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I joined Mr. Ker in getting Browns Daily paper
but it has not arrived by the two last posts. so if
it does not come more regularly we might discontinue
it. There is a universal uproar against the treaty.
It is said that we might garrison & defend the western
post, for the benefit of British merchants-; that is
East india trade was on a better footing before; that
is West india trade is entirely destroyed -; That the hands
of the legislature are tied down that they can never
take such measures for their future security in the
patriotic Madison once proposed - that the recipro-
city held forth in several articles is a mere nuillity
The Fayetteville Politicians have risked their credit
in boasting their prodigy of negociations while other
companies were openly drinking him & his treaty
to hell & damnation - There has been some dis-
agreeable business in New-York on this subject &
the great financier Hamilton has been very roughly
handled by the people because he was supposed
a friend to the treaty.

The museum has made but small pro-
gress & consists of only one Ostrich egg. I hope
/strikethrough/ that /end/ when it is generally known that such a
collection is making in this ^ place^ we shall receive con-
siderable assistance.

I had a very favourable opportunity about
three days ago, of sending letters immidiatly to
Cumberland by a gentleman who would travel
with capidition [sic. capitation] - I endeavoured to interupt David
Wilson, James Wilson & D. Donald in making collec-
tions & if no accident happens they can make
some return before Winter.

My law-progress, you might conclude is
slow from the great [??] of [?}? & attention to which
is at present necessary for me to /strikethrough/ take /end/ apply myself
tho slow, it is I think firm & determined

I am, dear sir, with
Much respect
Yours
Chas W Harris

Dr. Charles Harris