Progress in the Construction of the New Frigate
Document 1796The keel of the new frigate is laid and the sternframe finished.The stern is nearly ready to sail and it is hoped that great progress will be made during the coming week.
Josiah Fox 5th Oct 1796 Rec 12th Samuel Hodgdon Superintendent of the military and naval stores. Philadelphia [circle with 304 inside] Received from State Dep’t. Nov. 24,1894 R.P.O.401310 Josiah Fox presents his respects to W. Hodgdon and informs him by the opportunity of this Conveyance. the keel of the new frigate is laid and the stern frame finished. the stern nearly ready to raise & hope next next week to make a great progress in the work.
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The keel of the new frigate is laid and the sternframe finished.The stern is nearly ready to sail and it is hoped that great progress will be made during the coming week.
Date
10/05/1796
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Document number
1796100580001
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1
Note
Partially illegible.
An unsigned document but apparently a clerk is writing for Josiah Fox.
Notable persons
Samuel Hogdgon
Josiah Fox
Notable locations
Philadelphia
Portsmouth