W. B. Screven, Beaufort, SC, to John Rippon, London, 29 May 1809.

Revd and Respected Sir

         Your politeness to us in London has made an indelible impression on which the active scences of life have not effaced. With this continent I beg leave to introduce to yr acquaintance and friendship (should the avocations of a useful life permit) Mr Jno Campbell, of respectable parentage and connections in South Carolina – Mr Campbell made serious impressive visits [to] England with the purpose of becoming edified and instructed by [paper torn] In this pursuit yr assistance no doubt will be gratefully received by the young Gentleman at the same time that you confer an obligation on much respected Sir

                     Yr Obedt Sert

                                 W B Screven

Beaufort So Carolina

Address: The Revd | Doctor Rippon | No. 11 Grange Road | London | attention Mr Jno Campbell

Postmark: London 8 August 1809

Text: John Rippon Letters, British Library, Add. Ms. 25389, fol. 29.