45 wait upon you with his instructions in order to enter upon the duty of his Office. I am — [The Sec^y of the Treasury] Sir War dep^t. July 1794 I have the honor to transmit you a letter this day received from the naval agents in Philadelphia for a supply of money. I conceive it would be proper immediately to place in the hands of each agents the sum of five thousand dollars for them to be accountable — Sam^l. [Josua Humphreys] Sir War dep^t. July 24^th 1794 I request that you would have the moulds for the Frigates prepared with all possible dispatch for the purpose of being transported to the following places towit. Norfolk 44 gun Ship to the care of W^m Pennock Agent. Baltimore 30 do. Jeremiah Yellott — New York 44 John Blagge — Boston 44 Henry Jackson — Portsmouth New Hamp. 36 — John Langdon — shire — M^r Fox who is under your direction will also apply himself closely to this business — Sam L. [Such one Sig —] Sir War dep^t. July 24 1794 M^r Foxaydon will receive the knowledge to which you alluded. Sam — [M^r David Stodder] Sir War deb^t. July 25 1794 I am well satisfied that you undertake the construction of the Frigate to be built at Baltimore. I therefore consider the salary as fixed and your salary to commence from the time you accepted which was on the 24^th instant, and I presume you will be making your arrangements for conducting this business. An Agent will shortly be appointed in the room of Jere^h. Yellott who I am very sorry has declined. Sam.