I flatter myself that you will excuse the Liberty I take in recommending to your Notice & Protection during his Stay at Paris the Bearer Richard Harrison Esqr—a Gentleman who was employed in this Place in the public Character of Agent for the States of Virginia & Maryland & who has rendered his Country some essential services by his Exertions in that Line— After discharging the Duties of his Station with honor to himself & Satisfaction to his Constituents, he returned to his native Country, & has now left it with an Intention of entering into a commercial Establishment at Cadiz or some other Port of Europe— You cannot procure more full & candid Information of the Situation of Affairs in America than what the Gentleman can furnish you with—

I shall make no Apology for introducing him to your Acquaintance, as I am sensible that your own Feelings must be gratified by conferring your Favor on Men of Mr Harrison’s Merit, so truly deserving of them—

I have the honor to be with unfeigned Respect Your Excellency’s most obedient & very humble Servant