I am but just return’d from a long Journey, having been absent near [six months]. I find your Favour of Novr. [1, which I shall?] answer particularly per Reeve [who sails for London?] in about 10 Days. This [will only serve to bring?] Dr. Douglas’ Piece (and another) on the [one and a half lines missing] Copy, [one line missing]. With [complimentary close]