Joshua Humphreys on the work of naval constructor George Claghorn at Boston: Page #2
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in four pieces it may be necessary to vary the number of pieces by advancement, as also he should have discretionary orders
I am with Esteem and Respect &c. (signed) Joshua Humphreys Navy Constructor
Mr. Geo. Claghorn / Naval Constn'r / Boston
War Office January 8th 1796
Sir,
Your letter dated December the 19th is answered by the enclosed copy of Mr. Humphreys letter to which you will please to conform.
Sir,
Your letter dated December the 19th is answered by the enclosed copy of Mr. Humphreys letter to which you will please to conform. But in adapting the midship frame wood you must be cautious not to place any butts near the station of the chain pumps, which are to be placed one afore and the other the aft of the Main Mast; as it may be of serious consequence to the safety of the vessel at any time while she grounds so hard as to injure the keel, in which case bilge water, etc. may be unavoidably drawn into the pumps. Care should also be taken not to place any butts of the garboard strakes near the pumps of the chain.