I recd some days ago your letter without a date, in which you say that the purchase of the books amounts to almost a total loss. I have but one answer to give in addition to what I have formerly written— return the books as you recieved them, and draw upon me for the Sum you paid, with interest & the freight & expenses of their transportation to you.

     Were it inconvenient to me to take back the books I should still make you this offer. But this is not the case, as Mrs Washington is desirous to replace them in her library.¹