It was my intention to have made you and Mrs. Madison a visit about this time—but unexpectedly I find myself under the necessity of going to Richmond—to which place I shall set out this morning, and after remaining there a few days, shall proceed to Washington, and after staying there two or three weeks, shall go on to Philadelphia, and expect to return to Virginia in March or April, when I hope to have the happiness of spending some days with you and Mrs. M. In the mean time I beg you and her to be assured of the affectionate regard of

If I can render you or Mrs M: any service in Washing or Phia. I should be gratified to do so as you both well know.