Captain Thomas Truxtun
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Secretary of War Knox orders Captain Thomas Truxton to go to Baltimore to begin frigate construction
Henry Knox requests that Captain Thomas Truxton go to Baltimore to work with the Naval Agents in order to begin frigate construction.
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Request to find a clerk for empoyment at Baltimore ship yard
Knox asks that Captain Truxton endeavor to find a clerk for the ship yard at Baltimore. Clerk should act in accordance with instructions enclosed. Salary at $750 per year.
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Request for dimensions of masts and spars of 36 gun frigate
Knox requests that Captain Truxton provide the exact dimensions of the masts and spars of the 36 gun frigate.
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Regarding Captain Thomas Truxton's draft for 44 gun frigates and plates for publication of nautical book
Knox informs Captain Truxton [Truxtun] that he will direct the drafts of 44 gun ships, with masts and yards drawn by Josiah Fox, to be engraved at public expense. He will also loan plates for …
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Employment of Thomas Rouse as Quarter Man on Frigate to be built at Baltimore
Knox informs Captain Thomas Truxton that he will employ Thomas Rouse as a quarter man on the frigate to be built at Baltimore for $2 per day.
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Discussion of Construction & Dimensions of Warships
Letter, discusses mould loft for ships of war; describes dimensions of 44 gun frigate.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding Papers -
William Simmons discusses pay, finance and accounting with Captain Thomas Truxtun
William Simmons discusses with Thomas Truxton the difficulties in paying officers of the Navy.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217) -
Shipment of live oak; authority to use a Maryland oak
Live oak received at Baltimore. Authorized to use a Maryland oak for the lower stem piece if the live oak does not arrive.
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Regarding deviations from frigate design and settling disputes within the Navy Yard
Captains of the frigates, acting as superintendents, are to ensure that Naval Constructors build the frigates according to the specifications. Any deviations to design must be reported to the …
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On the different calculations as to total measurement of masts and yards
Pickering had hoped that since Captains Truxton, Barry and Talbot were in town, they would meet with Joshua Humphreys to consult on the dimensions of masts for the frigates. Pickering includes a chart …
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Discussion of Naval Constructor & Construction of Frigates
Letter, discusses Naval constructor; discusses frigate construction.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding Papers -
Request to examine cannon to determine if fit for service on frigate
Discusses cannon for frigates constructed at Cecil Furnace. Have been proved and Mr Hughes wishes to have them examined and received by United States. Therefore,Truxton is asked to go to Cecil Furnace …
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Request for price of composition of pintle and braces for frigate
Truxton is to find the price of composition of pintles and braces for the frigate, of metal, warranted of best quality.
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Request for Information on Types of Lumber for Shipbuilding
Requests clarification on the use of deadwoods and white oak in ship construction.
Joshua Humphreys Correspondence -
Regarding the contract for composition work and the seasoning and salting of planks
Contract for composition work has already been made; could have been done more cheaply at Philadelphia. Discusses the seasoning and salting of the frigate planks. Postpone journey to Norfolk until …
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On retaining the frigate riders and the issue of hogging
Discusses the issue of stress on the keel and the use of riders and whether the frigate gets hogged. Asks that Captain Truxton retain two thirds of the riders proposed.
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Letter from the War Office requesting to the dimensions of boats for the frigates
Request for the dimensions and number of the boats for the frigates; and a request for opinion of what number of boats is necessary for the frigates; their length, depth, and breadth.
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Draught showing where to place pumps on frigate
Draught is not complete but should be suitable to show where to place the pumps on frigate. When Josiah Fox returns, will submit more suitable draught.
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Consent that diagonal riders be omitted
Based on Truxton's experience, McHenry consents that the diagonal riders on the frigate be omitted.
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Statement of pay of petty officers, seamen, and Marines for examination
Statement of pay of petty officers, seamen, and Marines for examination. Notes that there is a surplus of $150 and asks how it might be applied, since Congress took no notice of Quartermasters or …
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Request regarding purchase of 9 and 6 pounder cannon for the Algerine frigate Crescent
Fox conveys Secretary of War James McHenry request that Captain Thomas Truxton examine if 6 and 9 pound cannon suitable for the Algerine Frigate may be procured in Baltimore, since Mr. Hughes failed …
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