We feel much obliged to you and Mrs Madison for your kind invitation to call on you before our leaving the neighbourhood—We had intended to do so as a mark of our regard and to take an affectionate farewell But we regret the suggestion of your inability to see us at Barboursville—and still hope to do so—Our Children will be up by thursday [se ennights] when we shall be most happy to see you and Mrs Madison—We offer our best respects