[Copy] Phil^a Sept. 16. 1784 Sir I designed to have done myself the Honor of speaking to you on my return through Trenton, but my time, and the Court then sitting did not permit — as I shall leave this City on the commencement of the next month, I wish to answer your letter previous to my departure. I wish therefore to be informed from [you?] of the extent of your demand from the public, or in other words when you consider yourself as to have been out of the service? I am Sir with respect Your &c Here^a