The Revd Ichabod Nichols of Portland being about to pass through Philadelphia, I have taken the liberty of introducing him to your acquaintance— He is a gentleman of very high reputation for talents, for literary & theological acquirements & for unaffected piety— He intends in his tour to visit Mount Vernon; & I regret most sincerely that he cannot have the advantage of your presence to increase the interest of the scene— I am sure that you will be greatly interested in the conversation of this gentleman, than whom no one can be more worthy of your attention— I am with the highest respect & esteem your faithful friend & Servant