The undersigned respectfully request, that you abolish the franking power, and reduce ordinary letter postage to two cents, and, that of news papers in due proportion.

Many thanks for your remembering me so far as to send some documents which I not long since received. You will perceive that I am now settled in this place & although it may excite your wonder, I have not only changed up residence since you had knowledge of me but have had the honor of a degree of D.D. from our old College! Must not that be a sign that it is soon to expire! By request I send you this petition which you may dispose of as you see fit;