The repeated1 trouble you have been so kind as to take in having me furnished with some of the Scupernon wine makes it a duty to inform you that the 2d cask which went to sea, came safely about half full, but perfectly pure & unadulterated which I considered as a favor redeemg the necessity which had been incurred2 of encroaching on the quantity. the last supply came also full & pure & both were remarkably fine. after so many obliging attentions shall I be too unreasonable in requesting you to inform me what individual makes the crop of best quality, as that would enable me to establish arrangemts with him for a constant supply as wanted.

The visitors of our Univty will meet on Thursday next, and I have no doubt they will join in the petn to Congress for the repeal of the duty on books & address a lre to our delegates & Senators there, who I hope will recieve the aid &3 coopern of those of N. C.