15. Letter by William P. Van Ness to Nathaniel Pendleton

ABOUT

Dr. Sir:

I have engaged two gentlemen to dine with me tomorrow. If it be perfectly immaterial to you, I should prefer taking our ride on some sub- sequent day.

I have the honor to be

Your most Obt.& very

hum. Servt.

W.P. Van Ness.

Nathn. Pendleton, Esqr.

July 4, 1804