Josiah Fox
159 documents

Statement of Stores of Kentledge [Ballast]; Request for Kentledge for Revenue Cutter
02/14/1797 Autograph Letter SignedStores, describes amount of Kentledge on hand; asks for 16 tons kentledge for cutter.
Josiah Fox Papers
Request for Return to War Office
10/15/1797 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, asks for Fox to return to War Office.
Josiah Fox Papers
Request for Printing of Copies of Form Document
09/03/1797 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, encloses form; directs copies printed.
Josiah Fox Papers
Request for Information Concerning Individual at Norfolk
06/17/1797 Letterbook CopyLetter, asks for information regarding Herbert at Norfolk, VA.
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Request for Information About Frigate at Portsmouth [Chesapeake]
09/14/1797 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, asks for information regarding frigate at Portsmouth; mentions McHenry fever.
Josiah Fox Papers
Request for Copy of Letter from Secretary McHenry
08/14/1797 Letterbook CopyLetter, asks for copy of McHenry letter.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding Papers
Request for Change of Residence
10/15/1797 Letterbook CopyLetter, asks for Fox to change residence.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding Papers- No image
Reprimand for Improper Use of Title
07/25/1797 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentFox notified Humphreys he would no longer take orders from him, as Fox is head of the Naval Department and Humphreys styled himself a grander title than was appropriate.
Printed Versions 
Regarding White & Live Oak Timbers for Frigate Construction, Frigate Constitution, & Algerian Frigate
03/27/1797 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, discusses keg of butter; discusses live & white oak timber for Frigate at Boston; alludes to Frigate Constitution; describes progress on Algerian Frigate.
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Regarding Timber in Frigate Construction, & Inquiry into Virginia Timber Prices
03/11/1797 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, asks for timber prices in Virginia; mentions timbers for Frigate; alludes to Frigate construction.
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Regarding the Launching of Frigate Constitution
07/25/1797 Letterbook CopyLetter, discusses launching Frigate Constitution; advises Fox regarding rank in Marine Department.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding Papers
Regarding Shipment of Trenails to Portsmouth Navy Yard
01/23/1797 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, informs re shipment of trenails to Portsmouth; alludes to Frigate.
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Regarding Request for Leave
09/08/1797 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, advises permission for leave of absence.
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Regarding Navy Yard, Rents & Lease, And Weather Effects
03/03/1797 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, informs re yard at Corlear's Hook; informs re rent and terms of lease; mentions former navy yards; discusses severity of weather.
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Regarding Lumber Shipment & Weather Effects on Shipping
01/12/1797 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, informs re shipment of locust trunails; discusses effects of weather on shipping.
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Regarding Frigate Construction Progress, Various Materials, & Dimensions of Sternpost
02/01/1797 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, encloses dimensions of sternpost; informs re received trunails; discusses materials for Frigate; discusses shipbuilding material; describes construction progress.
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Regarding Frigate Construction Progress, & Estimate for Completion & Launch
05/03/1797 Autograph Letter SignedDescribes progress on frigate construction, especially caulking; estimates launching by the end of June. Also discusses timber shipment.
Josiah Fox Papers
Regarding Frigate Construction & Ironwork
01/06/1797 Letterbook CopyLetter, discusses construction of Frigates; discusses iron work re Frigate.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding Papers
Regarding Frigate Construction
07/23/1797 Letterbook CopyLetter, discusses construction of Frigate.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding Papers
Regarding Bushel of Potatoes
03/30/1797 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, discusses bushel of potatoes.
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Estiamte for Supplies to the Marines
12/07/1797 LetterbookEstimate for supplies to the Marines, sent to Josiah Fox.
Register of Estimated Requirements for Military Supplies Kept by Samuel Hodgdon and William Irvine, Jan 1796-Feb 1805. (RG45)
