I Embrace with Great Pleasure the Favourable opportunity of Mr. Dejean’s Return to Philadelphia, in order to present my Respects to your excellency. The Good Marquis de la Fayette and I we had conceived Strong Hopes of seeing him appointed Agent for Georgia from whence it was Probable the Minister wou’d draw annually a large quantity of Life Oak but the northern contractors have been too successfull, and have destroyed all Mr. Dejean Expectations. He is the bearer of a Letter from the Good comtesse de Houdetot, who has warmly Interested herself in his behalf. I hope the situation of his affairs and Your Excellency’s Influence will enable him to Return, and dwell once more in his house at Detroit in Peace and Liberty.

I have the Honor of being with the Highest consideration and Respect Your Excellency’s Most obedient Humble servant