TO JAMES MADISON.
MAD. MSS.
Feby 23. 1795.
Hond. Sir
Inclosed is the explanation from the offices concerning
Mr L's claim.—The Treaty made by Mr Jay
is not yet come to hand & we know nothing more of
its articles than what has been conjectured from the
hints in the News papers. I have already let you
know that if you mean that I shd sell your paper you
must forward the proper power. The period is becoming
favorable. It can now be sold at par, as
I shall not be able to get off for some time after the
adjournment, you may venture to write & communicate
with me till I give you notice that your
letters will be too late. If you, my mother or Fanny
want any particular articles to be got let me know
it. I understand it is reported in some parts of my
District that I decline being a candidate in March.
Perhaps I ought on many considerations to do so—
but I have said nothing from which the Report
could spring, and find myself constrained again to
sacrifice both my inclination and interest. If you
have an opportunity of seeing or dropping a few
lines to any particular friend in Louisa (say Mr A.
Fontaine) I should therefore be glad you would contradict
the Report, as well as let it be known that
it is not in my power to be in the district before the
election as I would wish. I rely on you & my
brother W. to give the proper explanations in Orange
& Madison Counties—Congs. will adjourn on the 3d.
of March—
