Josiah Fox
159 documents
Regarding Frigate Construction & Frigate for Mediterranean Service
Letter, directs query re construction time of Frigate; discusses Frigate for Mediterranean service.
Josiah Fox PapersRegarding Frigate Construction (4)
Letter, discusses composition work for Frigate; recommends Revere.
Josiah Fox PapersRegarding Cessation of Frigate Building at Gosport
Discusses the proposed cessation in the building of the frigate at Gosport Navy Yard.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersReferral to Frigate Building Operations At Boston & Portsmouth; Detailed Discussion of Ship Timber
Letter, directs Fox to Boston & Portsmouth; discusses timber for Frigates; discusses storing and selling timber; discusses live oak timber.
Josiah Fox PapersOrders to locate articles related to frigate construction
Orders to Josiah Fox to locate certain articles, to include masts, spars, pine planks, white oak planks, pine scantling
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToOrders to inspect ship yards at Portsmouth New Hampshire, Boston and New York
Fox is to visit the shipyards at Boston, Portsmouth New Hampshire, and New York. He is is to sort and categorized the timbers and planks at each ship yard. He is also to examine the state of the naval …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToOrders to examine and arrange ship yards and materials for frigate construction
This letter dispatches Josiah Fox to New York, Portsmouth, NH, and Boston with orders to examine and report on the construction of frigates. Is ordered to determine terms and time line for building 36 …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relating to Procurement of Supplies (Order Books), Nov 12, 1800-Dec 31, 1889. (RG107) (M127)Order for Selection of Timber & Planks for Frigate
Orders, directs selecting timber & plank for proposed Frigate.
Josiah Fox PapersOn the separation and valuation of frigate timbers for construction of frigate by James Hackett's at Portmouth New Hampshire
Instructions, some of which will be given to naval agent Mr Sheaffe at Portsmouth New Hampshire. Discusses the sorting, separation, and valuation of frigate imbers, some of which will be use for …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToOn the accounting and selection of frigate timbers at New York, Boston and Portsmouth New Hampshire
Discusses the management of timbers between New York, Boston, and Portsmouth New Hampshire ship yards. Discusses the value of the live oak and the possibility that no more may be issued for further …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToOn naval constructor James Hackett's proposals to build 36 gun frigate
James Hackett's proposals for construction of 36 gun frigate were considerably lower than those of Forman Cheeseman or Mr Peck. But Hackett's time for launching is considerably longer than wished. …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToNight Heads Raised with Frigate's Stern
Some man had reported that the night heads were not raised with the stern of the frigate, but Truxton assures Fox that they were bolted to the apron and have been raised.
Josiah Fox PapersList of Timber Needed to Complete Construction of Frigate at Baltimore
List of live oak timber need for the frigate under construction at Baltimore.
Josiah Fox PapersLetter from Blacksmiths Concerning Cost & Specifications for Frigate Ironwork
Procurement, describes terms of iron work for Frigate; asks for advance of money to purchase iron.
Josiah Fox PapersInspection and Classification of Stores at Three Naval Yards
Fox is to visit the naval yards at Boston, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and Boston, to examine the stores. He is to class the timbers according to directions laid out in the letter. He is also to ensure …
Josiah Fox PapersForwarding of Statement of Timber Desired for Baltimore Frigate
Letter, encloses letter & statement of timber wanted for Baltimore frigate [Constellation].
Josiah Fox PapersDiscussion of War Office Affairs & Temporary Halt to Frigate Construction
Letter, alludes to Marine committee halting Frigate construction; discusses post in War office; mentions War office salaries; mentions peace.
Josiah Fox PapersDiscussion of Treaty With Great Britain & Supply of Timber for Frigates
Letter, mentions British treaty; discusses live oak timber for Frigate; discusses timber cutting in Georgia.
Josiah Fox PapersDiscussion of Treaty & Tensions With Barbary States
Discusses the Algerine treaty and the fact that they will only respect strength.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersDiscussion of Timber Supply for Frigate Construction
Letter, discusses timber supply at yard; discusses live oak for Frigates.
Josiah Fox PapersDiscussion of Supplying Live Oak Timbers for Frigates
Letter, discusses supply of live oak for Frigates; mentions Congress.
Josiah Fox PapersDiscussion of Spars & Availability of Timber for Frigate Construction
Letter, asks for size of spars at top end; discusses availability of timber for Frigate.
Josiah Fox PapersDiscussion of Selection & Supply of Timber for Shipbuilding
Advises Fox regarding Claghorne visits to select timber; discusses timber for Frigates; mentions Naval yards.
Josiah Fox PapersDiscussion of Relations With Barbary States & Congressional Halt on Frigate Building
Letter, alludes to treaty with Dey of Algiers; mentions Frigates; alludes to Congress halt on Frigate building.
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