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From Lafayette

My dear Sir

     Permit me to introduce to you, and through you to our friends, Mr Biderman Son to a very Respectable Gentleman for whom I Have long Since Entertained much attachment and Regard— I am Happy in the Conviction that a Letter of Recommendation from me does still insure a friendly Reception at Mount Vernon. Mrs Barlow and Mrs Baldwin Have afforded me an opportunity which I was Eager to improve And Hope the Request Of which they Have been the bearers Has met with your Approbation— Remember me very Respectfully and affectionately to the Relations of my paternal friend, and believe me for Ever Your Most Sincere friend

Lafayette

Source Note

ALS, DeWint: Du Pont Family Papers. Lafayette, who addressed the cover to BW at Mount Vernon, noted that the letter was to be "favor'd by Mr Biderman."