The enclosed circular addressed t[o] the residuary legatees under the will of Genl Washigtn and the answer which accompanies it will explain to you the general nature of the Suit which Maj. Lewis & myself wish to engage in.

     I trouble you with this letter merely to request that you will let nothing prevent you from attending the Court in Alexa. on friday where I hope to have the pleasure of meeting you. Believe me sincerely & affectly yrs

     I yesterday recd your favor of the 7th, and now subjoin an extract from the will of Genl Washington containing the clause respecting the establishment of an University in the district of Columbia vz."I give and bequeath in perpetuity the 50 Shares which I hold in the potomac Compy under the afsd acts of the legislature of Virginia, towards the endowment of an University to be established within the limits of the district of Columbia, under the auspices of the general government if that Governt should incline to extend a fostering hand towards it; and until such semina

Not having with one a copy of General Washingtons will, I cannot with any degree of precision give the information you request; but as soon as I get home I will send you an extract containing the clause which relates to the National university.