Your very Obliging and Affectionate letter of the 6th. Instant, came safe to my hand for which accept my most Sincere thanks. The pain which has Tormented your Grandfather, for so long a time has I hope before now greatly Subsided, that he may very speedily be Restored to perfect health is my constant Prayer—I have experienced a long confinement Since my coming to this place, having had the Misfortune soon after my arrival to break my shins and not being in a very good habitt of body, or from the strange climate I have been obliged to keep house ever since, but am now on the Recovery; and hope to be able to sail from hence in company of Captain Jones. But before that time hope to have a line from you as I assure you I shall think myself very happy in hearing frequently from you. I am with the most affectionate Esteem Dear Sir Your Most Obedient and Very Humbl. Serv