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It is more than probable that the fate of these countries may influence the conduct of England towards this Country. If it does not, war is inevitable. The Nation cannot be much longer Kept in a state of total unclear, suffering as it does, the Privations incident to a state of embargo. These Sufferings are greatly exaggerated in the East by Comparing them unclear our inactive state, with the enterprize and activity which Prevail among their neighbors, the Canadians. I unclear in every discussion in the House of Representatives, that the embargo unclear is giving way to that of war. I fear the nation will mourn over this abandonment of a measure not sufficiently unclear by unclear experiment, but the unclear of these States may be endangered by a much longer adherence to that measure. I learn with great pleasure that you are determined to be a candidate for the governmental chair. I am informed by our friend Hall that this has been settled among the republicans. Every thing which I can do thro' the Summer Shall be done to Secure Success in the attempt and Bibb? and myself have determined to be at the election if possible. I am dear Gen. your sincere friend etc. Wm H? Crawford