Salem, August 15, 1812 It is the duty of the executor of Doctor Joseph Osgood, deceased, to make a settlement of the estate as soon as possible; and he will be obliged to you, if you will call at my office and discharge a small demand, due from you to the estate - Pickering, John (s.n, 1812)
Shaw & Shoemaker, 32502. - Signed: John Pickering, attorney. - The original, held by the Essex Institute, has the date corrected in ms. to July 15, 1814