[2,002] Philadelphia 2 Febry. 1799 Dear Sir. M^r Gittings of Baltimore, at present one of the directors of the Branch Bank in that Town, being desirous to be continued in the direction, I have been induced, at the instance of persons in whom I repose the utmost confidence, and from a personal knowledge of M^r Gittings and his connexions, who are among the most respectable inhabitants of the County of Baltimore, to request your attention to his wish at the approaching election, provided no imperious reasons should oppose his being continued. With sincere respect, I have the honour to be Sir Your most ob^t James McHenry [26245 11-5-1928] [*docket:* Th^s Williams E^sq]