Having been requested by J Marston Esqr to send to him through your hand, a copy of the Mecklenburg N C. resolutions as printed in the Essex Register, June 5. I have taken the liberty of adding another copy for your own use, as he assured me you had sent your own copy to a friend.

With increased affection, / & with the highest reverence of your personal virtues, / & unrivalled public services to your Country, / your devoted Servant,