John has asked permission to go down; I suppose it is to be marryed; I have consented, although it is very inconvenient to want a Servant— he has promised me to return on Tuesday next, which I have insisted upon his doing, though I hardly expect it— whether he can wait on me with a wife in Westmoreland is a matter of great doubt, but he is clear that no inconvenience will attend it, and expresses so much anxiety to remain with me, and makes such fair promises of amendment in his behaviour, that I intend at least to make the trial.

     I have been expecting Papa up every Day, but suppose the weather has detained him; however as it is very probable that he is now on the way, I shall decline writing to him by this opportunity— I am very anxious to hear from Bushfield, and particularly to be informed of the health of my Dr Sister Washington, who I ardently hope is safely & happily deliverd. If this be the case give her my Love & Congratulations.

     I have not received a Letter from my Brother since I saw you; indeed I have not been favoured but with one Letter since he went to Williamsburg, which very much surprises me— I wrote to him by the last Stage.

     I cannot meet with a Hoop for my Sister, in this Town, but I will request some friend who is going to Alexandria in the Stage, to procure one from that place. present my Love to her.

     This place is barr<e>n in News; therefore I can write you none‑ All your Relations are well & desire their Love— I sincerely wish my Dr Parents health and happiness & am with the most unfeigned affection Hond Madam Your very Dutyful Son