[329] from Portsm^outh; I have written the Naval Agent there to deliver to your order, such of those Materials as you may want out of the Navy Yard — If any deficiencies are found in any part of the Materials already provided, it will be proper that immediate representation may be made of the quantities so deficient, and measures will be taken to have them procured without delay — Sir W^o May 9. 1797 I received your Letter of the 28 Ultimo. I have considered your proposal of Rigging the Frigate Complete for Sea; and am willing to allow you the Sum of 300 dollars in addition to your former contract, provided you perform the Work following Viz. to labour of every kind in taking on board all the Rigging, Cables and Anchors, getting in the Masts and Stepping them, to rig the yards of every description, and get each of them in their respective places as are usually fixed, to get all the Rigging on board, and rig the Ship in every respect complete for sea; set up the Standing Rigging twice and cut and reeve every thing ready to bind the foots, to bring the Rucces, and for the latter, a piece railing on the quarter, fasten the Cleatas, and bind the bitts for the Brest gaspit, Buoy ropes, and Gun Tackling. To blacken Mastheads, yards, Deadeyees, Blocks &c all of which work to be performed in the best manner possible, fitting for a Ship of War — If the above meets your approbation, you may proceed to put them in action for execution immediately on the receipt of this Letter — [M^r J. Thompson Portsm^outh]