My letter to Maurice informed you of the severe inflammatory attack on my breast which then confined me to my room. The pain has nearly disappeared, and I am rapidly recovering the Strength of which the depleting System to which I was subjected had deprived me. The Doctr comsents to my returning to Court the day after tomorrow. Should my health not be again interrupted, I trust it will be in my power to finish the cases which are to be tried in the course of a fortnight. I have rode out once, <a>n<d> am just preparing for another excursion.

     I have heard nothing from home except what you have been so good as to communicate—Not one line from Bushrod since my departure for which I cannot account.

     I hope that my dear Mary is still advancing towards the recovery of her health & that it will soon be entirely restored. I anticipate the happiest result from the Country air, exercise & fruit when we return, on which account, my anxiety to be at home is greatly encreased.

     Pre[se]nt our love to her, & kiss the children for us, but particularly Jane. Believe me very Affectly yrs