[archival notation at top: undecipherable] [undecipherable: probable reading Montgomerd] [undecipherable: probable reading Sefaction] May 25^th Dear General, Several of my letters have not been so long to come to Hands - I hope, this will arrive safe - I have made so free, to enclose a Copy of a letter, I have ordered to address to the President General - The Proposition to dispose of what I unsuccessfully make in [undecipherable] - I flatter myself You will soon see the Advantages the United Government will receive from such a Plan. At least the Savings and [undecipherable] may be of Service - Your friendly Assistance in promoting the Acceptance of my Proposition, will oblige me very much and give me great Satisfaction - You may rely on it, I shall prove what I have mentioned in the letter - Any information I give You from the [undecipherable] States I shall do it with Pleasure - And I wish for Your Commands - Please present my Respects to M^rs Knox - I have the Honor to be Dear General Your most ob^et hum^ble Serv^t [undecipherable signature] [archival notation at bottom left: undecipherable]