Circular to Constructors of Frigates regarding contrary opinions on frigate construction
Document 1795Pickering informs the constructors that if any ideas suggested by Joshua Humphreys appear erroneous, then they should inform the Secretary of War with the reason for the contrary opinion. If there are no objections, then Humphreys' ideas are expected to stand. Discusses the idea of preserving beams and its practicality only when a single piece comprises a beam.
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Letterbook
Description
Pickering informs the constructors that if any ideas suggested by Joshua Humphreys appear erroneous, then they should inform the Secretary of War with the reason for the contrary opinion. If there are no objections, then Humphreys' ideas are expected to stand. Discusses the idea of preserving beams and its practicality only when a single piece comprises a beam.
Date
05/13/1795
Author
Repository
Document number
1795051315255
Page start
108
Notable persons
Naval Constructors
Timothy Pickering
Secretary of War
Joshua Humphreys
Notable locations
Philadelphia
Norfolk
Boston
Portsmouth New Hampshire
Baltimore
New York
Notable items
timbers
frigates
beams