[Duly 3. 1790 from J Ogden Esq respecting M^r Barclay also Sundry testimonials from M^r Jay M^r Adams Gen. Knox —] Delawaredocks Dec^o 3^d 1788 [recommended] My dear Sir This will be handed you by my very particular Friend M^r Barclay who means to solicit an Office under the new Governments he will inform you thereof and will intreat your goodness in making him Known to the Eastern Senators— Your knowledge of his [cha]racter will I know induce You to [serve] him: But may I if Possible prevail on You to make more than common exert[ion] on this occasion? M^rs Ogden joins in love to your good Wife with Yours Gen. Knox