This Letter will either be delivered or forwarded to you by a most Worthy Gentleman Nathl Gorham Esqr. of Boston for whose Public and private Character I have the highest respect. This Gentleman has served as Member and Speaker of the Massachusetts assembly, and lately he had a pretty long Campaigne in Congress where I had that opportunity of knowing the integrity of his Conduct and the Soundness of his judgement that did not fail to inspire me with strong personal attachment it is probably that he will make some proposals to the Court for supplying their Marine with Masts and Spars and in this business he is associated with Thos. Russell and Wm Burgess Esqrs of Boston and John Langdon Esqr of Portsmouth in New Hampshire all Gentlemen of that Character and Solidity which ought to give weight to what they offer.

They were kind enough to invite me to join them, but not suiting my situation and Views I declined it, I am however equally desirous of promoting their Interest and hope what I have said may procure them your favourable aid. I will engage the Chevr. La Luzerne to write in their favour. You always have my best Wishes for I am very sincerely Dear Sir Your affectionate Friend and Obedient and humble servant.