Joshua Humphreys
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Request to shipbuilder
Regarding ship building calculations, Secretary Knox asks that shipbuilder Joshua Humphreys estimate how many men it would require in two months to cut the frame in Georgia. Knox is likely referring …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To -
Request to embark moulds for floor and rising timbers on vessel sailing to Georgia
Knox informs Joshua Humphreys that a vessel sailing to Georgia and asks that moulds for the floor and rising timbers be embarked addressed to John Morgan. James Seagrove will take charge of them.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To -
Request that frigate moulds be prepared for dispatch to shipyards
Knox request that Humphreys prepare the frigate moulds for dispatch to New York, Boston, Baltimore, Norfolk, Portsmouth New Hampshire. Josiah Fox will also apply himself to the business.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To -
Request for New Frigate Model to Allow for New Pattern Kentledge [Ballast]
Directs that another model of the frigate(s) to be built be sent to Commissioner of the Revenues Tench Coxe, to make allowance for a new pattern of kentledge [nautical scrap metal for ballast] for …
Joshua Humphreys Correspondence -
Request for manpower calculations regarding cutting ship frames
Knox requests that Humphreys add to his calculations the number of men it would require to cut the frame of one of the vessels in Georgia in two months.
Joshua Humphreys Correspondence -
Regarding casting of kentledge and request for another frigate model to be made
Mr. Tench Cox, Commissioner of revenue has made another contract for casting of kentlege [permanent ballast] for a frigate. Requests that Humphreys have another model made. Asks that Humphreys call on …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To -
Promise to Review Plan for Mounting Cannon in Fortifications
Thanks Humphreys for his plan for the mounting of cannon in fortifications, and promises to review it soon.
John N. Chester Collection -
Order to Ship Moulds
Moulds for floor and rising timbers to be sent to Mr. May via vessel docked in Swides Church, Mr. Seagrove to take charge of items.
Carson Collection -
Letter from Tench Coxe on the fire engines for frigates
Knox encloses letter regarding fire engines for the frigates. Asks that Humphreys furnish dimensions.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To -
Letter from General Knox to Joshua Humphreys to prepare models and drafts of frigates April 1794
Letter signed by Henry Knox requests that Humphreys immediately prepare the models for the frame of the frigates proposed, including an accurate draft, and to have the frame accurately described.
Joshua Humphreys Correspondence -
Letter directing delivery of moulds of frigates
Letter from Henry Knox to Joshua Humphreys, Naval Constructor, directing Humphreys to deliver the moulds of the frigates to Norfolk; Baltimore; Boston; Portsmouth New Hampshire; New York with all …
Presidents Papers, John Sullivan, 1787-May, 1788 -
Estimate of amount of timber for a frigate from Joshua Humphreys
Responding to Knox's request of 10 April, Humphreys provides an estimate of the quantity of timber and plank for a frigate 147 feet keel, 43 feet beam, 14 feet hold. He estimates it will take 55 men …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To -
Erecting the Building for Making Molds
Knox writes that there should be no delay in erecting the building for making molds and it should be done after negotiating with the cheapest carpenters.
Joshua Humphreys Correspondence -
Directions from Knox to Humphreys on contracting with carpenters for construction of building for making the moulds
Knox instructs Humphreys to immediately execute plan for construction of a building for making ship moulds. Engage with the cheapest price in mind and start procurement of materials.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To -
Conference between Knox and Humphreys
Confirmation of meeting between Henry Knox and Joshua Humphreys at the War Office at any time before three o'clock 4 February 1794 if convenient to Joshua Humphreys.
Joshua Humphreys Correspondence -
Appointment of Joshua Humphreys as Naval Constructor or Master Builder
Letter signed by Henry Knox addressed to Joshua Humphreys. Humphreys is appointed naval constructor or master builder of a forty four gun ship [the USS United States] to be built at the port of …
Presidents Papers, John Sullivan, 1787-May, 1788 -
Appointment of Joshua Humphreys as Constructor or Master Builder at the Port of Philadelphia
Knox informs Joshua Humphreys of his appointment as Constructor or Master Builder of a 44 gun frigate at the port of Philadelphia at the rate of $2000 per year. Pay retroactive in consideration of …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To -
Types of Wood Used to Build Ships
Notification of travel for the acquisition of cedar down Chesapeake Bay to Baltimore or Hog's Island. If no cedar is found, authorization of Sec. of War to use live oak.
Area File of the Naval Records Collection, 1775-1910. (RG45) (M625) -
Request to review and provide observations of letters of Forman Cheeseman, constructor of frigate at New York
John Stagg directed by Secretary of War to transmit letters from Forman Cheeseman, constructor of the frigate at New York. Asks that Humphreys review the letters and return written observations …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To -
Request for Information on Dimensions of Iron Kentledge [Ballast]
Pickering asks that Humphreys inform him of the exact dimensions of the kentledge [scrap metal ballast] already received for use on the new frigates, that more may be contracted for.
Joshua Humphreys Correspondence -
Request for Help to a Captain in Finding Lumber Buyers
Knox informs Humphreys that the bearer, Captain Malcolm, is from the region in Maine to which Knox is moving. Malcolm has brought in a cargo of lumber, and asks Humphreys to help Malcolm find …
Joshua Humphreys Correspondence
