S t. James's Aug. t 4 th 1783

Sir

I have receiv'd the honor of your Letter, and am very

sorry I was prevented from having the pleasure of seeing you when

you called at the Offices; on your return to Town I hope I shall be more

fortunate.

The very distinguished character which your son has so very deservedly

acquired will make me very desirous to recommend it to my Son to cultivate

his acquaintance and intimate friendship, and there are so few young

men who endeavour to acquire useful knowledge that those who do have a just

right to every possible encouragement, and I shall be happy if I can in

any shape be of the least use to Mr Bentham; and I shall hope he

will find my son deserving of his acquaintance and friendship, and I shall

take the the liberty to desire you will give him a Line of

Introduction when I have the pleasure of seeing you.

I am with great Truth & esteem Sir Your ms t obed. t

humble Servant

W m Fraser.

To Jeremiah Bentham Esq r

Datchet near Windsor

Free

W m Fraser.