Regarding the Launching of Frigate Constitution
Document 1797Letter, discusses launching Frigate Constitution; advises Fox regarding rank in Marine Department.
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Letterbook Copy
Description
Letter, discusses launching Frigate Constitution; advises Fox regarding rank in Marine Department.
Date
07/25/1797
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Navy Yard
Repository
Collection
Document number
1797072515101
Page start
1
Notable persons
Josiah Fox
Joshua Humphreys
Mr. Stoddard
naval constructor
clerk
Secretary of War
James McHenry
Marine Department
Notable locations
Navy Yard
Boston
frigate Constitution
Notable items
judging that your advice may be necessary to assist
performing that service
pleasure
alacrity
receive and obey
attend to any directions from you, although directed by the Secretary of War when you state yourself Naval Constructor
my station in the service of the United States requires no direction from a Naval Constructor
know that I am at the head of that department
when you direct a letter to me let it be in title as clerk of the marine department
wishes my services no longer necessary
you may then to other persons assume such titles as your vanity may suggest
received your letter yesterday purporting the Secretary of War being very desirous that the Frigate Constitution should be launched in the safest as
Frigate United States