Yours of the 29h. Octr. last came to hand only a few days ago, and is the only one I have had from you for some Month’s past— I embrace this opportunity of Mr. Gerards Nephew who goes Via Virginia to hand to you 3d. Bills of the Setts sent you by Mr. Gerard who I hope has got safe home at last— My Love to Temple, tell him, I thank him for his care in distributing Bache & Shee’s circular Letters, & for the list he has furnished me with; he has my thanks too, for his care in sending me Ben’s Letters.

Sally and the Children are well they join in affectionate Love & Duty with D. sir Your ever affece. son