I received yours of the 14th
with surprise. In answer I will
say, I could find innumerable
excuses all of wich would
be reeasonable but my concience
will not allow me to make
any however seemingly emportant
they may be And I will breefly
answer if it is the Lords
will that i should perform
a mission I will bee on hand
and do the best i can under
the many Obstacles to
contend with