is proper for this purpose, but say 150[undecipherable] of room will permit I can furnish, Cost to me as follows without allowance [undecipherable] in under replace planks in the [undecipherable]ke. — For 2½ inch 1m 5 tons Timber @[undecipherable] its value now at 15 — [undecipherable] Sawing ditto ———————————— 3.0.0 freight at last ½ of Boston price ——— 2.12.6 [undecipherable] 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. [margin: Chuck Cox 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] at Boston, but his definitive answer is not yet received. [margin: The Sec^y of the Treasury] Sir, 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 upon that subject. N^o 1 — Proposed 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 or alterations will be respectfully attended to. [undecipherable]