[8 July 1796 Secy of State] W. C. 8 July 1796 Dear [undecipherable] What are the dimensions of the frigate promised to the Dey, what [should] be her weight of metal and number of guns, and what [undecipherable] stores and Hardware [strikethrough: intended [undecipherable]] If not appointments? It will be necessary that these [undecipherable] [strikethrough: [undecipherable]] should be stated to me [strikethrough: particularly] [undecipherable: officially?] to enable me to commence preparatory enquires to ascertain what timber materials and ordnance from the stock on hand, and applied to the frigate. You will also be pleased to mention to me any other particulars [undecipherable] of the engagement with the Dey [strikethrough: [undecipherable]] [strikethrough: [undecipherable]] may relative to the [strikethrough: [undecipherable]] subject which may [strikethrough: [undecipherable]] assist me in framing any instructions to the person I may send on the enquires [proposed?] and [undecipherable] address in your letter Yours