First Treasurer of U.S. Mint 0

[RWB]

Tristram Dalton, Esq.

Philadelphia

December 16, 1791

The President of the United States

Sir:

            Having twice already intruded upon your important time, I feel a great reluctance in addressing you, Sir, again on my own account.

            A Bill for establishing a Mint being before the Honorable Senate, in which an Office of Director is designated, I am induced to propose myself a candidate therefor, when the Bill shall have become a Law, and I beg leave to add, that, if it should be convenient with your arrangements the appointment to that Place would be very agreeable to me – and accepted with gratitude.

            In every Event, I am, with all possible respect,

            Your most obedient and humble servant. 

            Tristram Dalton

The previous February, Dalton asked to be appointed Post Master General, but did not get the position. Dalton was appointed Treasurer of the U. S. Mint May 4, 1792 and remained until he resigned on April 23, 1794. 

Edited August 9, 2022 by RWB

[Zebo]

At least he was looking for work!

[GoldFinger1969]

I grew up with a Tristram !!  And wasn't that the full name of Tris Speaker, the baseball player of the early-1900's ?

[Henri Charriere]

[Now I know from whom I picked up that phrase, "your most obedient and humble servant." Great piece!]

Edited August 10, 2022 by Quintus Arrius
Add closing bracket.