Tho’ I have not the Vanity to suppose that I have any Influence with your Excellency, yet I cannot, at the request of M. Le Ray de Chaumont junr refuse him this Testimony of my Regard. He has resided in this Country near four Years during which time he has constantly conducted himself with so much Probity and Discretion as to gain the esteem of all Ranks and by his living in the House of M. De Marbois Consul of France at this ? Port, who has occasionally employ’d him in the Duties of that office, he has thereby acquired a knowledge of that Business, sufficient to enable him to execute it, should it please your Excellency to appoint him in the Room of M. De Marbois who, as I understand, is likely to be otherwise provided for. By Mr. De Chaumonts Knowledge of the Business, the Language of the Country, and the high Esteem in which he is held here, I am Confident that his Appointment would be both useful to his Sovereign, and agreable to the Government and Citizens of this State.

I hope Your Exy will excuse the Liberty I have taken, and believe me with great Respect Sir, Your Exys &c.