David Stodder
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Expression of considerable regret regarding continuous delays in launch of frigate Constellation
07/11/1794 LetterbookExpression of a considerable degree of regret that, despite reports from Captain Thomas Truxton and Stodder himself that launch would take place in July; the launch date of the frigate Constellation …
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Appointment of position as naval constructor
07/22/1794 LetterbookKnox appoints David Stoddert as naval constructor. He notes because the work is so important, he should appropriate himself exclusively to the position. Requests a decisive answer regarding this …
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Regarding deviations from frigate design
04/07/1795 LetterbookPickering receiving reports that person sent from Philadelphia to render assistance has been rendered uneasy in his situation. Refers to the application of timbers. Pickering outlines policy regarding …
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Letter to Naval Constructor David Stodder on errors and timber shipment
10/26/1795 LetterbookDiscusses scarph to the ports for 36 gun frigates. Refers to fact that there are differences between 36 and 44 gun frigate designs. Refers to an error that appeared in last letter. List of timbers …
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Letter from the War Office on Stoddert's model for a scarph [scarf]
05/21/1795 LetterbookMakes mention of Joshua Humphreys and Stodder's model of a scarph, [scarf], which Stodder believes is an improvement. Asks that Stodder send a model or drawing to War Office.
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Letter Citation
02/07/1795 Cited letter or documentCited in Stoddert to Pickering, 05/17/1795; Hackett to Pickering, 05/29/1795.
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Improvements to Ship Design
05/18/1795 Printed DocumentNotification that Pickering has asked all builders to submit new ideas for improvements to frigate design. Noted Mr. Humphreys possible protests to the changes, Pickering mentioned that he would …
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Extact of letter from Caleb Gibbs clerk Boston ship yard on schooners laden with frigate timbers
12/31/1795 LetterbookExtract of letter from Caleb Gibbs, clerk at Boston shipyard. Reports that Schooner laden with timbers presumbably bound for Baltimore, could not enter Chesapeake Bay. The schooner is currently at …
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Stodder's account
08/04/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyA bill in Stodder's favor has been paid and charged to his account. Requests that Stodder send in his "account current."
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217) -
Request to hasten progress on frigate construction at Baltimore
11/08/1796 LetterbookWhile Stodder's progress as naval constructor is flattering enough, the other frigates are progressing at a greater rate. McHenry thus asks that Stodder push on the work with more expedition.
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Request to deliver frigate timbers to George Claghorn at Boston
09/12/1796 LetterbookRequest that David Stodder naval constructor at Baltimore, send frigate timbers to George Claghorn for the frigate building at Boston.
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Request for statement of live oak timbers required to complete frigate frame
06/01/1796 LetterbookNaval Constructor Stodder is to provide a list of live oak timbers required to complete frame of frigate at Baltimore in order to take measures to provide such from navy yards at New York and Norfolk. …
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On the manner of securing floor timbers to the frigate keel using copper bolts
03/01/1796 LetterbookDiscusses methods of securing floor timbers to the keel with large copper bolts.
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Letter from the War Office on the overdue delivery of live oak from Georgia
03/29/1796 LetterbookLive oak for the dead wood from Georgia is long overdue. Therefore, Stodder has permission to use white oak for pieces that were directed to be made of live oak. This white oak can be found, according …
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Discussion of Timber Supply for Frigate Construction
03/25/1796 Letterbook CopyLetter, discusses timber for Frigates.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding Papers -
Discussion of Shipbuilding Timbers & Lost Statement
07/12/1796 Letterbook CopyLetter, discusses timbers for shipbuilders; discusses lost statement.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding Papers -
Account and balance
12/07/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyCover letter for a copy of Stodder's account. Notifies Stodder that his balance will be paid as requested to Mr. Sterrett.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217) -
Request that David Stodder naval constructor exert utmost diligence to put frigate Constellation in situation to leave Baltimore
10/06/1797 LetterbookRequest that David Stodder naval constructor exert utmost diligence to put frigate Constellation in situation to leave Baltimore. Employ full and undivided attention to task. Should this not be …
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Request for Immediate Launch of Ship Constellation
10/06/1797 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentRequest for expedited launch of Constellation to naval constructor and warns that any delay or lack of effort related to its launch will be blamed on Stodder[t].
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Regarding the completion date of the USS Constellation
04/17/1797 LetterbookBy accounts received from Captain Thomas Truxton [Truxtun], McHenry expected that naval constructor Stodder would complete the USS Constellation by 1 July 1797. He requests that Stodder exert himself …
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Regarding request for inventory of timber plank remaining after completion of frigate Constellation
11/30/1797 LetterbookRefers to conduct of inventory of timber plank that remains following completion of frigate Constellation.
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Regarding plan to partially copper the bottom of frigate Constellation; and the matter of launching
07/18/1797 LetterbookRegarding plan to copper bottom of frigate Constellation, Stodder is advised to conform to instructions previously communicated. Discusses safest manner of launching vessel and advises to take …
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On the matter of the expense of coppering the frigate Constellation
07/25/1797 LetterbookNaval Constructor at Baltimore David Stodder informed that President of United States General George Washington desires that Joshua Humphreys, Captain Thomas Truxton, and Stodder develop a joint …
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Letter Citation
04/17/1797 Cited letter or documentCited in Stodder to McHenry, 04/20/1797.
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Request to the constructor in Baltimore David Stodder for a statement as to principal causes of delay in frigate construction
01/23/1798 LetterbookThe letter directs the David Stodder, naval constructor at Baltimore to provide explanations for delays in completing ship building beyond the periods when she expected to have been finished. Lose no …
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