Sir:
I am sorry to be obliged to inform you that it is out of our power to have payment made of Mr. Clay's draught for $225,000. Our Treasury is at present absolutely exhausted, and no prospect of its being replenished till the Assembly shall have met and have had time to provide supplies. I hope this will reach you in time to prevent the additional disappointment which might arise from your setting out on your journey previous to your receipt of this.