We were happy in hearing from you by the Eagle Frigate;4 you honored me likewise by her with an Introduction to the Prince De Broglii & Count De Segur; these Gentlemen set off immediately for Camp, but as probably they will spend the Winter here, I hope to have an opportunity of shewing them every Civility in my Power—the latter strikes me, as a very amiable young Gentleman.5

You request to know Ben’s age, he was thirteen last 12th. August— I am afraid the disturbances at Geneva will prevent for some time his progress in his Studies, I find by his Letters, he is quite the Frenchman, but I flatter myself he will soon recover his English.6

In looking over some of your papers I find a Note from William Pritchard, who went to Canada with you, for ten Guineas, he is now married & settled here, upon my applying to him, he did not at first recollect that he had given any such Note, but afterwards said he did recollect it, & that he had paid you the Money, but that he had no receipt to shew— I should be glad to know whither you remember its being paid.7

I am informed your Friends I-z—d & L—8 continue their old game of trumping up charges & insinuations against you, they never can forgive your being such a Favorite at the Court of France—they may grin—but I trust they cannot bite.

Sally and the Children are perfectly well, Debby, a sweet little Girl, is a year old this day, her Mother has just weaned her—You have our joint Love & Duty, we beg also to be remembered to Ben.

I am ever Dear Sir Your affectionate son