Dear Sir I am, after a turbulent passage of near thirteen Weeks Safe arriv'd off New York harbour but am not yet satisfied with going in 'till I am assur'd such a Step will be prudent repecting the Ship's safety, which is very precarious on this side the water, in these times. I am now sending on Shore in order to gain the proper intelligence, which opportunity my friendship and esteem for yourself & family cou'd not think of missing, to inform you of my present Welfare &ca You may fully depend on hearing from me by the earliest opportunity & in a more particular manner, as I have not time_ at present to write myself from the necessary hurry of the Ship ー in the mean time beg you will present my best respects to Yr Spouse & family and accept the same Yr Self with the greatest Sincerity from Dr Sir [&c.]

To Richd Cardin Esqre
Bucklers Bury London ー England