University of Virginia Library

1798-12-04

For the honor I have recei-
ved, in the very obliging and flattering sen
timents transmitted in your letter of the 14th ult,
I pray you to accept all my gratitude and thanks.

From the genteel, & handsome exte-
rior of Mr. Church (your son) and the favo.
rable report of his merit, by Gen'l Hamilton,
you have the most pleasing presage, of his
future usefullness & consequence; and as far
as I can contribute thereto -consistently with
my other duties, -he may freely command me.

Mrs. Washington, was she here,
would thank you herself, as I do in her
behalf, for your kind remembrance of
her, and family. —The good wishes you
are pleased to offer on my account, I re-
ciprocate with the most respectful consi-
deration, -and have the honor to be