Your very kind letter of of the 7th Instant gave me all that Pleasure, which accompanies marks of cordial Esteem & Attachmt from those whose Commendation is praise, and Whose Friendship is discriminate.

Among the Objects of my mission are some which, however just, will ^not^ be difficult to easily attain’d and therefore its success will be precarious, and probably partial. The only satisfaction I promise myself from this Appointmt will flow from the rectitude with which the duties of it will be discharged, and not from a prospect of general approbation.

God grant that the time may not be far distant when Peace and Liberty shall lead you from the Field, to enjoy, in Silence & Retiremt, the Luxury of reflecting that you had saved your Country— Adieu my Dear Sir with sincere Affection and Esteem I am your Friend & Servt.