War Office Jany 1 1797 Cordage to be deliv Tench Francis Esq to fitted for the Frigate United States AF War Office, January 1.st 1797 Sir. The Cordage intended for the Rigging [(word rigging is underlined) of the Frigate United States, you will be pleased to deliver to the order of Tench Francis, the Purveyor, to be fitted under his direction, subject to the further order of the Secretary of War. I am, Sir, Your obedt. Serv: James McHenry Samuel Hodgdon Mr. John Harris