Regarding the casting and proving of cannons for the Algerine Frigate
Document 1797Josiah Fox reports that Secretary of War wishes to inform Mr Jones that he must depend on Mr. Hughes' punctual performance in casting of 12, 9, and 6 pounder cannon. The Algerine Frigate is ready for launching; masts, rigging are prepared. Fox estimates she will be ready for launch at end of present month. Would like to be informed by Mr. Hughes when the 9 and 6 pounders will be ready for proving, so that someone may be assigned to preside.
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Letterbook
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Josiah Fox reports that Secretary of War wishes to inform Mr Jones that he must depend on Mr. Hughes' punctual performance in casting of 12, 9, and 6 pounder cannon. The Algerine Frigate is ready for launching; masts, rigging are prepared. Fox estimates she will be ready for launch at end of present month. Would like to be informed by Mr. Hughes when the 9 and 6 pounders will be ready for proving, so that someone may be assigned to preside.
Date
07/05/1797
Author
Recipient
Repository
Document number
1797070535055
Page start
254
Notable persons
Mr. Jones
Josiah Fox
Mr. Hughes
Secretary of War
James McHenry
War Department
Navy Constructor
Treasury Department
Notable locations
Treasury Office
War Office
Treasury Department
Portsmouth New Hampshire
Philadelphia
Notable items
Algerine Frigate
cannon
6 pounder
9 pounder
12 pounder
guns
masts
rigging
proving
casting
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