Autographed letter signed; Washington, with cover letter. Discusses having taken GWS' advice and that of the Rhea in regard his land in Overton and the affair of the Hill. They are laying every scheime in the their power to get that property out of my hands by some rouguish scheime or other... Discusses British naval maneuvers along the coast. Discusses the success of American arms in Canada: We have taken nearly every garrison and place of importance in the uper Canada... Says that he has been working hard on the House Military Committee. Discusses the movements of various officers. Says that the President was not well and that he fears for the President's life.