Tench Francis
78 documents
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Transporting Spars for the Frigate
Knox reports on his efforts to transport the spars for the frigate. He is trying to hire a vessel to transport them but is disappointed in the exorbitant price asked by the vessel's owner.
Henry Knox Papers -
Request for Further Pay as Naval Constructor
Hackett received an order for payment as a Naval contractor but has not received remittance. He is not sure where to apply for the money, and hopes that Coxe is the correct person to whom his request …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217) -
On the keel wood for frigate; salting of oak wood; and whether oak wood is preferable to live oak
Secretary of War Pickering discusses use of deadwood to be laid over the frigate keel; use of salting to harden the oak; and whether common oak will do, since live oak is so hard to procure. In a post …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To -
Notification of Payment by Joshua Wentworth, Request for Quarterly Pay
Hackett has paid Joshua Wentworth as instructed in a letter in August. He requests his pay.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217) -
Meeting with Mr King on the matter of reducing copper
Mr King will reduce the large copper. Terms of payment discussed. Mr King can reduce the copper bolts at Baltimore. Discusses how much copper should be forwarded.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To -
Letter from the War Office on resignation of Messrs. Gurney and Smith as Naval Agents at Philadelphia
Mr Smith and Mr. Gurney intend to resign as naval agents at Philadelphia at the end of June 1795. Pickering's answer on this matter depends on whether Francis can take over without employing another …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To -
Letter from the War Office on Colonel Copperthwait's report regarding difficulties in procurement of live oak
Regarding reduction in Frigate production. Colonel Copperthwait returned from an inspection in Georgia on the harvesting of live oak for frigate timber. He estimates it will take one year to procure …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To -
Joshua Humphreys' means of furnishing pitch pine plank for frigates
Letter from Joshua Humphreys expressing his means of furnishing pitch pine plank for frigates submitted for consideration.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To -
Enclosed from Captain Truxton
Letter, encloses receipts for pay.
Autographs of American Presidents, Statesmen, and Generals. -
Concerning claims and other financial matters
Refers the claims of Tench Francis to the Superintendant of Military Stores.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859) -
Compensation for services in frigate construction
Payment for services in building draughts and moulds of frigates and for assisting in construction of frigate at Norfolk. Payment amounting to $750.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To -
Shipment of Spars and the Pricing Thereof
A shipment of spars is being delivered via the schooner Columbia. They will be priced by an independent agent and sold in Philadelphia. The proceeds should be remitted to Samuel Hodgdon.
Robert Alongu Brock Collection -
Regarding Blacksmiths' Work Aboard Frigate
Letter, describes terms of blacksmiths helping construct elements for a frigate.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding Papers -
Prepared to Cut Cedar Timber if Terms Are Agreeable
Letter, informs availability to cut cedar for Frigate frames; asks for written instructions re procedures.
Josiah Fox Papers -
Letter from the Secretary of the Treasury
Wolcott discusses the purchase of goods for use in the Indian Store at Tellico Blockhouse.
Miscellaneous MSS Collection, #352. -
Discussion of Ship Timbers & Construction
Letter, discusses timber & frigate construction.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding Papers -
Discussion of Frigate Affairs
Regarding supplies for frigates, discrepancy in the number of pegs.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding Papers -
Transportation of Cannon, Etc.
Mr. O'Brian has reported on the state of Hughes' furnace and maintains that an 80-ton vessel cannot come within five miles of the works so another mode of transportation must be found. He says that …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers. -
Soliciting Proposals from Manufacturers to Supply the Army
Francis is directed to draft an advertisement for Wolcott 's perusal which solicits bids from manufacturers to supply the Army with hats, shoes, boots, horsemen's caps, and leather breeches. …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers. -
Request for more persistence in corresponding with person delivering the heavy anchor for frigate at Baltimore
Request for more persistence regarding the person delivering the anchor for frigate at Baltimore. If not yet completed, order one from Portsmouth New Hampshire. Frigate cannot get near the wharves …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To -
Request for Inventory of Public Timber Stores for Shipbuilding
Letter, asks for inventory of public timber; mentions Congress; discusses live oak timber.
Josiah Fox Papers -
Request for inquiry regarding availability of cannon for Algerine frigate
Josiah Fox conveys Secretary of War James McHenry request as to whether any ships guns, 26 nine pounders and 12 six pounders, can be purchased for the Algerine frigate, and their price.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To -
Request for Information Regarding Frigate Armament
Letter, asks for information regarding the arming of frigates.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding Papers
