I have been requested by Mr. John L. Hodge to apply to You for Certificates of Citizenship for himself & a Mr. James Hemphill.

These young Gentlemen who are merchants have occasion for the Certificates—expecting in a few days to Sail for Italy.

Mr. Hodge is my cousin & was born & brought up in the city of Philadelphia. Mr. Hemphill is the son of a respectable merchant of this place & was born in the Town & brought up here & in Philada.

You will permit me to beg the favor that the Certificates may be forward as soon as it is convenient for you to direct them to be made out. I am Sir with great respect Your Obt. Sert.