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Addressed to James Hackett, Naval Constructor, Portsmouth

War Office June 14th 1796

Sir

Congress having limited by _____ Act the number of Frigates to three and the Frigate that was intended to have been built at Portsmouth being one of those on which work has been suspended, it becomes my duty to inform you that your pay as Constructor of that Frigate will cease on the 30th instant to which since you will be pleased to render your Account for settlement.

While I make this communication I entertain & hope that should the work at any future time be resumed your services will be cheerfully given.