Peabody Essex Museum: Phillips Library
282 documents
Discussion of Planks for Frigate at Norfolk [Chesapeake]
Letter, asks for information re planks at Norfolk; discusses plank for Frigate at Norfolk.
Josiah Fox PapersDiscussion of Naval Constructor & Construction of Frigates
Letter, discusses Naval constructor; discusses frigate construction.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersDiscussion of Gosport Navy Yard & Frigate Planks
Letter, discusses plank for Frigates; describes situation of Gosport Naval yard.
Josiah Fox PapersDiscussion of Frigate Bolting Timbers
Letter, discusses bolting timbers in 44 gun Frigates.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersDiscussion of Cutlery for Navy Yard
Letter, discusses knives & forks for Naval yard.
Josiah Fox PapersDiscussion of Construction of 36 and 44 Gun Frigates, & Dangers During Launch
Letter, discusses 36 and 44 gun Frigate construction; describes dangers of launching Frigate; discusses descent of keel.
Josiah Fox PapersDiscussion of Closing of Gosport Navy Yard, Frigate Dimensions & Timbers
Letter, discusses closing Naval yard at Gosport; discusses dimensions of Frigate; discusses timber for Frigates.
Josiah Fox PapersDiscussion of Amendments to Frigate Design
Letter, discusses alterations in Frigate design.
Josiah Fox PapersDirection for Frigate Mast & Spar Dimensions to Be Discussed
Letter, directs conference re mast & spar dimensions for Frigates.
Josiah Fox PapersCircular Letter to the Naval Agents & Discussion of Naval Timber
This circular letter to Naval Agents discusses the best timber to use for frigates.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersAppointment as & Duties of Temporary Naval Constructor at Norfolk
Letter, informs Fox re appointment as Temporary Constructor at Norfolk; describes duties of Naval Constructor.
Josiah Fox PapersTerms for the Ironwork on Frigate
Letter, discusses terms of iron work for small frigate; mentions cost of iron.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersStatement of Terms for Ironwork Aboard Frigate
Letter, describes terms for iron work on Frigate currently under construction.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersRequest That Fox Attend Conference on Naval Armaments
Letter, directs Fox to attend conference regarding Naval armaments.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersRequest for Terms to Supply Needed Materials for Frigate Construction
Letter, asks for terms regarding masts & materials for Frigate.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersRequest for Procurement of Shipbuilding Materials: Masts, Spars, Planks, & Scantling
Asks for information on how certain shipbuilding materials, with precise measurements be obtained: masts, spars, planks, and scantling.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersRequest for Navy Yard Information & Discussion of Budget
Letter, asks for information regarding Navy yard; discusses budget.
Josiah Fox PapersRequest for Naval Supplies, Including Live Oak Timbers for Frigates
Encloses a statement of timber wanted for frigate construction at Baltimore, needed as soon as possible.
Josiah Fox PapersRequest for Live Oak Timbers for Frigate Construction
Letter, asks for live oak to complete Frigate frame.
Josiah Fox PapersRequest for Information Regarding Correspondence Concerning Frigate Draft
Concerned that a plan he sent the Secretary of War has not arrived, asks to be informed when they come.
Josiah Fox PapersRequest for Information on Shipbuilding Materials
Following information that construction has stopped on the frigate at Gosport, asks if any of the materials for the ship will be sold.
Josiah Fox PapersRequest for Information on How British Caulk Their Warships
Letter, directs Fox to describe British caulking on ships of war; alludes to frigates.
Josiah Fox PapersRequest for Assistance in Settling Account With War Office
Letter, asks for assistance regarding a War Office account.
Josiah Fox PapersReport on Frigate Construction at Portsmouth
Letter, discusses Frigate building at Portsmouth; asks for position on Frigate.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersRegarding White Oak Timbers for Frigate Construction at Baltimore
Letter, discusses white oak for Frigate at Baltimore.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding Papers
