I did not receive till yesterday yours of the 2d inst. I lose no time in complying with its request by the inclosed line of introduction to Govr. Duval, the only person in that quarter to whom I cd. address one. He will be more than sufficient to afford you friendly attentions as far as you may have occasion for them. He is a highly estimable man & probably known to you thro’ his Connections in Virga. as you will of course be to him thro’ yours.

The only drawback I feel from the pleasure I take in the letter I write is in the inference from yours, and from the Newspapers that Virga. is threatned with the loss of a Citizen of a class she can so little spare. I offer my best wishes at the same time that should such be the event, you will be as much a gainer as your adopted Sphere will be by your removal.