Expression of considerable regret regarding continuous delays in launch of frigate Constellation
Document 1794Expression of a considerable degree of regret that, despite reports from Captain Thomas Truxton and Stodder himself that launch would take place in July; the launch date of the frigate Constellation has been extended again, until August. Reports from officers suggest that Stodder is not working hard or fast enough. Request goes out to have the frigate completed with all possible dispatch and without incurring any unnecessary expense. Ensure that bottoms are coppered while on the stocks.
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Type
Letterbook
Description
Expression of a considerable degree of regret that, despite reports from Captain Thomas Truxton and Stodder himself that launch would take place in July; the launch date of the frigate Constellation has been extended again, until August. Reports from officers suggest that Stodder is not working hard or fast enough. Request goes out to have the frigate completed with all possible dispatch and without incurring any unnecessary expense. Ensure that bottoms are coppered while on the stocks.
Date
07/11/1794
Recipient
Sent from
Philadelphia
Repository
Document number
1797071115255
Page start
255
Notable persons
David Stodder
Josiah Fox
Captain Truxton
Truxtun
naval constructor
Navy constructor
naval superintendent
War Department
War Office
Secretary of War
James McHenry
Notable locations
War Office
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Notable items
frigate Constellation
