Thanks Murray for the books he sent and commends his work on language. "It is to be wished that no alteration in the English Language may take place in Britain or in America, but such as the best writers in both Countries will adopt." His expectations from a tranquil retirement have not been disappointed and his present situation in life is very agreeable.
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United States--History--Constitutional period, 1789-1809; Jay, John, 1745-1829