I am very much obliged, Sir, by your kind Letter of the 30th of Septr, and for the important Intelligence contained in it

There is Such a Complication of Tragedy Comedy and Farce, in all the accounts from France that it is to me, to the last degree, disgusting to attend to them in detail. I read over the accounts in general and then endeavour to divert my own attention from any very Serious, which must be very melancholly reflections upon them. It is most of all astonishing that Sensible Men Should not have foreseen all that has happened. The demolition of the Royalty is so natural and necessary an Effect of their Constitution, that it can be no Surprize. It is however, matter of very Sober concern to Us, that there should have been in America from the beginning, so blind undistinguishing and enthusiastic an Admiration of every Thing that has been done by that light airy & transported People.

I pretend not to any very particular Knowledge of Individual Characters or conflicting Parties in France but the Jealousy in the Duke of orleans, of the Noailles Family is so apparent, that it will account for most that has happened

Every virtuous and enlightened Citizen will mourn over the Misfortunes of Poland: but the Qualities necessary to erect and Support and defend a free Constitution of Government are not easily inspired into an old corrupted Nation.

The People in this Part of our Union are as cool and as easy as ever I knew them under any Government: indeed they appear to be 148 more prosperous and more busy. how they are at the Southward I am not very well informed. our Vessell, according to present appearances, is not in immediate danger of any Sudden or violent Storms. The late Election, I hope will not have any dangerous Consequences in your State.

If either the Symptoms of the broke-bone fever, not wholly Subdued, or any Considerations of delicacy, or any other Thing Should prevent my attendance in Senate at the beginning of the session, I hope to be excused.1 There is commonly two or three months at the opening of Congress where little Business is done, and no important Question is decided: so that I flatter myself the senate will appoint a President for a short time and not be too severe upon me. this is entre nous.

With great Esteem I have the honour / to be, dear sir your most obt. sert

I have the honor to enclose you a list of the Votes in the city and county of Philadelphia from which it appears that the antifederal people are not as much animated upon this occasion as their leaders, and that we have more than our real proportion of votes in the city, and much more in the County. The Boroughs are generally enlightened and federal, and vote largely in proportion in all elections, which are not great. I feel therefore confident that 3/4 or 4/5 of the Electors of Pennsa. will be for you and against Mr. Clinton or any other person whatever that may be attempted to be run.1

The same paper contains the list of the Jersey electors, in which State I think you will have an unanimous vote. I know several of the gentlemen to be duly impressed with the importance of your reelection, and that they have abilities and inclinations to place your public & private virtues, talents, and knowlege in their proper light, if their should be occasion—

I trouble you, Sir, with more communications upon this subject than are probably convenient or agreeable to you; but my anxiety for the happy issue of this Election, and the mortification I should have felt had Pennsylvania; been as unwise, as she lately was, have exceedingly quickened my feelings on the occasion.

With perfect and unfeigned Respect / I have the honor to be, Sir, / your most obedient / & most humble Servant