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York; and I have requested of Mr. Jay to have them always packed in a box, an d sent by the French packets as merchandise, to the care of the American consul at L Orient, who will send them on by the periodical wagons. Will you permit me to add this to the trouble I have before given you, of ordering the printer to send them, under cover to Mr. Jay, by such opportunities by water, as occur from time to time. This request must go to the acts of your Assembly also. I shall be on the watch to send you any thing that may appear here on the subjects of agriculture or die arts, which may be worth your perusal. I sincerely congra tulate Mrs. Izard and yourself, on the double accession to your family by marriage and a new birth. My daughter values much your remembrance of her, and prays to have her respects pre sented to the ladies and yourself. In this I join her, and shall embrace with pleasure every opportunity of assuring you of the sincere esteem, with which I have the honor to be, Dear Sir, your most obedient and

most humble servant,

TH: JEFFERSON.

LETTER CXVI.

Paris, September 29, 1785, SIR,

I have received your letter, and shall exert myself for you.

Be assured of hearing from me soon : but say nothing to any body,

except what may be necessary to comfort your companions. I

add no more, because the fate of this letter is uncertain. I am, Sir,

your very humble servant,

TH : JEFFERSON.

LETTER CXVII. TO MR. BELLINI.

Paris, September 30, 1785.

DEAR SIR,

Your estimable favor, covering a letter to Mr. Mazzei, came to hand on the 26th instant. The letter to Mr. Mazzei was put into his hands in the same moment, as he happened to be present. 1