I delivered your letter to Genl Washington1 at Chester where I met him, and soon found that very prudential considerations had determined him against the Acceptance of the Invitations of his Friends, He gave much such reasons as indeed My own mind had Suggested before, and I acquiesced, so that He lodged at the City Tavern and I understand that Mr Osgoods House is prepared for his Reception at New York. Your letter however gave pleasure & the writing of it was not lost Labour, I expect soon to have the pleasure of paying my Respects to Mrs. Jay & yourself personally being always Dear Sir Your Obedt hble Servt