Type

Letterbook

Title

Letter from Henry Knox to William Pennock on compensation; employment of Mr Morgan as constructor; procurement of live oak and cedar

Description

Mr Morris agrees that Pennock should take possession of lot and stores for compensation. Discusses hiring of Mr Morgan, who is presently in Georgia procuring live oak and cedar. Knox is not sure whether Morgan available for service as frigate constructor at Norfolk. Meantime, asks that Pennock attempt to find master builder or constructor. Captain Dale will repair to Norfolk as superintendent.

year created

1794

month created

08

day created

08

author

Henry Knox

sent from location

War Department

recipient

William Pennock

in 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)

in image

ZXA06

author note

Henry Knox

recipient note

William Pennock

notable person/group

William Pennock
Henry Knox
Mr Morris
Mr Morgan
Superintendent
Captain Dale
Naval constructor
master builder
US Navy
War Department

notable location

War Department
Georgia
Philadelphia
Norfolk
Virginia

notable item/thing

live oak
cedar

notable idea/issue

frigate construction
Naval Act 1794

document number

1794080801055

page start

50
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