
          in working up the materials that we have
already collected. As soon as I obtain
more certain knowledge, I will write
to you again and in the mean time I
would be glad to know at what time
you propose visiting this city.

I thank you sincerely and earnestly
for the expression of your sympathy.
Throughout this business I have tasked my
judgement to do what was right, and it
will be a high gratification to know that
my friends approve my conduct.

A short time since I petitioned Congress
to pay the debts accruing from our operations
in California and the Military Committee
have been occupied in examining the 
subject. They have reported the bill, and 
the result of their examination to the 
Senate which has ordered 20,000 extra
copies to be printed. I will send you one.
        