Your favor of the 29th ultimo is at hand and in reply I have to inform you that I can & propose to furnish a vessel for the government of the dimensions kind & description referred to in your favor for the sum of Twelve Hundred dollars. This to include the entire completion of the vessel for sailing, with all her apparel excepting the articles noted in your favor.
Should you desire it I will forward model & specifications. I should be glad to do the job & am in a situation to do it promptly. Would be glad to hear from you at the earliest opportunity.
