M^r Nathan Jones, Sir Recd. yours of the 1^st Ins^t. and proceed this day agreeable to your intimation and Col Rechden tain orders for Governor Bell. The disagreeableness of the season on Journey to Oswego was no cepting inconveniences there I should have submitted it with pleasure the unnecessary and malicious embarrassments were such that I was to counteract them in the most convenient mode which was by endeavouring to surmount insurmountable obstacles I am not insensible to the indulgence I have rec^d by being permitted to continue in the Service of my country by the [undecipherable: other] of an agreeable education for your attention his be found I feel grateful and believe me [undecipherable] respectfully A/r B^t & S. Lieu^t [undecipherable]