Gentn

Since writing by this days post I have recvd the inclosed plans & Memorandum from Messrs Jean henry Wilfelsheim & Compy who wish to be employed to build in some port in the Baltic Sea ships of war on accot of the Congress if they or you for them will give orders. They say that they can do this in a very advantageous manner that being the Country for Wood Iron Hemp & naval Stores. If you think such an undertaking worth prosecuting & will either keep the Plans for your own Government or will send them to the Congress they are at your Service (but if you at once decide not to have ahy thing to do in the Business it is desired that they may be returned) If you desire particular proposals I will examine into the whole Intention but without your permission I did not think proper to make farther Enquiry as it may only give false expectations in the mean time I think it my duty to communicate thus far & have the honour to be ー Gentn &c

[P. S.] It is reported to day that a privateer called the Dr Franklin has carried 3 prizes into Bayonne