Autograph letter signed : New Haven, to Governor Huntington, 1789 Jan. 7.

Expressing concerns regarding his ability to serve in his newly elected position as a Representative to Congress from Connecticut; saying that he could "have wished that their choice had been fixed on Some other person in my Stead better able to Sustain the weight and perform the Services of that office, especially as I hold another in the State [Justice in the Superior Court of Connecticut] which as the law now Stands is not compatible with holding this at the Same time. I wish to employ my time in Such Services as may be most beneficial and acceptable to my Country;" adding that he has spent much of his time away from his family and would like "to be in a Situation wherein I might pay Some attention to their affairs. But if the Honorable the Legislature Shall think fit to provide that my acceptance of this office shall not vacate my office in the Superior Court until their further pleasure shall be made known I will accept the trust to which I have been elected by the Freemen."