Sir SD A O October 15. 1794 I have the honor to enclose you several papers on the subject of Pitch pine, and White Oak for beams, in the Naval service; agreeably to your request, in a letter dated 17^th inst rec^d this day. The opinion of John Blagg Esq^r Naval agent at New York is decidedly in favor of Pitch Pine. The constructor also favors that opinion. I have the honor to be with great respect S^r y^r mo^s Obed^t Ser^t signed T. Bore [R] [Sec^ry at War]