I received Yesterday the Letter you did me the honour to write me, Soliciting Permission for Mr Trumbul, to paint the Portrait of the President in that room of the City Hall, in which the Portraits of the King and Queen of France are placed.

This morning I took the Liberty to read your Letter, Sir, in Senate, and have the orders of the members to inform you, that they consent with Pleasure to Mr Trumbuls request. I am happy, sir in the opportunity, of obliging Mr Trumbul as well as Yourself and have the honour to be, with great Esteem / your most obedeint and most humble / servant