[Private] Philadelphia 5 Jan^y 1799. Dear Sir. Inclosed is a copy of my report which I received this morning from the Press. You will [strikethrough: see] [strikethrough: I have made] perceive that [strikethrough: the] [strikethrough: pretty freely] matter you furnished me with, and added several subjects which I hope will meet your approbation, as well as the arrangement and general stile of the report. I am still extremely busy, and can see no end to my labours. yours most affectionately James M^cHenry Col Smiths nomination has been concurred in — but the nominations have not yet come from the Senate Lt General Geo. Washington Commander in Chief of the Armies of the U.S. [Geo Washington 1799]