I beg pardon for giving you this trouble but as the enclosed Letter is of some consequence to the writer of it, I take the liberty of placing it under your care—. Mr. Stephenson is the Gentleman who waited on you at Passy about eighteen months ago— He is a Friend to our Country and a particular Friend of mine— I flatter myself I shall be favoured with a Letter from you by this Day’s mail, and I am, with very great respect, your obt. and most humble Servant