Request for Information on How British Caulk Their Warships

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Type

Autograph Letter Signed

Description

Letter, directs Fox to describe British caulking on ships of war; alludes to frigates.

Date

07/22/1796

Recipient

Sent from

War Office

Document number

1796072215001

Page start

1

Notable persons

Josiah Fox
Joshua Humphreys
naval agent
navy constructor

Notable locations

New York
War Office
England
Philadelphia
King's yard

Notable items

manner of caulking
ships of war
caulking
material
seams
statement
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