Regarding request for bilge way and plank for launching of frigate for Dey of Algiers

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Type

Letterbook

Description

Mr. Bowers has requested bilge way and plank for launching of frigate for Dey of Algiers. Secretary of War approves on condition that upon receipt items used are free of injury.

Date

03/01/1798

Author

Josiah Fox

Recipient

Joshua Humphreys

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

1798030135055

Page start

289

Note

to Joshua Humphreys or J. Hulehan, Clk NY

Notable persons

Josiah Fox
Secretary of War
War Department
James McHenry
Dey of Algiers
clerk
Mr. Bowers
Joshua Humphreys
naval constructor
Navy Constructor
J. Hulehan, Clerk New York

Notable locations

New York
Philadelphia
Portsmouth New Hampshire
Algiers

Notable items

bilge way
plank
frigate Crescent