I recd your letter, and have been disappointed in not seeing you here agreeable to your promise. I am glad that you have determined to give your undivided attention to Mr Wayne's business, & he will no doubt make the allowance of a dollar per day as before agreed upon, in case he feels satisfied of your prompt attention to the obtaining subscriptions – Certainly no time is now to be lost as the first vol. will soon be in the press. – I hope you will set out immediately to the Southward where you will have fine winter quarters & cannot fail of success in your undertaking.

Should Mr Wayne not be in Phila you will oblige him by sending the enclosed to him immediately by express, as it is important that he should meet me at Frankfort the day after tomorrow. The letter is sent under cover to you at his request – excuse the trouble I give you & believe me Sir very respectfully yrs