Captain Thomas Thompson
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Offer of position of naval superintendent at Portsmouth New Hampshire
Josiah Fox offers Captain Thompson the position of superintendent at Portsmouth New Hampshire for $1300. If he accepts the terms, is to write to Secretary of War James McHenry.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRigging a Frigate
The writer responds to Thompson's proposal for rigging a frigate by offering terms of a contract and clearly specifying the work to be done.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToReport from Captain Obrian, having just returned from the Eastward, regarding the Algerine frigate Crescent
Captain Obrian having just returned from Eastward reports that it would be proper to have the quarters of the frigate boarded up with their stuff and filled in with cork. Parts should be painted red.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRegarding the freight of the trunnails to Portsmouth New Hampshire ship yard
Captain Thompson is to inform naval constructor James Hackett that the freight of the frigate trunnails must be charged to his debit. Hackett should not object, since the trunnails are expected to …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRegarding Frigate Stern Draft
Letter, encloses plan for draft of stern.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersRegarding Frigate Construction Contracts
Letter, discusses contracts for construction of Frigates.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersRegarding Frigate Construction (2)
Letter, discusses construction of Frigate.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersRegarding draught of stern of Algerine frigate at Portsmouth New Hampshire
Captain Thomas Thompson sent draught of stern for Algerine frigate for the carver. When flannel arrives, fix the copper, which must be done at the stocks before ship is launched.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRegarding Algerian Frigate
Letter, mentions Algerian Frigate.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersOn the shipment of trunnails from New York to Portsmouth New Hampshire
Naval Constructor Foreman Cheeseman has shipped over 18,000 trunnails from the navy yard at New York to Portsmouth New Hamphire on board the schooner Fanny, Captain Follett commanding. Offer these for …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToOn the naming of the frigate intended for the Dey of Algiers
Algiers Frigate named the "Crescent." Asks that the name be inserted in her papers and other documents. Congratulates Captain Thompson and naval constructor James Hackett for the safe launching of the …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToOn finishing the business of rigging the frigate at Portsmouth New Hampshire
Refers to an issue of omitting certain articles. Notes the exceptions, which are: getting on board the anchors; cables and binding them; making netting; blocking the yards; mastheads; deadeyes. …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToOn dimensions of gun carriage, directions to Mr Sheaffe and maple timbers for frigate
Will forward dimensions of gun carriage. Has given directions to Mr Sheaffe on forwarding materials available at navy yard and to deliver maple timbers for frigate launching. If maple timbers damaged, …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToLetter from the War Office regarding request to extend launching a few days
Launching may be delayed until 12 July 1797 so that carve work may be fixed, and coppering completed before ship put into water. Vessel with articles for completing frigate sailed from Philadelphia …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToLetter from the War Office on procurement of materials for equipment for frigate at Portsmouth New Hampshire
Captain Thompson is to correspond with Tench Francis, purveyor of supplies, on matters of purchasing materials for frigate. Francis will also be able to furnish money as required. Ensure that no …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToEdmund Quincy's retention at Portsmouth New Hampshire
Edmund Quincy previously dismissed as clerk of shipyard at Portsmouth New Hampshire, to be reinstated in capacity overseeing property at ship yard. Informs that Captain Turner has been dismissed as …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToDraught of the inboard work for Algerian Frigate
War Office forwards draught of inboard work of Algerine frigate; rooms are fully laid off. Give master joiner necessary information relative to stations. Draught of officer's berths forthcoming. Mr …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToDiscussion of Cannon Cast for Frigate
Letter, discusses guns cast for Frigate.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding Papers
