The four trustees of the sinking fund, who are here, having been divided on two occasions, very interesting to the United States, I am instructed to request your attendance, as soon as it may be convenient to you. They are aware, how much their desire to see you here may interfere with your arrangements for the ensuing circuit; but in truth they cannot justify themselves in forbearing to represent to you the urgency of the case.1 I have the honor, sir, to be with very great respect & regard Yr. mo[st]. obt. servt.