[Mr Josiah Fox] War dep^t July 16. 1794 Sir, You are hereby appointed a Clerk in the department of War, at the rate of Five hundred dollars p annum, to be appropriated at present to the assistance of Joshua Humphreys who is conducting the models and draughts for the frigates to be built in the United States, and when that business shall be finished you will be directed to perform — your compensation to commence the 1^st instant. Sam — Mr Fox's Oath. I Josiah Fox appointed a Clerk in the Department of War of the United States do solemnly affirm that I will support the Constitution of the United States and that I will well and faithfully to the best of my abilities execute the Trust committed to me in my aforesaid Capacity — affirmed the 17^th day of [eyms] Josiah Fox. July 1794 before me Hilary Baker one of the aldermen of Phila delphia