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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