This will be delivered to you by Mr. Nicholas Biddle, to whom I wish to render acceptable Service, not so much from a personal Acquaintance with him, as from the general Good Character and Esteem he has deservedly acquired among all those who have had any Knowledge or Experience of him. He is warmly recommended to me, as an Active, sensible, prudent, enterprizing young Gentleman. The Merchants Service has hitherto engaged his Attention. But, not content in that Sphere of Action, where his Friends wou’d immediately promote him, ’tis laudable Ambition incites him to pursue some Thing more honourable. The Navy, under the present Prospect of Wars, is the first Object of his Wishes. But should the Peace continue his next View is to obtain a Birth in the East-India Company Service. He brings Letters from Several Gentlemen here to others in London. Permit me also to recommend him to your Advice and Assistance, assuring you that I am confident he will never dishonour any Favor he may receive from your Friendship. I am Dear Sir your very Affectionate humble Servant