This letter will be handed you by mr Dabney Overton Carr who goes to your instn to qualify himself for a military life. he is the son of my nephew, Colo S. Carr of good habits and genius, and I feel an interest in his education and future course. on these grounds permit me to ask your notice & favble disposns towrds him, and the benefits of your counsel and protection should any occasion arise in which he may need them.

I embrace with real pleasure this occasion of recalling myself to your frdly recollection and beg leave to assure you of my great & continued esteem & respect.

Th:J