Philadelphia 19th May 1796. Dear Sir. Mr. Grandprey, a French gentleman, has requested me to favour him with a line of introduction to you, it being likely, that his affairs may lead him to Paris, and his inclinations to pay you a visit. I have found him a well bred man; a scholar, and well acquainted with the general science of law,[undecipherable] I have the honour to be with great respect [undecipherable] Your most ob sv. James McHenry James Monroe Esq