M. Quincy has 335 he has in an estimable manner brought up a large family, which is commendable, & his sons & daughters have all distinguished themselves in the schools they were at. I was indeed sorry & surprised when I heard of the dismissal of those two officers, and, as their friend, I most humbly petition your beneficent influence in their behalf.
I take the liberty of inclosing a private letter which I have today received from W. Mentor. Trusting you will pardon my presumption in troubling you for your intervention on behalf of my unfortunate friends, I have the honour to be, Sir, Your most obedient Servant Cheep. M. Aalcombe