[M^r Geo. Flaghorne Naval Constructor Boston] War Department 23^d May 98 Sir The duties of Constructor having for some time past ceased to have any Subject to act upon, you will consider your Salary to have ceased and determined on the first of April Ultimo. In case you Should be called on to render any Service to the Fregate Constitution it will make a Special Charge against the United States according to its Nature. — Jan. Jo Fo—