Your letter of the 19th instant came duly to hand. I think you were perfectly right in accepting the appointment of Associate Judge—Not only for the reasons you have mentioned, but on every other account.

     I only regret that Judge Wilson had it not in his power to have postponed his exit¹ (which I am persuaded he was not indisposed to do) to a later period. The Elections in New Jersey are not favourable, & in Pennsylvania—so far as we have heard—are bad. What these, and such like will produce, is left for wiser heads than mine to foretell. I auger very ill of them.

     I wish your Circuit may be pleasant and honorable to you, and that you may return safe to your family & friends. The Season is propitious for a Southern tour. and I hope your attention to the duties of your present Office will give satisfaction. Of some of the Judges who have gone that Circuit their has been heavy Complaints— I am Yr sincere friend & Affecte Uncle