With every Sentiment of Respect and Esteem, I have the Honour to Congratulate you on the final completion of American Independence to you, thou Virtuous Patriot, they owe much—to your illustrious Character, words are wanting to pay due respect. I shall sum up all in a few, thou art great, thou hast proved faithfull and honest in the Day of Tryal. Though not an American born, My Villa will be honoured with a pillar, to remind Posterity of thy transcendant Virtues—it is partly finished;

I arrived here only 15 Days prior to the General Election, and when all the Kingdom had been conversing for 8 months during my Absence, yet I had and am returned, by a large Majority, in opposition to Government, Lawn Sleeves and an amazing Expenditure of money—and I did not one Guinea.

In 1781 I moved for a bill for the more Equal Representation of the People. I obtained leave—the Ministry opposed the reading of it—but now they dare not. I think that measure Must now succeed and all other Subordinate Measures of Trade will follow of Course.

Permit me now—to aske as a private Man—whether it will not be necessary to have Some Law or Declaration from the Parliament in this Country, in order to fix a Trade with America, or whether we are deemed to be included in the late Treaty.

Lady Newenham, who reveres you and who never Ceases wishing for your prosperity and happiness desires her sincerest respects to you—my son joins me in every sentiment of respect and Esteem I have the Honor, to be, my Dear Sir with respect and Esteem your Excellencys Most obedient and most Humble Servant