Dear Brother and Sister ー

The bearer, Mr. [Charles] Smith, ² is a friend of mine, I hope you will receive him as such, and recommend him to brother and,sister Bunn; he is master's mate of the Asia man of war, and when I was obliged to fly for refuge, he received me very kindly and treated me as a gentleman, and can give you the particulars of the times and proceedings of the American rebels. They have deprived me of carrying on my business, on which I have applied to Governor Tryon, and have proved him my very worthy friend, in recommending me by him to BrigadierGeneral Robinson [James Robertson], at Boston, and shall sail for there to-morrow, and my wife, if time permit. We are both in good health and hope this will find you both, brother and sister Bunn, and all friends, and remain your ever well wishing and affectionate brother, &c.