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the assurances of my high respect and esteem for those with whom I have been associated -- My best wishes shall still attend your Academy, and it will always afford me pleasure to contribute to your Exhibitions of the ability I may possess.--
   Permit me now to enquire after your health which I have been pleased to hear, continued good through this cold winter, but I hope you have been enabled to progress with the Series of Historic paintings, unannoyed by the contumely of license'd Slanderers whether by Speach makers or Book Makers-- These things should not move you, they are but as the bur of Moschetos or the Kick of an Ass, compared to the firm bases of your reputation and the invaluable treasure bequeathed to your Country in the little paintings at New Haven - These will remain the veneration of all patriots & the admiration of all Connissures, when Mr. Dunlaps book will be forgotten & the very foundations of the Capital will be left without one stone upon another.__
   Since I had the pleasure of seeing you, Mrs. Cooke & myself have made a very pleasant tour in the enjoyment of great good health & in the midst of fine Scenery & fine Society; my engagements have been ample and Continue so - our winter has been occasionally cold, but not below Zero, &  frequently mild & balmy as May weather - Mrs. C requests to be respectfuly remembered to you, and believe me sir, Yours with great esteem 
G. Cooke