I return the letter of Mr Sparks, inclosed in yours of the 16th. He made his promised call a few days ago,1 without having recd. the letter to which you allude. I mentioned to him that you had forwarded it, and written to me also directly on the subject. I found him, what he had been represented, pleasing in his manner and very interesting in his conversation.

As we are not immediately to have the pleasure of welcoming yourself & Mrs. Storrow we must temper our regret, with the respect due to the laudable occupations which cause the disappointment; praying you both at the same time to accept our joint & cordial salutations.