Domestic or Foreign Sail Cloth for Frigates

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Philadelphia June 28. 1794. My dear Sir What Sail cloth shall we use for the Frigates that of Domestic or that of Foreign manufacture? National pride and interest plead for the former, if the quality be really good. ^{But is it really good?} Objections are made; that which is principally insisted upon is that it shrinks exceedingly. Let me know with certainty what experience has decided. I ask your opinion because I rely on your [underline: impartiality] as well as Judgment. It would be terrible to mistake. The public, & I personally who must provide, are materially interested that there be none. Let me hear from you as soon as may be. With true esteem & regard Your very Obedient Servant A Hamilton Lincoln Esq^r [B Lincoln Esq^r] [Recorded]

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Hamilton inquires as to whether domestic of foreign sail cloth should be used on the frigates. He would prefer the use of domestic cloth but it must be really good.