In consequence—Messs B & G. Williams being Acknowledged one of the first Commercial Houses in Baltimore & placing entire Confidence on Mr Morton—I instantly complied with his directions—least Accident might prevent its good effects, and the same day remitted Messr Williams the $1100—Stipulating expressly for the Use of Messs Morton & Russell of Bordeau in a/c said site of Exchange—Requesting the favr of their transmitting sd Bills to me here,—and should Mr Mortons embarkation be delayed a few posts I should be happy to hand the good Genl the 1st Bill by so good a Conveyance—the 2d & 3d to Th: Jefferson Esqr and the 4th to remain with me as usual—this being the precise state of the Negociation I am waiting the issue—to inform you of its final Conclusion—I hope in time for to Morrows Mail—

The 20th last Evenings post Messr Williams inclosed to me Mr Mortons sett of ex. on Messrs Morton & Russell in Bordeau on 60 days After sight in my favr for 5,500–franc’s—2d & 3d herewith inclosed to your Care, endorsed and made payable by me—to the Order of Messr Hoffingan & Co Bankers in Paris—for the Use & a/c of Genl Thads Kosciusko the 1st of which I purpose in course of a day or two to trans the Genl together with his a/c up to the 19h Instant, ※ Balance in his favr $173^{⁵⁰⁄₁₀₀}—in Care of Mr Morton, who purposes embarking for Bordeau on the raising of the Embargo,—upon the whole, I am Happy in having thus far accomplished so Critical and interesting a Negociation—

PS. suppose unforeseen Accident to happen to the firm—in Bordeau—Mr Morton being there I can have no redress here—of course the Genl Banker will have not only to protest but to recover on the premises at Bordeau—