Progress in the Construction of the New Frigate
Item
Type
Letter, Type Undetermined
Title
Progress in the Construction of the New Frigate
Description
The keel of the new frigate is laid and the sternframe finished.The stern is nearly ready to sail and it is hoped that great progress will be made during the coming week.
year created
1796
month created
10
day created
05
author
recipient
sent to location
Philadelphia
in collection
note
Partially illegible.
An unsigned document but apparently a clerk is writing for Josiah Fox.
An unsigned document but apparently a clerk is writing for Josiah Fox.
notable person/group
Samuel Hogdgon
Josiah Fox
notable location
Philadelphia
Portsmouth
document number
1796100580001
page start
1
number of pages
2
transcription
Josiah Fox 5th Oct
1796
Rec 12th
Samuel Hodgdon
Superintendent of the military
and naval stores.
Philadelphia
[circle with 304 inside]
Received
from
State
Dep't.
Nov. 24,1894
R.P.O.401310
Josiah Fox presents his respects to W. Hodgdon
and informs him by the opportunity of this
Conveyance. the keel of the new frigate is laid
and the stern frame finished. the stern nearly
ready to raise & hope next next week to make a great
progress in the work.
1796
Rec 12th
Samuel Hodgdon
Superintendent of the military
and naval stores.
Philadelphia
[circle with 304 inside]
Received
from
State
Dep't.
Nov. 24,1894
R.P.O.401310
Josiah Fox presents his respects to W. Hodgdon
and informs him by the opportunity of this
Conveyance. the keel of the new frigate is laid
and the stern frame finished. the stern nearly
ready to raise & hope next next week to make a great
progress in the work.
Item sets
Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (2 pages) | ZOU18 (2 pages) | Collection: Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94) | B:5 |
| [view document] (2 pages) | ZOU18a (2 pages) | Collection: Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94) | B:5 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Josiah Fox | [unknown] | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Samuel Hodgdon | Philadelphia | [n/a] |