New York 24^th April 1796 Sir I have the pleasure to enclose to you a Return of the Number of hands that have been employ'd in the Public Yard at the Port since the 7^th of March to the 23^d of April both days Inclusive and the amount of wages paid to each and all of them.— Also the quantity of Timber & Plank rec^d since my last [strikethrough: return] Return. I have the honor to be with great Respect Sir your Obedient Servant Silas Talbot