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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.07033 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0135] September-December 1797 |
| Title | Statement relating to a disagreement |
| Date | 25 September 1797 |
| Author | Nicholson, Samuel (1743-1811) |
| Additional authors | Claghorn, George (1748-1824) |
| Document Type | Legal document |
| Content Description | Discusses a difference that arose between Captain Samuel Nicholson and Colonel George Claghorn, the ship's builder. The men almost came to blows after Claghorn allowed visitors on board the day before the ship's launching without Nicholson's permission. Signed by both Nicholson and Claghorn. Body of the document is written in Knox's hand. See GLC02437.07173 for related material. |
| Subjects | Maritime Building Construction |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Claghorn, George (1748-1824) Nicholson, Samuel (1743-1811) |
| Theme | Naval & Maritime; Industry |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Additional Information | Nicholson superintended the construction of the USS Constitution and was her first commander. The ships named USS Nicholson are named after him and other members of his family. Claghorn was a Revolutionary war soldier and later a shipbuilder in New Bedford, Massachusetts. He is most famous for building the USS Constitution. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
| Related documents | Opinion on the case of Captain Samuel Nicholson and Col. George Claghorn |