Request that Joshua Humphreys consult on proper manner to launch frigate Constellation at Baltimore

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Type

Letterbook

Description

Navy constructor Josiah Fox conveys Secretary of War James McHenry request that Joshua Humphreys consult with David Stodder on safe launching of frigate Constellation at Baltimore.

Date

07/25/1797

Author

Josiah Fox

Recipient

Joshua Humphreys

Sent from

War Office

Repository

National Archives and Records Administration

Collection

Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To

Document number

1797072535055

Page start

258

Notable persons

Joshua Humphreys
Josiah Fox
naval constructor
War Department
Secretary War
James McHenry
Navy Constructor

Notable locations

War Office
Philadelphia
Baltimore

Notable items

frigate
Constellation
launching of frigate