I told him I could .-- I mentioned Mr.Newton, Mr.Nisbett, and several others to him.

He took the trouble of sending for all these.

He made memorandums of their conversation, and, sending for me afterwards, showed them to me.
On learning my intention to devote myself to the cause, he paid me many handsome compliments.

He then desired me to call upon him often, and to acquaint him with my progress from time to time.

He expressed also his willingness to afford me any assistance in his power in the prosecution of my pursuits.
The carrying on of these different objects, together with the writing which was connected with them, proved very laborious, and occupied almost all my time.