I duly received your letter & will of course see La Fayette and procure the busts.1 The Peacock will, it is said, be ready on Wednesday, and we expect to sail on that day. I do not contemplate a long residence in France and hope that I may soon be permitted to return to America which I leave with a heavy heart. In the expectation of having again the pleasure in a short time of seeing you, and with every wish for your health and happiness, I remain with gratitude and respect Dear Sir, Your affectionate & obedt. Servt.