Your Esteemed favr: 23d. Announces Mr Madisons intentions drawing upon me, for your part of the wines—lately imported at N York … shall be duly honored—as well, your proposed draft. in favr M Reibelt for $150.

The Presidents inclosed Note, for—750—dated 11 Sepr. in lieu of the one of same date … for—500—will also, be duly Attended too.—Mr LeMaire, had discharged the servants wages, before I could have recieved any Monies at W. Bank, and when recieved—I askd him how much he wanted. his Ansr: was—3 or 400—when I tendered him the former Amot. I told him—whenever more was wanted, it was at his service—with which he was, perfectly satisfied—and my only reason—why! I preferred paying the $300—was, lest, any unexpected Claim—or demand might interfere—between the present, & 6 Sepr—while my own Bank (from a remittance & paymts made)—was reduced, to a mere trifle—The Presidents, bale. $139.97. still rests, in W. Bank, to the Presidents Credit, & sole use, I shall inform Mr Dougherty—respecting Mr Andrews Ornaments—waiting your return 2d. Octr.

—with congratulations on your plentifull Crops—while here—the complaints of a continued drouth, is become general & much to be lamented—indeed!

with the greatest Respect, I am, the Presidents—most Obedt: & very hume servant,