Permit me to inform your Excelly, That it has been suggested, that You Declind. being a Candidate at the insuing Election—

That Col. Burr, Judge Benson, & G: Clinton, Were Candidates—& that the parties had agreed, to Unite, in the Election, of the present Lt. Govr.1 This I supposd. as a Subtefuge, to Draw off the Federal Party—as I found by inquiry— That there Was Objections offerd, against all, Except G: Clinton, in Case of Your resignation—

pray My Dear Sir— Should You Wish to retire! Who is the man fit for so important a station (that is likely to Succeed) except your Self.2

I am as a feather in the ballance, Yet Wish it to be put in the proper Scale—

In You, I Confide, as a Mild, & Erect Man, Fited by the Wisdom you are indowd. With, for the important Trust You have So faithfully Dischargd.—During your Administration—

Therefore, Nothing shall be lacking in me To render you all my services; With the little influence I have With my friends, for your reelection—should it meet your approbation— I am With the Highest Esteem yours most Sincerely to Serve—