I find myself constrained to beseech your Excellency, to think a little of my Situation. Congress flatter themselves, that the offer they have made, would certainly induce his Majesty, at least to assist them with some Supplies— The Residue of the Bills drawn upon me, remain to be provided for— Those payable in next month, amount to 31′809 Dollars—would it be too inconvenient to your Excellency, to lend us this this Sum?— Before January, your Excellency may probably find Leisure to give me an answer respecting our Propositions— The Time presses— I entreat your Excellency’s answer— I can only add, that I am with great consideration & Respect, Your Excellency’s most obedt. & most h’ble Servant,1