[M^r Jonah Fox X Trenton] [seal] Nor^fo Aug^t 25^th 1790 M^r Jonah Fox Dear Sir I find by a Letter this day reivd from M^r Stoddert that I have succeded in geting your Appointments for the Gosport Yard at which am weel pleased Having nearly Contracted for the whole of the Plank & it is neccesary I should immediately be informd if any Alterations are Neccesary their. I now respecting the floor Plaving timbers there being reducd will enable me to get them much better they are the only pieces I find any difficulty in geting. We can get Plenty of Hands & Jexpect every piece of Wood will be in Place by Xmas partial determin now take place immediately. I am your &c [signed] [undecipherable]