My Son Jacques Eugene Le Baron 24 years Old, being new resolved to Stay here with me to help me in my business, I Should be very much obliged to you if you would do me the favor to procure him the quality of vice Consul of the United States of America Though I don’t think it can be of any produce to him Since the American Ships do not frequent our harbour, Nevertheless it will be honourable for him, & it will make him free from Some Charges & particularly from Lodging Soldiers; I dare Say it will be very easy for you to obtain that favor from his Excellency your grand father to whom Please to present my best respects, & to tell that my Son being able to speak good English, will be of great use to the persons of your nation who will require his assistance

My wife presents her Compliments to you & I am very respectfully Sir your most humble servt