Tench Francis
78 documents
Request for Information Concerning Guns for Algerian Frigate
Letter, asks information regarding guns for Algerine Frigate.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersRequest for heavy anchor to keep frigate Constitution from accidents during heavy squalls
Request for anchor to keep frigate Constitution from accidents during heavy seas. Author reports he is getting better.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRequest for Estimate to Complete Frigate United States
Letter, asks for estimate to complete Frigate United States.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersRegarding Major Tousard's unauthorized use of live oak deposited at Mud Island
Regarding Major Toussard and unauthorized use of live oak at Mud Island. Requests an immediate stop.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRegarding Live Oak on Frigates
Letter, discusses live oak cargo for Frigates.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersRegarding heavy anchors for the USS Constellation
Directs correspondence regarding heavy anchors for the USS Constellation in Baltimore, to be transported the moment they are ready (if not yet completed, instructed to order one from Portsmouth).
James McHenry PapersRegarding Frigate Ammunition
Letter, discusses ammunition for frigate.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersRegarding Fire Engines for Frigate Constitution
Letter, asks for information regarding fire engines for frigate Constitution.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersOn the treatment of sick ashore; and delivery of guns for Algerine frigate
Recommends the treatment of sick ashore as more conducive to recovery. Refers to delivery of guns for Algerine frigate under contract to Mr. Hughes. If he fails in contract, Samuel Hodgdon ordered to …
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 proving of cannon for the Algerine frigate
Clerk Nathan Jones informs Tench Francis that Secretary of War has requested Mr. DaCosta to proceed to Mr. Hughes' furnace to prove the cannon casting there for the Algerine frigate. DaCosta is to …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToObtaining the Articles Required by the Algerian Treaty, Etc.
Wolcott wants a report on the preparations for obtaining the articles required by the Algerian Treaty. Can anything be done to accelerate the production of masts and spars. He also wants Francis's …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Nine Pounders & Six Pounders for the Frigate
Mr. DeCosta informs Wolcott that the nine pounders produced by Hughes' furnace are of sufficient quality for the frigate though they still should be cleaned and proved. If the six pounders are also …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.My Opinion Respecting the Charge for the Casks
Respecting the charge for casks mentioned in Mr. Arden's letter, Wolcott observes that his proposal seems reasonable depending of course on what the market indicates. He inquires about the safety of …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Letter from the War Office to the Purveyor of Public Supplies with query on status of anchors for frigate Constitution
The War Office forwards an extract of a letter from Captain Nicholson. The War Office asks the Purveyor to expedite the supply of anchors to Boston.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToLetter from the War Office to the Purveyor of Public Supplies requesting valuation of live oak timber at Mud Island Fort
Secretary of War requests valuation of live oak timber at Mud Island Fort and what remains at Georgia. Likely he wishes to lay figures before congress.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToInquiry Into Cannon for Algerian Frigate
Letter, asks for inquiry regarding guns for Algerian Frigate.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersEstimate of expenses required to complete frigate United States
Josiah Fox, navy constructor, asks Francis, navy purser for estimate of expenses for completing frigate United States. Include costs of employing tradesmen. Intent is to estimate costs so that no …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToDiscussion of Frigates United States, Constitution, & Constellation
Letter, asks for estimate of Frigate United States; discusses Frigates United States, Constitution and Constellation.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersDiscussion of Frigates Constellation & Constitution, And of Anchor Weights
Letter, discusses frigates Constellation & Constitution; discusses anchor weight.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersCorrection in requisition for musket and pistol balls to Purveyor of Public Supplies
Ref: musket and pistol balls, a correction is forwarded. Amount should be 40,000 musket balls and 50,000 pistol balls. Total 90,000 balls.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToCertifies Amounts of Live Oak at Fort Mifflin
Reports prices for pieces of live oak to mount guns at Fort Mifflin.
Lewis Tousard LetterbookArrival in Baltimore, Awaiting Meeting
Humphreys requests orders prior to his departure. Second document notes arrival in Baltimore and request for meeting.
Charles Thomas Harbeck PapersTransporting Oil to Mississippi
Hodgdon's examination of the cask containing the oil intended for Mississippi leads him to believe that it will not hold up during the journey as it is already leaking. It would be better to transport …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Supply of Fort Flags
Hodgdon observes that there are enough fort flags to meet the demand for the ensuing year.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
