At the instance of, & as agent quoad hoc of H. B. Trist, I enclose you a check on the Richmond Bank, for $350.—The second shall be remitted to you in due course. You may acknowledge the rect to Browse at Donaldsonville. I live in town now—that’s the most important tidings I have to impart.

Yr letter of 12th Sep. I have just received & being liable to no interruptions, the answer will soon be despatched. As I think you ought to make any sacrifice for the benefit of yr health a removal of yourself & “Dii Penates” to Burlington, if it would conduce to that important object,...

Perry me dit au sujet de ta lettre qu’il avait trop d’occupation pour te rendre reponse avant la fin de la roulaison. Tu vois qu’il hésite—à sa place tu n’aurais pas hésité—Je ne crois pas à sa générosité. Je le crois au contraire très intéressé. que la sauce soit bonne ou mauvaise il faudra bien...

Mes enfans partent demain pour Philadelphie, et delà Se rendront à charlotteville, pour Se placer dans l’université; Se Sont deux jeunes gens qui ont déjà un beau commencement, ils ont assez de moyens naturels pour profiter, et obtenir même des Succès. J’ose espèrer, mon bon ami, que tu Seras...

I despatched a letter to you yesterday, dearest Nicholas, and in the evening Mr. Van Buren informed us of the defeat of Brother Jeff. & Mr. Rives. The news came to him in a letter from Mr. W. Rives, who says the belief is that when a scrutiny of the polls takes place the number of bad votes...

I hope your editorial venture may succeed. There is only one objection to it, which would however apply to every other enterprise for making money, that is. The expence is present, the profit future. Does the establishment rest on a solid basis, or is its present prosperity at all dependent on...