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suggests preparations in case war with Great Britain continues; forwards copy of his letter to James Madison outlining plan of national finance; state of national economy will make it difficult for citizens to pay increased taxes proposed by…

Thomas McDonough's victory on Lake Champlain will help dispel some of the gloom created by attack on Washington; bankruptcy facing United States; recommends that the national government put treasury notes into circulation for use as currency in place…

forwards copy of letter that he will send to Champ Carter if JM approves; is going to visit James Madison -- thinks it best that he and JM not be there at the same time

pleased to learn that JM and had written report to Congress on military affairs -- newspapers reported that John Armstrong wrote the report; dislikes professional armies -- liberty depends on every citizen being trained to serve in the militia;…

accusations that Jefferson has undue influence on Madison Administration; defense of Chesapeake Bay; protection of commerce; objections in Virginia and Maryland to calling out militia

thanks for returning correspondence with the Rivanna Company; congratulations on election as governor of Virginia

suggests that extracts from Fulwar Skipwith's letter be published; will encourage Mr Craven to purchase JM's land; had hoped to discuss the slave uprising in Richmond with JM; rumor that arms depot at New London is unguarded

Mr Craven requests that JM hold lands for Mr Darville; gives advice regarding trials of slaves implicated in Gabriel's insurrection; legislation should be passed allowing slaves involved in conspiracy to be transported out of Virginia; requests that…

suggests amendment to and title for View of the Conduct of the Executive

case regarding Samuel Cabell should be handled by state court and state assembly; case should nor be submitted to Congress or federal courts; judicial matters should be handled by state courts

asks JM to forward letter to Mr Gautier; has sent his gardener to plant trees on JM's land as specified by Joseph Jones; House of Representatives is debating treaty with Great Britain; Oliver Ellsworth appointed chief justice; Samuel Chase appointed…

Joseph Jones overseeing operations on JM's farm; forwards letters and instructions for conveyance of letters; news from Virginia; Thomas M Randolph ill; political affairs in the United States; public opinion opposes treaty with Great Britain; death…

apologizes for failure to write sooner; domestic affairs relating to the Constitution; no news from John Jay; management of JM's farm; offers to oversee construction of JM's house; recommends various booksellers and merchants; inquires about past…

Virginia favors war with Great Britain; opposes appointment of Alexander Hamilton as minister to Great Britain; critical of Hamilton's fiscal policies; JM's land surveyed by Robert Lewis; farming advice; dined with Joseph Jones who is unwell

smallpox at Richmond interrupts mail; farming in Virginia