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true light – combated with Mr E – in as able
[?] – the [?] [?] – his unfortunate
little offspring of love died on Monday last – I must
quit this sorrowful subject – and as I am
[?] for time I must diversify a little
and inform you of what we are all doing –
Arthur and Ann had a party last night at
which all the young people were assembled
I sent all my best forces for the purpose. but
did not attend myself – Mr E went some days before
to a deer hunt at the neck – and did not return
in time – Mr. [?] has been with us for
some time – and I intend to give him your
invitation – when I see him again – and next
mail I shall be able I think today when I
can be with you and whether he will
accompany us – he is a elightful young man
and I wish he cou'd fall in love more
[?] than seems to be his [?] [?]
the young ladies Little mentioning I believe are
determin'd to visit [?] [?] Mr. Jackson
returns – I fear and believe Mr. Steele's project
will terminate unfavorable to him – your
scheme – or [?] your excpect'd wishes to live
armory [?] – in too clean and are to be thought of an
[?] of in my present hurry – it is however I
must say. one of the most ardent [?] I have
as it regards this would to be [?] [?]
and with you – I have received the [?] you