I have received from the Comptroller of the Treasury two Commissions with your signature annexed to each, conferring on me the office of Collector of the Customs, & Inspector of the Revenue for the District of Brunswick.

Permit me, Sir, to assure you that I shall exert myself not to disappoint the confidence which you have been pleased to repose in me; that I am happy in the opportunity which now presents itself of executing the duties of these offices under your superintendence; under the auspices of our chief Magistrate, who, by the propriety & wisdom of his administration deserves the confidence, & commands the respect, the admiration of the people over whom he presides, & whose welfare, whose happiness, he contemplates with unceasing attention.

It will be my highest ambition to merit your approbation.

I am, Sir, with the utmost deference & respect Your obliged, humble servant