I am just arrived from Europe, and the letter which your Excellency, did me the honour to write, is now before me.

I was under some hesitation whether I ought to have, sent you the China, after having delay’d it so long, and in which time it was natural to suppose you would supply yourself elswhere. But I assure you Sir, your returning it, will not be of the least disadvantage to me; on the contrary, a benefit. You will therefore be pleased to deliver it to the order of Messrs. Mc.Call & Plumsted who will repay you whatever expences of Freight or other Charges you may have been at.

I return you many thanks for the obliging expressions of your Letter, and remain with respectful attachment, Sir, Your most Obedient & Most humble Servant