Reprimand for Improper Use of Title
Document 1797Fox notified Humphreys he would no longer take orders from him, as Fox is head of the Naval Department and Humphreys styled himself a grander title than was appropriate.
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Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Description
Fox notified Humphreys he would no longer take orders from him, as Fox is head of the Naval Department and Humphreys styled himself a grander title than was appropriate.
Date
07/25/1797
Author
Recipient
Collection
Document number
1797072555000
Notable persons
Josiah Fox
Joshua Humphreys
Secretary of War
Stoddard
naval constructor
clerk
Notable locations
Marine Department
War Department
Philadelphia
War Office
Notable items
frigate
Constellation