I beg leave with every Sentiment of defference & respect to have the Honor of addressing you as a private Gentleman and particularly as the friend to usefull improvements and discoveries

The Subject that occasions my takeing the liberty of intruding upon your time at this important time is A Very Considerable bank of Sulphur Ore Which I have lately discovered and from which I have reason to think that Sulphur may be made in quantity to supply the whole demand of the U.S.—I know Sir that it is totally unecessary for me to enlarge on the importance of that article to you there being no Sulphur works at present on this Continent I Shall therefore briefly State that to Obtain the Sulphur on the Cheapest plan will require an Expensive Furnace and which my funds at present are not equal to I shall want the Aid of a 1000 Dolls. Which if you deem proper to Order or reccomend to be furnished me I expect that I can give Such Security as will be satisfactory to the Officer in whose department it may be—

Should my discovery be deemed worthy of Your notice I will Contract to supply the Government with Sulphur, Musket & Cannon Powder all which I will engage shall be of such Strength & quality as shall give intire satisfaction

I have only to add that if you Sir think my discovery worthy of Consideration that I shall esteem it a particular favor if you will direct the Gentleman in Whose department it may be, to write me And inform me What proofs he will require of my being Able to furnish a quantity of the Above articles also the mode of Security he will require as it will not be in my power to bring the discovery forward without the Aid I have before noted I have the Honor to be With every Sentiment of Veneration & respect—

Sir Your Obedt. And Most Humble Servant