To Richard Peters
Washington March 24—1824
My dear Sir
The Session of the Supreme Court will terminate today, after a continuance of 54 days, during which time, we have disposed of about 66 causes, many of them difficult, & some greatly interesting to the Nation. I shall return to Mount Vernon without delay, and endeavour to hasten the preparations for my Northern Journey. The unusual length of the Session puts it totally out of my power to go to Trenton; and I fear that I shall not be able to get to Phila. before the 2d or 3d day of the Court. I must therefore ask the favor of you to have the G. Jury sworn & sent out, with or without a charge, as may suit your convenience. My wish is to attack the docket as soon as I arrive—Hoping soon to see you & to see you in your Usual State of good health & Spirits. I am my dear Sir Yr affect. & faithful Servt
Bush. Washington
Please present my complts & thanks to your Son for his letter & the agreable information it contains. I should write to him but for the hurry I am in.
ALS, PHi: Peters Manuscripts. The cover was addressed to Peters at "Belmont near Philadelphia."