[<--page 10]
yet this is not the case with every individual in the State. It may not be improper for me just to observe that from an inviolable attachment to my Country and my wishes for its prosperity and Dignity, I have ever been friendly to the Principles on which the present Government is founded, And am conseiory that the Consideration of its salutary consequences to the Country will be a Sufficient Inducement to cause my utmost exertion in its behalf, and should there be a necessity of a Naval Establishment of any kind, I should think myself happy in receiving an Appointment there in which would be gratefully Accepted by your Excellencys very. Respectful and Devoted Humble Servant

Abraham Whipple

Copy of a Letter sent to your Excellency June 15 1789

His Excellency George Washington President of the United States

---