they may be transported hither the moment they are ready, and if not yet completed, to order one from Boston. As the Frigate cannot get near any of the Wharves she is of course — whilst without heavy Anchors, exposed to much danger — I thank you for your attention to the Frigate U.S. and exertions to assist the sick on board, and request you to exercise your judgement and discretion in rendering such further assistance as you may conceive to be proper for the sick and necessary for the safety of the Ship. Sir, Near Downings Town 24 Sep^t. 1797 — [Inch Francises Esq] Rec^d. yesterday your letter of the 22 ins^t. I have given no orders to Maj. [undecipherable] to use any of the Ship live Oak deposited at Mud Island, and that an immediate Stop may be put to the proceeding should it be so represented. I beg you to lose no time in forwarding the enclosed letter to him — War office Sep^t. 25. 1797 [Dr Geo Gillispied] Sir I have just received a letter from M^r. M^r [undecipherable] Nephew, written by his order, of which the following is an extract: If D^r. Gillispie requires an assistant, and cannot do without one, he may be informed that my Uncle agrees to his appointing provisionally as Mate the young Gentleman recommended by D^r. Rush —