My dearest Friend

I fear you will complain of me, for not writing so often as I ought. But I write as often as I can. -- I really never had more Business to do in my Life, and what mortifies me, beyond Measure is, to be obliged to say I never did less.

No News from England, or America -- dreadfull Intervall! I say dreadfull Because, the Question of Speedy Peace or not depends, I apprehend upon what has already passed in America and We have not heard of -- our last News was that D'Estaing was anchored, before Sandy Hook.

I send you a litle Amusement -- and Love and Respects to all Friends. Nabby, Charly and Thommy particularly. Johnny is well -- reads and chatters french like a french Boy.