I Beg leave to Introduce to your particular Notice, The Gentleman who will present you this.—Colo: Dircks from Holland.—In his favour I need say no more to you, than that He has serv’d with reputation & Honor, in the Defence of our Country;—And has now leave of Absence to settle his Affairs, and return.—

My Letter by him to Mr: Vn: D: Capellan is left open, for your Inspection. I am, Sir. With the sincerest Esteem & Respect. Your most Hble: Servant.