As a friend to America, and of consequence to every individual of that Country who has not merited your displeasure, I have thought myself in some measure intitled to that assistance which my situation requires, and have been happy in finding you disposed to contribute to it. Permit me now to tell you that not finding I can be of the least service to my Country by a longer tarry in Europe and having some property that requires my attention at home, I should be glad with your approbation to make the best of my way there and therefore, if agreable, by you to favor me with a line that may intitle me to convenient accomodation in any Ship destined to the Continent,     for justly are the Captains scrupulous of taking passengers, and as I have no acquaintance among them can claim no preference. If I can be of any service I shall be happy and beg you will beleive me to be most respectfully Sir Your very hum Servant