Delayed by several unavoidable accidents I did not arrive here till Sunday last. I was happy to find your Acquittal confirmed by Congress, and most sincerely congratulate you on that important as well as pleasing Event.1 What is next to be done is a Question which I flatter myself you will determine in a Manner most conducive to the Interest of that great Cause of which you have been an able & zealous advocate. Permit me to hint that in my opinion thate Army is your proper Field. my Reason for thinking so will occur to You. But should military Operations cease during the Winter, & your Absence become not improper, Your Friends will be happy to see you here— Much ought not to be committed to paper—it is sufficient to say it will be in your Power to render essential Services to your Country in this House. By no Means think of Resignation. I wont enlarge— God bless you—believe me to be very Sincerely your Friend.