By what accident it happened I know not, but your kind letter of the 6th: of August, never came to my hand till the 7th of this month of Novr: before which time the vacancy in the Office of Collector of 77 the port of Charleston was filled.1 But if even that event had not happened it is probable that no representation of mine concerning a Gentleman in your State, of whose character and accomplishments & connections my knowledge must be very imperfect, would have had much weight with the President in comparison with the gentlemen of the Senate and House of Representatives from the neighborhood. I thank you Sir for your personal civilities to me. I doubt not America will continue to reward me as generously as she has ever done. For my posterity I wish no other rewards or honors than their talents and virtues may merrit: from a free and enlightened people, and that the same rewards may be obtained by you, and every other worthy citizen, is the sincere wish of Sir, / Your most obedt: / and most humble sert:

I have this morning, Receiv’d your kind letter of the 15 of May.1 from the hand of Mr: Caznave, who arrived here from Bayonne a few days ago. Among the many mourners for Dr: Price, I believe myself to be one of the most sincere in America because my esteem and affection for him was the result not only of his writings, but of a personal knowledge of his many virtues and endearing social qualities. I have agreed with Mr Caznave to present him to Genl Washington on Tuesday next, and shall be happy in any other opportunity of doing them any little service that may be in my power. That these partners will add to the Wealth of America and find their emolument in it; I have no doubt. The commerce and wealth of this country grows as fast as its population and fame; I wish I could be sure that its virtues and Wisdom would encrease in the same ratio. Will you do me the favor to remember my regards to all my acquaintance at Hackney and elsewhere And Mrs Adams requests the same favor. This Letter will probably be favor’d, by Mr Morris,2 the eldest son of 78 my friend Mr Robt: Morris, a Senator of the US. and formerly the famous financier.

With much esteem I am Sir your friend / And Hum Servant