[Presidents Answ^d, 12^th 1796] War Office 12 March 1796 Sir. I beg leave to subjoin to the names furnished Nicholas Hammond atty at law East Town — & M^r William Hemsley. The latter possessing mercantile knowledge is a man of respectability and standing. [strikethrough: who from the good character of citizens might be useful & experienced] The inclosed paper respecting the Frigates is that which I mentioned last night. If the letter herewith submitted (to Chapin [strikethrough: Mr Chapin]) meets your approbation or requires alteration I request it may be made & returned as soon as convenient. M^r Chapin leaves town on monday early. I have thought that circumstances authorise that he should be instructed to observe more economy [strikethrough: in expenditures] and attention to vouchers. With the highest respect I have the honour to be Sir your Excellency most Ob^t & h^ble Sv^t — James McHenry