I cannot omit this opportunity of acquainting you, that, altho I had repeatedly called to pay my respects to his Excellency Mr. Adams & Lady; without ever being so fortunate as to meet them; yet a day or two since I had the honour to receive a Card from Mrs. Adams, requesting my advice for a favorite domestick, who is indisposed.—

As I am indebted to your kind offices for this favour; I could not but inform you of it, as I think it will give you pleasure.—

At the same time I much wish to apologize more effectually for the repeated importunities to which I have troubled you with—but find myself unable to do it otherways than by assuring you that I sincerely hope, you have not done anything contrary to your own Judgement—or convenience—

I am sure, you have my best wishes for a prosperous voyage,—health & every blessing—

I improve this opportunity to present a copy to the good old Dr/ of the Journal of my two aerial Experiments; which I perhaps should have been able to have rendered more perfect, if I had been favoured with any ideas or observations of Mr. Blanchard—but as I have never been able to obtain either;—I must rely on the indulgence of my friends, to accept it, imperfect as it is.—I shall be very happy, if you can derive any the the smallest amusement there from—

I need not remind you, that I stand indebted to your friendly suggestions, for the Idea of preparing the Schedule which enabled me, to mark with precision the order of Events, as they succeeded each other; & for which I again thank you; as for the series of kindnesses, which you have been pleased to confer on me, ever since.—

I have likewise improved this opportunity to present a copy, to his Royal Highness le Duc de Chartres; & to his Grace the Duke of Dorset; which are the only ones, I have made.—

I hope the venerable Dr may honour me with his observations & corrections;—& that you will indulge me in like manner.—

self interested as I feel myself;—& so much do I want your patronage;—that I am truly sorry you are leaving Europe; & hope you will soon return, at all points agreable to your wishes—Happy in any ideas which you may think remarkable or useful for me; they will ever meet with a grateful attention on my part; altho the greatest you can at present confer, would be to favour with any wishes of your own, him, who has the pleasure to very, very cordially & affectionately, your oblidged friend & obedient humble servant