Norf^o March 13^th 1796 M^r Josiah Fox Dear Sir I am favord with yours of 25 Ulto & note what you say respecting the Algerine treaty Ihave always been of the opinion that the only way to keep him in Order is to let him see you have force to compel him I therefore hope the frigates will go on &that Ishall see you here as Constructor tho for your own Interest would wish to see you in the private line I will direct M^r Herbert to make the return you write for which can very easily be done as little has come in John the draught is done have no doubt but it is very compleat should like to see it I am yours with esteem W^m Pennock [Norfolk March 16. 1796 W^m Pennock] [22] M^r Josiah Fox Mail Philadelphia [seal]