I have not yet heard whether your session in Philadelphia is over & you have returned to Mount Vernon. I had supposed from your last letter that your tour would be a short one; but not having heard of its being over, I doubt whether you may not be still engaged in Philadelphia.

I had some very perplexing questions in North Carolina where several suits are brought against the state bank. If will be necessary to form some rules respecting this matter. I determined that service on the President was sufficient & that it was not necessary to resort to the distringas to compel an appearance. I suspect however that my decision will be reversed by your Honors.

I am just about entering on the trial of five or six privates who will I hope be all acquitted by the jury. Their case presents the question whether a cruizing without a lawful commission, if there be no actual robbery or murder is piracy?

I shall be much obliged if you will countermand the order for a pipe of wine for Mr Harvie. Mine I hope to receive but he seems rather disposed to chuse for himself. The mistake respecting his wish was made by my self.

As soon as the court is over I shall enter on the perusal of the letter. I am dear sir your