The anxiety that I feel for my brothers situation, and Mr. Minor’s absence from home, induces me to take the liberty of obtruding my self, to your notice, by inclosing Ryland’s, letter to me, on the subject of his inteded residence in Europe.

You, will I, trust Good Sir, excuse my forwardness, and be assured of the high respect, & esteem of Dr. Sir Your Most Obt. Sevt.