On granting a furlough to Captain Richard Dale

Regarding Captain Dale furlough to China, Pickering says that it is solicitous to retain in the public service so inestimable an office as Captain Dale, that in order to save the service from injury, he be granted a furlough. Dale will undoubtedly return from China in time to take command. Recommends that the superintending be given to Captains Samuel and Robert Barron. Both are from Norfolk, experienced and recommended by Mr Pennock, Naval Agent. Captains Barry and Truxton [Truxtun] will offer their assistance while Captain Dale is gone. Pickering is supporting this furlough in order that Dale not be lost to the naval service. General Knox concurs. Asks for a response as early as convenient, as Dale is set to sail tomorrow.

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