Passing thro’ this City, on my return to England after a tour, which I have made thro’ the Kingdom of Spain, I should hold myself highly culpable not to pay my respects to the great Supporter, and firm Friend of the Civil Liberty of Mankind.

In the late contest with America the Virtuous have reason to rejoice at the distruction of that arbitrary power, whose only aim was Tyrrany and despotism, and the Sufferers to curse the Authors of so complicated a ruin, and dismemberment of Empire, but the Philosopher looks calmly on, and taking a retrospect of history of the world, concludes, that England, as well as every other Government must in the order of nature undergo a decay, and that as its rise has been similar to the rise of many, consequently so must its fall be.

I trust, Sir, you will pardon my abrupt insrusion on you, imputing it solely to the veneration, and esteem, I have for your character, and if it should not be inconvenient I shall be rejoiced to make you avisit to morrow morning; at the same time I beg to offer you my Services, if you should have any Commands for England. I Remain with Sincerity and respect. Sir Your most obedient humble Servant.