is proper for this purpose but say 150 to[ns] of mine will permit I can furnish, Cost to me as follows without allowance [undecipherable] in Timber refuse plank in the [undecipherable] — For 2½ inch 1m 5 tons Timber @15/ its value now at 15 — 4.0.0 Sawing ditto ———————————————————— 3.0.0 freight at last ½ of Boston price ————— 2.12.6 9.12.6 For 3 inch 1m — 6 Tons ————— 4.16.0. Sawing ditto ————— 3.0.0 } freight ————— 3.0.0 10.16.0. I do not think the additional Sum I have suggested will more than cover the risk of such contract. [Tench Coxe Esq] War dept July 7 1794. The Secretary of War presents his Compliments to M^r Cox and informs him that he has no information of any iron ballast or [undecipherable] which belongs to the Alliance frigate now in the possession of the Public. It is probable that M^r John Hacket of Newbury port who was the builder of the Alliance frigate the last war will be the best [undecipherable: probable reading "director"] at Boston, but his definitive answer is not yet received. [The Secy of the Treasury] War dept July 9, 1794. — As the building of the Frigates is closely connected with the subject of Finance I beg leave to submit to your consideration the arrangements which I propose relative that subject. N^o 1 I propose instructions to the Agents. 2. to the Superintendant 3. to the Builder or Constructor. 4. to the Clerk of the yard.— Any remarks you may think proper on alterations will be respectfully attended to [undecipherable]