In obedience to the order of the Senate, of the 23d of December 1795,1 I have now the honour to transmit, “a return marked (A) of the Exports of the United States, supplemental to that transmitted on the 26th. of February 1795,2 which compleats the returns of 439 Exports to the 30th. of September 1794.”— A similar Return for the year ending September 30th. 1795 is preparing, and will be transmitted as soon as possible.

The order of the Senate above refered to, directs me to transmit Returns of the Imports of the United States, similar to those heretofore exhibited.— On examination I find, that Returns relating to the Imports, have been presented to Congress in various forms.— It appears however that Returns ’til the 30th. of September 1792 were exhibited, shewing as particularly as the documents in the Treasury would admit, not only the specific articles imported, but also the Countries from which the importations were made.— The compilation of these returns was however found to be attended with a heavy expence of Clerkship, and with delays & embarrassments to the business of the Department, far exceeding any advantages likely to be derived from the information which they would exhibit—of course no measures have been taken for preparing Returns, in the form beforementioned, since the completion of that for the Year ending on the 30th. of September 1792.3

To satisfy the resolution of the Senate as nearly as is now in my power, I have however directed “a Statement to be prepared & which is herewith transmitted marked (B.) shewing the specific Articles imported into the United States in each Calendar year, commencing with the establishment of the Revenue, and ending on the 30th. of December 1794.” being the latest period to which the records of Imports have been compleated.

The Abstract marked (C) contains a list of the Articles of Merchandise enumerated in the Laws of the United States, as being subject to Ad valorem rates of duty, prior to the Year 1795.— It is hoped that an examination & comparison of this document with the Return marked (B) will substantially satisfy the principal objects of enquiry— If however the Senate shall be pleased so to direct, arrangements shall be made, for complying, strictly with their resolution as soon as possible.—

I have the honour to be / With perfect respect / Sir, / Your Obedient and / Humble Servant

I take the liberty of introducing to your acquaintance the Bearer of this, Mr. Wm: Langworthy, Author of a much approvd Work entitled “an attempt to promote the Commercical interest of Great Britain,” a Copy of which, I believe he presented you with1 he is a Gent. of Science and abilities, who has been invited to this Country, as a proper theatre for the exercise of his talents and who lately arrived in this City with his family—disgusted with the scenes in the old world, he seeks tranquility in the new. and proposes to make our Country the place of his future residence— He was the intimate friend and Companion of Mr. Cranch2 in England & I believe is some how related to the family— he is ambitious of paying his respects to the President, to whom he wishes to present his Book. both yourself & The President will find him a Gent. of extensive information, & whose talents may probably be used to great national advantage, Will you do me the favour of permitting him to accompany you to the Levee, and presenting him to The President, or if he should be admitted to a private interview, I think The President will not consider the time misspent— The Children are all getting well over the measles & Mrs: Smith enjoy’s her usual good health, & Joins me in sincere wishes for your health & Happiness. I am Dr. Sir. / Your most Obdt. Servt.

I do not take the Chronicle, but as it contains the Answer of the two houses to the Governors speech I thought I would enclose it to you. Mr Sprague was the Chairman of the Committee and would have 441 rad it but [. . .]ing leave of Absence it devolved on Dr Jarvis to read it the Governor made a very submissive short and extremporaneous reply “that he did mean to be understood to intend to dictate to The House upon the Subject of The Treaty and that he only spake in his private Capacity.”1 upon the whole the Governor appears to have lost his Reason his Health and almost his public Influence. I am Sr with respect your Humble St