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