Sir

Since I had the Pleasure of seeing You, I have moved my Furniture into the Country, and am at present determined to retire to my Farm, more particularly as I enjoy but an ill State of Health ー And it's probable I shall not return to Business here again, even if Affairs are happily settled ー It will therefore be impossible for me properly to execute the Commission You favor'd me with ー it being necessary that the Person, Who has the Charge, should reside in Town, I take the Liberty to recommend thereto Colo Jonathan Titcomb, as a Man well qualified to negotiate the Business ー I have hinted the Affair to him, and He will undertake it on the Terms mentioned in your Memorandum to me ー Which I now enclose ー the Alteration of the Name being all that is necessary for any other Person ー The Bearer Mr John Calef returns immediately, and will take due Care of any Orders you may please to send

I am with Thanks for your kind Intentions And Tenders of any Service in my Power, Sir [&c.]