Trenton. 2 Oct[ober] [year] my dear Oliver . The gentleman about [whom] [we had] we had conversation when you were with us in [Philadelphia?] is now here. I have mentioned to him, what [passed] between us respecting his settling in Baltimore, and he has taken it into consideration [undecipherable] you be able to purchase out the [undecipherable: Telegraphi?]. [undecipherable], may he rely upon a [undecipherable] to [undecipherable] him to [undecipherable] independently and as the sole [undecipherable: proprietor?] [undecipherable] establishment. [undecipherable] [undecipherable] facts; [undecipherable] not mention my name; but you may consider me as willing to be a Lender. If you can induce him to settle he will be a real acquisition. yours faithfully & affectionately James McHenry