I was so much engaged for some time before I left Monticello that it quite escaped me that my note in the Virginia bank must be near it’s term of renewal: and the failure occurs to me here where I have not your letter to remind me either of date or sum. thinking it must be over a thousand dollars I inclose you a note with a blank for the odd hundreds as well as for the date.   by my last account rendered I percieved that you were upwards of 200.D. in advance for me. this happens at the unlucky season when our river i[s] generally in default. but I left in charge with my grandson to avail himself of the first tide to send you a boatload or two of flour, which I hope he will be able soon to do. with every wish for the reestablishment of your health I salute you with constant friendship and respect.