I arrived here in three days from New-York, last Monday Evening, the 21st: instt:— I found my father in good health and spirits— My mother has been very unwell, but I am happy to tell you is upon the recovery.

Whitcomb got here two days ago, and brought me, your facetious letter of the 18th:—with the Port-Folio, for which I give you my thanks— But it is still incomplete for the prospectus, is wanting—1 Be kind enough to get one, from Dennie, or Dickens and keep it untill I see you, which will be soon— I have concluded, or rather find myself compelled to go on, the whole way to Washington, after my wife— And I shall leave this certainly not later than the 15th: of next month— If I am lucky in my passage from Rhode-Island, I may be with you at Philadelphia by the 20th:

I shall not complain of Mrs: Roberts’s bill, which I believe with you to be as reasonable, as we could have lodg’d else where.

I have determined for the sake of peace, and for the want of better employment, to resume my residence and my profession in Boston— I have not yet got an house, nor reconciled myself to entering upon my own.— But I confirm myself more and more in the determination to have no concern whatsoever in politics— There is not a party in this country with which an honest man can act without blushing, and I feel myself rather more strongly attached to my principles than to the ambition of any place or power, in the gift of this Country—

Your’s affectionately.

Last friday Evening, the 25th. Whitcomb to my great joy arrived and brought the tidings of your safe arrival at Washington; he was detained four days at New-York; so that your letter of the 16th: reached me at the same time— I enjoyed over again the happiness of your meeting with your parents and family; and as you are apprehensive of too much inconvenience on your journey hither without me, I have resolved to indulge my own inclinations and yours, and in a fortnight from this time Shall set out to join you— I hope to be at Washington about the 22d: or 23d: of next month, and both the season and the roads will make it necessary for us to be here early in November— Coll: Smith and my sister will expect to have a few days of your company at New-York, so that I hope you will make your arrangements to recommence your pilgrimage with me by the 25th: of October at the latest.

I have been endeavouring to procure a house for you, and have I believe fixed upon a choice—1 It will probably not answer your expectations, and is certainly very far from the accommodations I should wish to procure you— But it goes to the utmost bounds of my power, and you have so long submitted to inconveniences with me that I hope you will cheerfully continue to put up with others— We shall probably not be able to enter upon the house before the new year, but in the mean time you will receive a most cordial welcome, and find I hope an agreeable residence here— I hope you will prevail upon your sister Caroline to come and pass the winter with you— My parents here, will be very happy to see her, and untill we get settled, she will contribute to make this spot still more the abode of happiness.

Farewell, my best beloved— Remember me affectionately to your parents and family—ten thousand kisses to George, and believe me to the last gasp yours