[Instructions from W^o (Dated May 12 1795 to proceed to Norfolk] War Office May 12^th 1795. Sir M^r Morgan having been destined as the Constructor of the frigate to be built at Norfolk, and he being absent in [strikethrough: Georgia where he is cutting] live oak for the frigates it appears necessary to provide for carrying on the Construction of that to be built at Norfolk until he shall take charge of the same. — Upon the information given me of your skill in the construction of Vessels, particularly in fashioning the various timbers according to the draughts and moulds prepared for that purpose, which draughts and moulds I find have been made by your advice and assistance, you are hereby appointed a Temporary Assistant Constructor of the frigate to be built at Norfolk. You will therefore be pleased to repair to that place with all convenient speed; and diligently apply yourself to the service above mentioned. You will also perform such other services as shall be required of you in the line of your profession. — You will at convenient times inform me of the progress of the work; and particularly of the state of the yard on your arrival. — Given at the War Office the 12^th day of May 1795. Timothy Pickering [M^r Josiah Fox]