
book
masts
yards