I have just time to send you the enclosed which I found here on my return from Jefferson County the day before yesterday.

     I have so many letters to answer & so much other business to transact that I scarcely know what to begin with first.

     Present our love to Mrs W. & believe me My dear Sir very truly yr friend

     I have to acknowledge the rect of your favor of the 16th of last month, informing me that the tenth anniversary of the American bible Society will be celebrated in New York on the second thursday of next month.