Inclosed are the papers I had selected for Mr Lee & yourself some time past, for the defence of the suit brout against me by Mr Braxton, & will I hope be sufficient in the Settling of the Business. The trouble Writing gives as my Sight fails, makes me Wish to see you, & suppose you will attend the Court at Dumfries, if so, beg you will <illegible> us hear, & if Possible I will meet you. Unless you should be coming up to this Neighbourhood when we should claim a Visit Exclusive of Business. Mr Prescott is not at home, My Respects to yr Lady & hope she will be Visitg her Aunt soon, that we may participate of that pleasure also. I am Sir With the highest Esteem Your Mot Obliged