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Boston Jun 25. 1701

Hon'd Sir

I hardly know of any determination
which I have oftener formed, and oftener fail'd
of executing than that of writing to my Uncle; - when
I was excused at the election in September, from serving
the town any father, among other pleasing considerations,
it was one, that I should have it in my power
to make a visit to Exeter, which I had been long very
desirous of; - but it is probable you have before this,
heard that election of the two houses have again call'd [even?]
my man over to the public especially, during the continuance
of the present war induced me to accept
- Should we again see the return of peace, so much to
be desired, I think I sho'd be very hardly induced to undertake
in any public service; - [?] [?], not till I
had devoted some time to the concerns of the Academy
and my own private affairs. But as to our little Seminary;
- you no doubt are informed, of the event, wh.
justifies my calling it an Academy; - that an
Act of incorporation has taken place, which was attended
with circumstances that I wont attempt to communicate
till I have more leisure; - I shall desire