It is long my dearest Uncle since we had the pleasure of receiving a letter from you, and while we learnt every other day thro. the public prints, that you were in court, from which we infered that both you and my dearest Aunt were well, I thought it almost unreasonable to wish to draw even a few minutes from the short recess your business allowed you— but now, if you will be so indulgent dear Uncle, as occasionally to write if only a few lines to say how you are, it will be very gratifying to us.

     Bushd and Polly returned last night from maryland where they have been on a visit to Dr Byrds and Mr Cunninghams. Bushd also went to Emmettsburg to see little Bushd H. who he found well, and pleased with his situation[.] It is too soon to expect much improvement, I received a letter however from him a few days ago, and think he writes an uncommonly good hand for a boy of his age. christine and Kitty have improved very much in their writing, and express themselves much delighted with the place, Kitty says "it is impossible not to be happy in this abode of peace and love." Dr Byrd’s family were well, as are our friends generally in this neighbourhood. Le No, or No Do, as he calls himself, is a sweet engaging little fellow, he runs about the room trying to repeat whatever he is told, Uncle Jus., and Aunt was, have become quite familiar to him. he had a severe illness after I last wrote to you, from which, thank God! he has recovered except a cough, which I hope will wear off as warm weather advances.

     Miss K. has left us, and I find the threefold occupations of school mistress housekeeper and nurse rather interfere with each other; as Augustine is too young, to (not seven,) send from home to a publick school, John and I think it will be best for us to eneavour to get a good governess for our children, and keep them at home two or three years longer.

     I wish my dearest Uncle & Aunt you would visit us on your return from Phila. the season will be delightful, and lengthening your journey a little while you are travelling, will not be inconvenient, indeed I believe would be serviceable to your health. I want to see you very much, and I wish you to see, how beautiful our valley is in may.

     Mr L. Lewis has been to see us lately, & remained some days; he & John took quite a romantic excursion to the mountain, clambering rocks & precipices in quest of new plants, discovered a cave which Mr L. means to explore, and returned home bringing a number of beautiful double Arbor Vitae and variety of other plants. I need not after this, say Mr L. looks unusually well.

     My Husband & children unite in love & duty. Judy is at present at S.G. Adieu my beloved Uncle & Aunt believe me with fervent prayers for your health and happiness your dutiful & affectionate Niece