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in receiving remittances from his Estate in [Tortuga?]
(which he had a right to expect,) failures of Merchants in
England, Speculations in conjunction with men whom after
a long acquaintance he found to be devoid of principle,
& his continued perserverance (even unto the end!) in raising
horses, which propensity tho' injurious to himself in many
ways; was a benefit to the public, as he imported several
fine horses from England & Barbary & thereby improved
the Stock of horses in the Country, he became involved
in debt, which all his exertions (unceasing in various ways
but which often involved him more) & apparent well planned
Schemes to relieve himself, added to great economy in
many things, could not effect, & at his Demise he left
a large but deeply involved Estate. -

After the Office of Commissioner ceased, & when
Mr Jefferson was president & Mr Madison Secy of State
men whom he highly esteemed at that time & before
(supporting & voting for Mr Jefferson while kept in
Office by Prest Adams) & whom he thought reciprocated
his Esteem, a Superintendent was appointed, & tho'
he was the oldest Commissioner, the two others having