I have Just recd. a Letter per Capt. Jones from my Son Gur-don in which he greatfully acknowledges your kindness in admitting him into your Famaly, at the Request of my particular friend Silas Dean Esqr.; this favour Lays me under the greatest Obligation which I acknowledge with True gratitude of Heart, I have wrote my worthy Friend Mr. Silas Dean Requesting his further favour & attention to my Son, & if mr Dean Judges it best for my Son to Remain in your office until he Can fix him in a good Counting House, I Shall ever esteem it a double Obligation if you will permitt him to Continue with you; I have made a great Sacrifice of Interest in our Struggle for Independency and business much Interrupted prevents my providing for my Children as I wish, and a few years ago had a Right to Expect. I am with Every Sense of Obligation your Honours most Obedent. & very Humle. Servt