A few days previous to recieving your letter of the 3d of Ult, I was aware that the Virginian Orator, which I sent, had not been recieved by you, as no register had been entered in any Post Office. Your letter confirmed it, & I found that the book was taken, & the letter that was inclosed in the book sent on, & recd by you: I accordingly sent another book, & letter, but am doubtful whether you have recd either. If you have recd the last letter & the book again miscarried, be so kind as to inform me, & I will send another book by a gentleman who will do himself the honor of putting it into your hands, who will in abou[t] 4 weeks start for Charlottesville

I have the honor to subscribe myself, illustrious Sir, Yr mo Obt &