I did myself the pleasure to give you a call yesterday but was not luckey enough to find you at home. I purpose to depart for Lyons &c in 2 or 3 Days & have been today with Mr. Frin to consult about a pass; he says it is necessary but may be attended with a delay of a Week or 10 Days, unless I had good friends to assist me— In Short he advised me to ask the favour of your assistance, saying that by your interference it would be granted immediately.

May I beg the favour of you to do me this pleasure, tomorrow if it be possible & you’l infinitely oblige Sir, Your mo: Obedt Servt.