| Sir | New York July 20h. 1786 |
This will be delivered you by Mr. James Maury a Gentm. of reputation & credit in Virginia—
I beg leave to introduce him to your acquaintance and from the character I have heard of him I make no doubt you will be able through him to derive great information of the state of affairs in this Country.—I remain with great respect—Sir your most / Humbl Servant
Nathl Gorham