and to appoint him to act in pursuance of the instructions herein delivered to you — He must be remark to the faithfull discharge of his duty and will be allowed a Salary at the rate of 750 dollars P^r Annum — I am &c. [Cap^t Tho^s. Truxton] Sir. War dep^t. August 8. 1794 It will be proper that you repair to Baltimore without delay in order to concert with the agents every thing necessary to commence the Frigates as soon as may be with all possible vigor — I am &c — [Cap^t Richard Dale] Sir War dep^t. Aug^t 8. 1794 It will be proper that you repair to Norfolk without delay in order to concert with the agent every thing necessary to commence the Frigates as soon as may be with all possible vigour — I have provisionally appointed M^r John Morgan the Constructor of the Frigate at Norfolk but it is possible he may be delayed — You will therefore in conjunction with the agent M^r William Pennock endeavour to find a builder capable of constructing as well as actually building the Frigate. The terms to be the best you shall be able to make — I am &c. [Cap^t Silas Talbot] Sir. War dep^t. August 8. 1794 You will immediately repair to the City of New York for the purpose of superintending the construction of the Ship to be built at that place and to concert every thing with the agent M^r John Blagge — Your instructions will be forwarded to New York to the care of M^r Blagge who will deliver them to you on your arrival here — I am &c.