10 May 1802, Department of State. “Your Letter of february 17th.1 with the Documents annexed were duly received and laid before the President, who was pleased in consequence of your representation, to direct a Letter to be written to Mr. Cabot of which a Copy is enclosed.2 By Mr. Cabots answer, I find that he proposes to comply with your summons to resume the functions of assessor to your board, and on the terms explained to him. He will embark without delay, and will probably be the bearer of this Letter.”