Mr. Aspinwall, who has come into this State from Connecticut, for the laudable purpose of promoting the Culture of Silk, will, I fear, be disappointed in his intended Undertaking, unless he should obtain the patronage of some two or three Gentlemen of Distinction among Us. Your Name, Sir, would, upon this Occasion, be of the greatest service to Mr. Aspinwall; and he is the more particularly induced to apply to You, having been recommended to You by the Revd. Dr. Stiles. I have not a doubt that many other Gentlemen would immediately subscribe, should your Name lead the List. The printed paper for carrying the Plan into Execution was drawn up by Me, in such Manner as appeared to me most likely to insure Success: But if you should be of Opinion, that the business would be more practicable in some other Way, Mr. Aspinwall will be extremely obliged to You for the Sanction of Your Name and [Assistance] in whatever Mode may appear to You most eligible. He is very much discouraged; but I still hope he will succeed. As soon as he makes a beginning, I will chearfully do all in my power to promote the Undertaking: and I flatter myself that a Stranger, whose Views seem to be laudable, will not be permitted to leave our City (hitherto, so noted for the public spirit of its Inhabitants) under the Chagrin of Disappointment, and blasted in his hopes, for another Year. Mr. Aspinwall looks up to You, Sir, for some Kind of Encouragement; and if he should not be successful in his present Pursuit, he will not only incur a considerable Loss, but his future Expectations may be frustrated.

Pardon, Sir, the Liberty I take upon this Occasion, to which I have been prompted by an earnest Wish to oblige a Man who appears to be honest, and friendless in this place. I beg to be excused for the Quality of my paper—And have the Honor to be, With the highest sentiments of Respect, Sir, Your most Obedient and very humble Servant.