I have to inform your Excellency that yesterday evening Mr Levers the Prothonotary of this County departed this life leaving a distressed family.

I have fastened up the Office for the safety of the public Records &c as I have had the care of the same during his late Illness—should any thing be wanting, shall Officiate ’till Council shall be pleased to appoint another person.

With this you’l receive my Resignation to my Seat in Council and my Application for the above Office, which seems rather not so clever to come together, but hope I shall be Excused—shall be under great Obligations to your Excellency (should you think me Worthy) to promote the same. I remain with respect Your Excellency’s most Obedient humble servant.