Th: Jefferson returns his thanks to Dr Ewell for the copy of his eloquent oration of the 4th of July last, which he has been so kind as to send him. he recognises in it the true spirit of 76. and rejoices always to see the ardor of those days still fostered in the bosoms of his f. c. and with his thanks he prays Dr. E. to accept the assures of his constant attamts and best wishes for his health & prosperity