ALS, one page, 8 x 9.75, May 1, 1824. Letter to H. G. Spafford, in full: "I have rec'd your letter of Ap'l 4. on the subject of your Work just published. I am at a loss what to suggest as to the mode of transmitting it. If you can find a conveyance to Mr. Lesetts 2d Comptroller at Washington, he will be able to forward it thence. I will endeavor to remit thro' the same channel the price of the volume. It is not easy to obtain a note of so small amount; nor convenient to send specie by the mail. I doubt not the value of your new publication; but I must be cautious in promising to perform the task you intimate. As the span of remaining life becomes contracted, it may exclude occupations which would otherwise be agreeable." In fine condition, with professionally repaired paper loss to the upper left corner.
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