Peabody Essex Museum: Phillips Library
282 documents
Remarks on Masting of Frigates
Letter, discusses masting of Frigates; encloses remarks on masting Frigates.
Josiah Fox PapersRegarding Interim Naval Constructor
Letter, discusses interim Naval constructor.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersDiscussion of Frigate Timbers & Drafts, And Slave Labor
Letter, discusses cutting timber for Frigates; mentions slaves; discusses Frigate drafts.
Josiah Fox PapersDiscussion of Drafts & Models of Frigates
Letter, discusses masts re draft of 44 gun Frigate; mentions India cloth; asks for draft to scale.
Josiah Fox PapersDiscussion of Construction & Dimensions of Warships
Letter, discusses mould loft for ships of war; describes dimensions of 44 gun frigate.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersDiscussion of Appointment of Naval Constructor at Gosport Navy Yard
Letter, discusses appointment of Naval constructor at Norfolk.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersAppointment as a Clerk in the War Department
Fox is notified that he is appointed as a clerk to assist Joshua Humphreys who is constructing the models and drafts of the frigates to be built by the United States. When that business is finished, …
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersRequest for Information Regarding Dockyard Machine
Letter, asks for information re dock yard machine; discusses ship moulds.
Josiah Fox PapersRequest for Information Regarding Dismissal of Construction Agent
Letter, asks for information regarding Shore's dismissal.
Josiah Fox PapersRequest for Information on Planks for Shipbuilding
Letter, asks for information regarding planks.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersReport on State of & Activities At Portmouth Navy Yard
Letter, discusses arrival at Portsmouth Naval Yard; describes declivity of keel; discusses employees and arrangement of yard. Encloses account of work done in the yard to 1st of June 1795.
Josiah Fox PapersRegarding Suggestions for Frigate Planking
Letter, describes suggestions re Frigate planking.
Josiah Fox PapersRecommended Regulations for Gosport Navy Yard
Josiah Fox, notable naval architect, recommends regulations for Naval yard at Gosport, VA. Fox recommends director of the yard; recommends completing the outer hall of Frigate; advises against workmen …
Josiah Fox PapersRecommendation of Josiah Fox as Assistant Naval Constructor
Letter, recommends Fox as assistant constructor; mentions Navy Department.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersLetter Describing Timber Types & Cuts for Frigate Construction & the Merits of Oak and Red Cedar
Letter, describes timber cuts regarding Frigate construction. There is difficulty in procuring the top timbers of red cedar. The top timbers and half timbers that form the sides of the ports should be …
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersLaying of Frigate Keel
Letter, discusses laying keel of Frigate.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersInquiry Into Naval Ships' Floor Bolts
Letter, discusses floor bolts for ships; asks for info regarding Frigate floor bolts.
Josiah Fox PapersForwarding of Suggestions for Frigate Construction & Beam Preservation
Letter, encloses Humphrey's suggestions regarding Frigates; discusses method to preserve beams.
Josiah Fox PapersForwarding of Suggestion for Obtaining Lumber
Letter, describes Humphreys' idea regarding the procurement of timber.
Josiah Fox PapersDiscussion of U.S. Frigate Construction & Josiah Fox's Performance as Naval Constructor
Letter, discusses Frigates under construction in U.S.; discusses Frigate building at Norfolk; describes Josiah Fox's pay rate; discusses Fox's performance as Naval constructor.
Josiah Fox PapersDiscussion of Timber & Transoms for Frigates
Letter, discusses timber for frigates; discusses transom dimensions; advises constructors about bad timber.
Josiah Fox Papers
