By Dr. Desgenettes, I took the liberty of enclosing some Memoirs, which I am conscious were unworthy of the Subject of them. I was at that time not very well, and was obliged to employ an Amanuensis, so that I fear thou would even find a difficulty in reading, the Scrap I sent. I meant indeed to enlarge upon the facts it might contain; but not being assured of those facts or the propriety of introducing them, I wait for the favour of a letter from thee.

I had much difficulty in writing what I did, for want of materials; as I had no data respecting the earlier periods of life; and those of advancing life were too big, and of too much importance to introduce suitable into a sheet, when volumes might be usefully employed in developing those events, and the Springs that gave rise to them; and by which Europe has been astonished and instructed. At this time there seems to be a Spirit pervading Europe, equally novel in its nature and effect. On one hand, Princes begin to view Man as Beings like unto themselves. On the other hand, the people begin to feel their own importance in their respective nations, and both begin to think, that freedom and independence, are the true Springs of industry and enterprize, which beget wealth, and the grandeur and happiness of kingdoms. May these Sentiments, which have Sprung from the American revolution, continue to inspire Princes and Subjects, till at length that perfection of government be established, which renders the happiness of the Ruler and the Ruled synonimous. The administration of power, and the obedience of the people, were naturally designed to Cooperate to this happy end; and such it must do, did not wrong policy interdict it.

I sincerely pray for the continuance of thy health, and am respectfully &c