I have the honor of forwarding three commands which were not prepared in time to go by Mr. Jefferson, and a duplicate of the instructions he carried with him. I also enclose a copy of the Journal of the last session of Congress as far as printed and a news paper containing the Ordinance for putting the necessary into commission and an act defining the powers of the committee of the states during the recess of Congress. On the third of this Month Congress was adjourned pursuant to an act passed the 26 April to meet at Trenton on the 30 of October next, With great respect I have the honor to be Gentlemen Your Most Obedient Servant