The Count Del Verme, an Italian Nobleman of great Distinction, does me the honour to be the Bearer of this. I have not the satisfaction to be personally acquainted with this Gentleman, but am much sollicited by some of my particular Friends, to whom his Merits and Character are known to afford him this Introduction to you.

He is, I understand, a great Traveller, and his view in going to America is merely to see the Country, and its great Men: I pray you will shew him every Civility, and afford him that Counsel which as a Stranger he may stand in need of. With great Respect I am, Dear Sir, Your most obedient and most humble Servant