Compensation of Joshua Humphreys, constructor of the frigate building at Philadelphia
Item
Type
Letterbook Copy
Title
Compensation of Joshua Humphreys, constructor of the frigate building at Philadelphia
Description
Hagner certifies that $500 is due Joshua Humphreys, being his compensation as constructor of the frigate building at Philadelphia from April through June 1796.
short description
Hagner payment due Joshua Humphreys, as constructor of the frigate building at Philadelphia.
year created
1796
month created
07
day created
07
author
sent from location
Dept of War Accountant's Office
recipient
in collection
in image
author note
Peter Hagner
recipient note
James McHenry
notable person/group
James McHenry
Peter Hagner
Joshua Humphreys
United States Navy
constructor of the frigate building at Philadelphia
principal clerk
Secretary of War
notable location
Dept of War Accountant's Office
Philadelphia
notable item/thing
Frigate construction
pay
compensation
document number
1796070721155
page start
266
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (1 pages) | DMA01 (443 pages) | Collection: Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217) | V: A, P: 266 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Peter Hagner | Dept of War Accountant's Office | [n/a] |
| Recipient | James McHenry | [unknown] | [n/a] |