The enclosed letter has been handed to me, as the person first named of the commissioners to conduct the Lottery lately authorized by the General Assembly. Capt Richardson, I understand was requested by Mr T. J. Randolph to make application to Messrs Yates & McIntyre on the subject. I have only to add that my associates (Messrs. Nicholas & Anderson) & myself will take pleasure in conforming to your wishes with regard to the scheme & management of the Lottery.