I am prepared and purpose to set out for Ph[iladelphi]a. Tomorrow if the Weather should prove fair. for altho I have regained more Health than I had Reason to expect to have done so soon; yet I find it delicate, and not sufficiently confirmed to admit of my travelling in bad weather. I mention this that in Case the ensuing Week should be stormy, my Absence from you may not appear singular— It is my wish as well as my Duty to attend the court, and every Exertion that prudence may permit, shall be made ^for^ that purpose— I hope the Benevolence of Congress will induce them to fix the Terms at more convenient Seasons,—especially as the public good does not require that we should be subjected to the Cold of Feby or the Heat of August—1 Mrs. Jay joins me in requesting the favor of you to present our best Compts. to Mrs. Cushing— I am Dear Sir your affec[tiona]te. & h’ble Servt.