
          this was the cause, that I have not written
 to you. I received $36 of ten subscribers,
 Mr. Moffat's of Easton, and Mr. Burt's of Phildelphia
 subscription I expect at Commencement,
 and Mr. John Hart's of Princeton probably
 also. If not, I shall send to the amount to
 Mr. Putnam with the list of the dilingnent
 subscribers [crossed out: of] immediately after commencement
 Your cordial feelings towards me
 by your friendly offer, to make your house
 my home, if I should visit New York reconciles
 me again with mankind, for I see that it is
 not deprived of excellent individuals and true
 Christians; but having important business
 in Washington, where I shall go [crossed out: al] towards
 the middle of the next month, I am sorry,
 that I can not be so happy to see you
 and your dear family in New York.
 Coming to Washington I shall look out for
 the plants of Mr. Nicollet. I am also
 much indebted to you four your kindness
 by offering to me your duplicata of the
        