I take the liberty of introducing to your knowledge the bearer of this, Mr. Benjamin Rittenhouse. Mr. Rittenhouse is the brother of our late illustrious astronomer. He is a man of the most amiable character, and of pure, unsoiled republican principles.

Permit me, Sir, to congratulate your country upon the great event which has just taken place. To you, I am persuaded, the event is of much less importance than to the United-States, and to the world, at large. Novus jam nascitur ordo. May it be an order, a dispensation calculated to increase your happiness, as, I sincerely believe, it will increase the happiness of the union.

I acknowledge, with many thanks, the receipt of your letter of the 14th of February, and subscribe myself, with the greatest respect, Sir,

Your most obedient and most humble servant, and friend,