The Bearer Mr Tardy who has been 4 Years in my ’Counting House goes to Paris for some Family Affairs. I have directed him to call on you. He can give you a full Accot of every thing that I know of Mr de C & by having the Letter I wrote you before him he will be able to answer any Question you may desire on the Subject.

Please also to return by him an answer to my Letter of the 26 March. I shall be obliged by any Civilities you may show Mr Tardy, & You may depend he is in every Respect a discreet worthy young man for whom I have a great Esteem. I am as ever most dutifully & affecy Yours