Philad. 17 April 1796 My Dear Sir I red yours of the 10th. and that of thursday last acknowledging mine of the 12th. I am sure that at this critical time you will do every thing in your power. One thing we must take care of, that is, not to trust to professors or persons I have imagin that the instructions have been attended, and that you will urge the return of M^r Smooth. If the address is in forwardness it may also be completed. Furnish my dear Olcan, and may any account you hear of a loft be extended to two state arrivals and the departure of the East India Indiaman. You will then increase my wealth at thirds I shall be extremely happy Yours affectionately James M^cHenry [written sideways on address leaf:] do not you urge the subscriptions? If Virginia cannot be [undecipherable: polished] in subscriptions [undecipherable] the members in that regard by the example of the [undecipherable]