[Norfolk 8 May 1796 W^m Pennock] Norf^k. May 8^th 1796 M^r Josiah Fox Dear Sir I observe the frigate at Gosport is to be laid aside all the Materials for Building are certainly I suppose it is a piece of Delay on The Presidents this being the case do you think of Continuing should you not acculy my proposals be Acceptable What Articles do you suppose we be advis'd for Sale taken should the Live Oak be disposed of could it be made to Answer for such a Ship as the one you drew the dft for I am yours with esteem W^m Pennock