The Bearer, Mr Nicholas Pariset, who has been naturalized in the State of New Jersey, intending to go to the West Indies, is desirous of procuring a Pass authenticated under the Seal of the United States, for the security of his Person & Property in Case he should meet with armed Vessells in the Course of his Voyage—I do not know whether it is usual to grant Passes of this Natur<e>—if it is, I make no Doubt you will gratify him, as I can assure you from my personal Knowledge of him that he is a Man of Probity and Integrity. I have the Honor to be, with great Regard, Sir your most obedt Servt