Discussion of Algerian Affairs, Algerian Frigate, Frigate United States, & Assorted Frigate Equipment
Item
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Title
Discussion of Algerian Affairs, Algerian Frigate, Frigate United States, & Assorted Frigate Equipment
Description
Letter, describes masting of Algerine Frigate; discusses Algerian customs and sailing; mentions former captive; describes provisions aboard Algerian vessels; discusses oars for Frigate; mentions Frigate United States; discusses coppering Frigate.
short description
Ltr, dis Algerian Frigate.
year created
1797
month created
04
day created
14
author
sent from location
Portsmouth
recipient
in collection
in microfilm
in image
notable person/group
Josiah Fox
Thomas Thompson
[James] Hackett
Francis
Captain Turniss
naval constructor
Algerines
Dey of Algiers
notable location
Algeria
Portsmouth
New Hampshire
notable item/thing
Frigate U.S.
probable cost of labor for a guide in our small thing
not much acquainted with that kind of business
nail holes
nails in the middle of the sheets
keel
bowsprit
things the builder was to do at his expense
weather is very much against us
make the tops
those two things he refuses to do except he is paid for them extra
row ports he expects will be allowed for
launching according to contract
coppering will naturally delay the launching
particular instructions from the board of war
what mode she is to be coppered
questions which I fave forwarded to the Secretary
doubtless be consulted in answering
space aft is so very small
beams
plank
waterways
knees
gun & quarter decks
top timbers
Hackett was to find square yards and topmasts
ordered by mr. Francis to procure 1000 square loom'd oars
longest cruise
boards and plank
quarter must be low and open
might do as they please afterwards
directions from the war office on those heads which shall strictly follow in every respect
dislike her for strength & oversize of timber beams
thought the scantling was small when on paper
appears full large now
quarters entirely open between decks
cobhouse
small bread room
carry no provisions
bread, oil, olives and water
this will suit the Algerines
other things perhaps they will disapprove
traded her with beas, knees and iron
oak
lower deck looks amazing solid & heavy for a small frigate
conversed with captain Turniss, one of the late captives, a very intelligent man about many of their customs
notions and management of ships
mention the masts
give leave to add inches to the foremast
she is so very sharp forward
believe a very heavy foremast would not be so well
do not like the masting altogether
lower yards are very square
frigate United States
document number
1797041460001
page start
1
number of pages
4
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (4 pages) | BBV19 (4 pages) | Collection: Josiah Fox Papers | [unknown] |
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Microfilm: Josiah Fox Papers | [unknown] |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Captain Thomas Thompson | Portsmouth | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Josiah Fox | [unknown] | [n/a] |