The Hon A Stephenson late Speaker of the H Reps—has politely suggested the propriety of sending you a set of the American Journal &c for examination if you have leissure. Congress you will have perceived, have noticed it respectfully. If it be consistent with your other engagements, to look at it, & express your opinion of it be so kind as to do it. In so doing you will confer a very great obligation. I am Sir very respectfully your Obedt Sert.