I had the pleasure of duly receiving your letter written from Georgia, and have written one to Mr. Clay founded on its acquiescence in the arrangment tendered to you.1

I am truly concerned at the view you give of the situation into which the unfortunate measure of Congress has thrown Dr Bibb; and should consider myself as befriending one of the best of men and most enlightened of patriots, if I could find a relief from it. But on turning my thoughts on every side, I see nothing practicable that is worthy of him and adequate to the object. I am persuaded that the same difficulty restrained you from suggesting something on the occasion. I anxiously wish that the unfavorable tide may take another turn before the critical epoch arrives; and in the mean time shall be attentive to any eligible prospect that may be opened or suggested.

The enclosed case of a condemned Soldier has been some time lying by me. Considering his youth & that it is his first offence, the punishment is too great notwithstanding the aggravating circumstance attending it. Regulate the time & mode of saving him, as you find most proper.2

I enclose a printed Remonstrance from Tennessee, the original of which came lately to hand;3 and one from the Mississippi Territory.4 The measures which have been taken in relation to the Indians form an answer to them. Accept my cordial regards