[261] W.O. August 16. 1797 M^r Jos^s Hackett I rec^d your Letter dated yesterday. I have no Objection to your making use of that part of the Navy Yard at Portsmouth in which the Algerne Frigate was built, for building on, provided you are carefull that no part of the Timber or other Materials deposited in the said yard are injured thereby, but should any injury be sustained by the Public by reason of this indulgence being granted you, it is expected that you will make good the same. W.O. August 16. 1797 M^r Tho^s E. Leneris you are hereby appointed a Clerk of the Navy Yard at Philadelphia. your pay to commence from the fifteenth Instant at the rate of Two Hundred Dollars P^r Annum. For that Compensation it will be expected that you perform the Duty of Clerk of the said Yard agreeably to the Instructions which are now enclosed, and all such others as may be from time to time given you by the Secretary of War for your directions. W.O. August 19. 1797 Capt. Tho^s Thompson Portsmouth Capt. Preean having just returned from the Eastward reports that it will be proper to have the Quarters of the Frigate bourden up with their stuff and fitted in with cork. The whole of the Beams, Knees and lower parts of the Decks to be painted Red. The fore and Main Chains to be altered so as to reach and bolt in the thick Strake above the Wales, he also recommends that such of the Cordage as may not be necessary for spare Stores, to be relanded and put on board and to remain in Portsmouth. You will therefore be pleased to direct that