I acknowledge the receipt of your’s of the 11th. instant.1

The privileges allowed to Vessels under twenty Tons appear to me in the same light in which they do to you. I should be obliged by your ideas of the most proper arrangement with regard to that description of Vessels; as the thing is perhaps not without difficulties.

I have no doubt that the Importer must make entry, as well with regard to enumerated as non-enumerated articles.

I am, Sir,   Your Obedt. Servt.