I wrote you a few Lines some Days ago—1 Mrs. Danbery will be the Bearer of them; but I understand she is still here, & will not set out untill Tomorrow or the next Day— Mrs. Ridley has also written by her, and sent you one or two umbrellas

Your kind Letters of the 27 & 28 of last Month2 have come to Hand, and I thank you for them very sincerely— It gives me pleasure to assure You that the town is perfectly free from the Yellow Fever, so that no Credit is due to any Reports to the contrary—3 indeed I understand from those who have the best opportunities of being informed, that the city is more than commonly healthy at this Season of the Year— Little Sallys Face is again as smooth as ever, and altho she is I think somewhat thinner leaner than she was, yet she is ^in^ very good spirits.

William and Peter are well, and often talk of you. I had a Letter two Days ago from Nancy, assuring me that her Complaints continue to abate and her Health to improve — she expresses a strong Desire to be frequently informed respecting you & Maria.

Our Cousin Mr Augustus Van Horne died last Sunday Evening—4 He was not supposed to be so near his End— Mr. & Mrs. Cruger5 are going to the Eastward, and it is probable you will have the pleasure of seeing them at the Springs—6 I wish I could say as much relative to myself— Business does not cease to forbid my being long absent from the City.

Mrs. White’s Family is still afflicted with Sickness— her Son is far from well; and has had one or more Fits which give alarm—

I wish I could join with you in listening to the murmuring Brook you mention; but my busy Life allows me few of the pleasures which Leisure and Retirement afford— Adieu my Dear Sally Yours very affectionately