Capn. Moore of the Delaware revenue cutter has resigned. There are three candidates viz.

Ez. H. Teel	recommended	by Collector Mr Lane
Ch. Beñet		by late Govr. Hall
Joseph Sawyer		by Peter Muhlenberg & others

I incline in favour of the last, because he has been six years first mate of the cutter, and Mr Rodney who had recommended the present captain (Moore) told me that even at that time he would not have done it, had he known that Sawyer wanted the place.

Either of them is well qualified.

Respectfully Your obedt. Servt.