You are probably aware that for some time past an engagement has existed between Miss Adeline & myself and I assure you that on my part it has not been made without a full consideration of the importance of such an union. and the sacred and important charge that I shall take upon myself, my situation and condition from your intimate acquaintance with [unclear: me must ] be well known to you. I have no estate except the oppinion [opinion] of my neighbours [neighbors] my future prospects can be better judged of by you than myself we have [unclear: paid ] upon the last week in April for the consumation [consummation] of [added: our] nuptials I hope that the engagement will met your approbation and that the time may suit the convenience of yourselves & family should I receive a favorable answer all I can do is to promise my best exertions to render your Daughter happy & discharge the duties I shall owe you.

I expect to [unclear: leave ] tomorrow and hope you will give me a [unclear: definite ] answer before I start, drop me a note by my friend IG Harris .

Respectfully

I [Isaac] B. Williams

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