I recd many months ago your esteemed favor of the 10 June 1817 together with the portfolio for both of which I beg you to accept my grateful thanks.¹ I cannot with truth, and therefore I shall not attempt altogether to excuse the protracted acknowledgment of these favors; but I can assure you with perfect sincerity that it has not proceeded from insensibi[li]ity to your kindness which has made a warm & lasting impression upon my heart.