I have received from Mr Stephen pleasonton the bond which had been sent to you for the faithful discharge of the Consular duties, return’d for not being in due form. I have executed one agreeable to the form he has sent me, & transmit it by the same vessel in which this is to Mr Christopher Johnston & Mr Robert Ferguson for signature, after which they are desired to have it delivered to you.

I now have the honor to inclose you the table of imports & exports, by which you will observe the number of our ships entering & clearing at this port for the last year exceeds that of any preceding.

I took the liberty on a former occasion to suggest to you the propriety of submitting to the president the appointment of a succession to the late Mr Murray, who was Consul for Glasgow. In the Interim a Mr James Likly acts for me at Greenock.

I still remain without the laws passed the session of Congress, which commenced in Decr 1803. May I request the favor of you to have orders given for their being sent me.

Altho’ the crops of wheat have been good, yet the prices continue as ⅌ this price current. I have the honor to be with perfect Respe⟨ct⟩ Sir Your most Obed. Servt