Proposes Transportation of Lumber for Southern Frigates
Item
Type
Letterbook
Title
Proposes Transportation of Lumber for Southern Frigates
Description
Reports expectation of size of timber load for frigates in the south. Outlines plans of transport. Refers to contracts with Mr. Scott and Mr. Ernest.
year created
1794
month created
10
day created
14
author
sent from location
Revenue Office
recipient
in image
notable person/group
Henry Knox
Tench Coxe
Major Hopkins
Captain Barry
Mr. Scott
Mr. Ernest
Charles Wilkins
notable location
Revenue Office
Island of St. Simons
New York
Connecticut
Georgia
South Carolina
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
notable item/thing
timber
frigates
transport
contracts
plans
notable phrase
I have the honor to state to you that the Southern members for each frigate is expected to load nine vessels of 100 tons
I am without advice from the agents for purchases, at what places the wood will be cut
estimates the 105 men which are engaged to be nearly able to cut the timber
document number
1794101440001
page start
1
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (2 pages) | DFX07 (2 pages) | Collection: Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74) | P:185 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Tench Coxe | Revenue Office | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Henry Knox | [unknown] | [n/a] |