I take the    to introduce to your acquaintance and civilities Jeremiah Platt, a gentleman of this City, who has just returned from a long exile of seven years, in which period he has in every instance approved himself a zealous and upright citizen of the republick a warm asserter of its liberties and ever ready to contribute his full proportion for its defence. Any attentions which you may have an opportunity of affording him and Mrs. Platt who accompanies him will be gratefuly acknowledged by me.

In this auspicious moment America has the opportunity of rising to greatness and empire. The troops who have long been hostile to the Liberty we have been seeking, at length are withdrawing from a country too stubborn to be conquered, and whose independence and soveriegnty are acknowledged, and confirmed by solemn treaties. Itin this happy conjunction of affairs we should possess true wisdom and unbiassed Justice our natural Character will be Completely formed, and posterity will experience the good effects of their fathers virtues. Mr. Platt will be able to give you the details of poloticks in America which will render it unnecessary on my part. I cannot conclude without expressing my earnest wishes that you enjoy the felicity which you have so ardently endevored to obtain for others, and that you may return to America to receive the ineffable pleasure arising from the gratitude of a free and enlightned people. I have the honor to be Sir with perfect respect Your most obedient humble servant