Sir, | Philada July 24th 1824 |
The enclosed Diploma has long been in my possession, but for want of a safe opportunity it has been delayed much beyond my wishes—
Mr Short, who is kind enough to take Charge of it, will deliver it to you—
I embrase this opportunity of renewing to you the assurance of the respect
Willm H. Keating
DLC: Papers of Thomas Jefferson.