Your favor of the 14 Sept. reached Alexa. after I had left home. A copy of it has lately been forwarded to me, at this place, by a friend who I authorised to open my letters during my absence, and I beg leave now to thank you for the communication which it conveys.

I promised to write to you respecting the Mohawk lands as soon as I returned home. I find by the Schedule to the General's will that he values this land at $6 per acre, stating that the latter Sales have been at that price, & that what remains unsold will fetch that or more.

     I return you, my dear Sir, my sincere thanks for your favor of the 6th Ulto, and particularly for the kind and friendly interest which you are so good as to take in the Safety of myself & family during the late invasion of this part of the Country by the Enemy. I am happy to have it in my power to say that I escaped in person and property all kind of injury and loss. The squadron lay off this place some days in its ascent and on its return, and yet I do not believe that during the whole time a single barge approached this Shore.

I recd a letter yesterday from the Treasurer informing me that a<s> my Attorney you had recd a draft on Richmond for the amount of my salary due the 1st instant. Will you have the goodness to point out to me the manner in which I am to draw so as to have the benefit of recieving bank notes of the Bank of Virginia at Richmond? I am Dr Sir very respectfully yr ob. Servt

     Your favor of the 17th Ulto announcing the decree in Cresap's suit has afforded me the most sincere gratification. I have written to Mr Chapman Johnson to Join Mr Wickham on the side of McLain in case the appeal should be prosecuted, of which I will thank you to inform me when the fact is ascertained. I am also anxious to hear whether Tomlinsons suit has been revived.

     I have left the letter to Mr Barbour with you, asking the favour of you to present it, and also to use your influence towards getting the appointment for Mr Macrae. From what I can learn at the war department the success of applicants will depend much on personal application, and I am assured that if the application be made in this way by gov. Barbour our object will be attained. As both capt. Macrae & myself feel greatly interested in getting this appointment I hope you will excuse the trouble we have given you. with much respect & esteem, Yr ob. St

The carriage returned the day before yesterday by which I recd your letter & the distressing information of your being still very unwell in consequence of the cold you carried with you from hence. I hope that with care & the proper application of medicines, you will soon remove your Complaint.

     The first information I recd of the death of Mr Griffith was from a particular friend, who is an applicant for the vacant office, and was so prior to the appointment of that gentleman. Satisfied that he was well qualified to fill it, I gave him to understand that he might expect my vote, which was accompanied by letters of recommendation to the other members of the bench. I am dear Sir very sincerely your mo. ob. servt

     I enclosed you Mr Chs Lees Acceptance some time ago for £40.1.4 but have not since been fav'd with an acknowledgment of that letter. I will thank you for a line upon that subject as soon as possible and am Gentn Your Mo. ob. Servt

     Mr Wm A. Washington requested that I would get the Organ conveyed to this place, that he might the more conveniently procure a water carriage for it from hence to his House. I send a Cart for this purpose, and if it can be removed in this manner without injury you will oblige me by assisting my Servants with your advice about the proper manner of bringing it. I am Sir Your Obedt Humbl. Servant