Suspension of the Building of the Frigate

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[Received from State Dep't Nov. 24, 1894. R.P.O. 401810.] [192] [ltr from Edmund H. Quincy, July 4, 1796] Samuel Hodgdon Esq^r Superintendant of the militory & naval stores Philadelphia. --- [Received from State Dep't Nov. 24, 1894. R.P.O. 401810.] Portsmouth New Hamp^re July 4^th 1796 Sir I herewith transmit you my Return for the month of June 1796. also James Hackett Contractors receipt — I have not mentioned the articles on hand, (or not delivered,) as by former returns, Supposing that the building the frigate in this place being suspended there was no further occasion I am Sir Respectfully Your Ob^d. Ser^vt. Edmund H. Quincy Samuel Hodgdon Esq^d Superintendant of the military & naval stores of the United States

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Quincy encloses his return along with Constructor James Hackett's receipt. He has not mentioned the articles on hand or not delivered because the construction of the frigate at Portsmouth has been suspended.