We presume on the Strength of the personal Acquaintance to have the honour of and the Sentiments of Esteem inseperable from this advantage to present to You our estimable friend William French Esqr., prior of the Firm of French Crawford & Co. one of the most opulent and respectable Houses at Glasgow, who with Peter Spieres Esqr. a Young Gentlemen of Family there are on a tour to Paris, the former to Join his Son lately returned from India and farther with the View of Soliciting your powerfull assistance and protection in a matter Depending in America which he will crave leave to lay before you. We Shall esteem ourselves particularly happy if our Recommendation of Mr. French be an additional Motive to your Attention to his Concerns from the Interest we take in what regards him and from the flattering proof it will afford that we retain a place in your remembrance.

We Shall be proud on every Occasion of your Commands here to convince you of the particular and respectful Sentiments of Esteem and Attachment with which we have the honour to be Sir Your most Obedient humble Servants