Philadelphia 11 March 1777
[Extract]
. . . As to the Draught or Description of the Frigate which you are to Build, it has of late been neglected to be sent, the Committee have left it to the Discretion and Emulation of those employed in the several States to Rival each other in the Perfection of Building. But I shall endeavour to send (or procure it to be done, by the Board of Assistants to the Marine Department who act under the Direction of the Marine Board) such Draughts as may be proper. Wishing of you Sir, success and much Honour to yourself in the Conduct of your Business . . .
1. "Huntington Papers," Collections of the Connecticut Historical Society, XX, 56.