Excuse the freedom I have taken to solicit thy interest & influance, in an appointment of Superindenant of a Trading house with the Indian natives, on the frontiers of the Ohio State, should one offer; I feel desirous to promote the Civilization of the indians, in that quarter, if possible to encorage them to pursue Agriculture with great Avidity; being the Source from which every other blessing must flow, under the Divine aid—also to encorage handy crafts, & English Schools, also to assist them to Divide their Land into small farms and Lots. I understand the Practical part of Surveying. If thou should wish to know my Integrity, & Qualifications for such an undertaking, Please inquire, by Letter of my Kind friend & Relation Doctor Benjamin Say of Philada. who can give satisfactory infermation. I understand that thou and thy beloved Consort, are acquainted with the Doctor & his agreeable Companion. I have heard them both, Express their Satisfaction in your acquaintance. I live at No. 8. high street Baltimore. Respectfully thy Friend