A paralysis of the optic nerves obliges me to leave my charge & take a voyage to Europe. I should wish to spend a half hour with La Fayette. If you felt as if you could favour me with a line to him, it would confer a great & lasting obligation. Refuse without reluctance if you must. If you can comply address to me to N. York where I shall take packet as soon as I hear from you. Excuse my brief scrawl as I write with my eyes shut—With my affec. regard