We have been rejoycing with exceeding joy at the news of the result at Washington— Now we hope the Gentlemen will do something. I got your letter of Monday & at the same time was informed that the choice was finally made.1 Our former suspence was so uncomfortable, that any thing would have been considered a relief— It comforts me that New-England would not yield, but the rest have done better than nothing.

I shall accompany my Mother to New York, where I may probably remain three or four days— You need not cease writing however, nor will I—

Your’s