By a line dropped for the post, tho’ perhaps too late to get into the mail, and by another by Dr. Tucker who soon followed, I informed you of the reappointment of Mr. Jefferson, that the act passed unanimously & without even an unfavorable remark.1 Col: Bland by whom this goes, conveys an official notification from Mr. Livingston, under cover to Col: Monroe.2 As you will probably in consequence of it, if not before have an interview with Mr. Jefferson, no observations on the subject are necessary.3 [I] confide in his acceptance and flatter myself with the pleasure of soon seeing him in Philada.4

I inclose you the late papers5 which are very barren, but contain every thing which falls under the head of news.

I am yr. affe. friend