The last Letter from you which has reached me is dated the 5 Augt. last—1 Two Days ago I recd. the news papers you was so kind as to send me by Capt. Kemp— the Derangements caused by the late fever at New York seem to have extended to every thing in that City—

The Treaty between Austria and Naples countenanced the probability of a war between them and France; and subsequent Events do not encrease the prospect of a general peace. It appears that the Invasion of Egypt followed by Nelsons victory, has produced a Declaration of war by the Turk ag[ains]t. France. If it be true that Oglore has not only been pardoned but promoted, the affairs of the turkish Empire must be in sad State— Russian anxiaties are dangerous Remedies for Imbecilities at Home— I suspect the Turk has much to fear.

The Directory and Buonoparte have gotten rid of each other, and they both must know and think of it— I presume therefore that Buonoparte when deciding on his present Expedition did not calculate with Certainty on aid from them, and consequently that his Expectation of Success must rest on other Circumstances— What may be his objects or his Fate cannot be known or foreseen as yet— possibly and I think not improbably, important Consequences will be the Result— One has already taken place— I mean the bringing the Turks into the war—

Britain makes a distinguished Figure, and the United States have by their late Measures compensated in some Degree for their preceding Errors— French Influence continues very active, and will not be entirely expelled— their Agents and partizans are less loud and insolent, but not less industrious and unprincipled— much will depend on the present Session of Congress, and on this head I am not free from apprehensions—

our Friend Ames was here some weeks ago— in better Health than I have seen him for Years. Benson is far from well— a weakness in his Bowels gradually diminishes his Strength, and no medicines have hitherto been of much use to him— His Spirits are good, and he is not very uncomfortable; but I fear this complaint will undermine his Constitution and bring on premature Infirmities— Hobart by the appointment of District Judge is provided for— I saw him last Summer in good Health and Spirits at West Chester; where he improves his Farm and sees his Friends with great pleasure— Gen. Schuyler whose Situation was thought desperate, has recovered wonderfully, by the use or Respiration of oxogen air, prepared and prescribed by Dr. Stringer.2 I hope London agrees with you and your Family, and it will give me pleasure to hear that Mrs. Gore enjoys good Health there notwithstanding the Smoke which deprives that City of much Sunshine— As to Mr Gore, he is blest with robust Health—may it continue. Remember me to them & Mrs. King. I am Dr Sir Yours Sincerely