I recd yesterday a letter from the Chief Justice prior to his rect of mine, and written in consequence of the one which you had addressed to him. He observes, that he thinks it impossible for you to execute the work you contemplate upon the plan proposed without the facility of frequent recurrence to the papers. I am pleased to find that we so entirely concur in opinion on that subject without previous consultation. You are therefore at liberty to prepare for packing up the books & papers, and to proceed to the completion of the work as soon as you please. Should West have closed his fishing operations & can spare the time, you will call upon him to assist you. 

I think I shall leave this City in two or three days, in which case you may expect me at M.V. from the 14th to the 16th inst. With great esteem I am Dear Sir very respectfully yr mo. ob. servt