I have been so much engaged with company this week, that though I never
cease to think of you I have not had leisure to write. It has been High
Court week with us. Judge Cushing and lady kept here. The judges all
dined with me one day and the bar another day. The Court sit till
Saturday night and then are obliged to continue many causes. The people
seem to be pleased and gratified at seeing justice returning into its
old regular channel again.
I this week received two letters, one dated 27th and one 29th July.
Where they have been these two months I cannot conceive. I hear of
another by the express, but have not yet been able to find it. I write
now not knowing where to direct to you; whether you are in the American
Senate or on board the British fleet, is a matter of uncertainty. I hear
to-day that you are one of a committee sent by Congress to hold a
conference with Lord Howe. Some say to negotiate an exchange of General
Sullivan. Others say you are charged with other matters.
May you be as wise as serpents. I wish to hear from you. The 28th of
August was the last date. I may have letters at the post-office. The
town is not yet clear of the small-pox, which makes it difficult for me
to get a conveyance from there unless I send on purpose.
I only write now to let you know we are all well, anxiously longing for
your return.
As this is a child of chance I do not choose to say anything more than
that I am
Sincerely Yours.