The Situation of the american Merchants in France is not the Effect of the ill Conduct of any one but a general Consequence of the Peace, and I believe there is no Exception. Mr. Grubb is one of us, and with a full Intention as well as Capacity to pay all, intends to apply for Letters of surseance to prevent any little Creditor arresting his Property as it may arrive, to the prejudice of the others. In case any Reference should be made to you as to Mr. Grubbs Character, I have pleasure in assuring you I think him an honest honourable Man, and I believe his Representations perfectly true.

Mr. Harrison who will present you this, has been some time with Mr. Grubb with a View to improve himself in Commercial Knowledge. I recommend him to you as a very worthy discreet and sensible young man. I am as ever most dutifully and affectionately Yours