Accountability in the Use of Timber
Document 1795Hodgdon has specified that all timber received at the Navy Yard must be accounted for by specific measurement. William Herbert, who is foreman of the yard and temporary constructor of the frigate, asserts that his only responsiblity is to eliminate bad timber but Shore disagrees, arguing that Herbert must also be accountable for the amount of timber used. Perhaps a steward in the yard could assist in maintaining accountability.
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Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Hodgdon has specified that all timber received at the Navy Yard must be accounted for by specific measurement. William Herbert, who is foreman of the yard and temporary constructor of the frigate, asserts that his only responsiblity is to eliminate bad timber but Shore disagrees, arguing that Herbert must also be accountable for the amount of timber used. Perhaps a steward in the yard could assist in maintaining accountability.
Date
05/27/1795
Author
Recipient
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Gosport
Document number
1795052780001
Note
Partially illegible.
Notable persons
Samuel Hodgdon
Samuel Shore
Notable locations
Philadelphia
Gosport