Mr Mumford the Bearer of this being very ambitious of paying his Respects to your Excellency in his Way through Paris—From a very sincere Regard for him—and a persuasion that you will not take it amiss, I have given him this Letter.—He formerly lived in our house at Passy, and acted as assistant Secretary in the Office: But having since turn’d his Views to Commerce, he is now connected with a Merchant in your State—and sails thence as supercargo of a Vessel laden with Tobacco & bound to Bordeaux.—I beg leave to recommend him to those Civilities & Attentions you have a Pleasure in affording to your deserving Countrymen.—

With sincere Esteem & Affection, I have the honor to be Your Excellency’s most obedient & most humble Servant.—