I take the liberty of Enclosing you a Copy of the foederal Convention, and of the resolutions of our house upon the same subject. An attempt has been made to repeal the Port law, but it has been rejected by a very great majority who nevertheless seem disposed to amend it, in such a manner as to confine the restrictions to foreign vessels only & either to have but one Port at Norfolk or a great many. if the latter method is adopted I hope we may get one at Yeocomico. The great questions, whether we ought to Emit a paper mony, or suffer property to be tendered in discharge of debts were yesterday debated and determined unanimously in the Negative. This Sir I hope you will communicate to your acquaintances and Neighbours as perhaps I may not have time to write to my friends by this opportunity. I hope that such a determination in the Legislature to be honest, will contribute to the restoration of private credit & Confidence. The important subject of Finance is not yet brough[t] forward. I hope & believe that an arrangement will be made not only to relieve the present weight of Taxation but gradually to sink the principal of our debt. the additional duty of 6/ pr Hogsd on imported Tobo is taken off. The Militia are to be furnished with arms at the expence of the public by a resolution of our House. British Debts have been as yet only hinted at. A plan of Instalments is now before the house, and being advocated by the leading Men, will have a great chance to succeed.

     Present me respectfully to Cousin² Turberville & family & believe to be with great regard Dr Sir your very Obed. Humbl. Servant