I am on my [way]1 to Key West in East-Florida, as Collector of Customs for that port. I thought that I wou’d do myself the pleasure of saying to you that I do, and ever shall retain a grateful, and affectionate recollection of you, as a pre-eminent advocate, and friend to the equal rights of man; and as the illustrious author of the declaration of our independence. I do most Sincerely hope that the evening2 of your days, may be as tranquil and happy, as their prime has been useful in the promotion of the best interests of mankind. believe me honoured Sir, your inflexible friend