I have the Honour to forward You this day per Mail a packet of Books addressed to Your Excellency, which came to my hands this morning from my Friend Levett Harris Esqr. our much esteemed Consul in St Petersburg.

In the hope that the mode chosen to forward this packet will be approved, and that it will safely and speedily reach its destination, I remain very respectfully

Your Excellencys’ Obedient Humble servant