[Illegible Text — Some or all of the pages of this file are wholly or in part illegible. We have not been able either to locate a better copy of the document, or to enhance its legibility electronically] [Cover sheet: [undecipherable] July [undecipherable]; stamp: 248 3/4, Received from State Dep^t Nov. 22, 1804. R.O. 401310; addressed: to Samuel Hodgdon Esq^r] Sir Anxious to do everything in my power to support my little charge [undecipherable] indeed [undecipherable]. I am at present much straiten[ed] as [undecipherable] fate relative to the Army is still undetermined ( I have this morning [—] made application to M^r Billington for publick work. a stranger to [undecipherable] M^r Billin[gton] he wishes a recommendation from a person of character - to you Sir [I take] the liberty of applying - a line from you to him will be sufficient. [If you] do me this fav^r my little Daughter who hands you this . will [call/wait] on you at any time to day upon [appointment] with gratitude for the favors already received — July. 10. I am with Respect Sarah Beales