Discussion of Cables, Rigging, Hemp & Sailmakers Relative to Frigate Construction
Document 1796Letter, discusses estimate of cables & rigging for Frigate; mentions hemp used for cordage; discusses sailmakers.
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Type
Letterbook Copy
Description
Letter, discusses estimate of cables & rigging for Frigate; mentions hemp used for cordage; discusses sailmakers.
Date
12/14/1796
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Office
Repository
Collection
Document number
1796121415001
Page start
1
Notable persons
James McHenry
Josiah Fox
Secretary of the Treasury
sailmakers
Notable locations
War Office
Mediterranean
Notable items
estimate
cables
rigging
frigate
Mediterranean service
bolts
gaskets
cordage
hemp
scantling
points