Dear Sir—I wrote you a few days since by Mr. De Armos who
accompanied Col. Erwin through by land. At the time I wrote that
letter, some strange rumors were in circulation as to the state of
affairs here; but I am happy in assuring you they turned out to be
entirely false. Things are more tranquil; the Congress progressing
in their deliberations, and appearances justify the conclusion, that
whatever be the collision arising from difference in opinion as to
the course this government should pursue it is gradually gaining
strength, and will, I trust, ultimately secure the end of all
government, the happiness of the people. As I mentioned in a former
letter, business was all suspended for the ceremonies of the most
splendid coronation which perhaps any age has furnished. Congress have
resumed their labors with some asciduity. The colonization law is
now printing and will be finally discussed and disposed of in eight
or ten days. I will forward a copy the moment it passes. There is
a section in it which embraces my case, and without some unexpected
opposition or difficulty, I hope to have my claim fully confirmed, and
be on my way to the settlement at all events in fifteen or twenty days,
I shall however, not leave this until my land claim is finally
adjusted ; and although I am aware the settlers have experienced much
inconvenience by my absence, still in the end my visit here will not
be without advantages to the settlement.