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Washington 11th Dec. 1809-- Senate Chambers 2 o'clock P.M. His Excellency D.B. Mitchell Sir. I arrived at this place on Sunday evening last, after a very fatiguing and disagreeable journey of 18 days. The journey however was beneficial to our friend Bibb who has recovered his health and spirits notwithstanding a severe cold which he contracted towards the close of our journey. Troupe? is here and in good health together with his newly married wife. Smith and Cobb are also on the ground and as yet in good health. We are in a state of perplexity and confusion in this place. There are almost as many plans as members, and the plan of every man like the hand of the son of Hagar