University of Virginia Library

TO JAMES MADISON.

Hond Sir,—I recd. great pleasure from your's recd.
by the last post which removed the apprehensions excited
by your preceding one regarding the state of my
mother's health. I hope this will find her still further
recovered. The time of my setting out for
Virga. is still somewhat precarious: several matters
being before Congs. which I wish to see first decided.
An answer to this if not delayed will probably find me
here.

The definitive Treaty is not yet come over. Sr. G.
Carlton has notified to Congs. his receipt of final orders
for the evacuation of N. York, but fixes no time

at which they are to be carried into execution. Genl.
Washington has been here some days at the invitation
of Gongs. & will be consulted on the provision necessary
in time of peace for the security of this country.
I inclose you one of the latest papers containing the
address of the Presidt. to the assembly of Pena. The
latter have unanimously acceded to the late recom̃endations
of Congs. with respect to revenue, and a
change of the rule for apportioning the common burdens.
It is said they are also about to address Congs.
on the event which occasioned their removal, & to
provide expressly for the protection of Congs. in case
they sd. deem Philada. the fittest place for the transaction
of business untill a final residence shall be
chosen. What effect this may have is uncertain. We
are exceedingly crowded in this place; too much so
both for our own comfort & for the despatch of business.
Mr. Jones & myself are in one room scarcely
ten feet square & in one bed. With the best regards
for all the family