[114(a)] consideration whether to relieve them or not. The bolts which have arrived here are of pure copper. I hope it will be made certain that the bolts of composition procured by M^r Sheaf are as tough as pure copper. Your pay shall be remitted without delay. Josiah Frances Esquire War Office June 27. 1795. Sir, I have mentioned to you that, Messrs Gurney and Smith have given notice of their intention to resign their agency for the Frigate Building at Philadelphia, at the close of the present month. My answer to those Gentlemen is grounded on your opinion that you can transact that business without an intermediate Agent. A copy of the answer is enclosed by which you will see that your direct agency for this frigate is to commence the first of July, when I expect the present Agents will transfer to you every paper and other things proper for your information and possession. Mess^rs Gurney & Smith. War Office June 27. 1795. Gentlemen, I received your letter expressing your intention to relinquish your Agency for the Frigate Building at the port of Philadelphia, at the close of the present month. Upon inquiry, I find that the Purveyor besides the general superintendancy of [supplies]