herewith. The terms of this letter my mind on the point for a further elucidation of which I was induced to withhold my official reply of 6th ultimo till hearing further from you. To prevent, therefore, any unnecessary delay I have done myself the honor to accept the Appt. (as p.letter, 6th Sept.) without waiting to hear from you on the subject. While thanking you for your kindness, I would beg to say that I am ready to enter at once upon the additional duties to which your letter refers, for until then (as it appears from Mr.Smith's letter