I am emboldened again to trouble you, in consequence of having met with so kind and flattering a reception on a recent occasion;

The law relative to non imprisonment for debt—I am pleased and proud to say, has taken effect, and is accompanied with the most cheering consequences—Altho’ opposed with great vigour by the members of the bar and others—immediately interested—it was successfully and triumphantly sustained before the representatives of the people—and will ever remain a monument of the superior wisdom of a people governed by reason and justice, in Comparison with those who look only to precedent for law.

I send you a report and Bill on the subject of capital punishment. The arguments are condensed as much as possible—and when proposed to be read—I did not think it propriety to call up the question during the session—being under the impression that the public mind should be called to its addoption, as a matter that would certainly take place—some time before the passage of the bill—Your opinion, my dear sir, will be invaluable on this subject, and as I am desirous to concentrate the opinion of the wisest and best men of our Country shall feel myself peculiarly obliged and gratified by the recept. of your opinion.

The American People have for so long a time been accustomed to look upon your views and opinions with reverential respect that it cannot on this occasion fail to produce the most salutary effect I remain sir with great respect Your Admirer and humble st