[223] [*James Hackett*] Sir W^o March 14. 1797 — I received your letter dated the 5 Instant, and have agreeably to your request, taken proper measures to have the second payment, that appears to be due, transmitted to Portsmouth without loss of time — You will find enclosed a Plan for the Gundeck of the Frigate which will also guide you for Stationing the Beams of the lower deck — The draught of the Sheer plan will be sent as soon as it can be finished — --- Sir W^o March 13. 1797 [*Cap^t S. Nicholson*] The 24 pounders cast at Hope Furnace for your Ship being ready for proving, I have ordered 24 pound Shot round to Providence for that purpose, and have written to M^r Brown to notify you when your Attendance will be necessary to see them proved — I have therefore to request you will repair to Hope Furnace on his informing you of every thing being ready, and in conjunction with Cap^t Pierce examine, and pass receipts for such of the Cannon as shall stand proof, and are suitable for service — I have enclosed you Copies of Instructions to Cap^t Pierce and M^r DaCosta for your information — Which on the Spot you may take measures to have the Cannon which may [strikethrough: stand proof] pass demonstration (suitable for your Frigate) transported to Boston which will enable you to give directions for Constructing their Carriages —