I recd. lately the inclosed communication. Your position & range of information on the points of its inquiry, being so much superior to mine, I must ask your aid in giving the answers; with an exception of that relating to the laws of Usury, wch. the Statutes will furnish. The task being of a publick nature, and of common obligation, I will without apology presume on your willingness to take part in it. To my cordial respects, I must add that the clumsiness of my pen, is the effect of Rheumatism in the hand, & very sore eyes