On naval constructor James Hackett's proposals to build 36 gun frigate
Document 1796James Hackett's proposals for construction of 36 gun frigate were considerably lower than those of Forman Cheeseman or Mr Peck. But Hackett's time for launching is considerably longer than wished. Cheeseman's proposal estimated 10 months to launch a frigate. Asks to engage Hackett to see if he can launch ship at an earlier time frame.
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Type
Letterbook
Description
James Hackett's proposals for construction of 36 gun frigate were considerably lower than those of Forman Cheeseman or Mr Peck. But Hackett's time for launching is considerably longer than wished. Cheeseman's proposal estimated 10 months to launch a frigate. Asks to engage Hackett to see if he can launch ship at an earlier time frame.
Date
08/13/1796
Recipient
Sent from
Philadelphia
Document number
1796081315055
Page start
183
Notable persons
Josiah Fox
James Hackett
naval constructor
Forman Cheeseman
Mr Peck
James McHenry
Secretary of War
War Department
War Office
Navy
Notable locations
War Office
War Department
Philadelphia
Portsmouth New Hampshire
New York
Notable items
36 gun frigate
proposals