Joshua Humphreys
65 documents
Request for Advice on the Cutting of Planks for a Frigate [Chesapeake]
Requests Humphrey's opinion on the current building of the frigate at Norfolk [the Chesapeake], and the dimensions of the planks being cut for her construction.
Joshua Humphreys CorrespondenceRegarding the Storage of a Supply of Handspikes
Refers to a problem with storing handspikes -- if they cannot be stored at the shipyard, Pickering notes that placement in the common storage would cost more than the entire cost of the handspikes. …
Joshua Humphreys CorrespondenceRegarding the Procurement of Bolts for Shipbuilding at Baltimore
Pickering states that Mr. Francis will be asking Humphreys about the quantity of bolts [presumably for the building of a frigate] that must be sent to Baltimore. Comments that the contracted smiths …
Joshua Humphreys CorrespondenceLetter from the War Office requesting remarks on letter from naval constructor David Stodder
Letter from War Office conveys Timothy Pickering guidance and solicits remarks from Joshua Humphreys on a letter from David Stodder, naval constructor at Baltimore. Letters from frigate builders will …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToLength of 44 Gun Frigates
An accurate statement of the length of the 44 gun frigates with the errors shown in relation to the draught.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Forwarding Stodder's Letter Regarding Construction of the Frigates
Pickering forwards David Stodder's letter regarding construction of the frigates. Pickering wishes all the builders to freely communicate their ideas, believing this will lead to the improvement of …
Joshua Humphreys CorrespondenceDiscussion of Frigate Bolting Timbers
Letter, discusses bolting timbers in 44 gun Frigates.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersDirections for Ship Building
Offers suggestions for measurements related to frigates.
Elliot Snow Papers, Mm 70052795Request to deliver excess frigate timbers to Boston
McHenry requests that excess frigate timbers at Philadelphia be delivered to George Claghorn at Boston, with exception of those promised to Baltimore.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRequest for Standardization of Dimensions for Masts, Yards, & Other Ships' Components
Discusses the masting of the frigates currently under construction, recommends that the building superintendent of each ship be allowed to judge for themselves the construction of the masts and yards. …
Joshua Humphreys CorrespondenceRegarding White Oak Timbers for Frigate Construction at Baltimore
Letter, discusses white oak for Frigate at Baltimore.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersForwarded Message from Congress and Request for Information on Shipbuilding Materials
Letter, encloses message from Congress; asks for information on materials for the frigates now being constructed.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersDiscussion of Caulking and Frigate Timbers
Describes the method of caulking ships used in the English dock yards, and discusses timber for frigates.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersRequest that Joshua Humphreys consult on proper manner to launch frigate Constellation at Baltimore
Navy constructor Josiah Fox conveys Secretary of War James McHenry request that Joshua Humphreys consult with David Stodder on safe launching of frigate Constellation at Baltimore.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRequest for Overseeing of State and Launching of Frigate Constellation at Baltimore
Directs Humphreys to travel to Baltimore and consult with the constructors of the frigate Constellation on how to launch the ship without damaging it. Asks that he sound the depth of the water and …
Joshua Humphreys CorrespondenceOrders to proceed to Baltimore to consult on launch of frigate Constellation
Joshua Humphreys ordered to proceed to Baltimore to consult with Captain Thomas Truxton and David Stodder regarding the launching of the Constellation without sustaining injury to the vessel. Survey …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToDiscussion of Frigate Timber & Construction
Letter, discusses construction of Frigate; discusses timber for Frigate.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersAttend to Shipping Matters
If Humphreys passes through Havre de Grace Francis requested to attend to some shipping matters.
Charles Thomas Harbeck PapersRequest to repair defects on frigate United States
Request that Humphreys have the defects on board frigate United States repaired in a short time and will as little expense as possible.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRequest to examine vessel "Two Friends" for fitness as vessel of war
Request to examine vessel "Two Friends" for fitness as vessel of war. Examine mast, rigging; determine number of guns she can carry. State the alterations, repairs and articles required to fill her …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
