It is my official duty to mention that the public trial in speaking for the Boylston prizes for elocution, of which, by the institution you are one of the judges will take place -in the meeting House on thursday next beginning at half past nine of AM. At the same time, I know it wilt not be convenient for you to be present & I do not wish you to have the trouble of replying to this notice; tho’ always gratified & honored with everything under your hand.—I hope the Secretary of State will be with you by that time, & in that case will thank you to communicate to him the notice of the occasion—to which I shall give him a particular invitation

I informed Mr Shaw of our receiving the book by Senator Tracy presented through you by Mr. Jefferson & desired him to express our thanks for your kind attention to the commission

With all veneration & regard / I am, Dear Sir, / Your ob. servt