The last thing I did at Trenton was to write a few Lines to you, which you have doubtless recd.—I arrived here on monday Eveng. and Yesterday dined with the Presidt— Mrs: Washington made very friendly Enquiries about You and the children—

The Question of war or peace seems to be as much in Suspence here as in NYork when I left you. I am rather inclined to think that peace will continue, but should not be surpized if war should take place— In the present State of Things it will be best to be ready for the Latter Event in every Respect.

As I shall remain here at least two Days I flatter myself with the pleasure of recieving several Letters from you before my Departure for Delaware. I met Fœdy at Delaware Briston [Bristol?]— he had seen our Friends at Baltimore, and if I understood him right had letters from them for You. Does Susan meant to come to New York before her Journey to the Western Country— I heard at Trenton that Judge Simms had left it in her option.

10th. the Expectation of recg a Letter from you induced me to postpone closing this Letter, and sending it to the post office untill to Day. I am glad to hear that so many Boards had been sent to Rye— the aspect of the Times is such that prudential arrangements calculated on the Prospect of war shd. not be neglected nor too long postponed— Peace or war appears to me a Question which cannot now be solved—unless things should take a Turn in the mean Time, I think it will be best on my Return to push on our affairs at Bedford briskly— There is much Irritation and agitation in this town and in Congress— G. Britain has acted unwisely and unjustly, & there is some Danger of our acting intemperately. I hope my Letter to Majr. Lyon has been sent—1 remember to write to our friends at Rye— I yet have Remains of the Rheumatism; but I think they abate, tho very gradually—

Col. Wadsworth told me Yesterday that his Son was to be married to a Daughter of Mr Trumbull, the late Speaker.2 The Intimacy long subsisting between the two Families, must render this Match particularly pleasing to both. Say nothing of this for the present— The Conduct of the new french Minister here seems to be generally approved— I have heard several Gentlemen speak handsomely of him— the Report of Genets intended Marriage, is in Circulation here— How his fall may operate on the Lady & her connections excites curiosity— But these matters are unimportant to You or to me, further than as they may give occasion to useful observations. My Love to the Children Adieu my Dear Sally yours very sincerely and affectionately