Newport March 9^th 1790 D'r [undecipherable: probable reading — Knox] Since I was honoured with your favor of the 15^th ulto, I have forwarded to the President of the United States letters from some of our best Characters vouching the propriety of my application and I can say with truth, and perhaps it is the only a-bove I shall ever be able to make my friends for their kindness, that should a[ny] appointment devolve on me, next to the approbation of the President of the United States, no circumstance can give me greater or more sensible pleasure, than the medium through which it will be obtained. I have only to add, Sir, my sincere wishes that your health & happiness may be increased in proportion to the honor with which you sustain your public & private character. with every Sentiment of respectful esteem I have the honor to be Sir your most Obedient [signature: undecipherable] [endorsement: New Port march 9^th 1790. / Daniel Lyman Esq^r. / Respecting an appointment]