The delay in acknowledging the receipt of your favor of the 4th of May from New York, is to be ascribed more to the expectation I have been under of the pleasure of seeing you in this State, & at this House, than to any other cause. and I take the present occasion of assuring you, that if business or inclination should bring you to the Southward, I shall be happy in the opportunity of testifying my respect to the introduction of Sir Edward Newenham, and of offering you the civilities which are due to a Gentlemen of your merit.

By mistake, a packet whh I herewith send, was forwarded to me by a Mr McKiernan; to whose care with another for myself, it was committed by Sir Edward.1 I hope it will reach you safe; and that the delay occasioned by the circuitous rout it has taken, will be attended with no inconvenience to you. I have the honor to be Sir yr most Obedt Servt