The letter that you honored me with of the 26th of May reached me in due time, along with the second and third volumes of your work, which I greatly desired to have because of its interesting contents.1 The way in 187 188 which you have developed your principles on the best form of government can only be broadly approved of, and it is to be hoped that it may be followed everywhere, yet circumstances do not always allow it to be implemented. I was genuinely delighted when I learned, sir, that the new government chose you as vice president, for which I have the honor of congratulating you. Through your wise guidance and that of your illustrious leader, one can only anticipate good things for the republic of the United States, for which I wish every kind of happiness and prosperity, with preservation of peace, which is as agreeable to you as it is to us. May God grant us it for a long time yet.

Our mutual friend, Dr. Maclaine was very touched by the memory of you.2 He will give you his news. It remains only for me to guarantee you the high esteem and respectful attachment with which I have the honor to be, sir, your most humble and obedient servant.