Your favor of the 17th Ulto announcing the decree in Cresap's suit has afforded me the most sincere gratification. I have written to Mr Chapman Johnson to Join Mr Wickham on the side of McLain in case the appeal should be prosecuted, of which I will thank you to inform me when the fact is ascertained. I am also anxious to hear whether Tomlinsons suit has been revived.

     I have not forgotten my promise of an additional fee on the successful termination of these suits in the Court of Chancery. I am with great regard Dear Sir very sincerely yrs