Now that the long wished-for point is finaly obtained by the Spirit of the United States, in whose cause I have always been warm and never varied, I must Again in the most Earnest Manner press your Excellency to have Mr. John Christopher Hornhostel appointed Consul for the states at Marsailles, he justly merits it to my own Knowledge and I think I have some Claim for that favor, for I never Changed in all the Vicissitudes of the Affairs of that now happy Continent.

I hoped for the Honor of a Letter in Answer to my former ones, but flatter myself that, the Answer to this, will be his Appointment; for which I shall return my personal and Gratefull thanks before I leave the Continent.

At present I shall not presume to take up your time with a long Letter, but request you and your Son will accept of the Sincerest Respects of Lady Newenham, my Son and Daughter—I have the Honor to be, Dear Sir, with Every sentiment of respect your Excellencys most obliged and most obedient Humble Servant