Passy
Jany. 1. 1779
I wish you an happy new Year, and many happy Years -- and all the Blessings
of Life. Who knows but this Year may be more prosperous for our Country than
any We have seen. For my own Part I have hopes that it will. Great Blessings
are in store for it, and they may come this Year as well as another. You and I
however must prepare our Minds to enjoy the Prosperity of others not our own.
In Poverty and Symplicity, We shall be happy, whenever our Country is so.
Johnny sends Duty.
Mr. Williams waits -- I knew of his
going but this Moment. -- I think I shall see you this Year, in
spight of British Men of War.
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If it should
be otherwise ordered, however, we must submit.
