I have now been four Years separated from a Brother I love, and such has been my unhappy Destiny as to sustain a       Suppression of our Correspondence, from the unfortunate Situation of Public Matters. I know that he as the Honor of being known to you, and flattering myself you will not readily suppose it possible I            offend such a Character as your’s. I take Advantage of an Absence from England to address you, with an earnest Request that the inclosed may be forwarded to Philadelphia: assuring you upon my Honor that no one offensive Syllable is in the Packet, and desiring if it is your Pleasure that you will         trouble yourself to examine it. In Hopes of your Pardon for this liberty, I have the Honor to be, Sir, Your obedient and most devoted Servant,