Expression of considerable regret regarding continuous delays in launch of frigate Constellation
Item
Type
Letterbook
Title
Expression of considerable regret regarding continuous delays in launch of frigate Constellation
Description
Expression of a considerable degree of regret that, despite reports from Captain Thomas Truxton and Stodder himself that launch would take place in July; the launch date of the frigate Constellation has been extended again, until August. Reports from officers suggest that Stodder is not working hard or fast enough. Request goes out to have the frigate completed with all possible dispatch and without incurring any unnecessary expense. Ensure that bottoms are coppered while on the stocks.
year created
1794
month created
07
day created
11
secondary author
sent from location
Philadelphia
recipient
in image
author note
No Signature, from War Office.
recipient note
D. Stodder
notable person/group
David Stodder
Josiah Fox
Captain Truxton
Truxtun
naval constructor
Navy constructor
naval superintendent
War Department
War Office
Secretary of War
James McHenry
notable location
War Office
Philadelphia
Baltimore
notable item/thing
frigate Constellation
notable idea/issue
frigate Constellation launch delays
frigate construction
Naval Act 1794
document number
1797071115255
page start
255
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (2 pages) | ZXA06 (315 pages) | Collection: Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters to (Requisitions on) Secretary of the Treasury and other Treasury Department Officials), June 1798-June 1824. (RG45) | V:1, P:255 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | War Office | Philadelphia | Author possibly either Josiah Fox or James McHenry. |
| Recipient | David Stodder | [unknown] | [n/a] |