There is great difficulty in getting the carpenters needed." Arnold's ideas were indeed on a scale worthy of the momentous issues at stake.

"To augment our navy on the lake appears to me of the utmost importance.

There is water between Crown Point and Pointe au Fer for vessels of the largest size.

I am of opinion that row-galleys are the best construction and cheapest for this lake.

Perhaps it may be well to have one frigate of 36 guns.