An American Soldier takes the liberty to call himself to your Memory, Devoted as your whole attention to the important Concerns of the Country; i have not Call’d yet any part of it, to assure you that my heart will be alwais full of your goodness too me. i hope to have in few weeks the honor to present you my respects.1 excuse me, i beg you, if i d’ont express my-self in English, as i wish, to explain all what i feel for your Excellency, the General Chastellux who has Some benevolence, Can be the interpreter of My sentiments. i have the Honor to be With the Most affectionate attachment, and unfeigned Respect Your Excellency’s Most obedient Servant