New York 11.^th May 1795 Sir I have the pleasure to inclose you a return of the Number [strikethrough: and quality] artifiders & [strikethrough: the] of Laborers employd in Public Yard [strikethrough: the] at this port, last Weak [strikethrough: togeth] also the daily wages paid to each of them; to whirt is annexed an amount of Articles received for the use of the Ship I am Sir with very Great respect And Esteem your Obedient Servant S. J. Permit me Sir to remind you that On the 22 of last Month I addressed a Letter to you requesting particular instruction relative to the inspection of the Shot and Cartledge to which I have not been honored with any Answer which I am desirous to obtain [strikethrough: before] that I may perfectly and be governed by comprehend your Ideas as to that matter. I am Sir and govern— your most hum bee S^t S. J.