“I was not at home when your very pleasing communications reached Sheffield. By the same post a letter from Mr. Freeling also conveyed the welcome news. I know not how to thank you for the present and former instances of friendship you have so obligingly shown in the promotion of my interest. If you were personally to take an early hour to call on Mr. F. and thank him in my name, you will accomplish a sincere and ardent wish of my heart.
“Receive the warmest and best acknowledgments of your sincere friend and obedient servant,
