I hope this letter will reach you on your return to Mount Vernon safe from the Enemy and what I deem more perilous, the dangers of the roads to & from Philadelphia— On our return Judge Livingston & myself suffered inconceivable anxiety from the unparelled state of the roads, and he received an injury from which I fear he has not yet fully recovered.

I found my family well on my return and arrived home just in time to receive a fine Daughter. Mrs S. has since been very dangerously ill, but I happy to add is now recovering from her acchouchment.

You may remember that I had a promise from you of a recipe for “Bouilli—” and Judge L. has requested a copy also from me‑ I am therefore compelled by a double motive, my own comfort, and his gratification to solicit from you by the return mail a genuine recipe of this most favored cookery.

With my best respects to Mrs W. and your family friends I am Dear Sir with the highest respect your obliged hble Sert.