After the resignation of Major Spottswood I appointed Mr John N Rose Hotel Keeper. But as Mr Rose was not entirely prepared to take charge of the Hotel immediately, I have made an arrangement with him, that Major Spottswood should continue as Hotel Keeper untill the end of this Session. He is then to be appointed and to take charge of one of the Hotels with the approbation of the Board of Visitors or of the Executive committee—I shall make known to Genl Cocke this arrangement—With great respect Sir your Obt Sevt