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Dear Sir
Edenton March 24th 1782

By Gentl Benbury I am happy to
acquaint you, that by the influence and request of
Mr [Littleiohn?], I am in the employ of Mr Nath Allen
from the character I have had of him, and from the
small trial I have made, I flatter myself I shall
be able to acquit myself with pleasure and satis-
faction to my employer, the Gentlemen in Edenton
of your acquaintance have treated me with every
mark of hospitality and respect immaginable,
I am under singular obligations to Gentl Benbury
Who has taken care of my mare ever since my arival
should an opportunity offer I should be [glald?]
you would return the favour and you will much
oblige me, please to give my most respectfull
compliments to my sister- I am dear sir
Your Most Obt Servt
Thos Amis