Peabody Essex Museum: Phillips Library
282 documents
Discussion 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 Equipping of Frigate Constitution
Letter, asks for information regarding the finishing and equipping of the frigate Constitution; mentions disease.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding 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 Cannon for Algerian Frigate
Letter, discusses guns for Algerian Frigate.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersDiscussion of Cannon Cast for Frigate
Letter, discusses guns cast for Frigate.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersDiscussion of Boats, Officers, & Sheet Lead for Frigates
Letter, discusses request for extra boat re Frigate; discusses sheet lead for Frigates; discusses officers to man Frigates.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding 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 Progress on Frigates United States & Constitution, And Their Equipment & Manning
Letter, describes progress on Frigates United States and Constitution; mentions disease; discusses equipping & manning Frigate; mentions Congress.
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 PapersDescription of Frigate Construction & Contracts, and of Foreign Affairs Relating to Algiers & France
Letter, discusses Frigate for Dey of Algiers; discusses Foreign Affairs; alludes to Quasi War with France; discusses Norfolk re shipbuilding; discusses contracting Frigates; describes terms of Frigate …
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 PapersAlliances with Neighboring Spanish Governments
Sevier discusses the potential of forming alliances with neighboring Spanish governments as a means of protecting the southwestern frontier.
Timothy Pickering PapersAdvice Regarding Secret Service Expenditures
Letter, advises regarding expenditures for secret services.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersAdvice Regarding Forwarded Letter
Letter, advises regarding forwarded letter and enclosures.
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 PapersUnlawful Aggression Against Judge Campbell
The President has been informed of an aggression against Judge Campbell in violation of the laws by Lieutenant Colonel Butler, commander of U. S. troops in Tennessee. An investigation of this incident …
Timothy Pickering PapersTreaty with the Cherokee Nation of Indians
McHenry discusses the proposed negotiations with the Cherokee Nation of Indians respecting the purchase of a tract of land from them and the return of certain citizens to the land from which they have …
Timothy Pickering PapersRequest for Information on Weekly Rations
Letter, asks for estimate of the weekly ration; mentions Naval Department.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersRequest for Information on Articles Ordered
Letter, asks for information regarding Frigate armaments and ammunition; mentions manufacturing; mentions Marines.
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 Papers
