I had the pleasure of recieving, on Saturday last, your Letter of the 21st. of Feby—1 It gratified me to learn from it, that you was in excellent Health—and I hope that a kind Providence will continue to promote your Prosperity.—

The Communications which had occurred between you and the Committee of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania, were interesting. In a Letter from them of the 10th. ult. they expressed a Desire to obtain from me any Information in my Possession, not improper for publication— I answered it on the 24th., and referred to the Contents of my Letter to you of the 24th. of March 1811.— Should any copies be taken, I hope they will be taken in the whole and not of only Parts of that Letter. As to publication—You and those Gentlemen can, with more Facility than I can, consider and conclude on that Head—2

I regret leaving so much blank paper in this Letter—but so it is— From early in the Summer to this time, my long continued Sickness and Debility, have become so increased, that writing soon produces weariness— I cannot ^however^ forbear adding my assurances of the constant Esteem, Regard and Attachment with which I am Dear Sir Your affte. Friend