Our meeting on the 2d consisted of mr Madison, Genl Breckenridge mr Johnson and myself. I send you a copy of our proceedings by which you will percieve important discretions confided to us. I have already spoken to mr Garrett to prepare a remittance to mr Appleton for the capitels of the Pavilions and will immediately write to mr Appleton so that we may have them in and up by Autumn.

With respect to the Library we were all anxious to begin it this year, but equally agreed not to begin it until we have so clear a view of our funds as to be sure they will suffice to finish it so as to be in no danger of asking more money for the buildings. mr Brockenbrough has kept only a general account with each Undertaker which does not enable us to know what each distinct building has cost, nor consequently what sum they will cost so as that when they shall be finished we may know exactly what sum will remain for the Library, which we estimate at about 43.M Dollars. he is now engaged in settling the accounts in such form as will give us the necessary information, and let us see exactly the ground on which we stand: so that proceeding no longer on conjectural estimates, we may have the actual expences and payments to guide us. he does not know whether this will take him a fortnight, or a month, or 6. months. but as soon as it is accomplished I will write to you, because our immediate meeting will be necessary. it is wished that the walls of the Library of a million of bricks may be got up this season. I am in the daily hope of mr Cabell’s calling on me. I salute you with affectionate & respectful friendship.