but not comprehending all the equipments. N^o. 2. an estimate made recently in this city and may be considered as tolerably accurate of those articles which it comprehends, but there has not been sufficient time to obtain perfect information. — War Department, April 1. 1794 M^r. John Hackett Salisbury Sir You have no doubt probably heard of the determination of the general government to build a number of large sized frigates. In reviewing the characters within the United States most competent to assist with their advice on this occasion; you who constructed and built the Alliance frigate whose good qualities during the late war were much admired have not been forgotten. If therefore you could repair immediately to this city for the purpose of affording an opportunity of consulting you upon the best pro- portions to be adopted as a general plan for the vessels now to be built. I shall consider myself as much obliged to you. Besides which you shall have your expences paid and a reasonable allowance for your trouble. War Department, April 10. 1794. Joshua Humphreys Philadelphia Sir Be so good as to add to your other calculations how