Regarding deviations from frigate design
Document 1795Pickering receiving reports that person sent from Philadelphia to render assistance has been rendered uneasy in his situation. Refers to the application of timbers. Pickering outlines policy regarding deviation of frigate design, namely that proposals for changes must be formally submitted to the War Office for consideration.
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Letterbook
Description
Pickering receiving reports that person sent from Philadelphia to render assistance has been rendered uneasy in his situation. Refers to the application of timbers. Pickering outlines policy regarding deviation of frigate design, namely that proposals for changes must be formally submitted to the War Office for consideration.
Date
04/07/1795
Author
Recipient
Document number
1795040715155
Page start
102
Notable persons
David Stoddert
Naval Constructor
Timothy Pickering
Secretary of War
Naval Agent
Superintendent
Stodder
Captain Thomas Truxton
Truxtun
Joshua Humphreys
Notable locations
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Notable items
timbers
frigate