Be pleased not take umbridge at the following lines as they come from one you never saw, nor perhaps ever heard of.—Had I the least Idea that these lines would in any shape affront you, Be it far from me to have written them.—

On the 14th inst. I had two Sons born which were yesterday noon christened and named Thomas Jefferson and James Madison.—My reason why I called my two sons after these eminent persons, was because I fancied the names, &C. &C.—

Perhaps you may think it strange I wrote to you on such a Topic, but be assured sir, I meant no offence, so hoping you may enjoy a long and happy life I take the freedom to sign myself your Very poor, but is, and always was Dr Sir, your very sincere friend, whose Character is unblemished &C.

Thomas L. Dillehay