I am informed that you have been pleased to write to the President of the united States in my behalf. I feel deeply grateful for this favor; and beg leave to send you the inclosed copy of a letter addressed to me by the Prince of Benevent, which completely justifies me2 on the only point of accusation against me renewed by mr. Crawford. I wait with great anxiety the decision of the Government—your interference is a Source of consolation—

I beg leave to inclose a copy of observations on the English doctrine of allegiance as applied to citizens of the united states: it was written, and printed when there was no prospect of a speedy peace—I find that several tracts have been lately published in England; of which one is3 by mr. Reeves, formerly of the alien-office “to shew that americans born before the Independence are, by the Law of England, not aliens” and “that mr. Jefferson might have the benefit of his american citizenship in perfect compatibility with the claims upon him from British allegiance.”

The french Government is preparing an Expedition for the Western coast of Africa, which will Sail in the course of a few weeks under the command of Capt. Baudoin for the purpose of scientific researches, and the establishment of a free Colony between the 8° and 16°. Twenty seven scientific Men will accompany this expedition—their place of rendezvous will be at cape Vert—The new establishment is to serve as a Botany-Bay for France—4

Professor Leslie of Edinsburgh, who was lately, at Paris, bid me recall him to the remembrance of mr. Randolph—for whom he has a great esteem. He asked a thousand questions concerning your family— Through him I have been requested to furnish the article america, and others for the supplement to the5 Encyclopedia Brittanica—

I sent you Some volumes in a case addressed to mr. shaler, at ghent, which unfortunately was left there—and I wait for an opportunity of forwarding it from some neighbouring port.

I have been obliged to undergo a Surgical operation for an inflammation of the eye which prevents me from having the pleasure of communicating to you other information on subjects in which you are interested— wishing you to present my respects to mr. and mrs. Randolph—with great respect I am, dear Sir, your very obedt Servant

D. B. Warden—