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Discussion of orphaned children, who will care for them first, and the building of a school for them.

Asks to borrow a few volumes of his Universal Histories in order to fill the gaps of Rollin's R. History, which relate to Greece and Carthage, and are lost.

Encloses the only published version of the Revenue Law; the bill allowing hemp and flour to be receivable for taxes passed; election of sheriffs; more laws will be printed and delivered further.

Financial settlement with the state? discussion; the acts of the Va. House of Delegates session did not answer the expectations of their constituents, nor has a definitive treaty arrived; the first act passed was to open American ports to British vessels; other acts included suspending taxes until the 10th of November and disqualifying members of Congress from holding seats in either house...

Is sending 11 copies of the "acts of October 1782"; agrees with the idea of laws being passed with respect to the size of the county; discussion of the Va. Citizen Bill, and some delegates' fight to allow all Tories and refugees of Nova. Scotia admittance—however, they were defeated, and the bill which passed will not allow anyone who has ever "borne arms against us... inhabitants of America, in 1775 or at any time.."

Dogmatic letter concerning the upcoming "choosing of electors"; adamant opinion about the federal government losing its power to "post-boys and lacquies," thus, not needing the "Washington's and Adams... and their virtues or talents" any longer; finds the mode of election "disgusting" and hopes the people of Va. turn out to show the other states that "there are some yet who love and revere Washington...

Has gotten the public opinion of Loudoun Co. concerning the upcoming presidential election, as was requested; all prefer Jefferson over Burr except a few, who fear that Jefferson will do away with the U.S. Navy, as well as be dictated to by violent men, since his character is "deficient in firmness"; however, the alternative is also "dreadful," because of Burr's suspicious character, which should not be linked...

Is curious as to the selection of the President and gives his support to Aaron Burr; feels that Jefferson has become committed to "dangerous doctrine" and would govern only by narrow views, not general principles; on the local scene, constituents are opposed to his (LP) voting in favor of the continuation of the Sedition Laws, and the rumor of his LP being in favor of monarchy...

Is sorry to report that very few of all the people he polled knew anything about either of the two presidential candidates, or had no opinion at all, and wish for him to vote as he thinks best; gives his opinion, which is to vote for Jefferson, although his beliefs are contrary to theirs—Jefferson is more experienced, and more pure in moral character; the U.S. Navy will suffer...

Received the 19 barrels of flour sent and quotes current prices in Alexandria, Va.; has had the carpenters working on the vessel continuously, but the freezing weather is slowing progress; describes Washington's battle with the Hessians at Trenton, N.J., the day after Christmas and thus the defeat of General Howe, as well as Washington's great power among the 13 colonies; requests...