PICKERING, Timothy (1745-1829). Document Signed. [N.p., n.d., ca. 1790s]. Manuscript document in a secretarial hand, signed by Pickering on p. 3. Docketed after Pickering’s signature on p. 3 “for William Empson Hulings Esq. Vice Consul for New Orleans”. 3 4to pages on 2 4to leaves, on plain laid paper. Approximately 10 x 8”. Several horizontal and vertical creases, some toning, edgewear with some light marginal chips. The text on the first leaf bleeds through on both sides, and with hatch-marks. Very good. This is an instructional document for “Consuls and Vice Consuls of the United States Department of State”, giving several instructions, including periodic reports of American vessels reaching the ports in their various countries, giving them (the Consuls and Vice Consuls) the option of wearing American naval uniforms, providing information that they believe of interest to the United States, allowing them to appoint local agents, and not to over-burden local governments with mundane topics. Pickering was an accomplished politician, serving as the third Secretary of State, the second Secretary of War, and the fifth Postmaster General, all under George Washington. He also served as a member of Congress and Senate from Massachusetts.