The glass arrived here, (seemingly in good condition) a few days ago, we are now engaged in makeing the sashes, Mr Perrey has got the roofs of the S.E. offices & covered way ready to lay the floor on, & Mr Chisholm has got the most of the rooms plaistered & Bricks ready to raise the Chimneys. Mr Perrey says you Purposed haveing a new roof put on the south Pavillion if so I think it would be adviseable to have it done before you move your Books in there—if you can make it Perfectly Convinient I Should be glad to have one hundred Dollars the first week in May, but I do not wish you to put your self to any inconvenience to send it. I am Sir with respect your very Humble servant