As Lady Newenham wishes to get Soon into a Warm Climate, I intend to set off for Lyons, Marsailles, Toulon & the Isles Hieres on Friday; and therefore beg Leave to trespass further on His Excellency’s friendship, by requesting, he will give me, or obtain for, me some letters of Introductions to some friends in those Cities, & likewise Liberty from the Governors to reside in Marsailles, & stay a day or two in Toulon in our way to the Isles; This Countenance shall never be disgraced or abused by me or any of my family; My Constant appearance in the Uniform of an Irish Volunteer, might be misinterpreted, unless I had Such respectable Introduction, and as I propose Staying Some months in those parts; my residence will be rendered perfectly agreable under such respectable Introductions—

I wish to have the Honer of the Marquiss company to Dinner on Wenesday, but would not offer to ask him, untill I consulted his Excellency or you; as I am not Sufficiently acquainted with the Etiquette of the Court, whether such an Invitation from a Stranger would be taken as proper; I respect his Principles & Character so highly, that I Shall be happy in having that honor to mention on my return to Ireland; but you, Dr Sir, will please to Direct me—

We go this morning to Versailles & shall be glad to receive your answer (if Convenient) this Evening—

The Ladies are truly concerned, that they cannot have their Sincere wishes gratified in receiving his Excellency, at Dinner, on Wenesday next, as the Continent of North America Cannot produce a warmer or more sincere Friend to the United States, than Lady Newenham is & always has been—they join me in Due respects I have the Honor to be Dear sir your most obliged & most sincere Hble: Servt.