I know not how to express my obligation to you for the repeated presents of beautiful books the proof of Mr Jeffersons Convalescence was more precious to me than all the rest I had indeed before received a most excellent letter from his own hand which convinced me that his health might be restored but the spirit which dictated the resolution to mount the sovereign Doctor Horse convinced me that the principles of life was still so Strong as to promise a continuance of his useful existence many years to come Mr Jeffersons translation of Tracy I have long expected and wished to see and your favour has now gratified the wish of your friend and obliged humble servant