[253] for W O. July 5. 1797. You will be pleased to take order to have the undermentioned Military Stores destined for the Naval Service transported to the following places. Viz^t To Philadelphia for the Frigate United States. 600 round shot for 24 pounders — [Sam^l Hodgdon Esq^r] To Baltimore for the Constellation 200 Hand granators 3 Tons of Sheet Lead 2300 Round shot for 24 pounders To Boston for the Constitution 150 Muskets with Bayonets, Cartouch Boxes &c complete — 200 Hand granators 3 Tons of Sheet Lead 24 Tin Lanthorns 3600 Round shot for 24 pounders — Sir. W O July 7. 97. It being necessary to fix on a Name for the Frigate intended for the Bay of Apices to be built, near Portsmouth: I have therefore concluded to call her the [underline: Crescent] which Name you will be pleased to have inserted in her papers and other documents — I have just received your favor of the 29 Ult^o. and congratulate you and M^r Hackett on the safe launching of the Frigate into her proper element — [Cap^t T Thompson Portsmouth]