
          ends it operations with the coming
in of a new administration usually
as I am informed does [very?]
little and while it continues its
session until the last day for
the purpose perhaps of being
present at the Inauguration
it leaves the business of law
making to its sucessors. The
establishment of a mint in
New York is a favourite project
with Mr Walker and as he
is a favourite with Congresss
perhaps the lawmay pass I
will make enquiry and let you
know I hope it may pass for
in that case your chances of [success?]
will be greater provided [he?]
has the appointing power.

I am much pleased to
learn that Hastings [Grant?]
has received the appointment
I did intend on the receipt
of your letter to write in his
        