I have recd a letter from Mr Dodridge in which he does not positively decline advocating your side of the Cause & promises to write me again after he has read the bills. He recommends the employing of the Mr Alexander Caldwell of Wheeling as Counsel— This for your information. I am Sir yr. ob. Servt. 

     You had hardly left the lawn before I recollected that I had not signed my name to the check I gave you on the Bank of Potomack for $619.79 as “executor of George Washington.” This is to authorize you to make that addition to the check & you will please deliver this note to the Cashier as your authority for so doing. yrs affectly

Capt. Hammond has come prepard to make some arrangement with you as it regards the claim of the Estate upon him, he wishes me to say that the arrangement made between you will be agreeable to me I have no hesitation in saying that any agreement you may enter into with him I will confirm. I am most truly yours

I have the honor of aknowledging your favour of the 28th of April with a Bill drawn by C.P. Wayne on Mr Ezra Sergeant of this city, for five Hundred Dollars, which has been accepted payable July 1st & 3rd next, the proceeds of which I shall hold Subject to your disposal. I have the honour to be with the highest Esteem Dr Sir your Obt Servt

I have recd your favour of the 8th instant with C.P. Waynes draft on Ezra Sergeant for 500 Dollars which was presented and noted for Non acceptance the 13th instant if not paid at maturity, it will be regularly protested & transmitted to you. I remain with perfect Respect Dr Sir your most obedt Servt

I have now the honor to enclose C.L. Wagnes draft on Mr Ezra Sargent for $500 at Sixty days sight which was protested for none payment the 15 Inst Charged 2 50/100 I remain very respectfully Dr Sir your Obdt Servt

     In fulfilment of my promise I return the letters to General Washington which you were so obliging as to forward to me. I should have done it sooner but that I had hoped to return at the same time the letters expected from Richmond. Will you permit me to recall your attention to the latter portion (which I believe will comprize the letters I could most wish to obtain) that the Chief Justice may not lose the opportunity of a recess for looking them up.

     The enclosed papers were left with me by Mr Geo: Washington for your inspection Mr Hammond he said wished to know whether from them he is to considered a legatee.

I cannot find Sheppards letter I am very certain I gave it to you we were comparing it with the Will, & it is probable you put it up with that, it is of much consequence to me as it has a Receipt upon it for the money paid by me. Be so good as to send me Marshall’s receipt. Yours most sincerely

Your Letter of the 6th Int. I have this day recd.

     Presuming that you have received my last, sent thro' the hands of Mr Keith, with such aids as he was able to afford you respecting my Administration of Colo. Colvils estate, and supposing, as the Chancery term is closed or about to close, that the enclosed letter from that Gentleman would not get to your hands in time to influence your measures I resolv>ed, at first, not to send it. <But upon second> thoughts have changed my mind; lea<ving it> to chance, and your own Judgment, to give it the best effect of which the information is susceptible.