I hope this will find you well in Craven Street, after a Summer of rambling, in which I have been so unfortunate as not to see you; in your first ramble thro’ Derbyshire I was in Scotland; in your last, at home, and sick of not seeing you.

I am my Self very well, my Wife yet poorly; wishes to hear that Mrs. Stevenson holds stout; and yesterday sent a Turkey by Clarks Wagon to the Ax in Aldermanbury; to regale you. Our best join Complements with those of this season attend your self and Mrs. Stevenson and I am Dear Sir Yours Sincerely and affectionately