[undecipherable] August 26th, 1796 [undecipherable] Philadelphia September 26, 1796 Rejoice my dear General, to learn from Mr. Bingham that your health is even better than usual, and that you propose making a visit to Philadelphia in the course of the winter. [undecipherable] the freedom of inviting you to pitch your tent with me while you remain in our city- a good bed, a clean fire side, a wholesome ration, and a most affectionate welcome await you. It is unnecessary to say that there exists no Being with whom I can more gladly and gratefully share the comforts I enjoy, than with you my ever respected and beloved friend. Come, then, and enable me to repay a mite of that mass of goodness which I have received at your hands - and if any of your family are hapning this way tell them that they will make me happy by a call, and by taking a bed at my house. Let me have an opportunity of demonstrating to all your friends, who come to Philadelphia, my respect for your introduction of them. Make my best compliments acceptable to Mrs. Lincoln, and to the family - and believe me with heartfelt affection. Your ever faithful, W Jackson Will it be in your way to get one of your friends, on whom you can rely to ship me a barrel of the best [undecipherable] oil for chamber lamps [undecipherable] pray you to do so. W J.