The Bearer of these Lines is Mr Lakanal Member of the french institut, officer of the University and inspector General of the New Metrical System who abandons those functions and a Handsome treatment to Become a Settler in the State of Kentucky. He Has for Several years been in the Representative Assemblies of france, and is Going to Seeck in the U.S. Liberty, Security, and Happiness. I Cannot procure for Him a Greater Gratification than by introducing Him to you, and I know you will find a pleasure in favouring Him with your Advices and Recommendations for the part of the Country Where He means to Settle Himself and family.

after a short excursion into public life I am Returned to my Rural Retirement in a Situation not unlike that which prevented my Accepting your kind invitation. I Have not for a very long while Heard from you and eagerly Beg you to write were it only for a line.