I had this day the pleasure of receiving1 Your favor of the 11th Inst. with the Alphabetical Index of Authors Names &c.

As You will have seen by the Newspapers the Library Come of the Senate reported with great promptness a resolution to authorise them to contract for the library, and in terms worthy of the object, wch the Senate as promptly adopted.

A similar recommendation having subsequently gone to the House from their committee was discussed on Tuesday. I understand, from the indication of sentiment, furnished by this discission,2 as well as from conversation with a number of members, that a decided majority are in favor of the offer; the opposition made was from the federal side of the House, and was rather incidental than direct. I entertain scarcely a doubt of the eventual adoption of the resolution, and that, probably, within a few days. You are, however perfectly acquainted with the mode of transacting business in a large deliberate-body, and know how difficult it is to make any accurate calculation of the period within wch any pending measure will be drawn to a close. Should a determination take place I will not fail to advise You of it without delay, directing3 to Monticello, until otherwise desired.

Be pleased to give our best remembrances to Mr & Mrs Randolph with the other members of Your family, and [ac]cept my assurances of high and unequivocal respect & regard.

Sa H Smith