The Reasons which at present induce many good men to avoid holding Places in the Staff Departments, ought in my opinion to stimulate them to accept them. These Departments are important. The Public suffers from the Clamors which prevail against them, and perhaps no measure would tend more to restore them to the Confidence of the People, than for men of known and established Reputation in each State to take Employments in them.

These Considerations have induced me to press my Brother to offer you his Service. Tho bred a merchant, he has since the Evacuation of New York declined Commerce; & tho constantly engaged in public Business, has hitherto declined those Places in which a mans Reputation is often exposed to little Jealousies and unmerited censures. I am Sir with Esteem & Regard your most obedt. & hble. Servt