I take the liberty to enclose you a bill at 60 days drawn by C. P. Wayne of this city on Ezra Sargeant of New York for $500. which you will much oblige me by having presented to the drawee. Should it be accepted, you will please recieve the money at maturity for my account; if refused, I will thank you to return it under protest to the drawer. I must beg the favour of a letter addressed to me at Mount Vernon informing me of its fate. With very great regard I am dear Sir sincerely & respectfully yrs