Lexington, Vir. Oct. 20. 1839.

Dear Sir,

I had the gratification to receive, in due time, your letter and the Satt Documents, the contents not the less welcome because of the enclosure. That all should come safe was a matter, considering the preservative character of the envellope. I did not know of the suspension at the time that I wrote, which in fact was then only beginning in the atlantic cities. I made a good escape, having sold large property here in September, to be paid for in specie or its equivalent. I am much obliged to the Bk. Of W. for its ready accommodation, now as our other occasions. I have to thank you also for the 100 Satt Documents which you retain for me. I have unsupplied applications for about that number. We return next week to the City.

Thomas H. Benton