I have been for some time dreading Jerry's arrival and yet anxious to hear the reason of his Stay; I began to be really apprehensive that you or my sister were ill, not suspecting that a letter could be so long on its Journey from this to Westmoreland. Nancy & myself are very low spirited at the approaching seperation from our dear mother whose company has really made months but weeks in appearance. I have made every calculation most favourable to my own wishes on the Subject to authorise us in accompanying her.