Compensation of Joshua Humphreys, constructor of the frigate building at Philadelphia
Document 1797Certification that $500 is due Joshua Humphreys, being his compensation as Constructor of the frigate building at Philadelphia from October through December 1796.
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Accountant’s Office Jany 6th 1797 I certify that there is due to Joshua Humphrey’s the sum of Five hundred Dollars being for his Compensation as Constructor of Frigate building at Philadelphia from Octr 1st to Decr 31st 1796 inclusive. Wm Simmons Acct Drs. 500 The Secy of War
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Type
Author's Letterbook Copy
Description
Certification that $500 is due Joshua Humphreys, being his compensation as Constructor of the frigate building at Philadelphia from October through December 1796.
Date
01/06/1797
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Accountant's Office
Collection
Document number
1797010621455
Page start
339
Notable persons
James McHenry
William Simmons
Joshua Humphreys
United States Navy
accountant
Secretary of War
constructor of frigate building
Notable locations
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Accountant's Office
Philadelphia Shipyard
Notable items
pay
compensation
Frigate construction