Washington June. 17. 1811. Dear Sir As soon as I recd your letter with yr. model of a carriage constructed on a new plan to avoid overtilting, I deposited it in the patent office. It is not usual for me to do more. The clerk in that office does everything else. I intended when I obtained a moment of leisure, to write you as a friend & to acknowledge your very kind communication which gave me much pleasure, as I knew it breathed sentiments which came from your heart. You have since written me a rather scolding letter- but I forgive you, as I am satisfied you will me on reflection. The truth is I have much to do here, in business the most urgent, so that I hardly ever have a moment for my friends. Many I know I neglect, but I rely on their indulgence, and their knowledge of me. On your plan I can say nothing at this time, having not examined it with sufficient attention to judge of it. Indeed the patent office is a mile or nearly it from me and placing it there made it difficult for me to have access to it but I will look into it and inform you hereafter. I shall be happy to see you here [2] and always to give you proof that I have the feelings towards which I had 30 years ago. Sincerely I am your friend & sevt Jas Monroe [address leaf:]Department of State Jas Monroe/Landon Carter Esquire/Cleve- near K. George/ court house -/Virginia [address leaf side:]Correspondence bundle