I am to the 7th. november, This goes by Capn. eden Shotwell, to whom I have delivered my Letter of the 6th. Inst. to the Collector of the Customs at charleston Inclosing Bill of Loading for the Box Prunes & Dryed figs to his address, to be forwarded to you at charleston;

I am Sorry his Brig Venûs is Cleared and Ready to Sail, for I would have embraced that opportunity to have Shipped on her the 2 chests containing 100 Btls. virgin hermitage wine 6 do. vin de Paille—for you Sir, & 31 Bottles do. for Senor. Butler, which by a Letter from Messrs. Jourdan & fils of Tain I am receiving, they have Sent me on the 4th. Inst. but cannot be here before the 11th. do. & for a while it will not be here other vessels bound for U.S.

I will Send you the Invoice of that wine & of the Parcel via Bordeaux, when the whole will have been Shipped; I beg you to accept the Box of Dryed prûnes & figs;—

I wish when this will reach you, that my young Friend & late chancor. Juliûs oliver, Should be at washington to pay you his Respectfull visit, with our best Respects; begging you to honor him with your Kind Protection; I, as well as him self, will be ever Gratefull to you, if you Judge proper to Confirm or appoint him again as chancelor under me for this Place;—

I will consider this Great Favor from you, the Same as if Conferred to my own Son Should I be so happy as to have one to offer you in the Service of the united States;

I have the honor to be with Great Respect & for ever—

Dear Sir Your most obedient humble & Devoted Servant—