Permit me with the silence and sincerity of an old friend to congratulate you on your present promotion. I hope and trust you will be able by your prudence to allay the heats and temper the ferment of parties and direct their attention so as to promote the public felicity and render your administration comfortable and happy.

I received your letter by your Grandson. By some expressions when he took his leave I find it is his wish to be employed in some public Office abroad. It must be admitted that he has a well grounded claim from the time he has devoted to the public service and the knowledge he has thereby acquired. But I submit it to your consideration whether a seat in the national council for a year or two might not be a good preparation and the best means of furthering his views. With great esteem and respect, I am Dear Sir Your affectionate Friend and Servant