I sincerely regret that you or your Grandson have in any respect been disappointed. Pritchard before this I expected would have been able to pay him. But Sir, situated as I am it only remains for me to comply with your expectations as soon as possible. I should have indulged myself with a visit to you in August last—had not my proposal remained unanswered. I am now at this place collecting the Debates of the Legislature, and my Subscribers expect that I shall remain here during the Session, which will probably continue til the middle of April. Your offer of further time is very generous, and demands my thanks. Is there no way for me to benefit by your good will, tho’ I have it not in my power immediately to attend you. May I ask of you to write me such a letter, as in case of your death, (which God forbid) will give me a reasonable time to pay the ballance that is due you—and I would pledge myself to have it completed by the first day of January next—tho’ I don’t mention this period as the one before which I would make no payments. On the contrary—I would answer two drafts in the intermediate time—say one on the 10th of June for 100 dollars and another on the 10th. Sepr. for a like Turn. As soon as I can leave this—I will prepare the accounts and hasten immediately to you. I shall take immediate order for a new Press. Your answer to this I expect—and let it releive from that anxiety which the danger of your death occasions. In that unfortunate event I shall pray that the Great God of the Universe may take you to those abodes where the Good, are rewarded for their actions. With the hope that I may yet have the pleasure of seeing you, I am your affectionate Humble Servant.