Not having it in my power to procure a draft on Richmond, I have deposited in the bank of Alexandria $50 to your credit; a certificate whereof is enclosed. This is a fee in the last appeal of McLane vs Tomlinson, which you will have the goodness to acknowledge as it is on acct of the Generals estate. With great regard I am Dear Sir very sincerely & respectfully yrs

     During my late Circuit at Phila. I met with Doct. Caldwell, the present editor of the Port folio, who expressed to me an anxious wish to obtain a biographical Memoir of Chief Justice Marshall to insert in one of the members of that work. He requested me to procure such a Sketch for him, which I promised to do if in my power. I thought of you at the time, but was apprehensive that your other engagements might oppose serious Obstacles to your undertaking it.