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Mount Vernon 22 May 1799

Dear Sir,

Ralph Wormeley Esq. ² (who will present this letter to you) carries one of his sons to Harvard College, to befixed there as a student. _ Being a stranger in the New England States, I beg leave to introduce him to you Acquaintance & civilities.

He is a Gentleman of respectability in his own State; _ A friend to the Constitution & Government of the Union; _ and a person of Information; _ qualifications which, I persuade myself, will insure him a ready reception with you. _

Present M^rs Washinton's best regards along with mine, to M<supr & Miss Knox;_ and the assured of the sincere & Affectionate esteem of Yours

always

G^o Washington

General Knox