I had yesterday the Honor of recieving the Presidents Esteemed favr: 20th. inclosing the two Notes specified, whose dates and Amts: are perfectly convenient;—

And happy to learn your almost miraculous, escape, from the perilous thunder storm, & deluge of rain for so considerable a time. poor Mr Burwell I fear will undergo a Relapse.—it was however fortunate, under present circumstances, that he stopped at the good Doctrs. whose immediate aid, & Accomodation—was most acceptable.

your horses must have suffered greatly. I hope in future the President will guard against such disastrous Accidents—by travelling in a Close Carriage—on a more frequented public road.—the inclosed letter, handed me this morning, by Mr. LeMaire was Accompanied with an Oblong box—or Case, he says abt: 3 by 1 feet, recd a few days since via Norfolk—

With great respect, & best wishes await, the good family, and thrice happy Mr & Mrs Carey I am the Presidents, most Obedt: & very huml Servt.