I have had the pleasure of seeing at my friend Mr. Marat's experiments, a man Whom I admir'd a long While ago. I Would not speak to you, not to be indiscreet, about my Litterarys en-terprises & the prospectus of my philosophical Biblioteck on the penal Laws, Which I sent to you a fortnight ago, With a Letter unanswer'd, for what I was much disappointed. The thir'd vol-ume of that Biblioteck contains the acccount of american laws on the crimes, With a commentary. Will you be so good as to accept of the little discourse I have the honour of sending to you. It Belongeth to the same Matter. Un doubtedly, the object, if not the style, shall move your Concern & pity.

I am With the utmost respect your most humble & most obedient Servant