David Stodder
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Expression of considerable regret regarding continuous delays in launch of frigate Constellation
Expression 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 …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To -
Appointment of position as naval constructor
Knox 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 …
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 deviations from frigate design
Pickering 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
Discusses 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]
Makes 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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Extact of letter from Caleb Gibbs clerk Boston ship yard on schooners laden with frigate timbers
Extract 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 …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To -
Stodder's account
A 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
While 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
Request 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
Naval 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
Discusses 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
Live 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 …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To -
Discussion of Timber Supply for Frigate Construction
Letter, discusses timber for Frigates.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding Papers -
Discussion of Shipbuilding Timbers & Lost Statement
Letter, discusses timbers for shipbuilders; discusses lost statement.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding Papers -
Account and balance
Cover 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
Request 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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Regarding the completion date of the USS Constellation
By 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
Refers 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
Regarding 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
Naval 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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Request to the constructor in Baltimore David Stodder for a statement as to principal causes of delay in frigate construction
The 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 …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
