[April 1777]
The young folks desire Mamma to return thanks for their Letters which they
will properly notice soon. It would have grieved you if you had seen your
youngest Son stand by his Mamma and when she deliverd out to the others their Letters, he inquired
for one, but none appearing he stood in silent grief with the Tears running
down his face, nor could he be pacified till I gave him one of mine. -- Pappa
does not Love him he says so well as he does Brothers, and many comparisons
were made to see whose Letters were the longest.
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