I have lately taken the liberty of sending to you several of our legislative documents; and now have the pleasure of inclosing a Report extended under a special order this House—not for any merit which the paper may contain but mainly for the purpose of availing of the occasion to renew the expression of my high respect and esteem for your character and person—and to tender the assurance of my sincerest Wishes for the long continuance of the health and happiness of yourself and of your Mrs. Madison—and to beg that You will believe me to be with perfect truth your very obedient Servant