To Lafayette (unpublished)
Philada. Octr. 19. 1787
Dear Friend,

Permit me to present to you the Bearer Mr. Charles Pinkney, a Gentleman of excellent Character, one of the Members of Congress and of the late Convention, with whose Conversation you will, I am sure, be well pleased. I esteem him very highly, and therefore earnestly recommend him to those Civilities you have a Pleasure of showing to Strangers of Merit, With great Respect, I am, Dear Sir, Your most &a

B F.

Marquis de la Fayette
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