I have had the honor to receive your favor of the 21st Ulto—and beg your acceptance of my particular acknowledgements for the honoroable & flattering manner in which you have spoken of me, in the dedication to your Oration, delivered before our Brethren at Providence.

The Sentiments which you have expressed in your Oration, I have read with pleasure and am with great esteem & regard Dr Sir Yr Most Obedt & Obliged Hble Servt