Josiah Fox
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Discussion of Tradesmen, Frigate Constellation, and Expense Estimates
Letter, discusses tradesmen relative to Frigate Constellation; discusses estimate of expense.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersDiscussion of Shipyard, Masts & Yardarms for Frigate, & Algerian Frigate
Letter, discusses blocks at yard; discusses masts and yard arms re Frigate; discusses dimensions of Frigate; advises re receiving iron; mentions Algerian Frigate.
Josiah Fox PapersDiscussion of Removal of War Office & Illness of Secretary of War
Letter, mentions McHenry illness; mentions removal of War Office.
Josiah Fox PapersDiscussion of Payment for Frigate Construction & Algerian Frigate
Letter, asks for Wolcott's opinion; discusses mode of payment for Frigate construction; alludes to Algerian Frigate.
Josiah Fox PapersDiscussion of Masting, Launching, & Coppering of Frigate
Letter, describes masting Frigate; discusses launching frigate; describes coppering Frigate.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersDiscussion of Launching of Frigate United States
Letter, discusses launching Frigate United States.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersDiscussion of Frigate Armament, Especially Grape Shot & Ball Shot
Letter, discusses armaments for Frigate; discusses grape shot cannisters; discusses ball shot for cannon.
Josiah Fox PapersDiscussion of Foreign Affairs & Frigates
Letter, mentions foreign affairs; discusses frigates.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersDiscussion of Finances for Frigate Constitution, & Shipboard Cannon Batteries
Letter, discusses funds for Frigate Constitution; encloses statement of funds for Frigate Constitution; mentions Congress; asks for cannon for upper battery.
Josiah Fox PapersDiscussion of Construction & Launching of Frigate Constitution & Algerian Frigate
Letter, describes launching of Algerine Frigate; discusses sails & cordage for Algerian Frigate; discusses white oak timber; discusses timber for Frigate Constitution; mentions Captain of Algerian …
Josiah Fox PapersDiscussion of Armaments for Frigate & Naval Personnel
Letter, discusses Frigate armaments; discusses ball shot; discusses muskets & pistols.
Josiah Fox PapersDiscussion of Algerian Affairs, Algerian Frigate, Frigate United States, & Assorted Frigate Equipment
Letter, describes masting of Algerine Frigate; discusses Algerian customs and sailing; mentions former captive; describes provisions aboard Algerian vessels; discusses oars for Frigate; mentions …
Josiah Fox PapersDiscussion of Account Settlement for Algerian Frigate
Letter, discusses settling accounts for Algerine Frigate.
Josiah Fox PapersDescription of Lumber in Former Navy Yard
Letter, discusses lumber in former Navy yard.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersBallast for Revenue Cutter
Letter, discusses ballast for Revenue Cutter.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersAdvice on Returned Information & Armaments
Letter, encloses list re information requested; mentions guns.
Josiah Fox PapersAcceptance of Appointment as Frigate Superintendent of Construction; Questions Pertaining to This Duty
Letter, accepts appointment to superintend Frigate; discusses pay of public servants; describes price of materials for Frigate; asks for information re sails.
Josiah Fox PapersRequest for Gunner for Frigate Constellation
Letter, asks for gunner for Frigate Constellation.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersRegarding Navy Rules & Regulations, And Gunner for USS Constellation
Letter, asks for Rules and Regulations of Navy; mentions gunner for Frigate Constellation.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersRecommendation for Military Commission
Letter, recommends bearer for military commission; mentions Army.
Josiah Fox PapersInformation Surrounding Construction of Frigate Congress at Portsmouth
Letter, informs Fox regarding frigate construction at Portsmouth.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersForwarding of Estimate of Materials & Apparatus at Boston Navy Yard
Letter, encloses estimate of materials & apparatus at Boston Navy yard; alludes to Navy Department.
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