After an unpleasant ride (but from which I suffered no inconvenience) I arrived here on Friday evening, I had the pleasure of finding Peter and his family well. Aunt Jay had been seriously indisposed; but I left her almost if not entirely recovered. Uncle’s health was much as usual.

Mr. Munro set out for Albany the day I arrived in town. It is said his business at that place is to oppose some petition to the Legislature, from the Manufacturing Company at Mamaroneck.1

The affairs of the Church2 continue to excite great interest, and have given rise to much warmth and asperity. The General Committee appointed by the Meeting at Mechanic Hall, deputed a sub-committee consisting of Mrss. Munro, Farmer, Farquah & Messier to confer with Dr. Hobart. They accordingly waited on him, & informed him that they had been appointed to consult with him on the means for restoring peace & harmony to the church. He told them that he would hear all they had to say, but as he could not acknowledge the authority under which they acted; or admit their right to interfere in the present disputes; he should not make them any reply; but if they would write him a letter, he would take it into consideration whether it would be proper to return an answer. The Committee replied that ^they^ did not know what reasonable objection a christian Bishop could have to confer with any members of his flock on the measures best calculated for healing divisions existing in that flock. They then took leave of Dr. H. and made their report to the general Committee, who, it is said are very much displeased. The Committee now intend to make a written communication to the Vestry at their next meeting.

You will receive with ^this^ letter a pamphlet containing remarks on your letter to Jones.3 It is attributed to Hobart; & is with great reason generally regarded as a very feeble production. I also send you some strictures on the resolutions passed at Mechanic Hall.4

Peter tells me that he & Mr. Munro examined together, the charter of Trinity Church; & that they are both of opinion that the right of voting for the Vestry of that Church, extends (under certain restrictions) to all the Episcopalians in the City.

I drank tea on Sunday evening at Aunt Cortlandts. She is remarkably well, & very friendly. James is much better.

Give my love to Nancy & Aunt Symmes. I remain my dear Father Your very affte. Son