Not knowing when I shall have an Opportunity of paying my Respects to your Excellency, an honor which I have long ambitioned, I take the Liberty of fowarding pr. Post the Letters committed to my Care: among them is one from the Marquis de la Fayette; who is well acquainted with my Reverence for your exalted Character and eminent Services, and of which he promised me to acquaint your Exy:, but should he have neglected it, I hope you will not be less persuaded of the sincerity thereof, as well as of the Regret I have in not being at present able to assure you personally of the same:

With great Respect, I have the honor to be, Sir, Your Excellency’s most obedt. & most humble Servant