Intending to present a Memorial to the next Legislature of Virginia on the subject of some of my rights as a Revolutionary Officer; I find, in stating some material facts & circumstances, I am unavoidably led into certain scenes & transactions in which you had a considerable share. As much has been said about those transactions as they relate to you, I deem it proper & fair to submit the perusal of the rough draft of that Memorial to you, to afford you an opportunity of correcting any errors that may be in that part of it, or supplying, by your assisting recollection, any deficiency of mine.

I have no apprehension that any mere difference of opinion in minor points of policy which may have occurred Since, will obliterate from your recollection, any of the Services of those who fell within your notice or sphere of action, in that great & favorite cause of the American Revolution, in which we all so well agreed & ardently struggled; & about which, I believe, there is yet but little difference of opinion.

And, while I am Sure, you will not refuse your testimony in favor of any revolutionary character, on the one hand; I cannot for a moment suppose, you will be suspected of any undue partiality & bias in favor of one who may have differed with you on those subsequent & minor points of policy: And one favorable word from such a witness, will be worth more than Volumes from friends of corresponding Sentiments, & perhaps, too partial feelings.

A few lines from you on these subjects will, therefore, be thankfully received. The Memorial, & Commission signed by yourself, I presume, are all the papers necessary for your perusal. These you will be so good as to return to me, inclosed and sealed, as sent. I will be glad Col. Randolph see the Memorial as he is a Member, & I am sure, a friend to the Soldier, particularly one who assisted in bestowing the full & national right to every free & independent American Representative.

Hoping that your health is better than I lately heard it was, & that your latter days may be the days of present & future happiness to yourself; I conclude by subscribing myself, respectfully,