I received yours of the 5th (just after I had sent away mine of the 2d.) It inclosed one from the good Bishop to you. I have since receiv’d yours of the 12th. I am glad to hear that Mrs. Hewson resolves to come. My Love to her and her Children. I consent to your Staying till the End of the Month, on Condition however of your making a Visit to Chilbolton and bringing me Word of the Welfare of that dear Family. M. le Veillard mends, but slowly. Our other Friends are well. We have had a Visit from the Count d’Ocillo. My Love to Mr. and Mrs. Sargent, &c—I have lately seen in the English Papers an Advertisement of Cast Iron Tiles for Covering Houses. I wish you would bring me one as a Sample with the Price, which if I like I shall take enough to cover my House at Philadelphia, and may introduce the Use of them there. Your last is the 7th that I have receiv’d from you of the 10 you mention to have written. I am very well at present but have had some bad Turns lately. I am ever Your affectionate Grandfather