[16 May 1799 J. Parker. Answered] Philad. 14^th May 1799. Dear Sir I received your letter of the 24^th of April ulto informing me of your having [undecipherable: a misrepresentation] been reelected to Congress. Be assured I rejoice at the event, not [Ony] on [undecipherable] account as a [undecipherable] over the [undecipherable] [strikethrough: [undecipherable]] to prevent it, than [undecipherable] considerations of a [undecipherable] [undecipherable: take] [undecipherable: The times require the aid of all good men.] Nation. I never despaired of Virginia; and the late elections are evidence, that at bottom she will be found, in every thing patriotic and praise worthy, not inferior to any of her sister States. [strikethrough: I am Dear Sir] Yours truely James McHenry Hubl[e?] J. Parker.