I am much obliged by your Letter of the 2d. of this month—1 your Letter to Mr. Randolph goes by the aurora to New York. we have had several late arrivals from thence & from Ph[iladelphi]a.— In the Adriana from the latter Place Mr. Saml. Bayard came passenger, He is appointed by the Governmt. to superintended the Prosecution of Claims & appeals in the Capture Causes.—2 The Insurrection in Pennsylvania was dissipating fast, and Govt. will derive Strength from its Suppression. The general Irritation had considerably abated. Specie and Emigrants were daily arriving— Trade brisk, and the prices of all our Productions unusually high. It was believed that there would be a large majority of federal Representatives returned to Congress. Mr. Smith of So. Carolina was re-elected. notwithstanding the Efforts of our Jacobins, affairs in general had assumed a more favorable aspect.3

Appearances here indicate another Campaign. The Issue of it cannot fail of being important in its Consequences. If the united States preserve peace and Tranquility, they will have Reason to be thankful.— I become daily more and more convinced that the best Disposition towards us prevails here.— Remember me to your Brother, and be assured of the Esteem and Regard with which I am Dear Sir Your most obedt. & h’ble Servt