E[ncl]osed you have an attested Copy of the Notice give[n] Weston, <mutilated> be pleased to request of the District-Court of De<mutilated> award of Commissioners with Liberty to either of the Parties o<mutilated> Notice to claim a Dedimus for taking Evidence in Philada and <mutilated> otherwise I fear I shall never come at tryal.

     On my part you'll be pleased to name David Rittenhouse Esqr <mutilated> Field and Robert Smith Merchants all of Philadelphia. Nich[olas] Philip Rogers and Zebulon Hollingsworth of Baltimore. I have also enclosed a Copy of the Dedimus you desired might <mutilated> I wish you a safe & pleasant Journey & am &c.