Philadelphia
Octr. 11, 1776
I suppose your Ladyship has been in the Twitters, for some Time past,
because you have not received a Letter by every Post, as you used to do. -- But
I am coming to make my Apology in Person. I, Yesterday asked and obtained Leave
of Absence. It will take me till next Monday, to get ready, to finish off a few
Remnants of public Business, and to put my private Affairs in proper Order. On
the 14th. day of October, I shall get away, perhaps. But I dont expect to reach
Home, in less than a fortnight, perhaps not in three Weeks, as I shall be
obliged to make stops by the Way.