Being informed that Mr. Jonathan Odell purposes applying to the Venerable Society, for an Appointment to the Mission of Burlington in New Jersey, I beg leave to acquaint you that from the Character he bears I apprehend such Appointment may be very agreable to the Congregation there; and that if the Society think fit to favour his Request, I shall recommend him warmly to the Countenance and Friendship of the Governor of that Province. I am, with great Respect Reverend Sir, Your most obedient and most humble Servant