Your favor of the 30th. October, with the Sieur Pharoux’ power of Attorney was forwarded to me from Virginia by Mr. Alexander about ten days ago,he has since been here, and I paid every respect to your recommendation, that his short stay would admit of; two days ago he returned to Virginia—

I shall not omit taking care of the Sieur Pharoux’ Business, as soon as I have made myself Master of it as your Baker he claims my attention, & the more so, as he is an honest & skillfull Baker, these are characteristicks that seldom, I am afraid, go hand in hand, in that business, for if a Man has much Skill as a Baker, he is generally thought to be a great Rogue—but joking apart, his business shall be taken care of—The postscript to your Letter gave me great pleasure, you say Ben is well, & without flattering a very promising Youth I am happy that he has your good opinion, and flatter myself he will derive something from your good example—Mr. Alexander informs me, that he is a great favorite with you as this is the case: he must benefit by your instructions—We expect in a few days to add to your list of Cousins, those at present on the list, join with your Aunt and myself in a great of Love & Affection, I am ever Dear Temple Your affectionate Uncle