Being informed, Dear Sir, by my friend General Bloomfield, that he proposes soon to pay his respects to you, permit me to introduce him to your acquaintance as a firm & important friend to the existing Government, an inflexible Patriot, & an influential Character in his own State, as well as in other parts of the Union. The General for a number of years filled with great dignity & energy, the executive department of New Jersey, & was one of our meritorious revolutionary Officers; a circumstance which cannot fail to ensure to him the love & attachment of the friends of the Union & of our republican Government. As a Soldier, a Statesman a Patriot & Gentleman, I am happy in the anticipation that you will hold him in high estimation.

I flatter myself with the hope that your inestimable health is restored, request you to present me in the most respectful terms to Mrs Madison, & to accept with her & Mrs Cutts my warmest wishes for your health & happiness, & to be always assured, that with the highest consideration, I have the honor to be your unfeigned friend & obedt sert