The distressed situation of Doctr. William Carter born in Wms’burg educated at Wm. & Marys & having lost his Father; & the acting Executor who married my half sister not being willing to comply with the will of my deceased father; puts it totally out of my power to pursue the business I was regularly bred to—(In consequentia quorum) your pecuniary aid I solicit to defray my expences to the City of Richmond where I am sanguine to expect some help from the Virginian Legislature—(Excuse my boldness)—I Remain Sir with due rispect Yr. faithfull friend & well wisher,