My dear Uncle, Taunton Sepr. 12th. 1776

Mr. Collins just called here & while he is sitting half an hour with my Aunt & I will write a few lines to you Sir. We are all very well my Aunt & Little Cousins, Sister Polly & I. Poor Charley has been scalded in both his feet and legs by pulling over a Coffee Pot at the fire but they are almost well. I rejoice to hear you are so well recovered from the fever you have had. We have receved a letter dated the 24th. of Augst. & by this you must have had as Aunt wrote since. Tis Court week & the Court is sitting without the least oppotision Contrary to all our expectations. My Brother & Sisters have recovered from the small Pox. Pappa & Mamma intend to make my Aunt & us a visit next week. I heartily wish sir, you could join them which would give us all delight. With my Aunts love my Sisters & my duty I am dear Uncle yrs. &c.,

Abigail Greenleaf

I beg your excuses for writing with such a pen.

RC ; addressed: “To The honorable R T. Paine Esqr. Philadelphia Favr. of Mr. Collins”; endorsed.