Business of Naval Department: Difficulty Securing Appointments; Ship-building
Item
Type
Autograph Draft Letter
Title
Business of Naval Department: Difficulty Securing Appointments; Ship-building
Description
Wolcott observes that the business of the Naval Department is still divided between the War Department and the Treasury Department. Mr. Higgenson has been contracted to build a ship in Massachusetts. Yellow oak appears to be the equal of white oak for use in ship-building.
year created
1790
month created
05
day created
28
author
sent from location
Treasury Department
recipient
sent to location
Boston
in collection
note
2 drafts of the same letter, both difficult to read
notable person/group
Henry Knox
Oliver Wolcott, Jr.
Mr. Higgenson
notable location
Boston
Treasury Department
document number
1790052840001
page start
1
number of pages
2
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (6 pages) | PCG04 (6 pages) | Collection: Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers, MSS. | V:34, N:87 |
| [view document] (0 pages) | PDD04 (0 pages) | Collection: Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers, MSS. | V: 34, P: 87 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Oliver Wolcott, Jr. | Treasury Department | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Henry Knox | Boston | [n/a] |