It is impossible for me to relate the anxiety I have felt, for an answer to the first letter I troubled you with; and humbly beg pardon for taking the same liberty again; but, honored Sir, relying on your goodness, I humbly beg you for an answer, as I intend leave Baltimore on Thursday next if unfortunate in obtaining the commission—

Then do, Dear honored Sir, if you would be so condescending as to favor me with a few lines before that time I will remain for ever your Debtor. Adieu, thou friend of mankind—may the tear of sorrow never bedew thy cheek; and when loaded with age & honors thy body descends into the silent grave—may thy Spirit rise resplendant to the bosom of thy creator, is the sincere wish of your most obedient humble Servt.