The Managers of the American Bible Society, heard Your Acceptance of the office of a Vice President of that Institution with peculiar satisfaction.1 In the approbation of One, whom his Country has justly honored, they will feel the power of no common stimulus to go on with promptness & vigor in the good Work consigned to their hands.

That Your life may long be spared & your usefulness in promoting the best interests of sinful men be Continued is the Wish & prayer of all who know how to value Your character & appreciate Your services for our Common Country. I have the honor to be, Sir Your obedt servt