Will you give to the inclosed observations of mr Madison as early a perusal as you can? I have always been in hopes that you and he would by discussion come to a common opinion. I suppose however this has not taken place: and the views of our constitution in preferring a single Executive to a plurality having been to prevent the effect of divided opinions, and to ensure an unity of purpose and action, I presume I must decide between the opinions, however reluctantly. I take for granted every thing has been now stated which can affect the case. if you think so after perusal of this I will proceed to consider the case finally, deciding only on principles and leaving to the Comptroller to investigate facts, and apply the principles to them. affectionate salutations.