At the request of Mr. Delambre1 one of the Secretaries of the National Institute of France; I want to forward to him some observations on the eclipses of Jupiters satellites to compare with his new Tables, which he is anxious to publish soon; but is at the same time desirous to make them as perfect as possible. As this exchange of Astronomical observations is of importance to a useful branch of science, I wish to give certainty, and expedition to the conveyance. If it should therefore not be inconsistent with the arrangements of your Office, I will thank you to have the packet forwar[d]ed with your despatches to our Minister at Paris. The packet will be ready by the first of next month. I am sir with sentiments of sincere esteem and respect, your friend and Hbl. Servt