A _Blacksmith_, to contract for doing all the IRON WORK of the

_SALEM FRIGATE_.

*** Proposals therefor, will be received from any Smith,

sealed and directed to

JOHN JENKS.

_Salem, Nov. 21._

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In the "Gazette" of Oct. 1, 1799, appears the following brief account of

the launching of the "Essex;" also a communication in reference to the

frigate.

Salem,