The Bearer Dr Ruston is a Friend of mine who has some Business in Maryland wherein your Councils and Countenance may be of use to him. May I presume so much upon our ancient Friendship as to recommend him to those civilities you have a pleasure in showing to strangers of Merit. Such you will find him. He was in England many years while I lived there, and always a firm Friend to the American cause. With great and sincere Esteem I am, ever, my dear Friend, yours most affectionately