[Sam^l Nicholson Boston] Sir, War Department 18^th May 179[6] Your Letter of the 13^th Instant has just come to hand. I have inclosed you Appointments for the Boatswain, Gunner, Carpenter and Sailmaker. the names of such Persons as you may find suitable to fill the above Stations you will insert in them and transmit Me a list of the same with their Oaths and Dates of acceptance and the oaths of those Officers who have not already taken them. The Medicine Chests are nearly prepared, and will be forwarded as soon as finished.