I received last Night a Manuscript Copy of the enclosed Resolution1 which I had no doubt wou’d pass when I left Annapolis; tho’ I did not expect the Vote wou’d be unanimous. The business respecting the 50 potk shares is in such a Train as to leave no Doubt but so many shares will either be taken up by the State, or by some Individuals through the Means of the State:2 whether Virginia will do any thing, I think very doubtfull: if not the Object is but half attained. I am with the highest Respect Sir Yr mo. obt servt