If you still retain any of that affection, which in former days, (I still remember with pleasure) you entertained for me, I should think it would afford you some degree of satisfaction, to have it in your power, at the same time that you are doing an act of justice to the Community at large, to have it in your power to confer a favor on your other Daughter, as you used formerly to call me. All I mean by this application is to request you to consider Mr. Oswald’s case. I would never, if I know my own heart, solicit any favor, but what I think perfectly consistent with justice and rectitude: And I do think if you will take the trouble to consider of this affair, you will join with me in saying, that he has been unjustly confined; and that if such things are allowed, they may be of dangerous consequences. Therefore, I doubt not, you will use your influence in his favor.

I could wish to know your sentiments. I should be glad my writing to you might be known only to ourselves. I hope you will pardon the liberty I have taken; and whether you coincide in opinion with me or not, I shall still remain, your affectionate Humble servant