Joshua Humphreys
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Request for Sale of White Pine & Yellow Oak Planks in Philadelphia
Knox informs Humphreys that he has a sizable quantity of white pine and yellow oak planks, and asks if Humphreys could inform him of the possibilities of selling the lumber in Philadelphia.
Joshua Humphreys CorrespondenceRequest for Detailed Inspection of Ships Being Offered to Government for Navy
Directs that Humphreys travel to Baltimore and examine the vessels being considered to carry 16-22 guns, the armament being six-, nine-, and twelve-pounders. Informs Humphreys of the ships in …
Joshua Humphreys CorrespondenceReport of frigate United States defects and request to repair
Captain John Barry of frigate United States reports seams are opened and oakum loosened. Humphreys is asked to oversee an estimate of repairs.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRegarding the Supplying & Armament of the Man of War Ganges
Notes that additional nine-pounders are being purchased for the ship Ganges, and asks Humphreys' advice on carriages for them; also notes that he has had the purveyor, Mr. Francis, obtain other …
Joshua Humphreys CorrespondenceRegarding request for bilge way and plank for launching of frigate for Dey of Algiers
Mr. Bowers has requested bilge way and plank for launching of frigate for Dey of Algiers. Secretary of War approves on condition that upon receipt items used are free of injury.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToProposed Sale of Captured Ship
Reasoning for selling the captured schooner.
Charles Thomas Harbeck PapersOrder to Commence Repairs on Frigate United States
McHenry gives approval to begin repairs to frigate preparing ship for sea to police U.S. waters against French or other privateers.
Joshua Humphreys CorrespondenceIn response to House resolution, request for quantity and descriptions of materials remaining at the Navy Yard in Philadelphia after fitting frigate United States.
House of Representatives passed resolution requesting information on materials and apparatus left after fitting frigates United States, Constitution, and Constellation. Requests quantity and …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToDirections to Oversee the Supplying of Certain Naval Ships
Mentions that previous arrangements had been made to supply certain [naval] ship captains with the articles they required, but now asks that Humphreys see to this business, with the cooperation of the …
Joshua Humphreys CorrespondenceCongressional Inquiry Into the Leftover Materials at the Philadelphia Naval Yard
Congress has passed a resolution asking for information regarding what materials may be left over at the Philadelphia Naval Yard after the frigates United States, Constitution, and Constellation are …
Joshua Humphreys CorrespondenceRequest for Advice on Construction of Washington Navy Yard & Wharves There
Calls Humphreys' attention to the Navy Yard at Washington, where Navy agents are apparently awaiting Humphreys' input before beginning construction; also discusses the hiring of an individual who is …
Joshua Humphreys CorrespondenceRegarding French Privateers, Barbary Piracy, & Ships' Planks
Discusses the stopping of the ship Delaware at Newcastle, on account of some French mischief; also declares that the precise state of the "Algerian business" [piracy by the Barbary states] is …
Joshua Humphreys Correspondence
