Timber for Frigates
Document 1795Copperthwaite believed it would be over one year before enough timber is cut for the six frigates. Advised retaining workmen instead of discharging them after all work on one frigate is complete, believed it would aid in productivity. Also believed dividing business of cutting timber b/w different companies would abate jealousy.
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Copperthwaite believed it would be over one year before enough timber is cut for the six frigates. Advised retaining workmen instead of discharging them after all work on one frigate is complete, believed it would aid in productivity. Also believed dividing business of cutting timber b/w different companies would abate jealousy.
Date
06/26/1795
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1795062640000
Notable persons
Timothy Pickering
Joshua Humphreys
Copperthwaite
workmen
Morgan
employer
rovers of the sea
Rice
company
Notable locations
Mediterranean
yards
Navy Yard
Notable items
frigate
timber
ship
boat