I have written to you to Poplar Grove, stating my acceptance of the Chairs of Chemistry & its attendant branches, & of Law, at Central College; and my readiness to remove thither about Midsummer next, 1818. I wish I had known before, that the Institution wd accept of my services so early as that period; yr letter stating this, has not been received. I write this lest there should be delay or miscarriage of the letter directed to Poplar Grove, for there is some great defect in the Post offices on the route.

When I come about Midsummer next, the Visitors may make use of me in any way that will enable me to serve the interests of the Institution.

I am as usual, at all times