Scope and Contents Have not heard from him in a while; they are not worried because they spoke to Capt[ain] McLelland, whio dined with him in Charleston; will consider his suggestion about writing to the principal correspondents more often; lately he has been busy with the business of the consular office; is pleased with Matthew's work; James is walking better; saw Capt[ain] Campbell; will keep in mind his suggestion that he [WM] buy cotton and flour in New Orleans; thinks it would be too inconvenient to send...