He went, determined to convert those immediately into money, and to
collect the debts due to him there, that he might be enabled to pay his
debts. My opinion of his integrity is such, as to leave no doubt in my
mind, that he will do every thing in his power to render justice to his
creditors; and I know so well his attachment to M. Cathalan, as to be
satisfied, that if he makes any difference among his creditors, he will
be among the most favored. Mr. Barclay is an honest and honorable man,
and is more goaded towards the payment of his debts by his own feelings,
than by all the processes of law, which could be set on foot against
him.
No arrangements having ever been made as yet, for cases like that of
the carpenter of the American ship Sally, I am unable to answer on that
subject. I am in hopes, his money will last till he recovers his senses,
or till we can receive instructions what to do in that and similar
cases.
M. Cathalan wishes a copy of my Notes on Virginia. If you will be so
good as to advise me by what channel they will go safely, I will do
myself the honor of sending a copy, either of the original or of the
translation.
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