The copy of your Oration delivered at N. H. inclosed to me for the University of Virga. has been recd. & will be duly attended to. A later mail has brought me a Copy for which I owe my personal acknowledgments.

The perusal of the Oration has left a just impression of the merit imparted to it by the copiousness of its learning & the richness of its Eloquence. Be pleased to accept Sir the assurances of my high & cordial esteem