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
?? 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
[??} Madison once proposed - that the ??-
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 [glare??] 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