Norfolk, May 8^th, [undecipherable] W^m Josiah Fox Dear Sir, I observe the frigate at present is to be laid aside altho the materials for building her [undecipherable] Suppose it is a piece of [strikethrough: deliven] Delicacy in the President, 11 This being the case do you think a Continuance should you not, would my proposials be [undecipherable] what articles do you Suppose will be ordered for Sale & then Should the live Oaks be destroyed, would it be made to answer for such a [undecipherable] as the one you drew the deft for. I am yours with esteem. W. Pennock