Joshua Humphreys
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Request to shipbuilder
04/10/1794 LetterbookRegarding 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
11/14/1794 LetterbookKnox 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
07/24/1794 LetterbookKnox 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]
08/01/1794 Autograph Letter SignedDirects 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 …
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Request for manpower calculations regarding cutting ship frames
04/10/1794 Autograph Letter SignedKnox 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.
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Regarding casting of kentledge and request for another frigate model to be made
08/01/1794 LetterbookMr. 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
03/10/1794 Letter SignedThanks 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
11/14/1794 Autograph Letter SignedMoulds for floor and rising timbers to be sent to Mr. May via vessel docked in Swides Church, Mr. Seagrove to take charge of items.
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Letter from Tench Coxe on the fire engines for frigates
12/31/1794 LetterbookKnox 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
04/12/1794 Letter SignedLetter 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.
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Letter directing delivery of moulds of frigates
07/24/1794 Letter SignedLetter 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 …
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Forwarding of Correspondence from Portsmouth Naval Agent
12/06/1794 Letter SignedEncloses an extract of a letter from the naval agent at Portsmouth, New Hampshire -- Jacob Sheafe --- to the Commissioner of the Revenues [not included], and requests that it be answered.
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Estimate of amount of timber for a frigate from Joshua Humphreys
05/08/1794 LetterbookResponding 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
06/21/1794 Autograph Letter SignedKnox 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.
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Directions from Knox to Humphreys on contracting with carpenters for construction of building for making the moulds
06/21/1794 LetterbookKnox 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
02/03/1794 DocumentConfirmation 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 -
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Casting iron plates for the naval building yards
08/22/1794 Typed letterThe Commissioner of the Revenue instructs Humphreys to begin casting the iron plates for the six building yards in Philadelphia for the purpose of heating and seasoning wood for naval use. Blueprints …
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Appointment of Joshua Humphreys as Naval Constructor or Master Builder
06/28/1794 Letter SignedLetter 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
06/28/1794 LetterbookKnox 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 -
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Appointment as Constructor and Master Builder
06/28/1794 Printed transcription/modern copy of letterKnox appoints Humphreys Constructor and Master Builder of a forty-four gun ship to be built in Philadelphia, with a compensation of two thousand dollars annually. The compensation is backdated to May …
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Types of Wood Used to Build Ships
10/08/1795 Autograph Letter SignedNotification 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.
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Request to review and provide observations of letters of Forman Cheeseman, constructor of frigate at New York
05/23/1795 LetterbookJohn 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]
04/18/1795 Autograph Letter SignedPickering 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.
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Request for Help to a Captain in Finding Lumber Buyers
05/02/1795 Letter SignedKnox 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
