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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.07261 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0139] January-April 1799 |
| Title | Benjamin Stoddert to Henry Knox on the ship needs of the navy |
| Date | 29 April 1799 |
| Author | Stoddert, Benjamin (1744-1813) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Government document; Military document |
| Content Description | Secretary of War Stoddert lists the ship needs of the navy. Stoddert thinks one of the big "74 Gun Ships" is to be built in Massachusetts, not any smaller vessels. He tells Knox that he cannot contract with him. Signature has been clipped. Free frank signed by Stoddert, and stamped "Free" on address leaf. |
| Subjects | Navy Contract Government and Civics Military History Building Construction Maritime Commerce Industry |
| People | Stoddert, Benjamin (1744-1813) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Place written | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Theme | Naval & Maritime; Government & Politics; Industry |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |