It gave me pleasure to learn from Col Ogden2 that it would probably not be incompatible with your views or inclination to accept the appointment of Secy to the Inspector General. I regret that this place will at present offer to you only the pay & emoluments without the rank of Captain. It will be my endeavour to render it more advantageous but of the success of that endeavour I cannot be certain.

In saying this to you, which I think necessary by way of information, I do not forget that the motives which may induce your acceptance will have a character far more laudable than can arise from considerations of recompence. I trust they will not miss their aim; while on my part I anticipate real advantages from your talents & work.

With great esteem   I am sir   Yr Obed Ser