My friend Dr Patterson & myself have arranged our University matters in such sort as to be able to pay a hurried visit to his Daughter on the Rappahannock; where we shall pick up Miss Leiper, who will return with us to the University. It is my earnest desire to pay my respects to you, and Dr. Patterson & Miss Leiper will probably accompany me. We shall be at Montpellier on Tuesday the 2d. Inst. when I hope to find Mrs. Madison and yourself possessing the good health which recent accounts have ascribed to you. Believe me, dear Sir, With great respect & esteem, faithfully your obliged Servant