I have been aniass least you Should suppose I had neglected the business we talked of at my House—the same day you mentioned it to me I spoke to Mr McLean Mr Findlay Mr. Rittenhouse, and several Other members who all highly approved of putting you in nomination and intended to have Spoke to the Speacker and some other Gentlemen, but Mr. McLean told me that in a Conversation with Dr. Franklin he appeared to wish your name not to be run; and before I could have an explanation of the Matter the Election coming on I thought it best to decline having your name put in nomination from an apprehension that it would not proceed.

It will always give me great pleasure to serve you in anything in my power. With Great Esteem I am Dear sir Yr. mt. Obt. Servt.