Discussion of Planks for Frigate at Norfolk [Chesapeake]
Document 1795Letter, asks for information re planks at Norfolk; discusses plank for Frigate at Norfolk.
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Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Letter, asks for information re planks at Norfolk; discusses plank for Frigate at Norfolk.
Date
10/30/1795
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Navy Yard
Repository
Collection
Document number
1795103055001
Page start
1
Notable persons
Josiah Fox
Joshua Humphreys
Pennock
constructor
Notable locations
Virginia
Navy Yard
Norfolk
Philadelphia
Notable items
decided opinion on the plank at Norfolk
necessary that I shall be informed what quantity of the plank
wales are cut and delivered or ready to be delivered of the different denominations
best price
effect it may have with regard to the contract if an alteration should take place
prepare a letter to Mr. Pennock requiring information on the above subject or anything you think will throw light on the business
enable me to form a decided opinion
wish of the secretary
frigate construction
frigate Chesapeake