The Bearer is the Honble. John Wheelock President of Dartmouth College, who has come to Europe with a Deputation from the Trustees, supported by strong Recommendations from the first Characters in America, in order to obtain Donations for an Institution for the propagation of Knowledge and Virtue.

The respectable Recommendations Mr. Wheelock has with him make it unnecessary for me to add to them and I assure myself his personal merit joined to the Importance of his mission will entitle him to your Friendship and support.

Mr. Wheelocks Brother accompanys him and I equaly recommend him to your Notice. I am with the highest Respect Your dutifull and affectionate Kinsman