I have only time before my departure from this City to acknowledge the receipt of your two favors of the 1 Novr and 14 December with the several inclosures which I will take an opportunity of laying before Congress at as early a period as possible.

I should have been very happy to have seen you—here—and am sorry your health did not permit it—I hope however I shall soon have that pleasure at Mount Vernon. being with great regard—Dear sir Your very humble and Obed. Servant