Imploy’d when the servant called in fixing The tube (or female screw) to the rack work to anticipate your wish, having heard of the Telescope, Orrery &c being at the Navy office prior—Am sory I could not detain the servt. & horse without permission till finished, which short time would do, as every thing is ready to attach—I will have the honor of finishing & simplifying the small business so soon as you have made the comparitive trial—I expect the new one has the advantage. I have the

Honor to be Sir Yours Respectivly