We have learned with great pleasure that you design taking charleston in your way home from Washington & I can say to you in all truth & sincerity that our people will be glad to see you amongst us.

The citizens as well as the city authorities are desirous of giving you a hearty welcome & the object of this is to beg you to inform us when you may be expected to reach the City.

Your administration is now at its close & to my mind it has been a glorious one to the country & in every way honourable to yourself while to us of the South & of the true democratic faith it has been every thing that we could desire.

I ventured to predict this result when your name first appeared as a candidate for the presidency & it is with infinite gratification that Ihave found it so fully realised.

It is with pride & pleasure that Inow say this much to you at the close of your administration.

Pray let me hear from you on receipt of this.