I have had the Honor to receive a very polite Address from you; &, tho' I have not the Pleasure to be personally acquainted with you, I beg Leave to assure you it was very acceptable to me from the Mother of Mr Bushrod Washington. I suppose I am indebted to his too generous & gratefull Heart for this Instance of your Attention. He was introduced to Mr Powel by his Uncle, whose Recommendation alone would have given him a sufficient Title to our Respect, but his own Merit confirms his Claim to our Regard. Your Reasons for having sent him to Phila.