I have recd. your letter of Apl 4.1 on the subject of your Work just published. I am at a loss what to suggest as to the mode of transmitting it. If you can find a conveyance to Mr. Cutts 2d. Comptroller at Washington, he will be able to forward it thence. I will endeavor to remit thro’ the same channel the price of the volume. It is not easy to obtain a note of so small an amount, nor convenient to send specie by the mail.

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