From Charles Thomson (unpublished)
Philada. 26 Sept 1783.
Dear Sir,

Mr. Isaac Norris is the son of our ancient and worthy friend Mr. Charles Norris. Though I am confident this would be a sufficient recommendation of him to you, yet as he thinks a letter from me will be of some advantage, I Cannot refuse it, especially as he is a young man of an amiable disposition, sober, modest, of good principles and good morals.

I could have wished he had seen and known more of his own country before he went abroad. But the war has confined him much at home. On the return of peace, he was persuaded to visit England, but I find by his letters, it has no charms for him. He therefore proposes to make but a short stay in that country and to spend the greatest part of his time abroad in visiting the low countries and France. You will confer an Obligation on me by taking him under your protection, pointing him to objects worthy his notice and by giving him reason to find that this letter proved advantageous to him. With the greatest respect Your Most Obedient and most humble Servant

Cha Thomson

Endorsed: Cha. Thomson 26 Sept. 1783
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