[Boston Nov^r 16. 1797] Gen^l Jackson — Sir Boston Nov^r 16. 1797 Enclosed I transmit you a Statement of further funds necessary to finish the Frigate Constitution, with the amount of Bills on her account yet unpaid, agreeably to your letter of the 2 Instant — In this estimate I have consulted Cap^t Nicholson and Col^o Clayborn, yet it must not be considered as perfectly accurate, but only to serve as a guide to any further Statement that may be necessary to lay before Congress — I am very much in want of the Cannon for the upper Battery, as I cannot make the Carriages for them, without their exact dimensions — I am with Sentiments of Esteem & regard your hum^ble Servant H. Jackson Naval Agent M^r Josiah Fox Navy Constructor War Office Philadelphia