No advice, or Appearance, of Mr Madisons dft. on me, or that, of the President,—but daily expected.—Note of the 3d July, payable ¼. for $2000.—the Notice came 2 days earlier than had been Noticed in my Memorm—fortunately, the very day (in time) for paymt.—when that and the $1600. at B of C. Messrs. J & H. for $253.33 &ca. are Accomplished—Mr LeMaire shall be furnished wth: the Residue.

My Wine, Brandy, Spermc. & tallow Candles Box Soap & loaf Sugar, are already Arrived—that my Wants—(exclusive of remittances) are but few—I am therefore—not wholly determined, proceeding—on my intended Journey to Philada—the very extra expences & fatigue—will—do away—all my little profits—which scarsely defray my house Rent—my present, Years estimate (notwithstandg my frugality) leaves me a Dt to Stock $300—and upwards exclusive of some trifling bad debts, which ever will be the Case in this line of business—the Custom of this place is so divided, and the succession of New Stores, continually increasing they are not supportable on their own basis—

The Revd Mr Pryces $4. as well McCorkles paper will be Attended to, whether I proceed—on my Journey, or not.

Mr Le’Maire have already put up—in a Neat Box, 6 pots, portable Soup—if it should be forwarded to Monticello or remain here—the President, will please inform me.

I am sir, most Respectfully your Obedt. & very hum servt.