I have this moment received Mr. Lear’s packets & forward them by express to Havre.

It would appear from the direction given to the march of the guards, that the Emperor is going to Germany and it is said, for the purpose solely of an interview with Alexander & not with any hostile intention towards Austria. It is even added, that overtures to England for a peace will be the result of this interview and that these overtures will be of a character So liberal, as cannot fail to put England completely in the wrong if She does not accept them. The solution of this new political riddle may perhaps be found in the discontents which are said to prevail in Russia against the war with England. Under those Alexander has felt the necessity of doing something and has referred himself for a remedy to his good friend and adviser Napoleon who suggests a meeting at Erfurt and propositions for a general peace, &ca. &ca. the effect of which will be to engage Russia another year in the war & keep things quiet in the East while he (Napoleon) pursues his objects in the west. That this is his policy of the moment cannot be doubted Since the French army in Germany has orders to march for Spain.

My last letter was of the 28 ulto. I annex a note from a young Gentleman of the name of Poinsett. He is from Charleston (S Carolina) and if I do not mistake a Son of the late Dr. Poinsett of that place. With very high respect, I am, Sir Your most obedient & very humble Servant,