Sir:
I this day recd. your letter which is the first knowledge I had of your being at Colo. Williams; however, I have been very unwell the whole week, & am at this time unable to ride off the plantation, having constant fevers. My ill state of health & the particular situation of my family will perhaps prevent my undertaking to act in the office you mention. As I have always accepted every office I have been appointed to by my Countrymen, & endeavoured to discharge my duty, previous to this appointment I expect my friends will not blame me. I shall be glad to see you and Genl. Butler when you can make it convenient, & am,