From Thomas Jefferson
Philadelph[ia]
Sir
The bearer hereof, mr Ca<mutilated> from Holland, of distinction & m<mutilated> tour through Virginia, of seaci<mutilated> chief, which has a celebrity of it<mutilated> -cieves from it’s master, I take t<mutilated> -mission for the indulgence of his <mutilated> you be perfectly merits any attent<mutilated> goodness to show him. he is well h<mutilated> -self. I have the honour to be <mutilated> Your most obed[t]. & most hum[ble svt.]
Th. Jefferson