I enclose two letters from Giacomo Ruggi, & a letter from Genl Lafayette on the subject of them. I enclose also an undated answer to Ruggi who appears to have been equally precipitate in his outset, and neglectful in suffering such a lapse of time, without seeking the information on which his perseverance should have depended. If you think a different answer could be safely given, be so good as to return the one sent; and to be assured, that any thing deemed proper & practicable in the case, will receive all the aid I can give. With affecte regards