Among the arrangements of office which will most likely take place in the United States, some will probably be peculiar to the different states. As I am confident that a knowledge of characters here would assist those in whose hands this business rests, I shall not scruple to request your attention to my particular friend colo. William Heth.

He was an officer of distinguished merit in the Virginia line; is now a member of our executive council, where, I can testify his services to have been, during my connection with that board, independent and judicious. For the department of accounts, accuracy and assiduity I pledge myself. And I am persuaded that I might risque my reputation on whatsoever he shall undertake.

I should add an apology for troubling you on this occasion, were it not that I have the happiness to believe, that my recommendation will not be unacceptable to you. And I feel an assurance that I am presenting to the acceptance of the United States a gentleman in whom you cannot be decieved.1 I am, dear sir, with great respect & esteem Yr mo. ob. servt.