Replying to Pickering's recommendation on the frequency of returns
Document 1795Talbot says that, in response to a verbal observation Pickering made to him, he will now make out his returns to Pickering at the end of every fourth week instead of being done every week.
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New York 14th December 1795
Sir
In consequence of some Verbal observation you made to me on the Subject of Returns, I conceive it to be your Pleasure that in Stead of Weekly, they ought to be made out and forwarded Monthly. — Under this impression I shall continue to make my returns to your Office at the close of every fourth Week Untill Otherways directed. The one enclosed comprehends all the Work that has been expended in the yard at this Port from the 16th November to the 12th of December both days included. I am Sir
with great respect & Esteem
Your Obedient humble Servant
S. Talbot
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Talbot says that, in response to a verbal observation Pickering made to him, he will now make out his returns to Pickering at the end of every fourth week instead of being done every week.
Date
12/14/1795
Author
Recipient
Sent from
New York
Document number
1795121440001
Page start
1
Notable persons
Timothy Pickering
Silas Talbot
Notable locations
New York