Colonel James Hackett
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Compensation of James Hackett
09/04/1794 Autograph Document SignedJoshua Wentworth, Supervisor at Portsmouth, will deliver to Hackett the sum of $500 as compensation for his service as a Constructor of Frigates.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853) -
Appointment of Colonel James Hackett as frigate constructor at Portsmouth New Hampshire
07/29/1794 LetterbookKnox informs James Hackett that he has been appointed as Naval Constructor for the frigate at Portsmouth New Hampshire. Knox advises Hackett that he must work exclusively on this project. Salary $2000 …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To -
Statement of the 3 futtocks that lengthen and shorten the scarph
10/24/1795 LetterbookEnclosed is statement of 3 futtocks that lengthen and shorten to give scarph to the ports of 36 gun frigates.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To -
Regarding request to send foreman to Georgia to superintend cutting of timber; on the negroes as less expensive workers
11/04/1795 LetterbookHackett wants to send his foreman from New Hampshire to to superintend the cutting of timbers in Georgia. Pickering points out the the negroes in Georgia would be cheaper to pay than the men from …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To -
Regarding objections to Joshua Humphreys' ideas on frigate construction
05/19/1795 LetterbookPickering repeats his guidance regarding objections to the ideas of Joshua Humphreys. He expects a timely communication of opinions of all the [naval constructors] concerned in building the frigates; …
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Payment for Services
01/14/1795 LetterbookInforms the constructor of the frigate at Portsmouth that he will receive payment of 500 dollars from Joshua Wentworth.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859) -
Payment for frigate construction
10/26/1795 LetterbookInforms the frigate constructor that he will receive payment from Joshua Wentworth
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859) -
Pay for building frigate
08/10/1795 LetterbookInforms James Hackett that Joshua Wentworth will pay him for building frigates at Portsmouth.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859) -
Discussion of Timber & Transoms for Frigates
06/05/1795 Contemporary Copy of LetterLetter, discusses timber for frigates; discusses transom dimensions; advises constructors about bad timber.
Josiah Fox Papers -
Letter from the War Office with statement of mast and yards for frigate building for the Dey of Algiers
12/31/1796 LetterbookStatement of masts and yards with dimensions and number required for frigate building at Portsmouth New Hampshire for the Dey of Algiers.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To -
Informing Hackett that Pay will Cease
06/14/1796 LetterbookLetter informs James Hackett, Naval Constructor at Portsmouth New Hampshire that because of congress decision to build three frigates, his pay will cease at the end of the month. Expresses hope that …
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Colonel James Hackett's salary
07/11/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyNotifies Hackett that he will receive his salary from Joshua Wentworth, federal supervisor for Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217) -
Regarding use of the navy yard at Portsmouth for which the Algerine frigate was built
08/16/1797 LetterbookPresumably from Josiah Fox, expresses no objection to using the navy yard at Portsmouth New Hampshire for which the Algerine frigate was built, so long as no timber or materials are injured.
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Regarding the sheer draught of Algerine frigate
03/25/1797 LetterbookThe sheer draught of the the Algerine Frigate has been sent to Portsmouth New Hampshire. The inboard draught will be forwarded upon completion.
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Regarding Frigate Plans, Especially Relating to Frigate for Algiers
03/14/1797 Letterbook CopyLetter, discusses plans for Frigate; mentions Frigate for Algiers.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding Papers -
Payment to James Hackett, naval constructor, and plan for frigate gun deck
03/14/1797 LetterbookHackett informed that his payment is forthcoming; enclosed is plan for gun deck of frigate which will provide guidance for stationing beams of lower deck. Draught of sheer plan forthcoming.
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Letter Citation
02/06/1798 Cited letter or documentCited in Hackett to Fox, 02/26/1798. Letter, encloses estimate to build ship; discusses request for information; mentions shipbuilding at Portsmouth.
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