CHAPTER XIX.

Letter to his Grand-daughter, Mrs. Bankhead.--To Dr. Rush.-- To Duane.--Anxiety to reopen Correspondence with John Adams.-- Letter to Benjamin Rush.--Old Letter from Mrs. Adams.--Letter from Benjamin Rush.--Letter from John Adams.--The Reconciliation.--Character of Washington.--Devotion to him.--Letter to Say.--State of Health.--Labors of Correspondence.--Cheerfulness of his Disposition.--Baron Grimour.--Catherine of Russia.--Ledyard.--Letter to Mrs. Trist.--To John Adams.--Gives Charge of his Affairs to his Grandson.--Letter to his Grandson, Francis Eppes.--Description of Monticello by Lieutenant Hall.--Letter to Mrs. Adams.--Her Death.--Beautiful Letter to Mr. Adams.--Letter to Dr. Utley.-- Correspondence with Mrs. Cosway.--Tidings from Old French Friends 349