Washington Dec. 20th 1820
Dear Samuel,
I forward to your care several printed documents 
which I wish to be preserved - Some of them you will find 
interesting, and useful to read. There are among them several 
Memorials & addresses in favor of the establishment of a system 
of domestic manufactures, and many memorials against congress
interfering in that subject. On this subject congress is very much 
divided, and it is probable that nothing will be done at present. 
As I send you the Intelligence, three in a week, you will 
be able to obtain a pretty correct account of the proceedings of 
congress, and in the order in which they take place - much more 
particular than I could give you in a letter. I therefore refer 
you to the papers & documents I shall send you-
I must enjoin it upon you to write every week & in-
form me the state of the family, and whatever [should] take place
in the neibourhood [neighborhood] which may be interesting. I am pleased 
to learn that James Puddach has recovered his health so as to
be able to attend to business. I wish you would call on Dr
Scott & get of him the number of inhabitants in each town 
in the county and send it to me in your next letter - I want 
only the footing of each town without regard to age or sex - I 
presume he has the several towns compleat before this-
My love to your Mama & Mary - I have written to your Mama
& will write to Mary next week 
Yours Affectionately
S C Crafts