Expecting to leave Gand tomorrow for Bruges & Ostend, I must beg the favor of you should any letters for me be recommended to your Care to keep them by you ’till you hear again from me—My Stay at both the above mentioned places, depending on many Circumstances, is very uncertain—

Do me the honor to make my Compliments to his Excellency Dr. franklin—

I remain, Sir, With the utmost respect Your mos. obt. humble Sert.