The Chevalier de la Luzerne, who is to relieve M. Gerard as Minister; is so obliging as to take Charge of this Letter, as likewise to permit me to send you [by?] the Frigate he goes in, a Prese[nt which] I have no Doubt will prove ac[ceptable.] It is the Bust of my best Fr[iend,] your venerable Father. [Illegible] you have the Directions for unpacking it, which I desire may be carefully attended to.

I have not as yet had the Satisfaction of receiving one of your agreable Letters. I wrote Mr. Bache, a Long Letter partly on Business, in July last by Capt. Niles, and sent afterwards a Copy by Mr. John Williams a Brother of Jonathan’s. I have heard of his Arrival at Boston, so hope soon to hear from Mr Bache.

My Grandfather has lately had a severe Attack of the Gout but at present no Symtoms remain. He is perfectly well; concerves his pleasing Gaiety, and the Affection of the People of this Country. He has lately sent Benny to Geneva, both on Acct of Religion and Education. We have heard of his safe Arrival and of his being in perfect good health.

I have not time to write fuller at present, having a great deal of other Writing to do. Present my Dutiful Respects to Mr. Bache, give my Love to the sweet Children, and believe me to be with the sincerest Esteem, Your affectionate Nephew