I have been confined by an inflammation in my throat—or I shou’d have called on you at an early hour this day.

Perhaps your leisure moments on the morrow (if the committee-business does not monopolize you)—will permit you to give a simple negative or affirmative to my written questions—on paper?

I only ask this: in case my indisposition continues—so that I shoud not be well enough to visit You; and merely for the satisfaction of my own mind—which has perhaps been agitated by too much anxiety in the matter. Very respectfully Your affectionate And Mo. Obedt Sert.