The Letters which Capt. Kemp will deliver to you leave me little to write at present— He will doubtless arrive before this can reach you, and I now write not because I have any thing new or interesting to add, but in Compliance with my invariable Rule to write by [illegible] every Vessel for New York, unless indeed when two sail together1

In the course of this month, towards the latter part of it I expect to recieve advices respecting the Treaty, together with Instructions relative to the Conclusion of my Business here. my Impatience to recieve them encreases as the Time approaches— not a moment shall then be lost in dispatching what may remain to be done—2

altho sensible of what I am to suffer ^by sickness^ on the ocean, yet I look forward with pleasure to the Day when I am again to embark on it; trusting that the same kind providence which brought me here, will restore me to my Family; and give me an opportunity of thanking you personally for your many affectionate Letters, and unceasing attention to our mutual Concerns— I frequently anticipate with Satisfaction the pleasing moment, when I shall again take my place by our own fire Side, and with William on one Knee and Sally on the other, amuse you with a Variety of Information— I wish Maria may then be at Home, that we may be all together— If that should not be the Case I must take an early opportunity of making her a visit, for however inconvenient it might be so soon after my arrival, my Sollicitude to see her would not permit me to omit it—3 my affection for all the Children is as yet very equal, and nothing but a Difference in their Behaviour will ever make it otherwise— adieu my dear Sally. Yours affecg & sincerely