(seq. 20)

Bethlehem Oct 6th 1791

Have I not a Good Papa Aunt Lydia?
Yesterday I was desired to attend Brother Van Vleck
at his house I could not imagine why, but obey'd the
summons. I went tripping down the yard health & pleasure
glowing on my cheek. When on my entrance of the room
[m]y Father approached, you may judge how happy I felt
[&] how disagreable it is to be out of his presence while
he is here, which nothing but the love I bear my friends
could induce me to, you will I know pardon the incoherency
of my letter, & the shortness as-

I was interrupted by the School bell & as I am
on account of My Father permitted to be absent I have come
to the tavern & here I am seated by the side of my Father
a chearful fire serves to make us comfortable & I feel quite
glad to get rid of my troublesome little friends for a little
while & then I shall go with open arms to secure their welcome
kiss. The caps you requested I cannot send as they will not