Secretary at War sends Circular to the Captains of the Frigates regarding book and remarks on seamanship from Captain Thomas Truxton
Document 1795Pickering sends a book written by Captain Thomas Truxton relating to navigation, with an appendix on masting. Also forwards a letter with remarks from Truxton regarding an English book that Pickering recently gave to Truxton on the masting of ships. Pickering asks that the Captains consult with the Naval Constructors on the subjects.
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Letterbook
Description
Pickering sends a book written by Captain Thomas Truxton relating to navigation, with an appendix on masting. Also forwards a letter with remarks from Truxton regarding an English book that Pickering recently gave to Truxton on the masting of ships. Pickering asks that the Captains consult with the Naval Constructors on the subjects.
Date
03/31/1795
Author
Repository
Document number
1795033115055
Page start
103
Notable persons
Timothy Pickering
Secretary of War
Captains of Frigates
US Navy
Naval Constructors
English
British
Truxtun
US Navy
War Department
Notable locations
Philadelphia
England
Notable items
frigates
circular