Discussion of Planks for Frigate at Norfolk [Chesapeake]
Item
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Title
Discussion of Planks for Frigate at Norfolk [Chesapeake]
Description
Letter, asks for information re planks at Norfolk; discusses plank for Frigate at Norfolk.
short description
Ltr, ask infor re plank at Norfolk.
year created
1795
month created
10
day created
30
author
sent from location
Navy Yard
recipient
in collection
in microfilm
in image
notable person/group
Josiah Fox
Joshua Humphreys
Pennock
constructor
notable location
Virginia
Navy Yard
Norfolk
Philadelphia
notable item/thing
decided opinion on the plank at Norfolk
necessary that I shall be informed what quantity of the plank
wales are cut and delivered or ready to be delivered of the different denominations
best price
effect it may have with regard to the contract if an alteration should take place
prepare a letter to Mr. Pennock requiring information on the above subject or anything you think will throw light on the business
enable me to form a decided opinion
wish of the secretary
frigate construction
frigate Chesapeake
document number
1795103055001
page start
1
number of pages
2
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (2 pages) | BBR12 (2 pages) | Collection: Josiah Fox Papers | [unknown] |
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Microfilm: Josiah Fox Papers | [unknown] |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Joshua Humphreys | Navy Yard | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Josiah Fox | [unknown] | [n/a] |