[p. Henry Jackson Boston] W^o August 8. 1797 M^r Frances having been greatly disappointed in his endeavours to have the two Fire Congeries for the Frigate Constitution made in this City, and relying on the report of Capt. Nicholson, who informs me that a M^r Thayer of Boston makes the best Fire Congeries in America, and on the simplest principles — It is therefore my wish, that the two Fire Congeries for that ship may be made by him, under the inspection of Capt. Nicholson, who will be pleased to give such necessary directions for their uses as he may judge proper — [refer to p. age 279] W^o August 10. 1797 [M^r John Harris] for You will be pleased to deliver to M^r Jere^h Hodgdon for the Frigate Constitution at Boston, the Articles following. Viz. 100 Boarding Axes 12 Blunderbusses 15.000 Musket Balls 20.000 Pistol d^o 2 Copper pumps 100 Boarding quarter pikes for W^o August 12. 1797 [S. Hodgdon] You will please to take order to have the following Articles transported to Boston for the Frigate Constitution Viz. 100 Boarding Axes 12 Blunderbusses 15.000 Musket Balls 20.000 Pistol d^o 2 Copper pumps 100 Boarding quarter pikes