Presuming on some Degree of personal Acquaintance I take the Liberty of recommending to your Notice my Son, Andrew Pettit, who will have this Honor to present this Letter. As a Citizen of the United States I doubt not he would receive your Countenance and Protection, and I flatter myself that neither his own Conduct nor the Circumstances of his Introduction will diminish his Claim to your favorable Notice and friendly Advice. I have the Honor to be with perfect Respect, Sir Your most Obedient and most humble Servant