Last post I had the Honor of writing to your Excellency in regard to Irelands being mentioned in the intended treaty between the Belligerent powers; Permit me, now, to acquaint your Excellency that I have seen my most worthy and respectable friend Mr John Christopher Hornbostel? (Partner with Mr. Folsh?, the Swedish Consul) who was on former occasions and has lately been of infinite service to me and my family; we have gratitude and wish to serve him.

He is the Gentleman whom I mentioned to your Excellency, whose Early (4 years ago) attachment to the interest of the United States, whose Character and Principles point him out as a proper Person to be appointed Chief Consul, for Provence and Languedoc on the part of America.

Should your Excellency favor him by so honourable an Employment, I shall most gratefully acknowledge this addition to the many favors you have conferred upon me and I am confident the United States will find the Great Integrity and satisfaction in his Conduct.

My family join me in the sincerest respects to you and your Grandson. I have the Honor to be with the warmest respect your Excellencys most obedient and most Humble Servant