I.

Having wrote you at large by the America that has lately sailed from Portsmouth, you will give me Leave to write this merely as an Introduction to my Friend Benjn. Austin junr. Brother to Mr Austin who carried to France the News of Burgoigne’s Surrender.2 He is a worthy Branch of a respectable Family; a young Gentleman of much good Sense, highly esteemed by all his Acquaintance, and of good Reputation in the Mercantile World. I most sincerely wish him Success in his Plans of Business. He means to pass from England to France, and will not fail to do himself the Honor of waiting on the American Ambassador at the Court of that Nation. I hope he will find your Excellency in good Health, and surrounded with every Blessing.

I have the Honor to be most respectfully and with the most constant Friendship Your most obedient humble Servant

II.

Mr Brewster, a young Gentleman with whom I have long been acquainted, and for whom I have conceived a particular Regard, who is much esteemed here for his Modesty, his Assiduity and fair Character in Business will deliver this to you. He goes for England in Company with Mr Austin, and from thence to France upon Mercantile Affairs; and will not fail to pay his Respects to our Ambassador at the Court of Versailles. I could not omit to give you that favorable Idea which I have formed of him. Renewing my Wishes for the Continuance of your Excellency’s Health and great Usefulness, I am with unceasing Respect and Friendship Your most obedient and most humble Servant