The Bearer of this Letter, Dr. Solomon Drown, of Providence in Rhode Island, having informed me of his intention to visit Paris before his return to America, I have presumed on the friendship and politeness which I have so often experienced from you, to recommend him to your favour; and I do this with the more confidence, because I received a very ample recommendation of this Gentleman from the Revd Mr. James Manning, President of the College at Providence in the following words. “The Bearer of this, Dr. Solomon Drown, a Son of this College, a Young Gentleman of great modesty, who has past through the best medical Schools in this Country, and now visits the old world with a view to farther medical improvement: he is a Member of the Corporation of the College, and a Gentleman of unblemished character in whose information you may safely confide.” From what I have myself, seen of Mr. Drown since his arrival in England I can sincerely join in the President’s commendation of Mr. Drown’s great modesty and unblemished character, and that I truly believe him to be highly worthy of your confidence and favour; which will be esteemed also as a particular favour confered on myself. I remain with great respect and esteem Dear Sir, your affectionate friend and most humble Servant