I do not hesitate therefore to entrust to this brother
the accompanying letter: I know that he will meet with all that
he wishes, and that you will count me but as a benefactor in furnishing
occasion for the gratification of your kind inclinations. He
craves your advocacy. His cause he will explain in person, if you
but deign to regard him with a favourable eye, and embolden him to
speak freely in the presence of so august an authority. Accept my
assurance that any kindness shewn to him, I shall regard as personal to
myself. His special reason for leaving Tyana and coming to me was
the high value he attached to the presentation of a letter written by
myself in support of his application. That he may not be
disappointed of his hope; that I may continue in the enjoyment of your
consideration; that your interest in all that is good may, in this
present matter, find scope for its full exercise—are the
grounds on which I crave a gracious
reception for him, and a place amongst those nearest to
you.