[224] Sir W^o March 25 1797 The Shore draught of the Algeine Frigate M^r J^a Hackett has been sent on to Portsmouth by this post. The Inboard draught which is now in hand will also be forwarded as soon as it is completed. Sir W C^o April 1 1797 M^r John Blagge Receiving your letter dated the 13 Ultimo By the information I have received from M^r Chisman, it appears this has taken place for a Navy Yard at Corlears Hook for the term of 10 years, and that he has removed a large quantity of Plank and other Materials to that place. From these circumstances I am inclined to think it will be most to the Interest of the United States to have the Materials removed to Corlears Hook as soon as possible and the former yard may be delivered up. Sir W^o April 3 97 Tamen Cheesman Received your letter of the 27 Ultimo advising of the sale of 129 pieces of White Oak Timber — It appears proper that you should make out an account of sale for the same, which you will be pleased to sign and transmit to this office, when further measures will be taken to have the amount placed in the Treasury —