A Disappointment in procuring a Bill which much chagrines me has prevented my sending you the Ballance of the Money you were so obliging to advance to my Father & for which I beg to repeat my most sincere Thanks. I hope to be more fortunate the next Oppertunity which shall offer. The Difficulty of Remittance is so great that I cannot expect any farther Advances but shall trouble you only when my Remittances shall be sent for the purpose. I beg your Care of the enclosed Letters which I have sent to be forwarded by you. The Enemy had made no Attack on Charlestown the 8th. instant.

I have the Honour to be with the highest Respect & Esteem your very obed Servt