[New York 25^th July 1796 Forman Cheesman stating his terms to build a frigate to carry 36 Guns –] [Copy] Sir – New York 25. July 1796 – In answer to your request I herewith give you my Price for building agreeable a Ship agreeable to the Dimensions in your Statement to carry Thirty Six Guns, say 538 ⁷⁵/₉₅ Tons at Twenty Pounds p̄ Ton, exclusive of Head & Galleries, Iron work, Joiner work, in short I will find nothing more that is usual for Builders to find either in New York or Philadelphia to launch her in Ten Months. I will take at a Valuation any Timber the United States may have to dispose of that will Answer the above Ship. I am Sir your Ob^d Ser^t [signed] [underline: Forman Cheesman] M^r Josiah Fox