Discussion of War Office Affairs & Temporary Halt to Frigate Construction
Item
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Title
Discussion of War Office Affairs & Temporary Halt to Frigate Construction
Description
Letter, alludes to Marine committee halting Frigate construction; discusses post in War office; mentions War office salaries; mentions peace.
short description
Ltr, alu Congress stop Frigate building
year created
1796
month created
02
day created
16
author
sent from location
Norfolk
recipient
in collection
in microfilm
notable person/group
Josiah Fox
William Pennock
man of abilities
War Office
notable location
Norfolk
notable item/thing
frigate
not finishing
materials
salaries
navigation
notable idea/issue
peace
war
notable phrase
sorry to hear they have determined on not finishing the whole of the frigates as they must be wanting peace or war
I cannot be reconciled to your continuing in the war office for the salaries given is not worth a man of abilities taking
document number
1796021660001
page start
1
number of pages
2
Item sets
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| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (4 pages) | BBS06 (4 pages) | Collection: Josiah Fox Papers | [unknown] |
| [view document] (0 pages) | BBG09 (0 pages) | Collection: Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding Papers | [unknown] |
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Microfilm: Josiah Fox Papers | [unknown] |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | William Pennock | Norfolk | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Josiah Fox | [unknown] | [n/a] |