My respects to your lady and love to your children.
P.S. I have some thought of leaving the army and joining the navy,
provided I can get a berth as surgeon of a good continental ship or
a privateer. Should be glad if you would enquire, if you don't
know, and send me word what Incouragement is given; and let me know
if any ships are fitting out from Portsmouth, and you'll oblige
your friend,